Love getting my weekly haul from the farmers market! The oranges are my absolute favorite from…read moreCarmelo and his company! The sashimi grade salmon is also another favorite. And of course the flower stand with Gilbert Lee farms. Oh, and the Japanese cucumbers from Rodney with Kiwano farms. Anything you get, you can't go wrong! They also have a fabulous EBT program where they match up to $15 of your EBT bucks. It is the cutest market in San Diego, and always the highlight of my week. Everyone is so kind and I appreciate all the smiles, amazing ambiance, and not too big of a market where you get lost- just a perfect two blocks long.

Small market, nice to walk around if you're in the area…read more Grabbed some pickles from the pickle vendor and a giant plate of Hawaiian bbq to go! The bbq plate was huge and a great cost for being at a farmers market. Noticed a lot of gals buying flowers also. There was also a gal selling fresh seafood- bluefin, tuna, salmon roe- etc plus a vendor selling the variations of hummus and middle eastern pita chips & dip.

Farmers' markets bring me absolute joy and this is one of the very best we've been to! It's huge…read moreand spacious, organized and there were so many vendors around! From delicious food, to fresh produce, to the most gorgeous and vibrant flowers, to beautiful pottery, to unique clothes... you name it, they have it there! Make sure to come early as parking can be a bit tricky, especially if you want to park closer to the farmers' market. Once you get parked though, everything is a breeze. They even have tables and chairs around for people to eat at. There's also a playground for families who have little ones! I could never go to a farmers' market and leave without fresh flowers, so of course I had to pick up some from Hidalgo Flowers. They always have the most colorful and stunning arrangements, and for a decent price too. This time, I got a bunch with the prettiest sunflowers. We also picked up the sweetest and reddest strawberries from this one vendor. I highly regret not getting their name, but I will definitely be on the hunt for them the minute we go back. We got a cup of strawberries with some dark chocolate sauce from Strawberries and Chocolate. That was sooo good! We devoured it so quickly, we didn't even get to take a picture of it. One of the standouts for me was the Pork Sisig Rice from Baryo Eats. It was AHHHHMAZING!! It's the best kind of pork sisig that I love to eat--the taste was so good and nostalgic, it took me back to my college days back in the Philippines! HIGHLY RECOMMEND. We also got some Paella from Driana Catering/Taste of Spain. It was so flavorful and the rice was cooked to perfection. We were just sad they ran out of shrimp by the time we got some, so we were left with chicken only. We got some goodies from It's Cafe Thai as well--Milk Tea with Boba, Taro Thai Coffee, and the Mango Sticky Rice. All of them had just the right amount of sweetness and hit the spot for us. Lastly, we had some of the watermelon and the cucumber lemonade refreshers, and the chicken and pork tamales from Gourmet Tamales. They were so good, we even took some home for later! Overall, I'm already looking forward to the next Sunday we can stop by this farmers' market!

5 stars because I'm back in LV after an amazing weekend trip enjoying all of my gorgeous treats…read morefrom this market. Stars off for parking and crowds, but we lucked out on great parking and were on the way out when things were getting peak crazy. Now - all my treasures. There was a bread guy. Great breads. Focaccia. Banana bread. Sourdough. Looked beautiful, but unassuming. The deliciousness level - wow! Broccolini, squash, carrots, celery, onion. Then, the berries! Look and try. You'll know the ones you want. Oceanside? Carlsbad? I am on strike as of now and will be hard pressed to make due with a Driscolls berry. Oh - and this magical little orange. I should have bought 5 pounds. I drank fresh OJ while we were there. 11/10. I'm so happy that after an awesome vacation of vacation dates and treats we get to keep it going with some lighter meals. I made tuna salad with celery and onions. Well have grilled veg with dinner. Magical berries all day. The special grilled cheese with gruyere, honey, mustard and all the other little meals il weave my Ja Jolla open air marked finds - incredible. Then, all the things I didn't buy because they wouldn't have survived in the car. Salad. Flowers. Tomatoes. All beautiful.

The person helping me was welcoming and invited me to smell the leaves of so many different teas…read more There's a huge variety of uncaffeinated, green, and black teas as well as Yerba mate teas. There's also a handy tea menu to explain the components and flavor profiles of each tea. I was able to sample the scents of so many different teas and ended up choosing one black and one green tea. Swami Power (black) is so fruity and bright. I love this tea so much. The Lavender Fields (green) has a strong floral flavor. I definitely would get swami power again once I run out, but would pass on the Lavender Fields next time-- it's still good though! The teas cost a pretty penny, but I think it's worth it.

Tea Bazaar is located in Little Italy. We first saw them on the Market in little Italy every…read moreWednesday or Saturday. My wife bought some tea there and over the weekend my wife sent me to their actual store. So many good ones to choose from, I just picked whatever I think she may like the most, I got her the Jasmine Pearl. So if you are looking for a good tea, this is also a good spot to get it. The place is so organized and so clean, staff is nice, the parking is side street, but if you can't find one there's a paid parking lot only a few steps from their store.

