The Thurs lunchtime farmers market is among my favorite DC weekday markets right off of Lafayette Park 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! read more

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Every Thursday near the White House is a farmer's market selling bread, the city's best bagels, lemonade, and so much more! If you want a classic DC experience, come here from 11am-2pm. You can buy a local tasty lunch knowing the White House is a block away. It's so cool! read more

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It's a fabulous idea to have a farmer's market downtown in a city during lunchtime on a weekday, but I definitely wanted more from Freshfarm. It's less of a farmer's market and more of a food truck pod without the trucks--the stands selling produce and other farm products are outnumbered by the ones selling prepared food and fancy coffee drinks. And overall, the market is small. I know that's a constraint that's somewhat unavoidable in McPherson square, but I feel like they could still pack more in. And it's pretty pricey, but I suppose that's to be expected. That being said, there are some solid stands. The Puddin' truck is regularly parked at the end, and Call Your Mother sells bagels there. There are some decent options for people with dietary restrictions, too: a gluten-free bakery booth, falafel stand for the vegans among us, and popcorn and lemonade for absolutely everyone. Another plus is that it's right next to the McPherson Metro and across the street from a bunch of bus stops, so it's accessible for folks who don't work in the area. So if you go to farmer's markets to grab some groceries and stock up for the week, this might not be the one for you. If you want an excuse to leave the office, buy lunch or a snack and stroll around near the White Hosue, check it out. (Especially if you're a free sample fan, like me--one of the sellers has fresh peach, apple and nectarine pieces for the taking.) read more

Small in size but they manage to pack a lot into one block! I am a regular at this Freshfarm Market! I recommend the grilled cheese tent, the burger tent, and Bun'd Up. While the prices are in line with downtown lunch prices, I've found these to be tasty and worth the price. I also enjoy looking at the produce and breads that are out, although the prices for those are a bit too high for me. Next on my hit list is the Puddin truck! read more

I enjoy coming to this market for my lunch breaks on Thursday, especially during the summer time! There are plenty of vendors to choose from with options for various taste palettes and dietary restrictions. The lines move efficiently and the staff is kind - looks like a cool job too! read more

Freshfarm Market - Farmers Market Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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I broke my neck to get here, only to be disappointed. Actually, this is probably my least favorite farmers markets in the DC-area. The selection sucked, the prices are high and I had to walk a few blocks PASS plenty of other great spots, just to get here. I expected more, because of the location and what-not. I want my money back. read more

I came here yesterday with a group of coworkers. They have a lot of different options for lunch, from personal pizzas to dumplings and everything in between. I got a roast pork sandwich from one of the vendors (Cucina al Volo, I think? They're listed on Freshfarm's website) and it was the best sandwich I've had in a long time. I don't think I've ever had pork that was this tender and flavorful. The line was also short and fast-moving, though that wasn't the case at every vendor. Unfortunately one of my coworkers had to wait 20+ minutes at the Puddin' truck, which I thought was a little ridiculous. I didn't buy any produce, but a friend of mine who goes to a lot of farmers markets said she was surprised by how reasonably-priced everything was for being in the middle of DC. She got lettuce, turnips, and a few other things. Based on how good my pork sandwich was, and the wide range of other lunch options all in one place, I definitely see myself read more

Freshfarm Market - Roast pork sandwich - a must-have - Farmers Market Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Crowd Alert for August 7, 2014 *********************************** On Thursday, August 7, you should anticipate larger than normal crowds due to the Postmaster General and Secretary of Agriculture unveiling a new stamp at the Market. Additionally, a large number of senior citizens are expected to attend and participate in DC Department of Health Senior Wellness Activities. And who knows? Maybe the Africa Summit participants will come for Capitol Caramel Corn?! read more

