Atkins Farms

I love Atkins Farms. It’s our go-​to for deli meats & cheeses as well as fresh beef. Their produce is always lovely and reasonable priced AND they show you which farms your produce is coming from in cool little displays which I’m sure nobody notices above the cold produce. I think it’s such a nice touch. They don’t have a ton of staples but the ones they do are good brands. They have a good selection of eggs — local, free-​range, etc. We like the grass fed beef they carry. I’d say the only disappointment is the dairy section, which is limited and seems over-​priced. They do have a bakery, though we don’t eat the house-​made stuff, and they carry Iggy’s breads which we LOVE. So glad to have Atkins relatively close by!

The farm stand fought Whole Foods, and Whole Foods won.
This is not entirely a bad thing. Under one roof you can find fresh baked goods, a butcher, a sandwich shop and even seasonal tchotchkes, all at somewhat elevated prices. Not much of a local product identity though other than a massive display of maple syrups (remember, «dark amber with robust flavor» is the good stuff formerly known as Grade B) and a really big selection of local IPAs in the beer area (to which I was lucky enough to get a guided tour, thus elevating my anticipated 3 star review to 4 stars).
To be fair, I was here in winter (or what passes for winter these days). Maybe there’s a lot more local produce in summertime?

I grew up going here in the fall after my family visited my grandparents but I haven’t been back in at least 15 years. Atkins hasn’t really changed much since then except I think they have more gift stuff and candy than I remember. Tons of apples and pumpkins, pies, and their own cider. I ended up getting a pecan pie and it was the best one I have ever had. Amazing flavor and texture and fantastic buttery crust. The cider wasn’t as concentrated tasting as others I’ve had, but it was still very good. Definitely stop here if you’re in the area and you’ll probably make it a habit every time you come back.

Clean, friendly, tons of parking, easy to find, and fresh food galore! I remember my mom taking me here as a kid, and now that I’m older, I’ve started going myself. I make a point to shop here for all my fruits and veggies, as they are cheap and delicious! They also provide some pretty fun events during the year.

I love you, Atkins. While I loved Amherst, you are more of a draw than any reunion could possibly be (my reaction to your parking lot was more emotional than my response to any views of Memorial Hill). I miss wandering around your aisles and your friendly cashiers and your farm fresh food and, of course, your cider donuts. I miss you all the time, especially when I walk into a poorly stocked «specialty food» store. Please never change :)

This is a wonderful market with tons of things to discover around every corner. From cool air terrariums to craft beer and awesome baked goods I just couldn’t stopping picking things up and running to the hubs. Markets are like toy stores for us but this one had the added benefit of actually having cool non-​food stuffs too!

Amazing. They always have the cheapest produce and their butchers are so helpful when it comes to finding the right meat to make a meal. I wouldn’t know what to do without Atkins!

There are so many things to like about this place. Unfortunately I’m here to share one of the few negatives. Their bakery automatically puts almond extract in all of their yellow cakes even if you do not ask for that flavor, and from what I have seen (my company orders from them a lot), they do not come with any specific «contains nuts» label. I have a nut allergy, and I’ve accidentally eaten their cakes multiple times before realizing that something was not right. I will not eat their cakes anymore.

I stopped in here a few months back after not been here in years. They have an amazing market. Much more than a fruit and vegetable market. U can do your whole shopping here and even pick up a gift and an ice cream on your way out. The staff is welcoming. The layout of the store is inviting. Prices are well marked. Tons of parking in the lot. Be prepared to walk out with more than squash though.

Atkins is pretty much the happiest place on earth when it comes to farm markets. It has everything you want and more. Apple cider doughnuts are their claim to fame and for good reason. They are absolutely delicious and will give you that warm fuzzy nostalgic feeling inside every time. Last time I was there they sold candles with the scent of their doughnuts (yes I definitely bought one). Their produce and meat sections provide great quality products and a fresh selection. The bakery and deli sections are unbeatable. Many of the prepackaged snack foods they carry I have a hard time finding anywhere else. The fudge is a favorite of my boyfriend. It is rich and will add 5 pounds to you just for looking at it. The seating areas are great if you want to sit and have a leisurely lunch. It’s worth the trip.

If you don’t like their cider donuts, I don’t think we could be friends.
I make a special detour here frequently to buy local salad greens, scope out good produce deals and did I mention the donuts?

We got our wedding cake from the Atkins Bakery and were so pleased with the results. The bakery hours were a little tight because we traveled from Boston. Once we were finally able to meet with the cake designer it was such a simple process. She listened to our requests and created a simple, elegant, and delicious wedding cake! Our flavors were marbleized chocolate and white cake because they were so moist. The frosting was very rich on the tasting cupcakes, but just right for a slice of wedding cake. :-)
A note about the florist– we tried getting information from the florist thinking it would be easy to do cake and flowers with the same vendor. Communication was very poor and the brochure we found in the store was very outdated.