I have been following BlueSpark Baking since last year. Tricia,a local pastry chef started at the…read morebig Vista farmers' market and now also shows up at the North Park farmers market. She serves warmed sweet and savory hand pies that have the best tasting flaky butter crust I have ever had. An added bonus is getting the rundown on ingredients and flavors from the chef when you buy the pies. The fillings are locally sourced and rely on what fruits and vegetables are in season at the farmers' market. Typical fillings on hand are Swiss chard and feta, mushroom Havarti, curried sweat potato, grilled summer vegetables, lemon ricotta, caramel pecan, dark chocolate and caramel pecan and strawberry. The pies also hold well to eat later or bring to dinner parties. BlueSpark also sell packages really good tasting vegan and wheat free energy squares which are perfect for workouts and travel food.

Found them at Vista Farmers Market yesterday. The ones I bought (Sherpa Squares) are tasty, and…read morethe ingredients are first quality "real" food. The NI stats are also very friendly to my cardio-restrictive diet. The only reason they are not getting five stars is that they really need to work on their web site. I plan to make these a regular part of my diet, but only being able to access them at one location, on one day, is not always convenient for me, or good for the growth of their business. Update. I found these Bitcin Bars at Cream of the Crop, and organic food store on Coast Highway in Oceanside, just south of Vista Way. They got two more stars for that.

Closed it was always a must stop. The area is under construction very sad to lose the straw stand…read moreand miss seeing the strawberry flag.

OMG! These are still the best strawberries in North County SD. I've been buying them for over 30…read moreyears and they never disappoint. Price is right! You can sit in your car while eating right out of you just purchased basket and watch the employees pick more. It' was funny watching the 3 pick berries on opening day. The gentleman would pick a few then eat the perfect one he'd just pick. again and again. I think he loves his job. The stand employees are the best. Always happy to see you and greet everyone with a smile and thank you for supporting us. It's a small field so get them early. I must add I do buy at Carlsbad when this place is not open. Second best even though a little higher priced.

Think fair food without the entrance fees. One of if not the best farmers market in California…read more Atmosphere is great and with the beach right here, it is a beautiful place to get some good fresh food during your Wednesday beach day

The OB Farmers Market is definitely a vibe. It's jampacked with local restaurant stands, vendors…read moreselling handicrafts and thrifted items and a few stands that sell farm fresh produce, baked goods, potted plants, and flower bouquets. There are always a few local musicians at either end of the market strip and if you walk down by the water, there's usually a big group of people in a drum circle and dancing. Parking is brutal. Best to get there at the beginning of the farmers market for a better chance of finding a free spot and not having to pay for one of the lots as they can be quite pricey.

I can't believe it, Mission Hills has it's own farmers market!!! "The Mission Hills Farmers Market…read moreis located on Falcon St between Fort Stockton and Washington. It has 20 purveyors selling fresh produce, seafood, and specialty foods. All of the growers are certified by the San Diego Department of Agriculture which ensures that everything is certified grown in California. This certification means that most of the fruits and vegetables are picked within days or even the day of the market! There is no cooked food for sale meant for direct consumption, as there are many wonderful restaurants surrounding the market. No pets are allowed within the market due to San Diego health codes. The market runs year round with a short break over the winter holidays." Walked up with the wife and kids and all though it is small, it was very fun! Go to the website for a list of the vendors.

Fantastic range of foods, produce, things to buy, loved the ambiance, the friendly, informative…read morepeople, the music. It was great!

"Lovely ladies with almond eyes Dressed in silk and laces…read moreTwilight falls and the shadows move Silently in secret places" (Doobie Brothers) Hopkins AG goes way back to the early 1900's and has successfully transformed the company from a small family farming operation into a large almond producer. How large you say? How about owning and managing over 3,000 acres of almonds in California's Southern San Joaquin Valley and running a 2500-square-foot San Diego commercial kitchen and manufacturing facility. They sell eight varieties of roasted almonds, shelled and unshelled raw almonds, three kinds of almond butters (including Mexican Chocolate!!), and gift packages. We ran into their booth at the Carlsbad Farmer's Market and saw their big variety of flavored roasted almonds. After a few samples, we scooped up a bag of Mexican Chocolate Supreme and a bag of Honey Vanilla almonds. The Mexican Chocolate almonds were roasted and dusted with cocoa, nutmeg, cane sugar, and raw honey. They were so good! The Honey Vanilla almonds were roasted with vanilla extract, cane sugar, and raw honey, and I give them a slight edge as my favorite of the two. The delicate, sweet, vanilla flavor was fantastic. All of their products are made fresh with no preservatives, and I can tell ya that their almonds are excelllent.

I've been a loyal customer for years, which is why I feel especially concerned sharing this…read moreexperience. On Sunday, February 15th, I visited your booth at the Leucadia/Encinitas farmers market to buy fresh roasted almonds and almond butter. While I was waiting in line, the vendor dropped the scoop cup onto the grass, an area where dogs walk and urinate and where many people step. I politely asked if she could use a different scoop, but she said she didn't have another one and didn't offer any solution. When I asked if she was really planning to continue using the same cup after it had fallen on the ground, she said yes and mentioned she had attended food safety school. I was honestly shocked, as it's hard to imagine any food safety training approving that practice. What concerned me most was that she didn't seem to recognize that this was unsanitary or an issue at all. I did purchase almond butter, but I chose not to get the fresh almonds because I wasn't comfortable with them being scooped using a cup that had fallen on the ground. This was disappointing and concerning, and I hope this feedback encourages better sanitation practices moving forward so customers can feel confident about food handling.