Montalbano Farms - Sandwich

Montalbano Farms CSA program is fantastic! We have been with them since moving to Chicago three years ago and absolutely love the fresh produce we get to enjoy throughout the Spring, Summer and Fall. Their CSA offers several options including weekly customizable shares or the more traditional week/biweekly box option in a variety of sizes. If you need to miss a week here or there, it is never a problem though. Aside from a variety of share options they also offer several pickup locations throughout the city that are almost always close to some type of public transit.

While this is my first year with Montalbano Farms, I can state with all honesty that I will be back. The produce is spectacular better than I can find at any grocery store. It not only looks amazing but the flavor is superb. And, it is obviously grown with great care. Farmer Rob and Farmer Christina are just good folk (which is about the best compliment you can get where I come from). They are not just farmers but friends who truly care about you, your health and well being and your life. They appreciate feedback and implement new ideas to better serve their customers. A novel approach these days. I highly recommend Montalbano Farms to anyone. They are worth it and so are you.

If you are looking for an amazing CSA look no further! The past three years I have had the most amazing vegetables each week over the season. Farmer Rob, Christina and their crew do amazing work. Such a wonderful variety each week in the shares and this year exciting choices with the customizable option. My favorite is to get a mixed box and then just choose a few must haves for each week.

What a wonderful CSA! This was our first year doing it and we loved every week. It was great to be able to choose your own produce and I suspect next year will be even better now that they have some data to work with as to what to grow more of. Probably my favorite thing was the braising mix (baby kale, chard, and other greens) that you could cook up for a nice meal in itself. The carrots in Oct were the sweetest I've ever had. My friends and family all loved the produce that I would share. The best thing about this CSA is the fact that you can place multiple orders for different drop sites. Having family spread across Chicagoland, I was able to share local produced with anyone who wanted to try! Keep it up!

This was my first year and I will be back! The produce is organic, flavorful and beautiful. Farmer Rob and Farmer Christina are just the best! Friendly, knowledgeable and ready for feedback to better serve their customers. So grateful to find them! I cannot say enough nice/good things about Montalbano. I can't wait for next year! MJ Deamon