Farmers Market in Berkeley

The city’s flagship market brings chefs and families downtown for peak-season produce, artisan foods, and community demos. Frequently highlighted by Eater and Edible East Bay; the Ecology Center confirms Saturday hours and programs like Market Match, with 2025 layout updates reported by Berkeleyside.

A Thursday afternoon staple in the Gourmet Ghetto where longtime farms and prepared-food vendors set up along Shattuck. Hours verified by the Ecology Center; 2025 fire-code–related layout changes covered by Oaklandside. Expect serious produce and a neighborhood, walkable vibe.

In the Lorin District, this Tuesday market mixes staple farms with beloved prepared foods. The Ecology Center confirms Market Match and EBT; Berkeleyside reported 2025 layout changes. It’s where local restaurants shop early for tomatoes, greens, and eggs.

Berkeley’s fresh‑pasta institution has anchored all three markets since 2000. The Ecology Center’s vendor directory lists them weekly; locals prize their ravioli, sauces, and breads. A delicious lens into the markets’ artisan side, praised by East Bay food writers.

A Capay Valley standout and chef favorite, Riverdog brings tomatoes, greens, pasture-raised eggs, and meats to all three Berkeley markets. Their own schedule lists Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday in Berkeley; the Ecology Center also profiles their long community ties.

This worker-owned kitchen brings bone broths, ferments, and nutrient-dense staples to the Tuesday and Saturday markets. Featured by local food media and Visit Berkeley, it’s a uniquely Berkeley blend of tradition and wellness with a devoted following.

A nonprofit nursery and community farm offering an at‑cost produce stand and culturally important plant starts. Praised by local advocates and listed in the Ecology Center’s directory; recent hours and activity confirmed by 2025 community listings and reviews.

An Ecology Center program bringing affordable, culturally relevant produce to South and West Berkeley with youth leadership. The May 2025 Nourish Wellness listings confirm Tuesday stands and EBT/WIC acceptance; lauded by SFGate for community impact.

Not a farmers market, but an open-air Sunday food bazaar beloved by locals. Atlas Obscura spotlights the token system and community vibe; recent guides and reviews affirm the enduring draw—perfect for pairing with a market weekend.

A neighborhood produce institution since 1961 where chefs and home cooks hunt heirloom citrus, mushrooms, and seasonal rarities. Praised by The New York Times and celebrated by KQED, it’s the daily, farmers‑market‑energy alternative when market day won’t do.

Independently owned and famed for an unmatched produce selection, often cited by food writers and the SF Chronicle. While not a farmers market, its breadth of seasonal fruits and vegetables makes it a practical companion to market shopping.