Great restaurants and shops in and near Findlay Market, Cincinnati!…read more We had a free day while visiting relatives, and any day is fun at Findlay Market in the mid-north of the OTR (Over The Rhine) area of Cincinnati! (Well, not Mondays when they are closed :-). Parking isnt free, but it's not too expensive, and we had no problem finding a space in the North Parking Lot between Findlay Street and the market. We came in through a covered outdoor walkway, with a few vendors and with clever sayings along the sides. Then a cute photo-op with a cartoon Reds statue. Then the market stretching left and right, full of fresh produce, meats and cheese, and ready-to-eat foods of all kinds. On our first walkthrough we just scanned left and right to see some of what's there. It was busy, but not uncomfortably crowded. Out the south door of the market onto Elder Street, there's several murals, and more shops and restaurants. We always stop in at Maverick Chocolate Co. for a few yummy samples from so many flavors. They used to make the chocolate here, and now it's made just across the river in KY, where you can still get tours and probably samples :-). We sampled around six varieties! And decided on four. But it was a hot day, so we decided to circle back later for our purchases. The staff was welcoming, and maybe they didn't really know that we would return, but they were still just as kind as can be :-). We walked west to Elm Street to the stop for the free Connector streetcar, just to take a little ride around town, partly to see some of the hundreds of murals around town! And we got off again, later, at the same stop. Right there at the west end of the Market building there's an outdoor bar and patio. I, myself, was ready for a little refreshment, and they poured me a delicious local bourbon cocktail, while others of us had local craft beers. We found shaded seating among probably 20 or more round red metal tables, with chairs that were really raucous when moved! The seats fill and empty in fits and spurts, and there"s a handful of backless stools at the bar, so if you wait a little, you'll find a place to sit. We dove back into the market for some freshly-made pierogis, and a to nearby bbq, too. And afterwards, we circled back to Maverick for delicious fresh-made artisanal chocolate :-). Yum, yum, and more yum! We saw so many places we want to return to! Findlay Market has everything! I'll post a very few of so many photos that we took of a full, fun day. It's a nice area to walk around, shop, eat, and drink. And it's a great spot to catch the Connector streetcar to get around OTR and downtown Cincinnati, to within a-few-minutes-walk of the porch-swings overlooking the Ohio River near the ballpark :-)

We stopped by Findlay Market, while visiting Cincinnati for a long weekend. The Findlay Market…read morewould be similar to the Strip District in Pittsburgh. There were several ethnic food vendors (Jamaican, Mexican, Columbian, Vietnamese, ect). There is also an open fish and meat market as well as other vendors and places of interest.

Hyde Park Farmer's Market is a fun little market with shopping, live music, food and a good…read moreatmosphere. It also has a good amount of vendors with smiling, friendly faces. It's always cool to come with the husband and kids and enjoy family time and the summer weather. Most vendors also have samples for you to try. It's definitely family friendly and a good place to spend time walking around enjoying life, family, other people and the true essence of a farmers market - the products. My only complaint is I would like to see a few more different vendors. They have a lot of produce vendors who all mainly sell the same types of veggies, fruits and herbs. I get that it's a farmers market but some more different type of vendors (other than produce - i.e. dessert, body products, ice cream, etc.) would be a nice addition or change.

On my maiden voyage to this market, I was pleasantly surprised at how spacious the room is in the…read moreMadTree brewery. I didn't feel crowded or bumping shoulder to shoulder with anyone. I was able to move freely about and explore the possibilities of my purchase at the various stands. I purchased eggplant and squash, cheese and pimento spread. It was all delicious when I prepared it at home. Had I planned better, I could have had a pint or 2 of MadTree beer when I was done shopping. Maybe next time.

Well run farm market. Very well attended. Plenty of free parking. Kids activities. Live music…read more Great, friendly vendors. 9am to noon Saturdays. Opens late May through Fall season

A nice farmer's market. There seems to be less vendors than before. That is probably due to…read moreCOVID-19. Stalls were spaced out well for social distancing. There were a couple of booths selling fruits and vegetables, one with some meat products, another couple selling baked goods, and one selling local honey. A nice way to support several local businesses in one stop. During our last visit, the Forest Hills Bluegrass Band was playing. Folksy style music was a perfet fit for the farmer's market. It really gave the market a lively yet relaxed vibe. It was not overly busy when we got there. As we were walking to our car around 10:30 am about ten new cars of people were coming. Plenty of parking is located on both sides of the church.

They were absolutely top-notch--no doubt about it. A fantastic group of people who should truly be…read moreproud of themselves. What they've achieved is something many companies strive for, and they've nailed it. The food was amazing, too. Really impressive all around.

This is an amazing beautiful farm near my home. Take a drive on a day with the sun shining, your…read morewindows down, through the rolling hills of Indian Hill...gape at the estates, the beautiful countryside, and then arrive, surprisingly, at the entrance to this gorgeous organic farm. Drive slowly down the gravel driveway, and as you approach, you realize you are truly somewhere special. Exotic chickens roam free, a beautiful horse (Clydesdale?) grazes behind a barn. Chicken houses, signs pointing out different growing areas, all so lovely and peaceful. Go inside the barn, open the fridges, pick out what's fresh, and put your money in the pail. They also take checks if you don't have cash! Our favorites are the eggs (brown), kale, shitake mushrooms... It's truly an immersive experience while you are picking out your produce, etc. If you can't make it to the farm (which you really should someday), find their stand at the Madeira Farmer's Market.

