In true PNW native fashion, I LOVE supporting our local farmers and small businesses. The SLU…read morefarmers market is a gem that I'm so privileged to have accessible to me. Roughly 10am-3pm every Saturday, 6th avenue lines up with a mixture of local vendors, bakers, fruit and vegetables stands and so many more goodies! This is an awesome opportunity to shop small, local and try new things. It's also my hack to get actual locally grown produce. Life hack: if you have seasonal allergies, eating a spoonful of local honey daily will help during those high allergies seasons! They have a fantastic honey booth filled with options!)

Located by the Amazon Spheres! Truth be told, I come to the Saturday SLU farmers market mostly to…read moreeat at the Oh Jah Jamaican food stand to get the oxtail plate! There are a smattering of other regular appearing food stalls like the Asian fried chicken wing place and 88 cues filipino food stall. The actual market spread has a decent selection of local farm produce, bakers, and local meats purveyors. Ill usually hit the farmers markets closer to where I live rather than shopping here. It'll get the job done if you are looking for a quick nosh and making a market run!

Some friends took us here, and I really enjoyed just how huge this market was! There were so many…read moredifferent types of vendors: food, drinks, clothing, jewelry, arts & crafts, and more! I loved seeing such a wide variety because everyone in our group was able to find something they genuinely enjoyed despite our different tastes lol Personally, I ended up buying a Green Amethyst necklace from Sea Diamonds, a ring from another jewelry vendor, a chain and three charms from a vendor in the indoor section, and even a custom poem from an artist who was creating them on the spot with her typewriter! That was definitely one of the most unique things I came across. As for food, I got to try the Crab Mac & Cheese from Sam's Crab Mac & Cheese and was completely sold after the sample bite (highly recommend!!). I also enjoyed a Mangonada from one of the Mexican food vendors, and the Watermelon Sour Cotton Candy from CottonMouth Confections, which was another standout and definitely worth trying!! Overall, if you want to fully explore everything the market has to offer, I'd recommend setting aside a few hours.

I love this year round Sunday market and I'm biased. It is not a true farmers market, a bit more of…read morethe flea market/festival vibes. you'll find food trucks (roasted corn on cob, Jamaican food, boba, pastries, etc), costume jewelry, used/vintage or artisanal clothing, perfumes, stuff for your pets, vintage bags, mirrors, etc. It's really more about vibes, vintage, and supporting local small businesses, you can get your food from the food trucks and sit by the Fremont canal watching the boats (and people) and eat your food. The market moves under the bridge during the winter and I can't speak to that experience but I love it when the sun's out on Sundays in Fremont!

Ballard Farmers Market was my favorite farmers market in the greater Seattle area for many years…read more Recently, the booth count seems to be less than before, with restaurants occupying the street space (understandably) along two blocks. Subsequently, I lost some interest since I don't live nearby. While I was in Ballard on a recent Sunday, I rushed to the market to see if it was still open. Officially, it was not; they closed at 2pm. But they were still packing up. I believe they are not allowed to sell after the official closing time; I asked one vendor, they declined. The staff wants the streets to reopen as soon as possible. As I walked the two blocks, several vendors still have some items on display on their tables. With a bit of wink, wink, accidentally dropping cash on the table and accidentally taking things off the table, I walked away with goodies. I won't say what I bought to avoid anyone getting into trouble. Street parking was easy enough nearby on a Sunday.

This was my first farmer's market in Washington and it was utterly magical!…read more The produce quality is so amazing and I loved all the variety! The flowers were beyond beautiful. I don't think I have seen more beautiful blooms anywhere else! I love that it was heavily focused on local small businesses, farmers, and FOOD. We stopped for a few bites along the way and were blown away every time. So good. This market is huge and stretches for a few blocks, so be sure to come early and give yourself ample time to explore. Also, with it being in Ballard, there are a ton of cool, hipster shops to browse while you're in the area.

