I go to Farmer's Markets for produce, not the food vendors or other items such as pastries,…read morelotions, etc. For that reason, I am saying this is just an OK Farmer's market in the edge of Costa Mesa bordering Fountain Valley. In years past, this was quite a lively place with several product vendors. In the last coupe of years, it's very tiny. For me, I love plums, peaches, nectarines in the summer. Once in a while, there is a good singer guitar player entertaining the small crowd. It's a decent alternative if you can't go to the Thursday Farmer's Market at the Fairgrounds which is closed during the OC County fair from mid July to mid August. Price for the produce was #3.50 a lb. for the fruits this time but subject to change (increase). I don't remember if it was Organic, but I always soak my purchased fruit in baking soda and water for 30 minutes just in case there are pesticide residues to very dirty hands before I eat it. They also have vegetables, a honey vendor, and some food. Just an OK experience for me. Parking is easy until he surrounding stores open.

Slowly uncovering the Farmers Market scene in Orange County…read more My best friend and I stopped by the SoCo farmers market in Costa Mesa a few weekends back. This FM happens every Saturday from 9am to 2pm. In comparison to other markets in the area, SoCo is on the smaller side. They offer all the major necessities: seasonal fruit, veggies, fresh juices, breads, hummus, and other dips. There's also a variety of local business owners selling handmade items like jewelry, fashion, and pottery pieces. I snagged a variety of beverages from 1987 Juices for a healthy start to my week, as well as strawberries, blueberries, and blackberries from the produce stand. Couldn't think of a better way to spend my Saturday and a haul of goodies always gets me excited for the upcoming week.

There's surprisingly not much Farmer's Markets open on Sundays but this one and I enjoy going to…read moreit. It's definitely not the biggest but I think they have just about everything you would look for in a Farmer's Market. Lots of pre-cooked food options available so make sure to come hungry to try them all. The ones that are honorable mentions: the coffee booth that serves unique flavored lattes, the empanadas station (it is so moist and different than I've ever had anywhere else! - would highly recommend!), and the tamale station (most popular station I would say and I know why. The tamales are very flavorful and moist. The hot sauce also compliments it very well. Would highly recommend!) There were other cool spots that I would want to try next time: Cold Noodles, Filipino food, and a Mexican Zamba juice beverage booth and others! I like this farmers market mainly for the chicken eggs (kind reminder to NOT buy white eggs from the lady here. Her white egg yolk is not rich in color or flavor. It's what I would buy non-organic everywhere else. Look at my pic for reference), fresh produce, and berries/fruits! They sell lots of other things like hummus, hot sauce, fun activities, and more! Parking is great and the vendors are all very nice and friendly. Remember to bring bags because you'll probably be buying a lot! I'll be coming back!

Unique finds at this farmers market. Today I picked up some date syrup and granola. Vendors are…read morenice and willing to give samples. Come with the expectation that prices will be Farmer Market pricing. Easy parking. Casual. Good service. Please come and create your one adventure.

First time here after moving to the area. Wasn't totally sure what to expect. It certainly isn't…read morethe biggest farmer's market but it has a lot of good stuff. I was worried at first as I saw mostly vegetables, which wasn't what I was there for. But when you move to the other side there are a lot of local businesses selling their goods and I ended up buying a few things I never would have anticipated (dips, sauces, etc.). Parking is super convenient (and free, which is interesting with the fair going on parking in the same lot and paying for it). The vibe seems super local. At multiple points people told me the stall I was at was great, had great stuff, etc. And also at multiple points other patrons interacted with the vendors like friends. You can tell that these people go here weekly and support these small businesses/vice-versa, which is really nice to see.

I enjoyed a pleasant Thursday morning at the market. I purchased so many tasty treats from as many…read morevendors as I could until my bags got too heavy so many great vendors to select from. I will definitely return soon plenty of parking and all vendors take cards or the cash apps

This is an all organic seasonal farm. We arrived for some of the best strawberries and blueberries…read moreand competitive pricing. No pesticides and picked onsite.

To the amazing woman working your stand at Dover & Westcliff )I believe), drives a dark mini van…read more You are a truly exceptional human! Loved your gracious conversation. We were on our way to airport, with detour to upcoming grocery store for strawberries when we saw the signs! The fruit is delicious but truly she is a jewel.