VERY cute little market in front of the white house. Its just one short block but they pack a lot of merchandise: baked goods, cooked crab, poultry, beef, apples, cheeses, crab cakes. And on and on. I bought a few loaves of bread (black walnut, stuffed carrot cake, banana streudel) from the funny man at Rockahock bakery (no preservatives!). Apparently the cheesecakes are to die for - the two women in line ahead of me bought all 4 and would not shut up about how they freeze them and treat themselves to one slice at a time. Apparnetly the stuff keeps well despite no preservatives or chemicals. i think the market is only once a week but it is well worth it. read more

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This market has a number of farmer's vegetable stands, offering a range of in-season fruits & veggies. Plus, you can get sweet and savory pastries, sandwiches, frozen treats and meat. Very reliable return vendors, so I can do my meal planning around local foods. read more

For a farmers market, this place is dumbass expensive. But I guess that's just DC for you. Place is small with a few vendors, but trust they got dank food. Wide variety of cultures represented. Check out the tacos from manos de maiz. they are absolute read more

Freshfarm Market - Farmers Market Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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The White House Farmers' Market is both completely awesome and "just OK": awesome as a DC worker tired of the usual lunch hour options, but just OK when compared to exceptional farmers' markets I've visited in other locales. Unsurprisingly, and because of this farmers' market, this time of year Thursday is my favorite weekday. To me, the highlights are: 1) Chaia's vegetable tacos 2) Chaia's vegetable tacos 3) Chaia's vegetable tacos Here I must pause to wax poetic about Chaia's magnificent tacos. First of all, they make their own, outstanding I might add, corn tortillas, and hand-press and hand-char them on site. They are probably the best tortillas in DC. Secondly, they make vegetables sing: creamy kale, cumin-roasted carrots, pickled ramps, zucchini, potatoes (OK, maybe that one isn't so hard, but still), whatever is in season. Atop these vegetables, they sprinkle photogenic microgreens, zesty homemade salsas and sauces, and local cheeses. $10 for three tacos (or $3.50 per) is a small price to pay for the highlight of my work week. Last year this "market trio" was a steal at $9, but the increase is understandable. Arrive before noon to enjoy the shortest lines and waits at Chaia and elsewhere. My highlights in no particular order after that: Soupergirl's gazpachos (both the classic tomato and watermelon varieties; hopefully they'll be back in season soon); Praline Bakery's Parisian macarons ($10 for 6 almost-too-cute-to-eat sweets); Old Bay, Cajun, and Brown Sugar popcorns from Capital Kettle Corn; and fresh local peaches, when in season, from anywhere. I've noticed the Pinch dumpling stall has garnered longer lines lately, and I'm looking forward to exploring the little packaged treats on a future visit. Ditto the green juice/smoothie station, which has fantastic samples, and the Puddin' comfort food stall, focused on New Orleans favorites like po'boys and gumbo. Surely one can eat tacos and a smattering of these options on the same visit, right? The produce is a bit expensive (e.g. a vendor selling a quart of strawberries for $8?!), but it's pretty impressive to see what this block of Vermont Street NW (between H & I) can pull off one weekly lunch hour period during the spring, summer, and fall months. read more

I stumbled across the farmers market as I was walking on my way downtown. It was a Thursday and I never knew of any farmers market that does it on a Monday -Thursday but following the foot traffic, I was staring at a mini farmers market. Considering that I wasn't able to buy an produce or meats, I looked for any interesting local foods that I could bag and eat later. I eventually ran into a bakery tent which had bread pudding and an apricot coffee cake. I don't remember the tent but they were really friendly and I was lucky enough to snag the last one of each. This actually wasn't my last farmers market as I found another one in the downtown area later on in the day. I can't speak to more than just one vendor there but those baked goods were delicious that I had for breakfast the next day. read more