~~ {{ Arcade No. 2 slot at Pike Place Market }} ~~…read more Love this stand! Christa(?) and Holly (when there) are wonderful ladies. Christa is kind, cool and friendly whenever I have questions or want anything in particular. The main love I have for them is that everything is organic AND plenty of variety to select from! Yams, carrots, garlic? They gots 'em, yo. Their booth size is very decent covering a variety of roots, greens, herbs and jams. Lately, I've been loading up on potatoes, sweet potatoes and yams for steaming and baking. They're located south in the arcade - just a short walk north from the flying fish crowd. Thumbs up & much love!

The first week of our CSA at Growing Washington I cooked up some golden beets that arrived in our…read morebox. After one bite, my husband (who mostly ate spinach has his primary veggie), announced, "I never thought I liked beets, but these taste sooo good!!!" Growing Washington changed the way we cook and eat!!! We've been members of this CSA for three years and have offered our front porch as a hosting site. They provide 100% LOCAL and ORGANIC fruits, veggies, and even butter, flour, fresh flowers, herbs, and eggs. All the products are fresh and unique. The BEST thing about this CSA is that they provide a LIST of all the FRESH stuff on the farm that week, and you CHOOSE what works best for your taste, cooking style, and needs. You can be adventurous one week, and conservative next week. It's all so flavorful and delicious. I've been particularly impressed with the service. We've been going with the CSA for three years and anytime there has been questionable quality they always replace it, no questions asked. Two weeks in a row we got some icky misuna, and the third week they sent us FLOWERS. I always feel like I end up on top. Just another reason to love summer in Seattle.

The Seattle farmers market scene always leaves me impressed…read more This winter market is nestled in Fremont under a bridge every Sunday. The location is absolutely perfect, since the shelter keeps the event on both rain and shine. The flea market is filled with local makers selling their winter holiday goods. Some of my favorite booths included the handmade dumpling, vintage clothing booths, the cute festive stationary and holiday cards, and the many coffee stations. This is one of the best places to go to when you're looking for a unique gift that's memorable. We stumbled on fossils, vintage jackets, and the most beautifully scented handmade soaps. A must-visit location in Seattle if you're visiting during the winter!

When the fall weather in Seattle changes from sunny to soggy, the beloved Fremont Sunday Street…read moreMarket shifts to the south and under the cover of the Fremont Bridge to be rebranded as the seasonal Fremont Bridge Winter Market. It's a grand gathering of artists, flea market vendors and a round-the-world roundup of delectable food trucks. Open from November thru March, this family friendly and dog friendly venue is the perfect cure for Seattle's Big Dark.

This is Seattle's largest and oldest farm-and-food-only market, founded in 1993. There's no art or…read moreclothing sold here, which makes it a more focused market for people who want food on their shopping trip. I've visited here probably at least once a month during berry season to get berries that aren't sold in stores, such as black raspberries, olallieberries, etc. There are other unique offerings sold here such as stone fruit which are broken down into their cultivar names (rare to see in supermarkets) and you get to talk to the farmers who are bringing in the delicious food to the market. Excellent market. As far as getting there, the light rail U District station is two blocks away from the farmers market, and there are parking lots for people who drive here. Super easy!

A lovely farmer's market is open on Saturdays from 9 AM to 2 PM…read more It occupies one street, spanning about two blocks, and features a diverse selection of local and seasonal produce, bakery items, ready-made foods, and hot food vendors.

We're now huge fans of Queen Anne's. We've run into our…read moreneighbors here and made new friends too! We've only been here on a few Thursday evenings, it's something we look forward to and try to allot more time for. The deals aren't always the greatest but the products are fresh and the selection is vast. Everything from meats and cheeses to baked goods, produce and flowers. We even have our favourite food trucks. It's actually more than just exchanging goods. They're attempting to promote community spirit and fellowship. See you next Thursday! 07/25

What a great family-friendly farmers market on Thursdays from 3pm-7:30pm. Not only are there two…read morestreets of farmers, makers, and other vendors, but there's a lot for kids to experience. Our eight-year-old daughter ended up spending two hours here doing math challenges at a math booth, tasting local produce to earn $2 to buy from a farmer, doing a produce scavenger hunt, and enjoying balloon art. She absolutely loved it!

