The hours are kind of awkward as Thursday morning can be tough to commit to since work can get in…read morethe way but if you're able to make it it's a relatively small but less crowded farmers' market with pretty convenient free parking nearby. Last time I went I learned about bird friendly coffee, bought some lomo saltado that made me reminisce about a previous trip to Peru, got some sausage and fresh fruit & veggies. The green onions were so much bigger than the ones you see in the grocery store!

There is nothing better that freshly grown produce that hasn't been picked to early or treated in…read moresome way to stay fresh. I love shopping at the Herndon Farmers market where I can pick from a good selection of fresh, locally grown, wonderfully tasting produce. I love meeting the growers/farmers, talking about their farms, talking about their and my shared love for gardening. You can taste what a tomato is supposed to taste like with absolutely no yukky plastic taste like you'll find in a grocery store. A locally farm grown carrot or sweet peas is almost like eating candy because the are so sweet. And the fruit! Oh what the flavor of a watermelon tastes like when it's not a washed out flavor of a mass produced product. The farmers are always willing to answer any and all questions I may have and for the high quality of their produce I find their pricing very fair. They are in the same place all of us are with this economy and they understand we are all looking for a good price and they provide those.

Every time I'm back in VA on a Saturday I make sure to stop by the Reston Farmer's Market. They've…read moregot some of the best produce in the area. The apples and pears are especially fantastic so I recommend trying and buying some since there are samples of most. If you go right around when it opens it's not too crazy but by 9am it's pretty crowded and I don't recommend parking in (or near) the lot itself. I'm addicted to carbs, so the real reason for my trip is always the bakeries that are tucked into the back of the market next to the lake itself. Nordic Knots has a "Pretzel Croissant" that's amazing. It's basically a really flakey, crisp croissant washed with lye and topped with pretzel salt to give it that real "pretzel" flavor. The pretzels themselves are fine, but the croissant is the pro move. They go quick with some aunties lining up 15 minutes before they open (which is always a bit late). My Cravingz is my true destination and it's basically the last stall in the marked (coming from the parking lot). The Turkish bakery has a cafe in Manassas but there are a few things you can only get here. The guy is always super friendly and is happy to explain the good to anyone unsure. My go-to breakfast is a cheese açma and coffee with a simit and nutella pogaça to go. The açma is one of the best pastries I've ever had. Flakey and buttery like a croissant but with a bit more chew and stuffed to the gills with high-quality feta. They'll warm it up for you on the spot, which I highly recommend if you're eating it there. If you're looking for a heavier breakfast of lunch the borek is great but a bit much for me that early.

This is one of the greatest local Farmer's Markets I have visited in my travels. There are bigger…read moreones in London, Vancouver, and Victoria, but this one is in the top ten. I flew to DC for an end of life celebration, looking for something to take to share because grandma said you don't show up with just your hat in your hand. I was blown away at the number of produce vendors. We have a large market at the Pearl in San Antonio and lucky to see two or three produce vendors with limited selection. Parking is the most challenging aspect here. I didn't even try the surface lot as it looked packed. I was able to find street parking a few blocks away. This market must have had at least a dozen produce vendors. And the selection was incredible. The vegetables and tomatoes looked incredible. But I was flying back and could not enjoy them. I did buy some cherries and strawberries to share with the local family. They were so fresh and everyone enjoyed them.

We've been trying to eat healthier and a friend told me about this service. It's been great and I…read morefelt I owed them a review. One of the most challenging aspects of eating healthier and having a busy is having access to fresh veggies. This service helps solve this problem. To me, it's like having someone visit the farmers market for you on a weekly basis and dropping of the fresh veggies and fruits off once a week. They have a website that allows you to be somewhat selective as to what will be delivered but it does not give you 100% control which I can understand. It would be logistically challenging to deliver unique boxes full of veggies and fruits for each of their members. The website also allows you to skip a week or two which we used during spring break. Most important, the quality and delivery service has been great too. They state that the items were picked within 48 hours of the delivery and from I see, I believe it. Give them a try.

