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    Molly B.

    I've been meaning to check it out this place out for a while, and am super happy I finally got around to doing so! It was a super cool market with a decent amount of vendors, live music, and a convenient location. I was a little unimpressed by the prices and variety of vendors, a lot of shops felt like they offered the same thing. Still, there were some great knick-knacks and finds! My favorite vendor was Amisha, I got this super gorg kaftan. Bathrooms were a bit difficult to find, so know they are inside the art building. Don't wait too long to go find them because the lines were super long! I could see this being an ok spot to take kids and pets, however, the limited shade might get to them quickly. If too hot, walking 2 mins over to check out the vintage market is the move! Might need to swing back here to try out the food trucks and pick up this vase I didn't follow through on.

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    Hilliary H.

    This is such a delightful surprise on our trip. There's so many vendors with food, drinks, coffee, pastries, T-shirts, soaps, artwork, jewelry. Just a giant plethora of artisans. It's a great event if you're visiting Boston

    Jen K.

    Sowa Open Market is the best place to be on a Sunday! Parking is limited on the street or $10 in the lot down the block (cash only). If you're visiting (like me), this is the BEST place to hear a thick Boston accent: PAAAAAAA-KIN for the MAAAAAAAAA-KET, 10 DAAAAAAAA-LAAAAAAS RIGHT HERE (glorious!) There's food trucks and food vendors GALORE! Yes they have coffee drinks! Yes they have alcohol drinks! Everyone takes card but obviously cash is king. Bathrooms are open! And clean! Thank God! The artisans! The vintage! Yes yes yes! Please DON'T bring your double wide stroller. Please DON'T bring your boyfriend who's going to follow you into every single booth like your shadow and be bored scrolling on his phone. Please DON'T say things like "I don't need anything right now"- these are artisans. Buy from them! Please DO bring your pups! Please talk to everyone and hear their story! Please take photos. Please come again! I know I will for sure!

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    Michelle C.

    I expected a different experience, supporting local artisans as an artist and an avid supporter of small businesses. The SoWa Winter Festival's curation could use improvement. Parking and entry each cost $10. We arrived at 6:30 pm, faced a short line, and found well-organized stalls with a couple of bars for those into alcoholic beverages. There was an abundance of similar items like dog treats, poster prints, candles, small clothing brand items, and fashion jewelry from emerging designers all catered to a younger demographic. If these align with your aesthetic, it's suitable, but if you're over 40, this might not match your holiday market preferences. This space caters more to Gen Z.

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    Cyrus A.

    The open market at SoWa is a wonderful way to spend a Sunday morning/afternoon. There's a great indoor flea market with lots of random knick knacks on display, in case you're in the mood for eclectic stuff. In the outdoor courtyard, there are lots of tents that feature local and regional businesses. Even if you aren't going to buy, it's still a great way to find ideas for future purchases/gifts, get contact info for interesting companies, and support local business in the process. I most recently bought some awesome dress socks from the Pierre Henry booth, as well as a chemistry-themed coaster from another local vendor. Neither were on my shopping list Sunday morning, but I'm excited at making a couple of good buys! In the other part of the market there are a bunch of food vendors. Some serve meals - I got tamales this time, and have had sandwiches from another booth in the past. It's a nice way to incorporate lunch into your SoWa experience. Even if you're not eating, though, the other food vendors are selling take-home products; everything from pickled beets to honey, and further still to hot sauces. The whole market is approachable, interesting, and a great way to spend a few hours before realizing you're about to go back to your miserable existence Monday morning!

    Amber S.

    Local shops representing with delicious foods, awesome handmade jewelry, clothing designs, knick knacks and a little bit of everything for everyone made for a great Sunday showing my family the farmers market in SoWa! There is something for every budget too with variety for those with dietary restrictions as well with non dairy, gluten free, vegan products here and there! The parking was $10 not bad a few feet to the right of the main location. Be sure to walk through the breezeway to see more shops down the back (we almost missed this entirely) thankfully we explored and found over 10+ vendors out there.

