I love Wisteria Gardens for their greens. My favorites are the pea shoots, watercress, and…read morepurslane, but lately I've also been buying their salad greens or micro greens as well. Their greens are so fresh and delicious. If I was going to a party and not making my own salsa, I would probably get salsa and chips from here. They offer a nice variety and everything is tasty. I agree with Pam about the inconsistent pricing. It used to be $4 for what they considered a small bag of greens (but enough for weekday lunches for once person if mixed with another bag), but now it is $3, and I think the bags are smaller. The woman I always see working is sort of friendly - perhaps a bit more now that she recognizes me.

Better than Costco at the food samples! Wisteria Gardens is a reliable, local greens and…read moresauces/dips/dressings option at Eastern Market. They have (overpriced $4!) chips and pitas, and all of those amazing sauces and dips to try on pita or chips, as well as an expanding albeit inconsistent repertoire of greens. Make sure to use the little utensils to get samples (no dipping of chips!) or you might get reprimanded. MY FAVES I especially like the Indian curry hummus, Quinoa salad, Spicy Cilantro salsa, and the Peanut Sauce. They also have other salsas, dips, salad vinaigrette, and other hummus options. I know they just started branching out into bottled sauces, so keep an eye out for new stuff! $$$ Prices can run a little steep, but everything is fresh and packed on dry ice for display. This isn't Pace salsa, you're going to have to put this in the fridge as soon as you get home. Container for dips, sauces, etc are bigger than 2 decks of cards, smaller than a Steno half notebook(4oz?). *3 containers for $12 *1 container for $4.5 *$4 for chips alone GREENS Think you hate salad? This place demonstrates what salad mixes are supposed to look like(micro greens!). Sometimes they even have edible flowers in 'em and usually run around $5. I don't like salad, but this stuff is actually very appetizing and visually appealing too (sugar snap pea shoots! marigolds!). Of course I throw chicken and a little dressing on top of it, but I digress. They do run out of greens rather early though, so don't dawdle. LOCATION Usually they're under the overhang on 7th in front of Eastern Market on Saturdays and Sundays. Why are these amazing ppl getting 4.25 stars instead of 5? They've been steadily raising their prices (it was $10/4 sauces last spring! Now it's $12/3 hence) and are inconsistent on what they have/run out of stuff.

The downtown market that is a couple of blocks from the White House is somewhat expectedly not big…read moreon produce and is more of a lunch opportunity. The selection offers some intrigue and it's been busy when I've stopped by; actual restaurants are subpar in the area, so the market does bring a different set of colors. I managed to find some peppers at a very high price, which again is expected.

The Thurs lunchtime farmers market is among my favorite DC weekday markets right off of Lafayette…read morePark and McPherson Square. This market is a bit paired down with a dozen or so vendors compared to the 15-20 vendors pre-pandemic, there's still an impressive selection of diverse vendors. So glad this wonderful market survived the pandemic and back in full swing! Here's the latest and greatest vendor list in 2025: - Timber Pizza: Delicious pizza! Cheese Please is my favorite followed by Green Monster. I can't count on how many fingers and toes I've had the pizza at different farmer's markets! While the lines can get long 12:30pm, you only have to wait for 15 minutes. - Bun'd' Up (5/5): Delicious fried tofu and mushroom in squishy soft bao buns topped with microgreens, scallions, and a nice creamy aioli sauce. Light and tasty! - Taco Dirty To Me: Crispy battered cauliflower tempura tacos! - Taco Loco : Ginormous hearty burritos and refreshing Sandia watermelon juice! The ginormous burritos are very filling and leave you in a delightful food coma! - Cocoi's Bakery - Unique Asian inspired cookies and donuts. While the Pandan brioche donut with a little creamy filling was fun to try, the Matcha Marshmallow cookie with white chocolate chips hit the spot! The cookie was a bit dense, but quite flavorful. The Ube Chocolate Chip Cookie with purple swirls didn't have much Ube flavor and the cookie was under baked. Lemonade Love - Refreshing lemonade, the Lavender is less sweet. - Little Austria: Strudel galore over a dozen apple and berry fruity varieties. The Apple Strudel is delicious and taste like apple pie without the processed sugary sweetness. The Spinach and Feta strudel was fun to try! - Capitol Kettle Corn: Fresh kettle corn made on the spot. Fun flavors that really pop - Spicy Chocolate, Honey Butter, Cheddar, etc. Plenty of unique flavors to sample from. The bags are perfect for sharing in the office! - Al Volo Cucina: The eggplant parm sub is large and filling, the fresh bottomless watermelon juice is refreshing! Wonderful market with plenty of delicious and diverse options to choose from. Lines start to form between 12:30-1pm, so come early!