This is a nice extension of the Fresh Farm markets. It's a bit hidden, but it's worth it to drop by. There are quite a few vendors to entice your appetite and of course everyone is very friendly. They are indeed only one block long, but it's a nice area, very scenic and tucked away all nice and cozy-like. There were quite a few stands that I wanted to visit, but alas I was coming back from lunch at Farragut Square and needed to go back to the office, but I'll definitely be back another Thursday to check them out and get a crabcake! If this farmers market were to write a haiku about itself this is what it would be, Fresh and Delicious Foods to you by good peeps. Come back and Eat me! read more

This is an OK farmer's market. Its very small and have not really seen it grow much as more foods come "in season". At only a couple blocks from my office, if I were limited in my options to get fresh fruits and vegetables nearer to home or I lived in the area, I would definitely be here more. There are some nice options for meats, cheese and bakery items in addition to the regular produce you'll find. The farmers markets in Old Town and Del Rey are near to my home and have more selection and a bit better pricing. It is however a nice stroll up from work on a Thursday afternoon to pick up a couple of items and have a picnic lunch in Lafayette Park, and really can we have too much access to fresh foods? read more

Thursday bonus when we got off the Metro and wandered into the farmer's market for lunch. The pulled pork sandwich, Korean buns, and crab cakes are to die for! Reasonably priced and big servings. Great combo for hungry tourists! read more

I LOVE farmer's markets - seriously, I will travel to go to a really good one. So imagine my surprise as I'm walking back to my office from a meeting and I happen upon this little gem on Vermont Avenue between I Street and H Street just off the northeast corner of Lafayette Park! I squealed with delight :) On my first visit I perused some of the vendors, but didn't have much time to partake or buy. I got a Mexican Chocolate Pleasant Pop and loved it (see my review on Pleasant Pops). On my second visit, I got the Bloody Mary Mix from Bigg Rigg's Farm, which I've since tried and LOVE! They had a ton of different dressings, marinades and vinegars, but I wish they had samples out to taste as the bottles are a tad pricey. I don't mind paying for a great product, but I'd like to sample them first. There were some great looking produce at a variety of the tents. Spinach and tomatoes looked awesome! I got a crawfish/mango empanada and I don't know where the mango OR the crawfish was! It was mostly full of rice. Not a fan. Lastly, I got a "hot" dog from the Red Apron. Meh... this was a totally disappointing purchase. Seriously. First, the guy's iphone reader couldn't read my card when I know there was money on it and I just used it at another vendor at the market. Then, it took upwards of 10 minutes to get the "hot" dog because he told me the cook was having a hard time getting the "hot" dog HOT!!! WTF! The hot dog tasted more like a sausage, the BBQ pulled pork on top of the hot dog was COLD and the cole slaw was made with purple cabbage and I did not like the taste of it. The only good thing about this hot dog was the BREAD. I put it in the toaster oven when I got back to the office so it was nice & toasty, but that was the best thing about it... I plan on going back to this farmers market at least one more time to give it another chance... but it's highly unlikely i'd go back to the red apron or the empanada people... i'll give the other vendors a chance... read more

Great farmers market! One of my favorites in DC. I work downtown and absolutely love taking a walk down here on my lunch break with coworkers. I've tried a lot of the vendors and have really grown to like a lot of them. Some are pricey but worth trying once every couple of weeks. Be sure to check if certain vendors only accept cash. If they do, you need to purchase a token. To purchase a token, there's a $2 fee for using a card. read more

I hesitate to call this a farmers market so on that front I was a bit disappointed. Once I got over that, I grabbed some gazpacho and bread from Pepe's and ate lunch. After lunch I walked around to the 4 vendors selling fruits and veggies and bought some produce. Prices weren't bad and it wasn't crowded. I could see this as a nice place to grab lunch in the summer. read more

OK, this is a new market and has lots of potential for growth. I work near by and look forward to the fresh products every week. I must admit that I have acquired an addiction for the kettle corn that has moved into the market. The company is called Capitol Kettle Corn. They serve a flavor called Ethiopian Delight and it is not only a delight but it is what keeps me going back every week. You have to try it. Mary D. read more