Local Fare in Bucks County
Visit Bucks County and its surrounding foodshed for a quieter, yet visually stimulating, day of local eats.
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The Philadelphia countryside offers a wealth of farms, markets, restaurants and wineries. You could spend months visiting them all. Here are a few stand-outs to get you started.
Make sure to bring: A few reusable grocery bags, a cooler with ice packs (to keep your purchases fresh) and a hat or a bit of sunscreen.
Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Bridge Street and Taylor Alley, Phoenixville, PA
http://www.phoenixvillefarmersmarket.org/
Start your day at the Phoenixville Farmers Market. You can grab a cup of coffee from Artisan’s Gallery and Café, pick up some honey made by Dave and Rosemary Baues’ very busy bees and buy some vividly yellow-yolked, pastured eggs from Jack’s Farm. The live music starts every week at 10 a.m., so make sure to stick around for that.
Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
202 Green Hill Road in Telford, PA 18969
http://www.hendricksfarmsanddairy.com/
Now that you’ve done a bit of farmers market shopping, head to Hendricks Farm and Dairy to take a peek at a real, working farm. This family operation is committed to responsible land management and the production of the most delicious and nutritious food possible. Their farm store is open Saturdays from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m.
Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
1141 N. 5th Street, Perkasie, PA 18944
http://www.thedowntoearthcafe.com
Hungry for lunch? Just a spell further down the road in Perkasie, you’ll find Down to Earth Café. Run by the Maxwell family, they strive to make flavorful food using fresh, local and (where possible) organic ingredients. The menu changes regularly, so make sure to take a peek a day or two before to see what goodies wait.
Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
300 Old Limekiln Road, Chalfont, PA 18914
http://www.peacevalleywinery.com/
A fully operational winery since 1984, Peace Valley produces a line of wines that ranges from dry to sweet (something for every palate!). The tasting room staff loves showing off their products and will happily guide you to the perfect, locally grown and produced wine. During the season, Peace Valley also offers pick your own grapes and apples (be sure to bring your own picking container!).
Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 12 midnight
420 Acorn Lane, Downingtown, PA 19335
http://www.victorybeer.com/
After a dusty day on the road in pursuit of some of the region’s best local foods, consider taking a load off at Victory. Get a sampler flight so you can sample some of their brews and order up a seasonally inspired pizza.
Styer Orchards http://www.styerorchard.com/
Linvilla Orchards http://linvilla.com/
Highland Orchards Farm and Market http://www.highlandorchards.net/
Visit Bucks County and its surrounding foodshed for a quieter, yet visually stimulating, day of local eats.
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The Philadelphia countryside offers a wealth of farms, markets, restaurants and wineries. You could spend months visiting them all. Here are a few stand-outs to get you started.
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