Tell me you're in your thirties without telling me you're in your thirties. I'll start: our biggest…read morecomplaint over the winter was not the cold, not the darkness that comes at 5pm, no, our biggest complaint was that our beloved farmer's market was rightfully closed for the winter, and between November and April we had to buy bread not from the Findlay Market's famous Blue Oven Bakery, but from other random places (none of which compared, we made a mission of it). We had to buy produce not from the stalls of local farmers filled with fresh produce at a great price that encouraged us to venture out, no, we had to get it at Kroger. And fresh flowers from a sweet woman who runs Jaybird Farms and makes beautiful wreaths out of dry flowers, no, I had to get those at the grocery store too. Ridiculous complaints, I know, but I don't care. The Loveland Farmer's market is awesome. There's an eclectic mix of vendors from all over Southwestern Ohio. Produce, bread, baked goods, tea, coffee, knife sharpening - it's got it. Most vendors accept cards and there's a great system in place for those who don't that is cheaper and easier than getting money out from an ATM. Plus, you get to walk around licking a Street Pops popsicle which makes it all the better.

This has been voted one of the best markets in greater Cincy and I can see why! These guys work…read morevery hard each season to obtain great vendors and put on a very organized and well run market. During the start of the 2020 season is what put me over the top with 5 stars. They were determined to start the market as best they could. They set it up so it was pre-order online, and drive thru contactless pickup. While this limited some of the vendors available, as not all have that kind of technology, they did the best they could to continue with safety. I took full advantage of this and was very pleased with how it went. Now that things are opening back up they are again doing a walk up market, but still with the option to pre-order and pickup. The vendors are quality and all very passionate about their products. They really have everything from produce, meats, eggs, dairy, plants, cheesecake, pastas, bath products, bread and baked goods and so much more! Some of my favorite vendors are Blue Oven, Five One Three Bagel, TS Farms, and Jaybird farms. Check it out whatever way you can! The website and social media stays updated for what vendors will be attending!

Friendliest staff. Great deli. Country store vibes. Lunch and dinner options in the neighborhood!!read more

Oh my goodness, what amazing sandwiches! We stopped on our way to the airport and they were swamped…read morewith Sunday traffic. They got us our food quickly though and we thoroughly enjoyed everything. Delicious and fresh. We chatted with one of the fourth generation owners and got some of the history. I highly recommend making a stop here.

Super cute family market that I've visited for years. Spring and summer offer plenty of flowers and…read moreplants. Fall has plenty of pumpkins along with a great corn trail. The best part is the small market with plenty of fun snacks inside. My favorite was the strawberry shortcake milk from a local dairy farm. Service was nice and we were helped quickly.

I just love supporting local businesses. There's no cost to get in just in what you want to do…read more This family owned farm has all your fall festivities with cute photo ops, corn maze, food trucks and a few animals to see. I even got my big kids to take a hayride out to the pumpkin patch ( our guide was very nice and informative). We will be back.

A very interesting place. Numerous types of fruits and vegetables, some of which you don't…read moreordinarily find in your typical grocery store. They also had a very nice nursery area. I think it is worth the trip to shop here.

Recently visited Pipkins fruit and vegetable market for the first time. I thought it was really…read morecute and nice from the moment I pulled in the parking lot. I went with my family, and we walked around the outdoor nursery for a little while. My one year-old had fun playing in the gravel. I do not know much about the average cost of plants to know if the deals were good or not, but the plants themselves looked healthy and vibrant. I shopped for some groceries inside and was honestly disappointed to find so few local products. Because it is a farm market, I guess I just anticipated more things from local farms. I definitely found some! Just not as much as I was expecting. And then I was shocked at some of the prices. I understand being a local business can be tough and expensive, but sadly the prices were high enough that I I don't believe I would go out of my way to return, but would stop by for some produce if I was in the area. I will say that I bought one of the best watermelons of my life. It was just a quarter wedge, pre-cut. It was perfect in every way. My baby and I ate the entire thing in one sitting. They also had some produce that is not as normal to find, such as yellow, zucchini, and passionfruit. I grabbed a yellow zucchini because it was big and robust and bright yellow, and I had never tried one before. Oh! They also had a good price on beets-- which were legitimately three times the size of those at chain grocery stores.

Fave farmers market in Cinci. This is for the Madeira and Indian Hill folks, and I used to live…read moreright up the street. I live further away now, but I make a point of visiting a few times per year for my beloved Turner Farms, Bridges Nepali cuisine (so delicious and flavorful), and cute little community gathering together on Thursday evenings. Also the dogs! So many cute dogs.

I just returned after a long absence to catch fall produce, and especially some bread from Blue…read moreOven Bakery. I really like that this Farmer's Market is later in the day, 4 to 7, instead of earlier. As far as pandemic measures, masks are required, you must use hand sanitizer on entering and keep social distancing. Vendors asked customers not to touch any merchandise. Some asked you put your cash into a basket. Plus, the fair is outside. You are also able to pre-order per many vendors through links on the Farmer's Market website and can even have runners come to your car with the products. Check the deadlines, as some are as early as the Monday before the Thursday market.

Well the season's produce hasn't finished growing yet, but it should be ripening up soon and…read moreheading on over to this supreme farmers market. This market is located by Lunken Airport and has a huge parking lot devoted primarily to the market. It is open Monday through Friday from around 2pm - 6pm and on Saturdays from 9am - 3pm. Right now there are a few nursery vendors there selling plants, but that's it! When the season really gets going there are going to be lots of vegetables, fruits, produce, organic made goods, and if we're lucky some local meats! I found some cute little basil plants there today that are so cute and in great health. They made my car smell so yummy!

This market has always had the best produce ever. I used to go with my mother and I am still a…read morecustomer today. Nice sellers and families. Very good variety of items as well. I think I'm going back today for yellow watermelon that I didn't buy yesterday.