Southside Produce is a great local place to get your fruit and vegetable needs met, as well as to…read morebuy houseplants and other interesting products. This location was historically an open-air market, but was completely renovated with overhead doors that can be closed in inclement weather. They have more space, and more pleasant shopping conditions (especially during summer). Southside Produce isn't a farmers market, but they do sell local produce whenever available. When I was in today, they were showcasing local cauliflower, but also had some beautiful fresh Brussel Sprouts from a farm in California. Their fresh produce is always fresh and high quality regardless of its source. Another amazing area they have is the extensive frozen produce aisle. These include virtually every type of frozen vegetable and fruit. I also noted a selection of local meat products in the coolers, these included quite the selection of sausages! In the preserved products, Southside also has you covered. They have their own brand of pickled, jellied, and preserved foods of all sorts. They also sell other name brands. They have syrups and oils, and other similar products. This is an area that's expanded over the years, and is now quite extensive. Then there are the other products that one can find there. These include things like a significant selection of dried beans and rice, local bread products from a number of bakeries, and cypress furniture. In the right season, you can buy fruit trees to plant in your yard or garden. In all seasons, I recommend Southside as a great place to buy healthy and interesting houseplants. I am always amazed by their selection. Service is always great as well. Normally, one need only take their selections to the counter in the center to be rung up. Their registers accept all modern forms of payment including tap to pay (min $4 on credit cards though). If you need any other help, they will be glad to provide it. Everyone seems cheerful and pleasant. I've been going to Southside Produce for decades now. I felt it was overdue to write a review. It's one of those great Baton Rouge places that you need to visit on a regular basis. I stop by often when I'm in the area.

Fantastic selection and prices you can't beat! I am so happy we stopped here. Much of the produce…read moreis priced by the pound, so if you are getting one or two of an item it is very inexpensive. And the people are super friendly.

The selection of food is spot on from Cajun/creole finds you can't find at a regular store. Seafood…read moreboudin links to freshly made salads it's something for everyone there. Their prices are decent so I will return again. The summer time appears to be the best time for a big selection of fruit and vegetables. The ladies that worked there provided great service and I would come back and shop when I am working in Port Allen on a monthly basis.

I stop by every time I'm in town I Love they yellow and red watermelon and lemons and limes great…read moreprices and much more variety of things I will be trying out!!!!!

The time has come for me to update my review of the Red Stick Farmers Market! I can honestly say it…read moreis one of the greatest things about Baton Rouge. It allows residents and visitors to buy fresh locally grown produce and more from small businesses in our community. There are all sorts of vegetables, fungi, and fruits (in season) but that's only the start. One can buy meats and seafood at the Market, as well as dairy products. Then there are the plant vendors, who sell everything from houseplants to garden plants. Then there are the craftspeople who sell things ranging from soap, to canned goods, to baked goods. There's the food vendors as well, in the Main Street Market (which is open weekdays and Saturdays), and at the market tables. There's often live music performed by local artists. There's events for the kids, and adults as well, with themed weekends all summer. Things that emphasize the local produce availing in that time. These can include cooking demonstrations and activities for all ages. There's plenty of free parking in the Galvez Garage, and in inclement weather the market moves inside on the first floor of the Garage so it goes on rain or shine. Going to the Farmers Market is an important weekly event for many people, including me. Give it a try, and you can come to enjoy it as well.

Today was a celebration of the 29th year of the market. It was our first visit and we thoroughly…read moreenjoyed the morning. The day featured live music from John Gray Jazz, live cooking demonstrations, free tastings, a cash bar, art from a wonderful group of local artists and lots of fresh items from local farmers. Veggies, plants, meat, fish, cheese and so much more were there to purchase. We bought an art piece from a local artist and enjoyed chatting with him about his background and interest in teaching young and old students interested in art.

Love love love this produce stand! Was hiringt up the one in Ponchatoula anytime I was in the area,…read morebut now this one is my fave! It's the original, and it's huge! Plus a deli/lunch section and ice cream! I came here one day when the owner was here, and she was sweet enough to answer my questions if curiosity. And she told me that the person who makes my favorite fig and cherry cookies they sell here also makes coconut and snowball ones, so hopefully I'll be able to snag those soon! So if you're in the Hammond or Ponchatoula area and wanna support local, I highly recommend going here! Not just produce but also great gift ideas! Local booze (wine, moonshine, etc.). Yummy frozen food items to grab, such as crawfish bread. Delicious treats like my favorite fig, cherry, and almond cookies and yummy hot nuts!

My local go-to spot for king cake. Their cakes are baked fresh daily, and they also accept orders…read more I'm never disappointed, and the customer service is really good.

This market has many options for someone looking for international foods. There is a strong…read morepresence of food known to African cuisine, lots of Indian staples, and lots of Palestinian and middle eastern foods and staples. The freezer section isn't huge but it's good for its intended prepare. They've got the necessities if you don't want to drive across town. Prices are reasonable and the staff were very welcoming. It appears as though they have repeat customers they know well. I'll definitely be back.