I was in the 5 College system in the pioneer valley and Atkins farm was an amazing local food resource.
Homemade cider doughnuts year round… need I say more? Oh and also a great deli sandwich counter/​soft serve in the summer.
I love how it’s all local and is a small operated store. The farmstand there is always amazing. In the fall they have amazing fall squash/​pumpkins and cider. It’s really a one stop shop since they also have a bakery, deli, flower/​plant space/​as well as produce.
I remember coming here a lot with my college friends to stock up our dorm fridges or to get some goods for dinner parties. It’s one of those places thats so accessible it becomes kind of a town hub. Many times I went into the store and would see a friend or even a professor shopping, it’s just a good local place to be.
They are also super reasonably priced and I felt good supporting their business because they do everything so well. I’d much rather go to atkins than to the wholefoods.
Atkins is also pretty accessible. The PVTA stops right in front. If you are driving, they recently added to their parking lot (free!) so there are plenty of spaces. Much needed because the lot can get so crowded on the weekend. If I remember correctly there are also ramps for the carts and wheelchairs. There’s also an ATM next door if you need cash, even though they will take cards.
I really love their merchandise– I regret not buying a teeshirt from them last time I was there.
You need to check this place out because they are super friendly. Also you need to try the CIDER DOUGHNUTS!

How often do you close your eyes and pretend you’re Dorothy, but instead of dreaming of going to Kansas, you dream of going back to Atkins Farms?
Although I don’t actually have enough of an imagination to pretend I’m Dorothy, or to imagine myself somewhere I am physically not, I do have longing memories of Atkins Farms. This cute little farm and store is located right near Hampshire College, and it’s always full of area residents and college students, and visitors whose nostalgia for better, younger days, have them coming back for more.
I remember trying my first apple cider doughnut here, before I was gluten-​free, many moons ago. I was a freshman in college and cider doughnuts were everywhere. Atkins Farms doughnuts were famous for their addictive quality, their texture, and, well, their taste. I subsequently tried to buy gluten free (prepackaged by Kinnikinnick) apple cider doughnuts, which were in the freezer at this very store, and I was grossly disappointed by them. Oh, Atkins Farms, your competition is non-​existent.
Atkins Farms has many gluten-​free options, mostly prepackaged, but good enough for someone who could find no options at local big box stores. Things have certainly changed for the better in the region, but Atkins Farms still maintains its country charm, while also managing to cater to crazy groups of people who are on crazy fad diets or health crazes.

What a great find! Atkins is a farmstand grocer with many of the expected accompaniments of an upscale country grocer without the killer prices. They carry a nice selection of local produce, a great selection of fresh baked goods, fudge and chocolates, a great butcher shop, fresh dairy, ice cream and much more. It’s an hour drive for us but one we’ll be sure to make with some regularlity, with cooler in tow.

Atkins Farm is another gem located in the Pioneer Valley!
This store started as a small operation, and now is a powerhouse! They have a great selection of fresh fruits and veggies, and their bakery is incredible. They have a great selection of baked goods which include some sugar free options. On top of that Atkins Farm is known for their cider donuts which you can’t miss if you are in the area. You have to stop in and get at least a half dozen of these puppies!
On top of that the store has incredible meat, fish, deli and prepared foods sections. The staff is always extremely polite, and they have great seating areas both inside and out. This is a great place to pick up groceries, or spend the afternoon talking with friends over a coffee and some baked goods!

Tons of delicious food, pumpkins and jolly families. Definitely a must-​visit in the Fall.
We got some crazy good salted caramel fudge, I enjoyed a small salad from the awesome salad bar and my husband got a huge éclair that he said was amazing. We also left with a steaming bag of apple cider donuts.
Protip: The Harvest Pumpkin Sam 12 pack was ridiculously reasonably priced (at least for us Boston folk). So stock up on booze while you’re here!

Writing a review of the bakery, as they recently made my wedding cake and favors.
Angela in the bakery is awesome! We met her for a cake tasting and she sketched a design for the cake. We ended up going with a two-​tier chocolate cake and a cupcake buffet of red velvet, lemon, golden, and carrot cake. We also ordered the famous cider donuts as our wedding favors.
Everything was amazing! The cake and cupcakes looked exactly as we had wanted them to and the cider donuts were a huge hit. I was afraid that with all the desserts (as our caterer was also providing eclairs, cannoli, and chocolate covered strawberries) that people wouldn’t be into the donuts, especially since it was mostly out-​of-​towners. WRONG! There was fierce competition for donuts left unattended, with my uncle Jack walking away with at least a half-​dozen (including mine and my husbands).
Literally, at the end of the night, there was nothing left. Not a single cupcake or donut in sight. We ordered some pastry boxes online so people could bring sweets home and they took advantage of it. I wouldn’t have wanted it any other way.

Been a fan of Atkins for years and have always enjoyed their fresh produce, deli, sushi, seafood, and bakery. Although pricey the prepared sandwich section is great too. Nice selection of microbrews. A lot of local and natural items too. Service is usually real good. Only complaint is it’s pricey.

I like donuts, don’t love them though. Most of the time, just the thought that they stay in your system for however many of weeks kind of grosses me out. So I try to eat them only once in a while… BUT Atkins cider donuts? Those I love.
Honestly, I think its the only thing I buy at Atkins… I bought a couple cookies once and maybe a pie? But the donuts are where its at. If I’m in the area, I’m bound to walk out with a half dozen donuts in my hand.
They are spiced but not overly powering with nutmeg or cinnamon. They sell them with/​without cinnamon sugar. Both are good to me, the sugarless one are less messy though. :)
Although they are good just to eat on their own, I love to pop em in the oven so that the heat gives them a crispy outer layer whilst still keeping the inside moist.
I’ve never grocery shopped here, but they sell plenty of fruits/​veggies and even have a deli for sandwiches. They also sell meat/​fish and have a cheese selection.
I do miss these donuts in Hawaii!