Siena Farms South End

Beautyfull store with a very well curated selection of pantry items like a variety of natural honeys, smoked maple syrup, vinegars, teas, etc. Fresh farm picked veggies and a wide assortment of mushrooms. Perfect place to pick a special local gift or get inspired with an ingredient to try something special.

Really great selection of fresh veggies and prepared local items (yogurt from RI, baked goods and spices from sofra, interesting honeys oils and preserved things, sauces, cuppow items, dips) milk, eggs, beautiful flowers. The people who work there are so nice and helpful. I love this little teensy gem of a shop.

I discovered this place while killing time prior to an appointment at the Tweed Barber Shop. Wow what’s not in the South End. I live in the Grove Hall section of Dorchester what a contrast. I ventured in and found the experience quite nice after getting pass the initial awkward social dynamics of class and race

We’ve been CSA members for a few years now, but will not be renewing. We somehow got past the summer of eggplant (and I know a LOT of ways to cook eggplant), the fall/​winter of parsnips and turnips (half a box of them every week), and the spring pantry share this year with no pantry goodies.
The breaking point came this summer, when we got a total of six tomatoes. Six. And I can even get past that, except for the fact that I walk by their farmers’ market stall week after week to see piles of tomatoes for sale. Even better, they offer a tomato-​only share for members that pay extra. I’m sorry, but if you’re not harvesting enough tomato to provide more than six over a 12-​week period to your regular shareholders, do not offer a tomato-​only share. It’s simply not how business should be done, and is especially unfair to four-​season members that pay in full months in advance to support your operation.
I know farming is hard work, and I feel good to have supported other local meat and veggie farms. However, Siena Farms is the only one I’ve encountered that puts profits above their shareholders. Not recommended.

I have gone to their location at the Copley Square Farmer’s Market and usually have a good experience. Today, not so much. The female tending to the register was very curt with me and repeated questions, like do you want your receipt. She was clearly distracted, though I wasn’t sure why, as she had previously helped someone ahead of me without much issue. Not sure what it was, but she rang up my potatoes, eggplant and swiss chard, which came to $ 12.50… anyway, totally overpriced, I would rather go to Whole Foods or Trader Joe’s rather than repeat my experience today!!!

Mediocre at best. I’m not quite sure why this place is or has been a big draw or has been talked about; but guessing fresh produce is hard to find on this coast may be a reason; but relax it’s not that great.
For a bohemian hippie from California, you think I would love this place. But I can count a few times I have had to take molding products off their shelves or out of their cooler. I mean, this place is closet sized so there should not be some scant overview of product. On top of this, the produce is extremely over-​priced (not shocking as its the child from an individual who runs successful food establishments). Yet, I wonder why such high prices on organic produce? I’ve seen farms as small, or smaller with reasonable prices for non-​wilted product. Five mini-​cauliflower just cost me $ 13 at their farmers market stand. I mean, really? You could look up from your macbook and be a bit more friendly for charging these prices. Or are you writing these macbooks off as a business expense? Or are the prices reflecting the cost to pay off the macbook? But really, why is a macbook at your «farm stand» anyway? The employees both at the store and the farmers market are obsessed with being on their macbooks! Listen, I’m a fan of apple just as much as the next person but I think your blog with 12 followers can wait while you check me out. In regards to prices, why not actually price your items? At most, 50% of their product is not marked at their stand, hence, the sticker shock upon purchase.
To continue dissecting their prices, the CSA prices are ridiculous. Enough said.
Here I thought coming from San Francisco, I was a food snob (I mean, I will forever be because I grew up on a farm and I was in the upbringing of the bay area food revolution). This coast is so backwards in so many ways. I count the days I can return back west for the food. At least on the west I can put a name and face to my produce. It seems Siena is more about creating an image, getting a cult following, but I for one am not a fan.

I get my flowers here about once a week. They are always beautiful, fresh and last for at least a weeks period. Love this local little market — also a great place to get your CSA. Don’t forget to grab a frequency card for an awesome discount!
I always love supporting local business like this one — they are helpful, knowledgeable and incredibly kind here.