Spent quite some time in Baton Rouge and I have to say Kased's was one of my favorite spots. Neat…read moreand clean, excellent customer service, and most importantly always stocked with halal essentials. Meat markets like Kased's need to exist in other major cities. High quality and fresh meat at very reasonable prices.

Every time I come here the staff is so nice and helpful. They have a great selection of food. Well…read moreorganized and easy to find everything.

Asian Market, how did I just realize that you existed? I've already been to Asian Market multiple…read moretimes in the past few weeks. It's dangerous that I pass it on the way home because when I have a bad day or want comfort food, I end up here. It has your basic Chinese, Korean, Japanese, and Vietnamese products. Anything from egg tarts to dumplings/gyoza to kimchi to natto to pho broth. They have a lot of canned/bottled drinks, like Thai tea, Yeo's soy milk, milk tea, coffee drinks. All the sauces you need. And of course the snacks many of us know from childhood, like prawn crackers or Marukawa bubble gum. For the size, I was very impressed with this cute little shop. It's clean and organized, well stocked, and they're so friendly there. Honestly, prices are also super reasonable. They could totally jack up prices more and get away with it, since it's the only shop of its kind in this area. So I decided on 5 stars because while I do wish they had more non-frozen actual food and more variety, for their size, they're doing the best that they can. You can't walk into a store this size and expect an H-Mart or Assi or Hong Kong Supermarket. And the fact that they appeal to all the Asians is pretty darn great for this side of Baton Rouge. Overall, I would highly recommend. Come here for snacks, dessert, or getting ingredients for cooking. Just beware. You might end up getting more junk food than you anticipated!

A variety of food stalls all under one roof, what more could you want? We hit Main Street Market…read morehungry after hours on the road and we were happy to see the variety it has. There's street parking out front and a church with a parking lot across the street which makes this very convenient to eat at. The inside is also pretty clean compared to other food markets we've seen. This seems to be a place workers frequent during lunch since it's so centrally located amongst government buildings. We happened to go around lunch on a Friday before a long weekend and it was empty with little to no wait and many open tables. We ordered from their breakfast and southern spots. From the breakfast spot we got pancakes, bacon, a biscuit, and a cinnamon roll. From the southern spot we got their fried catfish sandwich with fries. The pancakes were good, as were the bacon and biscuit. The real standout was the cinnamon roll. It was warm and soft and the flavor just stands out as one of the better ones we've had, and trust we've had a lot of cinnamon rolls. The fried catfish was also delicious. Catfish is a very fishy fish, which is why we like it, but this catfish was also breaded nice and light and the sandwich balanced it well with sauce and vegetables. It didn't feel heavy and with the light fries, we were satisfied without feeling way too full. Main Street Market really does stand out as a convenient spot with some pretty good food. While it was a little pricey considering what the food was, it still excels as an option for those in downtown Baton Rouge to checkout. A great idea for those looking for good, quick eats.

The Main Street Market has just recently reopened following its complete renovation! This complete…read moremakeover has made it into one impressive place. The Big River Economic & Agricultural Development Alliance (BREADA - the nonprofit organization behind the Red Stick Farmers Market) originally opened the Main Street Market years ago. Sone things worked well, others did not. In this new incarnation, they have leaned into the things that were great with the original Market, and added a few additional extras. First, we have new vendors! There is a great quality coffee shop at the south end. Then there are four food vendors in the central area. One of these is serves Indian cuisine, the other three are more homestyle. There are plenty of places to sit and eat at the ends and along the west side of the Market. One could also get things to go. There's also administrative space and storage for BREADA, and also a demonstration kitchen. The Market interfaces with the Red Stick Farmers Market on Saturday morning providing a great shopping experience. It is an amazing asset to Downtown Baton Rouge!

A great local find! Everyone was so helpful and kind! They had a great selection of teas, spices…read moreand all the accoutrement that comes with both. They also had a good selection of flavored oils and vinegars as well as a nice selection of local products. I loved the variety of spice blends. The airy, rustic vibe of the store was perfect. It was cool to see locals coming in for oil refills. We purchased many things including a customized tea box for our daughter.

Wow I cannot recommend enough attending a cooking class here. I love to cook and feel like I have…read morepretty good knowledge but I learned a lot in their date night cooking class! It was a blast. Everyone was so nice, it was fun to meet people and enjoy the experience with them. The instructors were awesome! Fun, friendly and informative. The food was phenomenal. We had reverse seared chuck steak with chimichurri, flavorful roasted potatoes, not your average roasted cauliflower, a light and tasty fennel/celery salad and an amazing roasted onion hummus with spicy chickpeas. For dessert I learned to make cream puffs and it was accompanied by an awesome in-house tea. I can't wait to book my next class with more friends. This place is awesome, can't recommend enough. Such a fun date night or friends night out. Heck, something fun to do yourself! Learn a new skill and get a great meal out of it. It comes with a store discount so I racked up before leaving. Big fan.