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22246 S Ellsworth Rd, Queen Creek

Tue-Fri 10am-6pm, Sat 10am-4pm. Closed Sun-Mon.

Been here since 1979. Custom cuts, house-made sausage, jerky. The go-to local butcher. Known for quality pork, bacon, and specialty meats.

295 W Apache Trail, Apache Junction

Mon-Fri 9am-6pm, Sat 9am-5pm

Full-service butcher. Custom cuts to order, marinated meats, bulk packs. Good prices on ground beef and chicken.

5111 S Inspirian Pkwy, Mesa, AZ 85212

(480) 793-1734

Pasture-raised eggs, seasonal produce. Active Instagram presence. One of the most established small farms in the area.

@steadfastfarm

3000 S Crismon Rd, Mesa (near QC border)

Daily 8am-6pm at the farm store

A2 Jersey raw milk, farm fresh eggs, raw cheese, butter. Self-serve farm store open daily. The closest reliable raw milk source.

Sprouts Queen Creek, 22380 S Ellsworth Rd, Queen Creek

Arizona raw milk brand. Easiest way to get raw milk if you don't want to drive to a farm. Available at both Queen Creek Sprouts locations.

24610 S Rittenhouse Rd, Queen Creek

Massive working farm with seasonal festivals, U-pick produce, farm store, bakery. Peach season (May-Jun), pumpkin patch (Oct), and holiday events. The anchor farm of Queen Creek.

25062 S Meridian Rd, Queen Creek

Daily 9am-5pm (restaurant hours vary)

Working olive farm with tastings, marketplace, restaurant. Fresh olive oils, vinegars, spreads. Weekend live music on the patio. A QC landmark.

QC Botanical Gardens, 25002 S 206th St

Saturdays year-round

The most consistent local farmers market. Produce, eggs, honey, baked goods, crafts from local vendors.

25817 S 198th St, Queen Creek, AZ 85142

(602) 881-9877

Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Closed Sat-Sun

Local raw honey, honeycomb, beeswax products. Multiple varieties from local hives. Great gifts.

25062 S Meridian Rd, Queen Creek

(480) 888-2370

Daily 9am-5pm

Olive oils pressed on-site, specialty foods, local products. Part of the Olive Mill complex. Worth browsing even if you're not eating there.

18337 E San Tan Blvd, Queen Creek, AZ 85142

(480) 988-2721

Mexican meat market and grocery. Great prices on bulk meats, fresh tortillas, produce, and authentic ingredients. The kind of place locals know about.

7 N 114th St, Apache Junction, AZ 85120

(480) 984-3568

Been open 59+ years. Old-school independent grocery. Good meat counter, local products. Worth the drive if you're nearby.

Mesa Arts Center, 1 E Main St, Mesa, AZ 85201

Saturdays 8am-12pm year-round

One of the East Valley's best farmers markets. Local organic produce, bread, pastries, eggs, honey, and artisan goods. Free admission.

4011 S Power Rd, Mesa, AZ

Mon-Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 9am-4pm

A staple East Valley market at the Vertuccio Farms location. Fresh local produce, seasonal items, and farm goods. Open daily, not just weekends.

Multiple Mesa locations — Country Club & Main, Southern & Mesa Dr

Great prices on fresh meats, produce, and house-made tortillas. The carne asada is pre-marinated and ready to grill. Authentic Mexican bakery section too.

2025 N Dobson Rd, Mesa, AZ 85201

Daily 9am-8pm

The biggest international grocery in the East Valley. Fresh seafood counter, enormous produce section, and aisles of ingredients you won't find at Fry's. Worth the trip for specialty cooking.

Chandler-Gilbert Community College, NW corner Gilbert Rd & Pecos Rd

Saturdays 7am-11am (summer hours Apr-Sep)

150+ vendors with local organic produce, farm-fresh eggs, meat, cheese, bread, coffee, and artisan products. Free admission. No pets on campus.

301 N Gilbert Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85234

Buy smoked meats by the pound to take home. Their sauces and rubs are also available. A Gilbert institution since 1998 in the Heritage District.

San Tan Village, 2218 E Williams Field Rd #235, Gilbert

Dozens of olive oil and balsamic vinegar varieties to taste. Great for gifts or upgrading your home cooking. The staff is knowledgeable and will walk you through pairings.

Dr. A.J. Chandler Park West, 3 S Arizona Ave, Chandler

Saturdays 9am-1pm (switches to 7-10am summer hours in June)

Weekly farmers market with local produce, artisan goods, baked goods, and handcrafted items. Free admission. Walk downtown Chandler after.

1920 W Chandler Blvd, Chandler, AZ 85224

Large international grocery with a strong Asian and Latin selection. Fresh seafood counter, produce at great prices, and a food court inside. Good for specialty ingredients you can't find elsewhere.

15 S San Marcos Pl, Chandler, AZ 85225

Natural wine shop with a carefully curated selection. The staff actually knows wine and will help you find exactly what you're looking for. Grab a bottle and walk downtown Chandler.