If you ever find yourself on Emory campus on a Tuesday midday, do check out the farmer's market near Cox Hall. I'm currently on rotation at the main hospital, and I can say the food here is a lot more exciting and appetizing than what they have at the hospital caf or tower cafe.
They have about 15 vendors offering a variety of food and beverages. Most, if not all, vendors accept cash, credit/debit, and "Dooley dollars". On my quick walk-through, I saw a cart selling hot dogs with all sorts of toppings, a place selling samosas and other Indian goodies, a homemade pastry/bread stand, several vendors selling organic produce and pecans, fresh eggs, local honey, Honey Bubble boba tea, and a veggie burger stand, to name a few. Revolution Donuts was also set up there, and you know it's not a party without a King of Pops popsicle cart, ayyy.
I stopped by the Blue Donkey coffee stand, where they were super nice and let me sample a bunch of different iced coffees. They were all delicious, but the blend of half "chocolate brigadeiro" coffee with half "summer almond" coffee they recommended was heavenly and the perfect Spring afternoon pick-me-up. I got a large for ~$5, and they did accept card. You can mix different flavors together to personalize your coffee to your taste or sweetness level.
My inner Miami girl was thrilled to find a booth selling Cuban food. I got a combo with pork, rice and black beans, and sweet plantains (maduros). It was pretty legit by my standards. A heaping plate of food was a mere $8, and they accepted card as well.
The farmer's market runs every Tuesday that school is in session. I'm assuming the offerings vary based on the season and availability, but it was definitely a solid farmer's market and the highlight of my Tuesday work day. I'll be back next week... read more