Talk about being transported back in time! I've always driven right past this place thinking that…read morethey just offer top quality tomatoes, but it's actually so much more than that. They have more than tomatoes, they've got other fresh produce, and fresh food - a full kitchen, actually. Serving up soups and sandwiches and walls and walls of candy if you have a sweet tooth. The area in the back for food was actually quite busy (it was lunch time on a Saturday), so I decided on just getting some sauces and fresh produce for home. I literally spent a good half hour going through every nook and cranny of this place. It truly transported me to another decade. Thankfully, I live pretty close. It's safe to say I'll be going back more often!

There's a sign in the salad bar area that tells customers a) The Famous Tomato has the freshest and…read morecleanest salad bar in Indy, and b) please don't touch the salad bar, and also wait behind this line so someone can help you create your salad. I guess this is how they maintain a salad bar that's so fresh and so clean. (No Outkast.) You animals used your grubby, bare hands one too many times to reach for the croutons, and now look what you did. Now we have to talk to someone if we want a salad, and point at what we want like a child. It's all your fault! Actually, it's probably for the best because the salad bar did look delectable and immaculate. So many fresh a clean vegetables! They also have an area with soup and chili, which the staff will also help you with. There are some tables in the salad bar area, so you can sit and eat your food inside the shop. Mostly, though, The Famous Tomato is a specialty food store. Lots of old fashioned candy, hot sauce and barbecue sauce, novelty sodas, so many different flavors of Moon Pies, and random things like salted peanuts in the shell. It's also a little farmers market, so you'll find lots of fresh fruits and vegetables. The Famous Tomato feels like a hidden gem, even though it's right there in plain sight in Speedway. For some reason, I would pass by it and I thought it was a Fazoli's? It's most certainly not, though. When you step inside, you'll see that this is a special place, with lots of special and local foods.

Went to a pop up event at Tulip Tree Creamery and this was one of the vendors there. Christy Krieg…read morewas very friendly and her jams are awesome. I was able to try the Raspberry Earl Gray, Peach Bourbon, Plum Pom, and the Bourbon Persimmon Bread. I really loved the Raspberry Earl Gray, got 4 jars for presents (maybe one for myself). Plum Pom was my second favorite; I thought it tasted like cranberry sauce, which I love. I wish these were available in stores but I guess I'll have to make it out to the farmers market to get more. Definitely check out their Facebook page for more information on where to find them.

I'm been making the circuit of local farmers markets to find the best of the best. Pike Farmers…read moreMarket is small, but has some of the most interesting and friendly vendors that I've encountered. The market is held on Saturday mornings starting at 8:30 am in a church parking lot off Lafayette Road. Last Saturday, there were about 20 vendors selling baked goods, local meats, flowers and produce. The local Pike library had the bookmobile on site for guests to check out and return books. There was a fabulous bbq stand selling meals. But what caught my eye were the exquisite artisans. I saw some of the most beautiful woodworking pieces that I've seen. Tooled French rolling pins, beautiful hand crafted pens, bowls and more. Another booth, was a woman that made hand crafted leather pieces that rival any from Italy. She made extraordinary leather pillows and bags. A musician/singer played in the center of the market. Games were set up to entertain young people. There was a little seating. And, of course, "My Dad's Corn" was there selling bags of the freshest corn in Indiana. I bought veggies, herbs, cookies, bbq slider, hibiscus slushy and several cookies. Parking was easy in and out. I was there early and it wasn't crowded, but probably gets crowded later in the morning. This is a small, but great market. I'll be back.

Pike Farmers Market had it's inaugural season in 2022 and was formed by the owners of KayLeo Urban…read moreFarms. It is a family friendly, dog friendly farmers market where the vendors are nearly all based within Pike Township. The volunteer staff are incredibly friendly and helpful. There is a good variety of vendors from a small batch coffee roaster, to a farm-to-table butcher, to woodworking, soap-making, organic pet food and treats, and several produce vendors selling either the plant to grow yourself, or the produce itself. For 2023 there will be rotating food vendors and food trucks along with a live music tent. Pike Farmers Market is young, but has grown rapidly in it's 2 years. Definitely worth checking out, or turning it in to a summer family routine!

This is the very first year for the Speedway Farmers Market. I'm glad this will be open until…read moreOctober. It seems like some of the farmers markets end the beginning of September.

This week marks the second week the farmers market has been open! Although there aren't many booths…read moreyet, there are some great options! We stopped by Bee Coffee Roasters and Mrs. B's for some homemade dog treats! I would recommend checking it out and supporting the local community!

The best tomatoes in the state of Indiana. Also great sweet corn, vegetables and fruit.read more

Their fruits and vegetables are always fresh and anything you buy there is always good.read more

I'm glad I was able to stop by, this is a very nice farmers market! Spread out near what I believe…read moreis the fishers town hall and art center, there are plenty of selections to choose from. I was able to get ash and elms cider of the month starry night that was very tasty! As well as some great fresh tomatoes and cucumbers, and great cocktail mixes! Check this farmers market out! So much to do sample and purchase!

This past Saturday they had another event day. Safety Day!! I heard that it ended up with a lot…read moremore vendors than I would have expected. So I went. I visited every booth and even got a free pair of swim goggles, a pencil sharpener in the shape of a fire extinguisher, and other great stuff. I recorded their rescue demo from a multi-story building. The firefighter landed with the rescued man through a window onto an air mattress. I went to a trailer to learn about prevention of home fires and how to signal for help from an upper floor. I have a video of me breaking a board with the foot! Moreover, an organization was offering free hot pancakes with 2% real maple syrup, butter, and mini bottled water. What a tasty treat as I have not had pancakes in a long time! This trip at the market and after learning about their process, I bought a $2 yellow squash from a vendor who uses essential oils to distract inserts/bugs and their own animals' waste as fertilizer. I will taste to determine if similar to other growers. Also, I bought again the $14 (6) frozen chicken eggrolls. I air fried one upon arriving at home. Yummy! Another new and happening morning! Very educational.

Came here on a whim when I took a solo road trip to Bloomington and it was so fun! There were so…read moremany vendors of both food, ceramics, leather goods, kids items and more. I love the black raspberries - I've not found them in Cincinnati so I bought 4 pints here and they are delicious. Also grabbed a ceramic mug, earrings and an amazing leek boureka. Highly recommend!

Great farmer's market not too far of a walk from the "downtown" / main school campus area. I liked…read morethat you can get everything you could want here from groceries, to coffee and pastries, more substantial meals like sandwiches, and coffins...yes nice handcrafted wood coffins