I have passed by this place so many times thinking it was a little nursery but boy was I wrong…read more It makes me think of a little Mediterranean store, lots of variety of fresh produce and items. Very affordable and they had probably some of the best prices for some of their produce. The look of the produce definitely didn't have the Sprouts, or commercial grocery look or freshness. Definitely farmer market vibes but in a grocery setting. What really swept me away was the garden section, lots of affordable seedlings of vegetables, fruit, and floral plants. Highly recommend. Saw a sign stating it's owned by a family and loved that. Service is straight forward. They had about three registers and had no issues with our shopping.

I have been coming here since they opened. The veggies selection and pricing is very good. They…read moresell good bread for less than the supers sell garbage. The meats are halal which means fresh! With hands down the best chickens in town . Beans sell so well that they tend to be very fresh and cook beautifully Un beatable price and choice of Middle East specialties which as an Italian American I really appreciate And when in season they sell Italian fryin peppers which are fantastic

First time visiting this farmers market and I enjoyed every bit of it. My wife wanted to check this…read moreplace out and I'm not big on farmers market but I gave in. I was completely surprised by the variety of stands that were located here. Everything from fresh produce, meats, juices, desserts, food vendors, etc. We bought fresh fruits and veggies and we even stayed for lunch and dessert! The farmers market is lot bigger than I anticipated, and the day we went was pretty crowded. But there is enough parking for everyone if you don't mind walking. Overall, I enjoyed my experience at this place and my wife and I will be visiting again.

This farmers market does indeed exist! Only on Wednesdays 9am to 2pm apparently. They call this one…read more"Irvine KAISER Farmers Market" where as the actual "Irvine Farmers Market" is on Saturdays at the Mariner's church. It's much smaller in comparison with about 15 vendors. On the day that I went there were two stands selling fresh produce, and about five of them selling hot food. The rest were selling homemade bread, nuts, kefir, salsa, honey, etc. Beware that it could be a little challenging to park as it's shared with the hospital.

This is a small farmer's market. It consists of like 10 ish vendors, so dont expect to find a lot…read morehere. Dont expect an actual meal or anything, there's not much food. When I went, there was only 1 vendor who offered something thats sizeable enough to be a meal. Almost half of the other vendors sold baked goods or snacks, so make sure to eat a good meal before you come here. I wish they had more food to offer Aside from that, I was happy with their choices of vendors and hope they keep letting them attend. Saw one full of crystals, which I pictured, and I saw one that sold alpaca-wool goods and traditional souvenirs. There was a sweet old lady with her handmade soap which I made sure to support, because it didnt seem like anyone came by and I really wanted to help her out. Make sure to support your local creators and farmers yguys, even the produce here are great deals

So the Garden Grove Farmer's Market is a perfect 3 star. Its OK…read more It is fairly small and had more vendors selling non foodstuff than well food. That being said it had ample parking and it is nice they block off the street for it. Aside from that if you are in the area or perhaps going to the Costco across the street it is worth a stop especially if you pair it with the multitude of eateries that line the street

How does this not have a fb group? They must get a thousand people a week! You dont even really…read moreneed a permit, you can set up right outside the border. The managers -not the staff, but their supervisors -treat their employees like crap, but there's some good stuff here. Rude people with their dogs paws on hot pavement Disobedient kids running around But the food is great

I used to enjoy visiting the OCC Swap Meet, but after several incidents over the past two weeks, I…read morefeel obligated to share this experience so others -- especially minority visitors -- are aware. On February 28, my friends and I asked an employee near the office where the ATM was. She ignored us at first, and later we saw her walk past us with another employee while laughing and directing racial slurs toward our group. On March 7, we encountered the same employee again and she once again shouted racially offensive language toward us. Then on March 8, the situation escalated. As she walked past us, she hit my shoulder while passing by and yelled racial slurs in both English and Spanish. I reported the incidents through OCC's complaint system but had not received a response before the third incident occurred, which is extremely concerning. The employee's name is Karen L. I'm sharing this as a caution to other minority customers. No one should experience harassment or discrimination from staff at a public marketplace.