Talk about being transported back in time! I've always driven right past this place thinking that…read morethey just offer top quality tomatoes, but it's actually so much more than that. They have more than tomatoes, they've got other fresh produce, and fresh food - a full kitchen, actually. Serving up soups and sandwiches and walls and walls of candy if you have a sweet tooth. The area in the back for food was actually quite busy (it was lunch time on a Saturday), so I decided on just getting some sauces and fresh produce for home. I literally spent a good half hour going through every nook and cranny of this place. It truly transported me to another decade. Thankfully, I live pretty close. It's safe to say I'll be going back more often!

There's a sign in the salad bar area that tells customers a) The Famous Tomato has the freshest and…read morecleanest salad bar in Indy, and b) please don't touch the salad bar, and also wait behind this line so someone can help you create your salad. I guess this is how they maintain a salad bar that's so fresh and so clean. (No Outkast.) You animals used your grubby, bare hands one too many times to reach for the croutons, and now look what you did. Now we have to talk to someone if we want a salad, and point at what we want like a child. It's all your fault! Actually, it's probably for the best because the salad bar did look delectable and immaculate. So many fresh a clean vegetables! They also have an area with soup and chili, which the staff will also help you with. There are some tables in the salad bar area, so you can sit and eat your food inside the shop. Mostly, though, The Famous Tomato is a specialty food store. Lots of old fashioned candy, hot sauce and barbecue sauce, novelty sodas, so many different flavors of Moon Pies, and random things like salted peanuts in the shell. It's also a little farmers market, so you'll find lots of fresh fruits and vegetables. The Famous Tomato feels like a hidden gem, even though it's right there in plain sight in Speedway. For some reason, I would pass by it and I thought it was a Fazoli's? It's most certainly not, though. When you step inside, you'll see that this is a special place, with lots of special and local foods.

Now at Monument Circle on Wednesdays from 10:00 - 1:30 pm from May until October. I don't think I…read morehad ever been to the one at City Market. Due to construction that's why it's moved to the circle. I noticed today they've added more food trucks which they did need. They definitely could add more. You have lots of visitors and people who work downtown who attend lots of functions that happen on the circle. Flying Dirt Farm, Hunter's Honey Farm, Chez Pauline are ones I always stop at. They have vegetables, flowers, soaps, and more. It seems like when it first started in May it wasn't as busy. Now, you can tell it's picked up. Good for the vendors! Check out the Spark area if you're visiting the market too!

I've only been to this market a few times but always enjoy seeing the variety of vendors. I didn't…read moreeven realize the market was on Yelp! It has been a staple of downtown for years. It's a must shop location at least once if you live in Indy.

Great local farm stand! They have delicious, in season produce. Good prices, from farmers in…read moreIndianapolis and local Indiana towns. Cash only. They don't have a website, or even an official name. But everything I've gotten there is delicious! I would highly recommend it if you're in the area (or driving past). It's right off and exit off I-69!

I stopped here a couple weeks ago and found out that none of the food was organic. Very…read moredisappointing, I thought that was the point.

With the official canopy and friendliness, Gluten Free Creations is a regular attendee of downtown…read moreIndy's Statehouse Market. Gluten Free Creations has one of the more obvious names among the Statehouse Market vendors - founder/baker Lydia Armstrong's Gluten Free Creations is "a home-based all gluten and corn free scratch made bakery. Our items are sold at Indianapolis area farmers markets throughout the year. We also accept special orders." You can also place orders on their website and pick up at one of the places they regularly attend (including Statehouse Market, Irvington Farmer's Market, Fishers Farmer's Market, and Avon Farmer's Market. Lydia is also known as an adventurous baker who will do what she can to accommodate other types of baking needs due to sensitivities. Product offerings include cakes/cupcakes (also Keto and Paleo options among others, though flavor options are more limited). breads, rolls, pretzel products, cinnamon rolls, Danish, and other items. Lydia can also make yeast-free breads, sweet breads, pies, cookies, cake donuts, brownies, scones, etc. The list is available on their website with pricing. I've tried the brownies (Yum!), cinnamon rolls (even more yum!), and cookies (Yum Yum). Yes, the pricing is a little higher than mass-produced products. These are specialty products from a local, woman owned business. Easily worth supporting in my book. When you add in just how sick you can get when you don't follow the needed diet, I find it balances out. I mean, seriously. How often have we violated the gluten-free diet and paid for it with digestive issues requiring OTC or even prescription meds? So, we end up spending more and feeling lousy. Lydia makes quality products that are healthier and does so at a fair price. She's always friendly and helpful and always willing to brainstorm ideas. I can always tell by the steady line at their stand that they've earned a reputation for quality baking. If you need a gluten-free baking option, Gluten Free Creations is definitely worth a visit at a local farmer's market or through their website.

