One of my fave farmers market in the Bay Area. Has a little bit of everything. We often get Anna's…read moreseafood - so fresh! Not to mention olive oil and sweet strawberries galore. Right at one of my fave shopping areas (country mart) and yummy food selections not to be found elsewhere all in one spot.

Such a vibrant farmers market! Tons of vendors and delicious food vendors. Managed to get some…read moreuber bread, cheeses and veggies/fruits. Parking is ample but it does get really crowded! Cash is king!

While I was between jobs, I spent a lot of time doing what I love most: taking long drives through…read morethe backroads of Marin and Sonoma. One day, I stumbled upon The Farm Stand, and it felt like discovering a hidden treasure. It is, without question, one of the best farm stand experiences I've ever had, and I've been to a lot of them. Jim could probably sell anything, but that's because he's genuinely passionate about what he does. He curates only the very best, though truthfully, the produce and goods largely sell themselves. What sets this place apart is the care behind it. The attention, the pride, the hospitality - all the things that feel like they're are waning from our country. We've become so accustomed to transactional experiences and mediocre service that they've almost become the norm. Then you encounter a place like this and realize what you've been missing. It's like waking up from a fever dream and wondering, "Why isn't everything this good?" I now drive from Sebastopol to visit The Farm Stand regularly. Not just for the incredible food, but for the experience itself. It's a reminder that places built with intention, passion, and genuine human connection still exist. And somehow, that nourishes something much bigger than an appetite!!!

They make you stand behind a wall while they select the produce for you. We trusted their…read morerecommendation and bought a watermelon they assured us was good, but it turned out to be rotten when we cut into it. Between that and the premium prices, it left a bad taste in our mouths - pun intended.

I went to the Fairfax Farmers Market for the first time, and felt I had landed in a magical land…read morewhere the produce is organic, the music is divine, the people so lovely and the crystal jewelry was interesting and unique. I love the vibe here... friendly, personable, welcoming!!! What a lovely community of humans!

We lucked out that we happened to be in Fairfax when the farmer's market was open. The piece of…read morenectarine I sampled from the vendor was so sweet and juicy, yum. I think much of the fruit is sourced from California's Central Valley. There was a stand of tall trees where families parked and a pair of musicians played gentle acoustic music.

I went here several years ago and got some of the most fabulous farm raised eggs. They are…read moredelicious, and affordable (bring cash - not sure if they accepts cards). The owners were quite friendly too. I keep on trying to return, but their hours are a bit limited.

Intentionally went looking for farm fresh eggs that were not too far away and found this cute…read morelittle gem on yelp. I wasn't totally sure about the hours so I emailed the owners and they replied super quickly and were super friendly and informative. I had a chance to go over today to get some eggs and was delightfully surprised that there's actually a bunch of other wonderful stuff there and, both Ken and Judith were so welcoming and it was just a great experience. I can't wait to go here for all of my egg needs, and get to scoop up whatever else is in season.

Super cute place with a variety of items to purchase. Friendly service as well. Highly recommend to…read morestop by when in the area.

More than just a market! Filled with wonderful gift and food items. There are also picnic tables…read moreavailable

Encountered them (Sun & Cellar Cannery) at the Nevada City Farmer's Market during Thanksgiving…read moreweekend. We got their ketchup, picked watermelon rind, and a few jams. So far I've had the Ketchup and Watermelon Rind... and they're amazing. A slight spicy kick to each of them, and both are delicious!

My husband and I saw this farm Stan while taking a impromptu trip to Muir beach. Initially, we were…read moreso focused on our hike and planned to return on the way back. We were so lucky our Sunday return brought us by this hidden gem before it closed at 5 pm. Not only did it have the delicious pickles it had advertised on a large cardboard sign, but a variety of fruits, vegetables, and kimchi. Beyond the pickles the kimchi was the most enticing to us at the time as we had never tried persimmon kimchi before. The flavor of the kimchi and the persimmon paired well together an combined for the perfect amount of spice and sweet. While we loved the flavor so much that we ate most as a snack, we plan to us the rest as a delicious dinner side dish. The farmer was incredibly friendly and allowed us to try a couple samples to find the right dish for our own personal taste palate. He also informed us that they participate in a farmers market in SF on Sunday mornings. A location I'm sure my husband and I will visit in the near future.

I'm a huge advocate of Farmers Markets. I love that they bring together locals as well as local…read morevendors. I had a good time, and would definitely recommend coming here at least once, but I may wait awhile before coming again. Mainly because trying to find parking near this market is insane. That, and I wasn't necessarily blown away by any one particular vendor. I highly suggest coming early or parking a little ways down - since come 6:00pm - Downtown San Rafael is a madhouse. As far as clothing and jewelry vendors - I didn't see too much that stood out to me personally, but it was still fun to browse. The Food vendors were very friendly. I tried a mini vanilla Teeny Cake, which was probably the highlight of my stroll-through. The fruit looked delicious and I loved that so many of the fruit vendors had samples out. White nectarines, peaches, and plums - juicy and perfectly ripe were everywhere. I watched a number of mellow soulful musical performances, before turning the corner and heading to Sol Food for some Mango Iced Tea and plantains. I'm so glad that these early night Farmers Markets exist. It's an incredible way to bring together a diverse group of people in a warm and genuine way. Would definitely recommend- if you happen to be in the area on an upcoming Thursday.

Not my favorite farmer's market. Not by a longshot. It feels like a hybrid farmer's market/street…read morefair and not a wholly interesting one at that. The one thing I do like about this Thursday evening market is the deep discounts that go on close to the 8 p.m. closing time. Linger around, then pounce on those $1/pound nectarines, plums, and peaches. Grab 3 flower bouquets for $10. Get a mess of end of summer/end of night tomatoes. They have the usual fruits and vegetables, an assortment of okay food, live LOUD music on the little square beside Arizmendi Bakery, inflatable jumpy things at one end, and mostly forgettable jewelry/clothes/junque at the other end. No dogs allowed here, even on a leash. You will be stopped, so don't even bother trying.

Pop up bakery-- you can walk up to the bakery, but your best selection will be if you join the…read moreemail list and order ahead during the week. Interesting flower blends, high-quality ingredients, skilled baker. This is not a place to come and linger, just retrieve your order and enjoy at home (or the car). The line looks long but moves quickly.

I finally placed a pre-order after following on social media - thanks to the encouragement of Yelp…read moreElite member Samantha G who I recently met at a North Bay event. I ordered 3 savory items, one black bean & corn, one shishito & stonefruit, and one loaf of cheese bread. I arrived at 11am and there was no line! The staff was courteous & welcoming, found my order right away, and gave me the good tip of warming the cheese bread in the oven. Everything was yummy and I look forward to ordering the cardamom knot next time.