Amazing farmers market. Similiar to Silver Spring which they run Saturday but even larger…read moreselection. Right next to Metro. Looking forward to coming again.

Swung by on Sunday for the market and it's always a blast. Not just because you're getting…read moreincredible food and fresh produce. It's all about the vibe too. It's like being at an arts festival combined with a music festival combined with a farmers market. It's mad fun and it's huge! It stretches for several blocks. So many amazing cheeses, breads, and pastries. Fresh flowers, homemade pasta, pickles, fruit, and so on. Visiting DC? Check it out. Heads up, go as early as possible...insanely busy.

I can't believe this place hasn't been reviewed yet! We've been here a few times, and actually…read morepurchased our first bottle of oil yesterday. It's tucked between Rappahannock Oyster Bar and Lyon Bakery, and across from DC Empanadas in Union Market. There's usually one person working there. I'm not ire if he's the same person, but they are big into customer service, so if he's helping someone else - be prepared to wait a few minutes - I promise you, it's worth it! All of the oils seem to hail from California. They have your standard EVOOs to some interesting flavored ones. The one we left with was an oil and balsamic mix with Italian herbs and spices. Delicious! You can try most of the oils too, which is great. We paid $20 for the bottle, which I thought was reasonable. We'll probably use it for a long time. They also have cute little packaged mini oils that would make great gifts. Another great addition to Union Market - I am a fan!

I have to state beforehand that I give this place a 2.5 star rating. This place is a cross between…read morea local market and generic deli, complete with greasy breakfast and somewhat bland lunch menus that cater to all the business people on I Street that are too pressed for time to actually feel what their taste buds are telling them. Lets start with the good stuff first. I stopped in here not too long ago and tried their chicken fajita, which I admit was pleasantly palatable, which is more than I can say about the rest of their uninspiring lunch menu. I did notice that the guy working there sure loves using his microwave to re-heat the rest of the otherwise stale food left out from breakfast hours I would assume. OK, before you bash me about my hatred of using microwaves in ANY eating establishments outside of my own kitchen or high school cafeteria, but isn't the point of going out to eat and paying the guy across the counter defeated when all the server does is nuke some leftovers? I think so, call me picky. Speaking of picky, I caught this same rather large man across the counter "searching for treasure", which ultimately caused me to slightly lose my appetite; my first reason to deduct a star here. My second deduction, for 1.5 stars this time, is the fact that they have the ridiculous "minimum charge on credit card" restriction of $10! This totally defeats the purpose of grabbing a quick & cheap lunch every day if I had to be charged $10 a day for it because I don't want to carry cash. Additionally, I'm not lawyer, but I think they're violating the merchant agreement with Visa by setting this minimum. Another small issue, but all these little things are enough to keep me from eating here again.

I've had a pretty high opinion of this place for a while. The Friday salad bar is great. Unlimited…read moresalad - as long as you can squash it into one container - for $5.99. Now, the salad isn't all that good. But it's plentiful, and you can make a pretty filling, healthy salad pretty easily. Well, today is Thursday. And I forgot that. So I went in there any made my traditional Friday salad. It cost me $13.77. The fury I'm feeling right now dings it at least a star. The other thing is that nothing there that I've had there is very good. I mean, passable, but not VERY good. Really good, even (which I consider an increment below very good). So, there goes another star. All these gripes said, the Friday salad bar will continue to draw me in.

