Adams Fairacre Farms

Best places to get fruits and vegetables… me and my shop here all the time… salad bar and bakery is also the best

Adams is a great departure from some of the other local grocery stores, which admittedly have been in a decline over the past few years.
You can’t go to Adams to do all of your grocery shopping (no chance of getting toilet paper here), but you can get all of your food products, gardening items, as well as candy and gifts.
So, here is the breakdown…
The good:
— Plenty of associates around to assist you. Many of them will ask you if you need any help unsolicited. I hardly encounter this at grocery stores. It’s a big deal to me.
— Their garden center is top notch! The variety of plants is diverse and the labeling is easy to understand.
— The cheeses and prepared foods are excellent. I also highly recommend stopping by the sushi counter to pick up some prepared rolls or inari. The gentlemen there are very welcoming and will even ask you if you would like something specific if the store is not too busy.
— Good selection of baked goods.
— Produce is usually fresh.
— Great variety of teas.
— The candy counter has some great chocolate options, as well as smoothies and shakes.
— The gift baskets are beautiful.
— Usually enough check out clerks, which makes those long lines go quicker.
— Fun and funky items in both food and gifts.
— Seasonal events!
The bad:
— Cart returns are set far back. Not convenient to return depending upon where you park.
— The gift department prices are steep. Holiday items are at a discount after the fact, which is great if you shop for the next year.
— Check expiration dates. Sometimes expired items are still on the shelves.
— No paper goods or hygiene items.
The ugly:
— The parking lot… yeesh! People would rather turn you into a hood ornament than let you cross to an entrance. The same goes for trying to back out of a parking spot. That left hand side parking lot is the worst. People fly out of it, totally ignoring the stop sign. I’ve almost been crashed into a number of times. I’m not sure how Adams can resolve this, but maybe add some speed bumps and more prominent signage?
Overall, a great store with excellent customer service. A wonderful addition to the Wappingers area!

I love Adams. Growing up local, I remember when it was only the Poughkeepsie Store. The vegetables are as local as they can be (obviously winter time and certain items are from the outside), the meat is so much better than the big stores around (and cheaper), and the rest of the store is filled with all sorts of awesomeness that you can’t find other places in this area. We purchase our deli items from Adams too. Pricing is about the same for Boar’s Head, but the volume they deal with, you know the meat is always fresh because it’s constantly being sliced.
Currently I go to the Wappingers Falls store and it’s nice. The cashiers are mostly kids when I go, but they are generally friendly. Poughkeepsie I have waited at the register more than once while my order is being scanned for them to finish as they chat with each other before helping customers. I am actually fine if the cashiers speak to each other, but at least continue scanning while you do it. I have not had this happen at Wappingers.
The only thing that disappoints me with Adams is the degrees to which items vary from store to store. My parents shop in Kingston and often times get fresh guacamole. The only guacamole I could find in Wappingers is the expensive small pouch. Same with salsa, the only salsa I can find in Wappingers (fresh, not jarred) is My Brother Bobby’s, but they have way too much garlic and onion for my tastes. Adams has their own salsa which doesn’t seem to be here.
Prepared foods and grill/​fryers at Adams are also great. You can get a burger with fries for well under $ 10. That is something you can’t get anywhere else. Their food is actually pretty good from what I have had. If I need a quick lunch or a quick dinner, it’s perfect! Their chicken wings are pretty good, but other than the plain (which are delicious!), the flavored wings take a bath in sauce and are way too soggy/​wet for my tastes.

Every time I visit my aunt I try to stop in to Adams. They have EVERYTHING! I’ve never had trouble finding anything or had a poor experience. Today I called to see if they could deliver flowers and rainbow sherbet to my aunt who was home sick after emergency surgery. Not only did they accommodate this slightly strange request they delivered it within an hour! I’m so impressed. Excellent service, friendly staff, and great products.