Wallingford Farmers Market is held on Wednesday afternoons from May to September at Meridian…read morePlayground. From reading the first review, it seems like this farmers market has changed with the times. What was a farmers market with many produce vendors and a few food options has turned upside down. Instead, it now has a lot more prepared food vendors than ones offering fresh produce. The produce selection here is sufficient, but it would be better to go to the Ballard or the U District Farmers Market instead. The vibe of this farmers market is that it is well supported by the community, making it a lovely place to spend a summer weekday afternoon.

The Wallingford Farmers Market is of course --a Farmers Market. Not to the degree of say the…read moreBallard Farmers Market, but the neighborhood and more really show up on a weekly basis while it's in season. The vendors are usually mainstays. Some include - Seattle Pops and Vespucci Pizza, but some other regulars are Tijuana Tacos, Knife sharpening services, Olsen Farms beef & more, Alvarez, Farmore and Hayton berry farms, French Guys bread, Republic of Cider, Seattle Scones and more. Lots of folks like to picnic out on the grass, which is something you can't do at Ballard market, so points there to Wallingford. There is often a busker doing some music, a balloon animal maker and neighborhood alliance members with info about the going On's which is nice as well as information about the Farmer's market itself, such as getting space and merch. What I don't care for are the canvassers. I don't mind them campaigning for .... whomever, but it gets annoying when I'm approached by a canvasser when I enter the market, I'm approached by a canvasser while I'm hanging out in the market, and I'm approached by a canvasser when I'm about to leave the market. It's too much. That all said, Wallingford Farmer Market is a nice way to support farms and small businesses and operates every Wednesday afternoon and always has a nice turnout for support.

The Capitol Hill Farmers Market is a small-ish, year-round Farmers Market that serves the…read moresurrounding area with fresh produce, bread and more staples, right next to Cal Anderson Park. I accompanied my friend here who lives in nearby First Hill, so it constitutes the surrounding area mentioned but is all the more welcomed now as aside from the QFC in the area, there are few options for food shopping. My friend picked up some fresh radishes, mushrooms and tasty homemade hummus from the various vendors in attendance. We also got a veggie panini from a griller vendor at the market. Overall, the market is on the small side focusing primarily on produce over products and other miscellaneous sometimes seen at the larger ones. This is kind of nice as there is a lower amount of foot traffic, but the options are more limited. Decent Farmers Market though if you have a fairly small list of things, you need without wandering too much.

Stumbled upon this during our adventure through Seattle spots. The farmers market aspect was…read moresmaller than expected. Not that many options for produce or food. There was a huge amount of local vendors doing small crafts that seemed highly specific for audiences in niche hobbies. A lot of questionable folks walking around too so it didn't seem the safest to shop around for long. This vendor was cool, the crust was flakey and the quality was great! Only good thing I found at this farmers market.

Terrific shop. It's almost magic how much fresh fruits and veggies and unique specialty items are…read moreavailable in such a small cute space. Top Banana is clearly dedicated to providing fresh, exciting produce to the community. The owner is so kind and knowledgeable. The prices here are very fair, and meals crafted with ingredients from Top Banana are always top notch. I used to live in Hawaii and deeply miss the fresh and tropical food available there, and Top Banana has truly helped with moving to the PNW by providing access to delicious, exciting produce!

Such a cute little grocery store in the Ballard area. Love the local feel and they have great…read moreprices on produce including bananas. We try to stop by every time we're around this block because it's just a fun experience to shop there. Great service that seems to employ some local kids, and there's a decently sized parking lot if you are driving here. The only downside is a credit card charge for any purchases under $10