I visited the Farmers Market SW at the Wharf last weekend. We stopped by to explore but also to…read moregrab breakfast. The location of the farmers market is great. It moved over to the Wharf from a parking lot/open lot nearby (closer to Waterfront station), and it's great to have those water views as you shop at the farmers market. And my friend and I were able to find a good breakfast (a vendor was selling arepas, and we got three different arepas to share). But the farmers market is one of the smallest I've been to with not many vendors or stands. Would still be a nice thing to have nearby on a Saturday morning if I lived in the area, but it's not a farmers market I'd go out of my way for - just quite a small one. Not a bad place to stop by if you happen to be in the area, though.

Is this the best farmers market in DC? Perhaps not…read more But the businesses and people that set up here every weekend are fantastic. There may not be as many options, things to do, see and buy here as some of the other farmers markets, but they always have consistently great produce. There are only a few other food vendors, but still a decent option if you're in the area and are looking for a breakfast burrito. There used to be the most amazing arepas spot (Round Pocket Arepas) that would draw me here religiously every weekend, but I haven't seen them pop-up here since COVID. The market is open April through November on Saturdays from 9am - 1pm. If you get there close to 1pm you might avoid the lines, but just remember that some of the best stuff has been scooped up. There is also a Friday night market every other week starting in May that's always fun - live music, lots of retail vendors, food trucks and fresh mini donuts. If you're in the area during the warmer months, drop by and support some of these businesses!

There is a fresh variety of breads, pies, rolls and cookies. I especially like the organic fruits…read moreand veggies straight from the farm. One finds nuts, cheeses dips etc. One can sample salsa, pastries and more. Bring a basket and fill it with goodies. See you at the market. There was a musician playing guitar as I shopped. I purchased another first 'ramp' a combination garlic and onion flavor and looks like a combo of leek and scallion.

A block with a couple rows of market stands, this is an excellent place to buy vegetables that are…read morefresh from the farm. I particularly like the availability of heirloom tomatoes. Typically, there are also people selling cheese, bread, pickles, and other prepared goods.

SECRET KOREAN GROCERY! Ok, hidden in plain sight in Eastern Market. Authentic kimchee and…read morepre-marinated beef Bulgogi sold here. The kimchee is either cabbage and cucumber, and comes in small (a little bigger than a deck of cards $3) or large (the size of a day planner, approx 8.5"x5" $6) Plus, the couple who runs the place is so nice and helpful, and super quick! Sometimes the lady gives me a sample of freshly made kimchee if she's cooking in the back which is mmm :) And the bulgogi ($6/lb I believe) is amazing. Foolproof, and an easy way to pretend that you're an impressive cook. These guys are the first produce section inside when you're coming to Eastern Market from the metro. They always have beautiful displays of a good selection of fruits and veggies (prices are a little on the steeper side in general, but that's Eastern Market for you). I usually swing by here if I need a last minute lemon/garlic/parsnip/leek/etc after work, but I usually shy away from it on weekends when it's packed. Also, veggies/fruits in season are reasonably priced here and better quality than what you would find at Harris Teeter or Safeway. They also have a mini-grocery with staples and sauces. If you have no car and can't get out to H mart or Wegman's, this place has a good selection of Asian cooking sauces. Lentils were $3/bag here though, so I would stay away from other cheap staples unless absolutely necessary. Tip: Make sure to bring your reusable bag so they don't charge that new DC bag tax (they're strict at this place). Yes, you will get a banana and be expected to either hold it or bring your own bag. Location: the most Southern end of the South Hall. Also labeled as Paik's produce, and right next to Fine Sweet Shop.

We were thrilled discover we do not actually have to return to Arlington/Annandale (our old…read morestomping grounds) to pick up some delectable Korean. We had spent 30 minutes wandering the market but quickly realized what a terrible idea that is on an empty stomach. After selecting a few stalks of their crisp, red rhubarb, while at the register we began eying the large, fresh-looking to-go containers of bibimbap, including a big scoop of white rice and a wide array of sauteed and fresh vegetables - one came with tofu (my selection) and the other option with beef (my husband's choice). Each lunch portion was $6.99. Both were delicious and refreshing. The accompanying chili paste had just the right amount of heat. We both finished our entire meals (and one fresh-squeeze raspberry lemonade from another vendor outside) sitting in the shade in the small square out back. Exactly what I was looking for for Saturday lunch.