We’ve been to this location before, and right off the bat one of the pluses for their grocery store (we didn’t visit the garden center this trip) is that they include a bakery section, unlike their Poughkeepsie location which relies on an unfortunate excuse for a bakery across the parking lot. The fresh produce looked healthy and there were some good values on sale items (such as navel oranges and sweet onions), the meat section had a fair selection (although we were disappointed that all of the sell-​by dates on their ducks were the next day so we took a pass on them). We don’t consider this a gourmet store, but they do have a fair selection of cheeses and a fresh fish section where we would have liked to have spent more time (there was a line and we were in a rush so we took a pass). It’s not our local grocery, but it’s definitely a place we return to when we’re in town.

Ok, so this is definitely one of the best places to find healthy, unique, fresh foods (as well as a nice small gift section) and amazing garden center. The ladies at the gift basket dept (and Rosie’s unique chocolate designs) offer the perfect gift ideas for the people in our lives who have it all. The best part is, you can even order your own products, bring them in, and they will assemble it all BEAUTIFULLY for you… what a deal! I’ve done British themed gift baskets, brought in pictures for the bakery, and it seems every department was able to help put together a really unique product. (Just email the bakery any design and they can make it work! The price is EXCEPTIONAL).
The ONLY reason I gave Adams 4 stars not 5, is their cooked food department. Yes, they have plenty of food: salads, soups, sushi, and buffet-​style meals. The problem is, for such a wonderful selection, the blandness in taste in all these areas really suffers. Perhaps in keeping up with the masses, it is a compromise that has to be made…
Anyway, it’s still a great place to wander though. The staff is another great feature that always makes you feel welcomed there. All in all, a GREAT addition to our neck of the woods :-)

Adams is a fantastic local farmer’s market chain that just opened the Wappingers location only a couple years ago and it is constantly bustling with customers!
From grocery to garden, breakfast to dinner, you can shop for groceries or pick up a quick meal at their deli, kitchen, and hot bar.
The food is fantastic with daily specials offered at the deli, a wide array of foods at the hot bar, a fresh salad bar and soup choices!
The prices are just right for freshly made foods, and I’ll continue to give em my business!

Adams is awesome. No matter what you’re looking for in the Hudson Valley, Adam’s has it & once you go, you will be back!!!

Donna Peck from the Floral Department is Amazing!!! She did all the flowers and center pieces for my wedding and everything turned out incredible! She really pulled my wedding vision together with the floral arrangements and detail. She truly went above and beyond for me and I believe she does the same for all of her customers. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a fantastic, nice and caring florist! She is a very kind and easy going person– Great to work with!

I’ve had to change my review from a 1 to a 5 after making several stops at Adams after my initial complaint. Their service has improved, and now I’m a frequent shopper. Thanks Jeremy for looking into the situation and fixing it promptly.
I had to make a stop at BJs in Wappingers, and decided to stop over at this Adams. I usually use the Adams in Newburgh. However, I needed some more Kale for my daily juicing, and asked the employee unloading the vegetables, if there will be more kale coming out, because I need a lot. He then asked me «What’s wrong with the ones out already?» and then rolled his eyes at me. I ignored this, and waited on my kale. He came out with more kale, but a different variety, and when I inquired about it, he then asked sarcastically, «Do you not know what Kale is?» Annoyed, I picked up whatever else I needed to get, and left the store. I got my kale later from the Adams in Newburgh. I now pass this Adams after my frequent BJs stops, and head over to the Adams in Newburgh.

Being that I just moved to the Poughkeepsie area, I’ve been scoping out the local groceries to figure out which places have the best value and/​or quality products. I’ve never been one to refuse shopping at multiple locations to acquire my favorite products, all while landing the best deals possible. When visiting Adam’s for the very first time, I quickly became aware of what this grocery would be utilized for in the future.
Adam’s is one of those places that offers unique and curiosity inducing yummies. There is no doubt in my mind that a foodie of any nature would find many items in Adam’s which would curl a smile on their lips. The only issue I personally take with Adam’s is their lack of value items. Just about everything comes at a premium, thus the average shopper is limited to very few indulgences from this grocery.
Along with the steep prices, Adam’s seems to pride itself on have the most unique products. While this makes for a very fun shopping experience, this also means that if you’re needing the essentials of most America kitchens (cereals, chips, crackers, cheeses, peanut butter etc), you’re not going to be able to get the more common brands. It’s pretty much all fluffy, wallet breaking stuff here.
So, Adam’s is my go-​to for fresh produce, spices, and $$$$ treats because their level of quality and variety of unique products is heads and tails above the other groceries in the area. But, when I need my essentials, I head to Hannaford for their bargains and familiar product choices.

