The Farm

Came here when I happened to randomly pass by this establishment. I love the whole concept of trying to get as close to nature as possible when it comes to food, so when I saw this place I made a sharp, borderline illegal U-​Turn because I just HAD TO GO.
Parking is tight, but the turnover is quick. Despite how big the establishment looks on the outside, it’s not as big as you would think since the inside of the barn is about 80% registers and employee work space. While most things are fresher than what you would get at the grocery store, not everything is. My suggestion is to go for what their special is (aka, the opposite philosophy that you would employ at a restaurant lol).
When I went earlier today, as soon as you parked and got out of the car you would smell this fresh, slightly sweet aroma. The smell reminded me of summer barbecues, fresh juicy watermelon, and gingham picnic table cloths. As I followed my nose to see where it would take me it took me to bushels upon bushels of perhaps some of the biggest ears of corn I had ever seen! Not to mention the freshest. The signage above the corn said «50 cents an ear» and right below it it said «picked this morning». NO WONDER it smelled so good! I stocked up on as many as I could. I got a total of 20 ears of corn for about $ 8 (you got a slight discount depending on how many ears total you were buying).
The corn was definitely the highlight. Since they provide produce that is local and in season other items such as dill, and basil seemed slightly withered (it’s been getting chilly). Lots of peaches, no apples that I saw. Small but relatively decent selection of pears, and about 9 different types of garlic. Also blueberries, peppers, flowers, herbs, melons, eggplants, leeks, onions, homemade vinegar blends and honey.
This place was a «you serve yourself» type of place. Don’t expect anyone to come and ask you if you need help or assistance. I would definitely come back because I know exactly what I’m shopping for when I’m out and about. That being said while I would come back again, it won’t be to break the bank. I’ll most likely be walking out of there in the future like I walked out of there today. With just one item that’s ridiculously fresh (like picked that morning), but with a LOT of them (20 ears of corn).
Overall, cute place, brings fresh produce locally at a more permanent farmer’s market type of philosophy. Most of the items were misses for me. The only hit was the corn which was picked that morning and the fragrance of it made my entire car smell amazing.
TL;DR: Come for whatever produce was picked that morning, and leave with pounds and pounds of it. Price is decent over all, but the rest of the produce that is not picked at the peak of its prime is a miss. Parking has a quick turnover. Call ahead for hours and to see if they’re open.

Nice collection of floral as well kitchen garden/​herbs available. Family owned and well maintained.

I like going to The Farm! The farmstand, small-​business ambiance is nice for summer shopping, and the barn gives it a rustic feel.
The produce itself is usually quite good and fresh, and there’s a fair variety to choose from. They’ve got several varieties of everything, and some fresh herbs too. In the summer they’ve got some great fruits and berries, and in the fall they’ve got all kinds of squashes, pumpkins, and gourds. They also sell homemade gourd birdhouses, locally sourced honey, and oils infused with fresh herbs.
The prices are fair, but what you really go here for is the feel and shopping experience. The teenagers working here always look like they don’t want to be there and can have a pretty sour disposition (there are worse summer jobs than working in the fresh air at a farmstand, aren’t there?). Also, watch out for the BEES, especially around the berries and other fruits. They’ve been so bad before that we’ve gone rushing out of there.
Other than that, I’d say check this cute, little place out! I’m certainly glad we came upon it.

I go to The Farm frequently. Their produce is wonderful and plentiful. My only complaint is that the teen workers always look like they don’t want to be there. If you’re greeted, it’s very monotone– like they’re doing what they’ve been told to. Cheer up kids!

Every so often I try to revist this place. I think in this country we don’t know what really good fresh produce should look like or taste like, so people thinks it’s great. the sign says «the farm» and it has a great location so people think it actually comes from thier «farm». I suspect they operate like a middle man. It’s overpriced for the quality. You can pay as much or less at Whole foods and the quality of produce there is generally very good.
When I asked about the corn, which looked a few days old, an older gentleman told me it was «picked this morning.» There is NO WAY it was picked that morning. Don’t be fooled.