Thank you food gods for blessing this city! Over the past few months, I've learned that I have a…read moregluten intolerance. Who knew!? Anyway, it changed a lot of habits, as you can imagine. Eating out has become a bit more limiting. My scones: oh, how I miss you! My SO surprised me with a batch of gluten free mini scones from a vendor at City Market Farmers Market: Gluten Free Creations. Yum! I checked out their website and wow, so much to offer. Vegan, paleo, gluten free, many items allergen free. Scones, cake doughnuts, cupcakes, cookies, cakes, sandwich and other breads. I try to write somewhat useful reviews so I definitely want to give this place a shout out and bring it to anyone's attention who may have concerns about certain allergens. Surely you know someone because I don't think a person counts as an actual human being these days if they don't have at least some food sensitivity (I can't believe I'm one of them!). Things to keep in mind, this isn't Ezra's, so their aim isn't necessarily "healthy." Sugar is typically a no go for me, and if that's you too, this place is probably a no go. But if you're entertaining where there are many actual human beings ( I would definitely have a human authenticity device on hand for those who claim to have none. Aliens are real, people!) or you're someone who has food sensitivities, you've got to check this place out! I haven't found any baker in Indy who only does gluten free, so again, worth the review and checking them out for this reason alone. They have no brick and mortar establishment but all local farmer's markets, and they have their schedule listed on their website. If you want to place an order other than what they offer that particular day, contact them but you will have to pick up at a farmer's market. Do I recommend them? Well, truthfully, I've only tried a delicious mini scone so far, but I am excited about their brand/their concept so if you get excited about this too, and you're not afraid of a good ol' fashion American baked good, yes, id recommend them! However, if you are looking for guilt free unbaked goods, I'd probably say go to Ezra's, as I usually do. I can't wait to read about your experience!

I'm been making the circuit of local farmers markets to find the best of the best. Pike Farmers…read moreMarket is small, but has some of the most interesting and friendly vendors that I've encountered. The market is held on Saturday mornings starting at 8:30 am in a church parking lot off Lafayette Road. Last Saturday, there were about 20 vendors selling baked goods, local meats, flowers and produce. The local Pike library had the bookmobile on site for guests to check out and return books. There was a fabulous bbq stand selling meals. But what caught my eye were the exquisite artisans. I saw some of the most beautiful woodworking pieces that I've seen. Tooled French rolling pins, beautiful hand crafted pens, bowls and more. Another booth, was a woman that made hand crafted leather pieces that rival any from Italy. She made extraordinary leather pillows and bags. A musician/singer played in the center of the market. Games were set up to entertain young people. There was a little seating. And, of course, "My Dad's Corn" was there selling bags of the freshest corn in Indiana. I bought veggies, herbs, cookies, bbq slider, hibiscus slushy and several cookies. Parking was easy in and out. I was there early and it wasn't crowded, but probably gets crowded later in the morning. This is a small, but great market. I'll be back.

Pike Farmers Market had it's inaugural season in 2022 and was formed by the owners of KayLeo Urban…read moreFarms. It is a family friendly, dog friendly farmers market where the vendors are nearly all based within Pike Township. The volunteer staff are incredibly friendly and helpful. There is a good variety of vendors from a small batch coffee roaster, to a farm-to-table butcher, to woodworking, soap-making, organic pet food and treats, and several produce vendors selling either the plant to grow yourself, or the produce itself. For 2023 there will be rotating food vendors and food trucks along with a live music tent. Pike Farmers Market is young, but has grown rapidly in it's 2 years. Definitely worth checking out, or turning it in to a summer family routine!

For being the first Market at White River State Park they have it organized well. It's located in…read morefront of the NCAA Headquarters in Celebration Plaza right by the canal. Dollie's Farm, Metta Gardens, Circle City Kombucha, Vietnamese Egg Rolls, Giuseppes's Italian Food, Hubbard & Craven's, Leviathan Bakehouse, Nicey Frozen Treats, and Growing Places Indy are just a few of the vendors. It's a great location and lots of businesses are able to sell their local goods which is great for them! They sell market totes, frisbees, and handed out duck food to give to the ducks on the canal at the White River State Park booth. The market is held the first and third Sunday between May and June. I hope they extend it into the fall! Pumpkins, pumpkin bread, fall decor... Stop by if you can!

It's been a minute since I've updated this review. For the past few years, IWFM has been located at…read moreThe Amp alongside their wonderful built-in food vendors and shops. It's such a natural and great way to bring new faces into the space and celebrate local makers. The farmers market is a great family activity and often features live music, storytelling and other charming activities. We often end up grabbing brunch from Llama Delicatessen and Tinker Coffee. As for market vendors, you'll find everything from pasta and local cheese to winter produce, honey and dried flowers. It's a great assortment of food you can actually take home to make meals (and not just sauces and soaps ;). This is one of our favorite ways to spend Saturday mornings in the winter. Highly recommend!

I've always wanted to go to the Indy Winter Farmer's market but the former location was just more…read moreout of the way for me. The 2021-2022 location is The Amp - a new city market/like the Garage where there are multiple food stalls. The Amp - even tho it is not by anything - has the audacity to have pay parking lots but they are FREE during the farmers market! This market is huge with lots of vendors. Bring CASH. Most take credit but a few younger businesses only do cash or Venmo. There's a lot to offer - Filipino food, vegetables, fruits, spices, handmade crafts, baked goods, candles, sandwiches, etc. The food stalls are also open so you have a ton of awesome options for food while you are there!

I love shopping here. Anytime I need fresh fruits and veggies, or even the oddball ingredients, I…read morealways find it here. The store is clean and well stocked. Highly recommend shopping here over Kroger or Target.

I was staying over in Brownsburg Indiana recently and I didn't know that there was a Fresh Thyme…read morestore nearby. So I decided to check this place out while I was in the area to see what this place offered. I enjoyed what the store offered since it featured nearly and everything practical that I've come to find at their stores normally. It's a much quieter store too since it doesn't seem like a lot of people shop here. Prices here though are a little bit more steep though whatever they run promotions is actually at a great price. Parking lot is big and ample so it shouldn't be hard finding a spot. Great selection of hot soups! Highly recommend shopping here!