Two stars for the very nice workers who did their best to assist during my visit. Sadly the variety…read moreand prices were disappointing. I expect farm markets to offer fresh produce AND good deals. This was too pricey for me. I won't be back.

Love their farm stand; was in the area a few times last year and stopped by to check them out…read more Also got fall pumpkins (early on in the season) and they last a long time. Produce was fresh and staff were friendly. Reasonable prices as well. I'd imagine it'll get trickier stopping by this season with all the construction but next time I'm in the area and they're open, I'll be ready to grab some goodies.

I came across Il Bastone at the Smart Markets Farmers Market in Gainesville, VA. They are a small…read morefamily-owned business with no official physical store location. You'll find them vending at Farmers Markets in Gainesville, Oakton, Reston, and Fairfax. The Smart Markets Farmers Market in Gainesville, VA is located in the parking lot of Virginia Gateway and is held every Sunday. Il Bastone specializes in artisanal sausages, empanadas, chimichurri and baked pastries. I had a Beef Empanada - very tasty, my only criticism is that I wish the pastry were hotter. I guess it is hard to keep them hot in a booth at a Farmers Market. I also tasted their home made Chorizo sausage. Outstanding! I will be back to buy some of that sausage!

I had the Choripan sandwich at the Smark Market in Manassas. It didn't look like much, just a…read moresmall baguette & the sausage wrapped in tin foil, but it was extremely tasty. I wanted to get the empandas also, but I'm trying to watch my calories, so next time for them. I can't remember exactly what they put in the Choripan, beef, pork, wine, spices, but it was flavorful without being overpowering.

How cute! At the end of Great Falls Village Centre there is a coned area for vendors to set up for…read morethe year round market. Their official hours are 10am-130pm! Today is feb 28 and this was my first time here with a friend. I had a pleasant conversation with the organizer of the market and he admitted that the market has many more vendors including produce options come April. In the mean time, I remembered seeing for sale souvenirs from Peru, olive oil, sourdough bread, meats and more. Will have to return in April to get the full experience!

We stopped by the Great Falls Farmers Market because we were in the area running errands, and we…read morehad a couple of minutes to kill. This market is a bit on the small side because we saw about six vendors during our visit. However, we stopped by while the vendors were setting up so maybe more vendors arrived once we left. The major vendors that I remember were those selling produce, mushrooms, and empanadas. I noticed the empanada stand because I was extremely hungry. Oh there was some live music courtesy of a singing duo. Since this a smaller farmers market, compared to the others that I have visited in part, you definitely can get in and out very quickly.

Wonderful farmer's market tucked away without the long lines! Hands-down one of my favorite…read morefarmer's market with a great selection of fresh, locally-sourced venders. There are a variety of produce, meats, and made to order fresh food. Per VA food safety law, no dogs allowed. It has become part of our Saturday morning routine coming to this cozy market! It's open from 8am to 1pm. Greenheart Juices - With a large variety of juices to choose from, the refreshing cold-pressed Summer Crush watermelon juice is my favorite! Definitely ask for a sample and the staff is always so nice! Greenheart is also at the Mosaic District, Bethesda, and other DMV markets. Savagely Good Pies - The creamy Spinach and Cheese quiche and the Asparagus and Melted Leek quiche are hearty and delicious! Don't forget about dessert - the Apple Pie is divine! The pies are often sold out - so highly recommend pre-ordering. Los Sabrositos - The wood-fired Breakfast pizza with red peppers, onions, scrambled egg, bacon, and Mexican cheese is scrumptious and filling! While the crepes are tasty, they don't keep as well and the pizza is my pick! The fresh Mango, Pineapple, and Strawberry and Banana smoothies are refreshing and delicious! Mama's Donut Bites - The soft bite-size cinnamon sugar donut holes are sooo goooood and easy to devour! The staff was really nice and gave us a dozen for the price of 6! The market isn't as bustling as the Mosaic District or Bethesda markets with hardly any lines and nice selection of venders. Excited to keep coming back!

Small but sufficient. I was craving Mama's donut so I went to get a fix. Tried some apples and…read morebought some flower bulbs. There was a band performing too. Not bad for a weekend late morning.