My first time here and was pleasantly surprised. The prices are really good! Nothing fancy to be found here. There were about 15 fruit/​veggie stands in front of the barn with corn, eggplant, cucumbers, tomatoes, zucchini, and melons. That is all I am remembering at the moment. There was no staff out front that I saw but there were 4 cashiers inside that were nice — appeared to be young (maybe High School or College age). We bought 3 huge zucchinis, 3 huge eggplants, 3 huge cucumbers, 7 ears of corn, 1 canteloupe (the best we’ve ever had from anywhere) and 2 large tomatoes. Our bill came to a little over $ 12. I am venturing to guess that if we bought all that at a grocery store, our bill would have been over $ 30 easily. The only thing that seemed a bit pricey were the tomatoes. 2 large tomatoes were almost $ 1.00 ‘each’ — maybe because I only bought 2? Everything else made up for it thought! We’ll be making regular trips there. I wish they had apples, strawberries and blueberries.

Great prices, great quality. Everything is always fresh.

I love the concept of The Farm. It’s a «farmstand» type business in the middle of Westmont that only sells what they are able to grow on their own farm property. A few days a week, they have a group of ladies selling fruits grown in Michigan in a little tent on the property.
Maybe it’s because I never hit at the right time and what I’m looking for is never in season, but I always walk out with absolutely nothing that I came for. That being said, I do always leave with yummy veggies and fruits, but nothing that brought me there in the first place.
In addition to them not having what I’m looking for, some of their produce looks plain gross and/​or is mildly expensive. Their tomatoes were cracked and oozing– nothing I would pay for. Their corn was pretty expensive compared to the grocery store across the street selling home-​grown Illinois corn, 50 cents an ear at The Farm and 10 cents an ear at Westbrook Market. Oh well, I guess it depends what you are looking for!
I guess in summary, I tend to leave The Farm «whelmed.» Not overwhelmed, not underwhelmed… just whelmed. Some things ROCK, some things don’t, and some things are A-​OK. I guess it’s just pretty darn average in my book. I’d much rather hit up a Farmer’s Market given the choice.
Last time I went looking for green onions. They had none, but I did leave with some of the fruit lady’s delicious peaches. Seriously… those things are awesome. Is it socially acceptable to eat 3 peaches in one day? I might be hitting that mark later tonight.

Every time I stop by to pick up some fresh veggies, this place is always packed!
Deals to get:
Fresh Sweet Corn — super cheap
Eggplant — the freshest you’ll find anywhere
Tomatoes — quite juicy
Thumbs up!

Short of driving out to the fields and picking the corn yourself, this is the freshest corn you can get. I’ve been getting fresh corn and other vegetables from «The Farm» for years, and they never disappoint.
They only sell the vegetables they grow themselves, but in the past few years they have also allowed a few Michigan farmers to set up a small tent a couple days of the week to sell their berries, peaches and apples!
Fresh vegetables and fruit, without the neon lights and frigid temps of the nearest grocery store? sign me up :)

I’m surprised dan (previous reviewer) «nothing stood out»? really? did you eat the produce before the review??? cause I have and everything stood out! i don’t know where to start! the melon omg was like a little taste of heaven so sweet and juicy. corn that doesn’t ask for butter because its so deliciously rich with flavor, the tomatoes made my BLT to die for. sure i could go on and on cabbage made my coleslaw scrumptious. eggplant ditto. i go to the one on 63^rd and cass. after getting my veggies i drive down the road to whole foods for my meat. i am just amazed that anyone would pay the prices at whole foods for «locally» grown veggies while the farm is just up the road with better pricing choice etc. when neighbors plant veggie gardens I’m curious is it an ardent hobby they enjoy? i hope so because when you can just make a short trip and buy the best farmed veggies why the heck would you otherwise bother spending all that time and labor.

The Farm is a true farmer’s market that is open everyday except Sunday. Unlike a municipal farmers market this is their own farm and produce. For that reason it is somewhat limited to what they grow: corn, onions, peppers, tomatoes, zucchini, cucumbers, squash, beans, melons and herbs mostly. I couldn’t resist buying the natural honey but have yet to try it.
I went on a weekday and there must have been 10 people working, sorting, packing, preparing their inventory. If you want farmers market produce without the pretense of ‘locally grown’ that is from some distant farm, this is the place. I would’ve given it a four star but nothing really stood out.