Everything is very fresh and they have quality produce. If you want to buy bulk, there are large…read morequantities available.

Monterey Market is one of my go-to spots for produce, especially if you like variety. Their…read moreselection is huge, and the mushroom section is on another level, way beyond what you see at a normal grocery store. Fun fact: this place is famous for carrying hard-to-find and foraged produce and has been a quiet favorite of Bay Area chefs for decades, which explains why half the fruits look like they belong in a cooking show challenge. That said, the quality isn't flawless. This past summer the corn on the cob was disappointing, with a few ears already rotten at one end once you peel back the husk, so definitely inspect before buying. Also, the clientele is usually fine, but this visit featured an unnecessary checkout cameo from a full-volume Karen who felt the need to explain how standing in line works. The cashier chose silence, which felt like a statement. Still a great market overall, just keep an eye on the corn and maybe bring a little extra patience to the register.

About 1-2 blocks long, there are a variety of vendors available here. I like that this farmer's…read moremarket has slightly later hours than what I see at other farmer's markets - they are open from 10-2 here instead of 9-1. I came by and got some fresh, sweet strawberries and a thick slice of sourdough focaccia bread that was soft and paired great with some rosemary infused olive oil. They didn't have any hot food vendors though, so I was a bit bummed by that. Parking is available on the street via meters.

3/7/26- Small farmer's market.. Not many stands all yogether. I tent/canopy fruit & vegetable…read morestands. About 1/4 were merch stands for teas, coffee, and info stands. Bought loose all natural teas but they were expensive. From $20 - $30 per bag. I usually buy loose natural teas at my local farmers market in Tracy and they are $15 per bag no matter what type of tea is is. It was quiet since I arrived right at 10am when it opens. Not many people at all walking around. The tea vendor was nice but seemed nervous, which I thought was odd. Unless this was his first time selling. It is a family run home grown teas.

PROS: -So much selection and specialty foods…read more -FREE Parking lot across the street -Clean Bathrooms- not in the store, but on the premises. -Friendly and knowledgeable staff. -Fresh produce and flowers- locally grown! KEEP IN MIND -It can get BUSY- depending on the time of day and week -with that said, even with the parking lot, it may be full and you'll have to find street parking. -Considering how crowded it can get, navigating around the store can be a little tricky, esp. with a cart. -It can a little overwhelming especially if it's your first time there AND it's busy. I always love coming here! But I go when it's not peak hours bc when it's busy, it's like Costco, so be mentally prepared AND patient- with other customers and the staff.

I never knew about Berkeley Bowl Marketplace until my wife told me about it years ago. We recently…read moretook a friend to BBM, and she was very impressed with their produce and variety. I mean you can find so many different variety of apples, oranges, mushrooms, etc. [From the internet] "Unmatched Variety: The store is celebrated for carrying dozens of varieties of single items--such as 15 different kinds of apples or half a dozen types of artichokes." For example, Chocolate Navel Oranges: a rare citrus tree variety featuring a unique deep bronze-brown rind and sweet, low-acid, bright orange flesh. The taste of a Chocolate Navel Orange is exceptionally sweet, rich, and mellow, often described as a "gourmet" upgrade to a standard orange. Starkrimson Pears: a striking, sweet, and juicy late-summer variety distinguished by its vibrant crimson-red skin and thick, stocky stem. Pink Pearl Apples: a rare heirloom variety featuring translucent, yellow-green skin and a striking, vibrant bright-pink flesh. Crisp and juicy with a tart to sweet-tart taste, offering tangy berry and subtle grapefruit notes. Come check out this local gem! Support your local businesses.

One of my favorites in the Bay, and I've been to several. Held in the DMV parking lot this is one…read moreof the easier farmers markets to navigate and to find parking around. With a couple food trucks in addition to vendors, I've found this to have the most hot food dining options for those who go to the market to do more than shop. This market also has pretty much anything you'd need for a meal. One note, it is so popular that I've seen a tent and a food truck sell out before they close for the day so you may want to go early. There are a few benches that provide good seating, which can allow for taking this market at a bit of a slower pace than you might others. Only note, it can get extremely congested, as I feel this is one of the most popular markets in the Bay, if you want something more sprawling I'd suggest Old Oakland, but otherwise no complaints. Temescal is soundly in my faves!

A really great farmers market with an amazing community. The perfect size too, not too overwhelming…read morebut still lots of options. They also have hot food too. Shout out to Dumpling King! Everyone was very nice and loved seeing all the families.

I've been on a farmers market tour of the Bay and this is one of my favorites. There are a wide…read morevariety of booths, confined to a space that is big enough not to be congested and small enough not to be chaotic. There is an excellent mix of produce, real food, treats (including ice cream), and take home items that you can very easily get lunch, dessert, and grocery shopping all done in one stop. The parking situation is a bit close to impossible which would really be the only con, but the neighborhood is super walkable so once you find a spot, take a stroll and earn the ham and cheese croissant I'll promise you you'll want to try! Great service, friendly vendors, this one sits atop my list!