    Turkey, Bacon & Avocado Sandwich from The Herb Lyceum

    Food: LOVE SOWA, it's SO fun. SO many good food options, fun food trucks - I got this Turkey, Bacon & Avocado sandwich from the Herb Lyceum - DELICIOUS. Drinks too (I'm not a big drinker but). Art: SO MANY CUTE art stalls. My friend and I went there specifically for the jewelry, I LOVE earrings and she loves rings. Lots of choices. Some are stalls are def significantly more expensive than others, but it's fun to even go window shopping. Great way to #supportlocalbusinesses. Location: I LOVE THE SOUTH END. Having gone to Northeastern, I was quite familiar with this area. LOTS of good restaurants around incase you don't want to grab food there (i.e. The Elephant Walk, Burro Bar). Overall, SOWA is REALLY FUN I 11/10 recommend but there are no bathrooms nearby - I think I went into a restaurant or cafe to use a bathroom there lol.

    Fresh blackberries
    Claire S.

    Had such a nice time at Sowa Market last weekend!! We started by walking around the food market, which had such a nice variety of stands. Last Sunday they had a few food trucks (Mexican, Vietnamese, Cookies and Ice cream, Sandwiches), a few farm stands with tons of fresh produce, and tons of local speciality stores (jams, honey, cupcakes, doughnuts, drinks, frozen dinners) ... we loved the variety of food options! They also had tons of outdoor tables with umbrellas which was nice with the rain. They also had corn hole and other outdoor games! And great spot to spend your Sunday (for all ages) and they're dog friendly! I definitely recommend also stopping by the vintage market and local artist studios that are right next door.

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    So much fun, love all of the vendors. Can't wait to go back again sometime soon. The food trucks are great too

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    Lots of interesting things for sale the food, smelled great, lots of choices of food trucks, check out the antique market as well!

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    Not baby friendly. The line was was out the door across the parking lot and onto the sidewalk while freezing cold out.

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    What a fun time to spend my morning. Great vendors, plus the studios are absolutely amazing to walk through.

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    Some good stuff. A lot of crap. Food trucks are good. Different vendors every week outside. Nothing you haven't seen elsewhere.

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    3.0(2 reviews)
    1.8 mi•Mission Hill

    Amazing Farmers Market available Tuesday & Fridays from 11am-6pm until Thanksgiving…read more They have fresh fruits, vegetables, honey, bread, jelly, and so much more! I was very impressed at the selection they offer. They offer lettuce, kale, radishes, beets, celery, assortment of tomatoes, asparagus, scallions, cilantro, spinach, a table full of herbs, corn, green beans, apples, peaches, plums, squash, pumpkins, onions, potatoes, ginger, garlic, brussel sprouts, cauliflower, peppers, eggplant, cucumbers, and avocados. They also offer fresh bread, seasonings, honey, honeybee pollen, an assortment of uniquely flavored jams and jellies, REAL maple syrup, maple kettle corn, and assorted sauces. It's not too often you'll find such fresh foods and ingredients at a local farmer's market in the city. They accept cash, card, and SNAP! I would definitely recommend stopping by on a Tuesday or Friday. The people working here are so nice and helpful, and you can tell they care about providing the community with the freshest ingredients.

    Very money hungry, they increased the prices of the produce as soon as they saw I was willing to…read morebuy. Unreasonable too, when questioned about the price discrepancy they threatened to refuse service. Maybe they are racist? This isn't even a farmers market, only one farmer, I don't know why they are listed as a farmers market on maps. Don't buy here.