AMAZING! Everything at this adorable storefront is high quality – the produce is as fresh as it gets, the baked goods are irresistible, and there are always yummy spreads and bread for a quick snack or appetizer. The best part? Not much more expensive the mediocre products at the local grocery stores. And you always walk out feeling great knowing where your food came from and that you’re supporting the local farmers.

Siena Farms is an incredible addition to our neighborhood in the South End; here you find good delicious, inexpensive produce that looks and tastes like food is supposed to taste, not a hygienically cleaned up version that you find in most supermarkets. I’ve recently been buying their Hakurei Turnips (Japanese Kabu turnips) that I add to Miso Soup and other things; they’re sweet and soft and melt in your mouth. My husband makes Japanese Nuka-​zuke pickles out of them. You can also get a refillable Siena Farms «card» to make your purchases with, which also gives you a small discount for doing so. Treat yourself sometime to their incredible cookies, or Sugared Pecans! And keep going back for more, so we can keep them in our neighborhood!

I adore everything Siena Farms. Between Oleana, Sofra, Copley Square Farmer’s Market… I mean really, what do they ever do wrong?!
That’s why, when I popped into their new little farm/​stand/​mark/​grocery store in the South End, I was pleasantly, but not surprisingly, greeted by yet another fabulous piece of their farm.
Buy the produce.
Grab some crackers.
Get the local dairy.
Check out the fridge.
Pick up the feta spread.
And don’t forget the sunflowers in the summer!
Now if only it were a little closer to my house…

What more could we ask for in our neighborhood? Local, delicious veggies, cheese, mushrooms (grown in Newburyport! Who woulda thought). In flavor and price, Siena Farms matches or beats anything you would find at Whole Paycheck. Yes, you might have to deal with tubers a lot in fall and winter, but I tried their CSA this past fall and despite the massive amounts of carrots, radishes and turnips I was well worth it.

only place i can shop with my pup now that SoWa market’s packed up for winter. convenient too as it’s along our walks. stuff to fill up on: pickled green beans, fresh mozzarela, Sofra coco macaroons, cacik and tzatziki. plus pumpkin jam cuz ’tis the season.

If scientists were seeking perfect produce to cryogenically freeze and save for the benefit of future generations, they would go to Siena Farms for their specimens.
Siena Farms South End is one block away from my apartment and is pretty much the greatest thing that has happened to me since moving to Boston. I prefer to shop local, seasonal and organic and it does not get any more local or organic than Siena Farms. Every fruit or vegetable I have bought from here is extraordinarily flavorful and fresh. From tomatoes and squash to apples and onions, there is no better produce at such a reasonable prices in Boston (and we shop primarily at local farmers markets or organic grocers).
It’s really incredible to be able to shop this farmstore without being a member. I would love to join the Siena Farms CSA, but it’s a little out of our price range and with just two of us at home and a small freezer, I am afraid we would waste a lot of food. Which is why being able to shop here is such an tremendous opportunity.
There are not enough superlatives available for me to describe Siena Farms.

Went in today for some shiitake mushrooms and oatmeal & fig cookies. friendly staff (they seem food-​savvy) and a wonderful selection of vegetables and baked goods. i would recommend the peppers and eggplants, too. The store now has a bigger selection of fresh produce than ever before, which is encouraging to see. Can’t wait to see what kinds of fall-​appropriate flowers they’ll get to replace the sunflowers.

Cute little farmers market in the South End. It looks like they only sell fresh local veggies that are in season. This is great because you know where your stuff is being sourced from, bad because the selection can be limited. Luckily they have always had enough unique items to keep me satisfied.

Siena Farms is a welcome addition in the South End. High quality, local, organic and delicious produce right in the heart of the city. For local produce, the prices really aren’t bad. A small bunch of kale, 2 large carrots, a small head or purple cabbage and a few beets ran me $ 7.50. There was lots to choose from including apples, squash, celery root, parsnips, turnips, etc. I can’t wait for summer fruit!
There are also a lot of packaged snacks including spices, granolas, macaroons and Taza chocolates. Be sure to check the fridge for cheeses and spreads!