The South Berkeley Farmer's Market is probably one of the best Farmer's Market I have been to in…read morethe SF Bay Area. They are located a short walk from the Ashby BART station. As you head out from the BART station walk along Adeline in the opposite direction of Berkeley Bowl in the direction of Flacos. Keep walking for a bit & you will see them on the right hand side of Adeline. Lots of organic produce here. Some of it maybe a bit costly yet fresh as you can imagine as the blueberries I picked up were picked the morning that I bought them. I like that it is compact, lots of variety, & w/ heaps of organics. I do a lot of my own cooking as I frequently make smoothies for breakfast along w/ stews w/ whole grains for lunch along w/ dinner. I have recently gotten into making different customized trail mixes. I picked up some blueberries, raspberries, cantaloupe, squash, & almonds. Other items that I saw that looked interesting that I didn't pick up were avocados & sprouts. Look forward to returning here again soon!

When nothing is the same and everything is closed, the few remaining vendors, musicians and artists…read morethat continue to sale their wares, burn incense and play live music give me nostalgia, and small comfort that some things may never change, The Flea Market is a fraction of what it used to be, the years and times have not been kind to it, sad to see it go.

I used to go to this often before the pandemic and was in the area today, so I stopped by when I…read moresaw the sign The sign is about all that's left. There might've been five tables. No food, no performance no music. Hope it comes back

Any solid farmers market is better than no farmers market, am I right? The North Berkeley Farmers'…read moreMarket is a medium sized farmers market. I was there on the early side, so not all stands were fully set up but seems as if there is a few bakeries with fruit forward desserts and baguettes, lots of fruit, flowers, rotisserie chicken, tamales, empanadas and a fish vendor. Parking is seemingly mostly in the CVS parking lot and some street parking. Overall, Thursdays, if you need some local NorCal fruits and veggies and eats, this is a great little farmers' market.

How and why would this fabulous all-organic farmers market in the heart of Berkeley's historic…read morefoodie district be anything but 5 stars across the board? What's not to love about this petite farmers' market every Thursday from 3-7pm? It's compact yet still packed with abundance & variety, especially when I visited at the tail end of summer/early fall produce season. I made a beeline directly to the famed Frog Hollow Farms stand that was overflowing with assorted stone fruit (their specialty) and berry tarts, hand pies, and galettes. But right next door you can buy the actual fruit or local honey from other vendors and head home to make your own pastry. Or maybe you want veggies? They've got stall after stall of the season's best. I picked up a ton of basil for pesto. Need to rest? There are shaded tables and chairs for kids to seniors to disabled folks to catch a break while listening to live music. Don't feel like cooking dinner? There's always a vendor, like Roadside Rotisserie, where you can pickup a juicy rotisserie chicken, or pork loin, with sides like red potatoes or broccoli roasted in chicken fat. And if the plethora of organic goodies and vendors galore aren't enough, just turn around and realize that you're surrounded by some of the best food destinations IN THE WORLD: Cheese Board Collective & Cheese Board Pizza, Saul's Deli, Andronico's Grocery, the ORIGINAL Peets Coffee & Tea, and of course Chez Panisse is just 8 doors down! And if you need to wipe the tears of foodie joy and happiness from your eyes, there's a CVS just behind the farmers market with tissues galore. Again, solid 5 stars every time!

Yasai is conveniently located close to Philz, Safeway, La Farine, Wisteria, and other dining…read morelocations. It's very organized and offers many options for fruits, vegetables, fresh noodles, Asian snacks, Asian sauces, drinks, and dried goods. While small, many options are available. When there was a shortage of Sriracha, Yasai was the one spot I could find large bottles of it. They offer fresh, in-season produce and keep it maintained well-- while I was there, one of the employees refreshed vegetables as they needed re-filling.

Yasai is a wonderful corner market that fills the gap for an Asian grocery store in the south…read moreBerkeley area. I come here regularly to stock up on Japanese snacks, green tea, kimchi, napa cabbage, and mushrooms that I can't find at Safeway or Trader Joes. Thank you Yasai for your reliability and community feel!

Feeling so spoiled with 3 farmer's markets per week in Berkeley!…read more My partner and I explored the Saturday market recently and were very impressed by the size of the market, the variety of vendors, and the quality of the product. Everything smelled amazing. In fact, we could smell the fresh basil one vendor was selling from across the street! We were pleased to see that the market also accepts SNAP/EBT; we haven't seen many markets that do that! We strolled through and popped into each stand. The produce is simply incredible The colors are so vibrant! See attached picture for reference. We purchased 2 small bottles of apple cider and a berry scone from 2 separate vendors. The cider was refreshing and tasty, and the scone was incredible! The scone was large, pillowy, and had pockets of fresh baked berries. Very good. In conclusion: this is a great farmers market! I'm excited to explore the other markets in Berkeley. Check this one out next weekend!

Such a pretentious market. I really feel for the vendors. I did manage to get something to eat, a…read morecookie. I don't buy fruit here because El Cerrito is closer and the prices are good. Also, they don't like black home crafters, my experience from when I was making and selling bath and body products. It wasn't good enough to be handmade, but I had to press my own olive oil which wasn't going to happen. But this place is a mere shell of what it used to be. I will no longer be missing them.

Fresh sushi grade fish for a reasonable price. Quick service land knowledgeable staff. Small clean…read moreambiance. Live crab and lobster.

This place was incredible. The staff are always friendly and knowledgeable. I was helped by a very…read morefriendly lady there who explained the different oysters to us. We bought a dozen oysters, salmon, lox, and clam chowder. Everything was incredible and the counters were pristine and clean