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    4.3(4 reviews)
    1.9 mi•Mission Hill
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    Mobile Market - with Locally Sourced Produce Serving the…read moreBoston Community -- I'd give them 10 Yelp Stars if I could :) THANK YOU FRESH TRUCK FOR PROVIDING SERVICE TO PEOPLE WITH LIMITED ACCESS TO LOCAL FRUITS AND VEGGIES :) How I found Fresh Truck: A friend of mine who is a Student at Emerson brought Fresh Truck to my attention as we frequently exchange emails regarding alternative housing, lowering our carbon footprint, and shipping containers. I sent a link to her of a shipping container farm and she said "oh this reminds me of fresh truck." I thought Fresh whoahuh whaa?? www.thefreshtruck.org came up when I googled the name. It was far from a farm in a box, but still a really cool project servicing a need in the community. A National Problem: I have witnessed first hand working in the inner city, the lack of availability of fruits and vegetables in these neighborhoods. The kids eat firey spicy chips, drink liters of soda, blissfully unaware of the road they are going down and the ultimate price they may pay. When we buy local we stimulate the local economy and reduce environmental costs. When we eat healthy real unprocessed foods we help prevent disease from attacking our bodies. Access to fruits and vegetables is key. Some people in our "rich" country do not have access to real foods, and it drives me crazy. In many areas around our country there are no local farmers markets. I'm fortunate to have many options here in New York City. But this disconnect between the public and good healthy food is concerning. Programs that help the people in these areas try to help the community make healthier choices, however their efforts often fail as their patients have no access. Subsidized foods appear lining their shelves and local stores; cheap, filling, and in abundance. The subsidized foods in turn are expensive, and paid by the tax payers in the form of Medicaid, and other government programs. These food deserts ridden with, disease, cancer, diabetes, tragically turn a profit for the very same people who've probably subsidized this nutrient deficient processed foods in the first place. Cheap food is expensive: If we as a society consume cheap food we pay for it later. It costs less in the long run to prevent disease than to get rid of disease after someone is sick. Taxpayers pay this ginormous bill. http://www.kaiserhealthnews.org/Stories/2010/August/19/diabetes-cost-FT.aspx Diabetes is an a billion dollar, if not trillion worldwide. If people are educated on healthy eating and have options through proper diet management and prevention is attainable. The Skinny: Two months ago Fresh Truck exceeded their kickstarter.com fundraising goal, and raised the money they needed to launch their Mobile Market. http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1530126668/fresh-truck-mobile-farmers-market/posts . With a lower overhead than a traditional brick and mortar store, hopefully this business will fill a need, thrive, and make a difference. Access here is key. We need more businesses in our country like Fresh Truck It was refreshing to speak with Dan, one of the founders of FreshTruck, about the launch of this business. He understands there is a disconnect in our country and he is trying to help do something about it. "Fresh Truck is a social business that will operate a retrofitted school bus as a mobile farmers market, serving Boston neighborhoods with fresh, affordable fruits and vegetables. Fresh Truck has a regular weekly schedule, reaching multiple neighborhoods each day and targeting communities that are most underserved in terms of food access. Fresh Truck will alter the environment where families residing in food deserts make their food shopping decisions in favor of a healthier lifestyle." In May (if all goes smoothly) fresh truck will begin operation, servicing the Boston community. It's difficult for community programs and partners to help people in their community choose healthier choices when there are very few alternatives to subsidized cheap junk food -- Fresh Truck bridges this gap. What I love about Fresh Truck: Fair Prices Locally Sourced Supports the Local Economy Takes strain off of our Environment DOUBLE VALUE ON FOODSTAMPS :) The Scene: Environmental, Local, Earthy, Feel Good Destination Rating: 7 (Very unique) Date Rating: 2 Hob Nob Potential: 1 Strong Suggestion: want to support Fresh Truck? :) follow them on twitter https://twitter.com/theFreshTruck http://www.bostonmagazine.com/health/blog/2013/07/10/fresh-truck-boston/

    A great business built by inspiring people. Helping to supply healthy & affordable food options to…read moreall of Boston. Oh, and the bus is cool too. Keep on keepin' on!