Since moving to the area this has been the «go to» spot for groceries. If you’re looking for the freshest meats/​fruits/​veggies and want to support local farmers (this all comes from NY State farms) then this is the place to go. Next best thing to going straight to a farm or a farmers market. They also sell hot food to go (which is allegedly pretty good) but I’ve yet to try it.
Regular items (pre packages things you’d find anywhere) are a bit higher priced but we end up making separate trips to other stores for those items.
Try their awesome pancake mixes, spices, and sauces!

If you can’t get to a farmers market, this is the next best thing. They offer a number of local products and at the same time have a nice assortment of international treats.
There’s a great selection of fruits and vegetables, meats, and pantry staples, but what puts me over the top is their cheese selection. The choices there will make you feel like your traveling the world and I always have a hard time trying to decide what delectable «souvenirs» from all those different countries I want to bring home.
In addition to the supermarket portion, you have a mini farm store (carrying items like chicken feed and bee hives) and housewares such as specialty knives and a large assortment of cast iron skillets. The list can go on…

UPDATE: Thank You Jeremy (Changing Rating from 1 to 3)
Comment from Jeremy C. of Adams Fairacre Farms
Business Manager
7÷9÷2014 We apologize for the display of live lobster leading up to the 4^th of July weekend. We understand that it was less than appealing for many of our customers and in some cases really offensive. After reviewing our policy and speaking with the Seafood department, management has decided that live lobster will no longer be on display in our stores. We thank you for your feedback

I was only in the area for a couple of days and I will say there were many things I truly enjoyed. The truffle cheese & imported cheddar.
The maple syrup section. The best one I took home was the bourbon maple syrup. apparently it is aged in a bourbon barrel.
The Manuka honey
The cranberries soaked in balsamic vinegar. I love these and I finished the bottle. I really need many more!!!
ALso purchased a delicious balsamic vinegar. It is so thick and has no sugar or additives. I eat it by the spoonfuls. I will add name later.
I enjoyed fresh veggies and fruits and a large selection of desserts and foods. (They have fresh turmeric too)
FYI. They do not sell wine.

Finally found a great place for groceries! Just moved to Hudson Valley a little while ago and was looking for something to replace my Traders Joes addiction since there aren’t any around :) well this place is great and has almost everything I need for my healthy diet.

Great prices on fruits, avocados, lettuce, peppers, etc. They have a great bakery section with tons of rolls, buns, pies, and other goodies. A nice alternative to the Shoprite that’s nearby.

Great store with amazing employees. Every employee at Adams that I have ever dealt with has been very helpful and very friendly. Almost makes me feel like I am back in the Midwest.
The team in the prepared food section is amazing. Tom, Michele, and the others are so helpful and they make the best food. My wife and I are on very strict diets and they help make our lives a hundred times easier by preparing our food for the week.
I have never waited in a line and parking is never a problem.
It’s nice to have Adams in town.

Love the products, love the service! The people who work here are always so helpful and go out of their way to provide top notch customer service. The hot food and the salad bar is amazing and a great place to grab food to take home if you don’t want to cook.
They have a great selection of fruits and vegetables as well as groceries that you wouldn’t normally find in other supermarkets. Lots of natural and organic foods too.
They have a nice green house as well with some beautiful plants and flowers and the people who work there are just as helpful as the ones in the grocery department. Always a pleasure to go there!

What an awesome store. I love the garden section in the summer time.
They have cute little nooks all over includingg a little ice cream palor.
I wish they had a location closer to my home, I would ditch shoprite to shop here! :)