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    4.0(3 reviews)
    0.8 mi•Back Bay

    I saw Pixlcat on TikTok a few months ago and had it on my list, and I discovered it at the farmer's…read moremarket by chance walking around Newbury today! Obviously there was no seating due to this being a pop-up, but the service was phenomenal with the cashier being super friendly and well-versed in the store's products. This was right by the Boston Public Library, which made it perfect for a light snack; I believe they're here every Tuesday and Friday. The cashier recommended the Honeycomb Dopo Panna Latte and the Ube Butter Mochi, so I got those and two other butter mochi flavors. Honeycomb Latte (8/10): The first few sips of this were AMAZING-creamy, nutty, caramel-y, and sweet with slight textured bits that I assume were honeycomb. I think I didn't fully stir bc the drink became much more bland and tasted like very lightly sweetened/flavored milk after the first few sips. The drink was a bit hard to stir due to the large ice cubes and the cream being at the top. Overall, not bad going off of the first few sips and giving benefit of the doubt with my partial stirring. Chocolate Butter Mochi (10/10): My favorite of the three! Strikes a great balance between the signature bouncy texture of butter mochi and the breadiness of a muffin without being dry or hard at all. Subtle chocolate taste yet just the right amount! Black Sesame Butter Mochi (9.3/10): They really nailed the black sesame flavor! Not overwhelming, seeds added some nice texture. Felt ever so slightly less bouncy than the chocolate mochi, but still great texture. Knocked down based off personal preference, not the quality of the mochi. Ube Butter Mochi (9.2/10): Felt lighter than the black sesame mochi, which was nice! The frosting on top adds sweetness; not sure I really felt the ube flavor come through that clearly, but still a good mochi overall. Knocked down due to personal preference (slightly too sweet, flavor not as easily identifiable), not the quality of the mochi.

    Thoroughly surprised by their matcha! It had the grassy taste but the bearable yummy mix that…read moretastes high quality. My favorite is the ube and the strawberry. The strawberry flavoring was very subtle but still good nonetheless. I got the sampler that came with three butter mochi: ube, original, and black sesame. It was chewy and soft and my favorite was the ube.

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    4.5(10 reviews)
    2.6 mi•Jamaica Plain
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    Finally! JP's…read morefarmer's market options have left a lot to be desired. Until now. I'm so thrilled that we finally have a legit, large market with an incredible selection of vendors right in my backyard (almost literally). The market is the brainchild of my friend and neighbor, Kate, and she's worked tirelessly over the last year putting this thing together. All that hard work has created an incredible addition to our neighborhood. Yesterday I bought lamb chorizo sausage, locally made honey, kale grown by the cutest high school kids ever, organic eggs, hummus, and signed up for a weekly fish CSA. I had to stop myself from buying cheese, cupcakes, chocolate, donuts, and a really cute painting. So many awesome things to buy! Kate & her crew of volunteers have curated a diverse group of vendors with a little something for everyone. You can pretty much get anything you'd need/want from these vendors: The Buckle Farm Foxboro Cheese Co. Great Cape Baking Co. John Crow Farm Mei-Mei Street Kitchen Red's Best Fish Seta's Mediterranean (I'm eating her hummus right now. It's so freakin' good) Stillman's at the Turkey Farm Stillman's Farm The Cupcakory The Food Project Urban Hydr-O Farmers Vianne Chocolat Yard Birds Here's hoping the market's success continues- because I want this back in my neighborhood this summer! (with even more vendors!)

    This is a great farmer's market, which has removed the need for me to drive to SoWa whenever I get…read morea hankering for some mid-January produce. As a hilarious bonus, they put John Crowe and Stillman's meat vendors right across the aisle from each other one week, and the glares going back and forth between them made my a day a better one. And John Crowe had grass-fed goat for sale! But let's get right to business. Ruuska Pickles. Have you ever had Ruuska's pickles? You should have some of Ruuska's pickles. We found these guys about a month ago, and are eating a truly unbelievable of pickles now. They're stunning. They have my pregnant wife's seal of approval, and... well, you probably know what that means.

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