2nd Street Market

Sooo in love with this place!!!! For a smaller market it is absolutely balanced with diversity and variety! Food, live music, live artists (painter and pottery), local businesses and Daytona best chocolatier! I was impressed from the moment I stepped in and I will def be back to visit again! As often as possible! And im taking others with me! Local vendors and small businesses were the star of the market for sure. The options were unexpectedly great! There’s a little something for everyone! You could truly spend a whole day there and be happy!

The market is such a Dayton gem. Many fast casual dining options. From Mediterranean to Mexican and even a French crepe station! There are also lots of vendors selling handmade and organic items.

My first time at 2nd Market St was a huge success, and I'm already looking forward to my next trip. Despite it being a busy day with ballgames and festivals, the atmosphere was wonderful, with beautiful flowers, artisan booths, and the relaxing sound of live saxophone music. For lunch, we were blown away by Gunash Mediterranean Cuisine. I ordered the chicken kebab, and my husband had the daily lamb döner kebab special. The rice was incredibly buttery and the vegetables were cooked to perfection—they made me want more vegetables (win)! Everything was so flavorful and clearly made with care. Afterward, we grabbed iced coffees from Jim's Organic Coffee. My husband isn't usually a fan of iced coffee, but he immediately said, "Oh, that's a good cup of coffee!" I was thrilled to find they had sugar-free hazelnut syrup, which was a delicious, unexpected treat. To top it all off, I discovered Mrs. Ernestine's Pound Cakes. As someone with gluten sensitivities, I was so happy to find a truly amazing dessert. I got the whole bean pie supreme, and it was sublime. The pie has a pumpkin-like texture with the warm spices of an apple pie, and the sweetness is just right. I couldn't believe it was made with navy beans! Overall, 2nd Market St is a vibrant and welcoming place with incredible vendors. I'm so glad I finally visited and will definitely be back.

I love 2nd Street Market for an occasional stroll and shop on a Sunday. The vendors are local and the variety of items is fantastic. You can find everything from produce and baked goods to plants and trinkets. They often times have live music in the form of solo artists or small trios. They also have spots to eat inside. Very cute way to spend an hour!

2nd Street Market is such a gem in Dayton! The atmosphere is lively, friendly, and full of local charm. You can find everything from fresh produce and handmade goods to delicious ready-to-eat meals from local vendors. It’s the perfect place to spend a weekend morning grab a coffee, explore the stalls, and enjoy the community vibe. Definitely one of my favorite spots in the city!

All kinds of things to peruse here. It’s many stalls of anything from jewelry, chocolates, pastries, candles, tea, coffee, produce, kitchen utensils, lots of eateries at good prices, spices, grains, cookies, plants, freshly made breads and pretzels, pottery.

We absolutely LOVE the market! Everyone is so friendly & welcoming. Several fantastic food options to suit your taste buds. Many other vendors for your shopping needs. Really cool place to hang out!!!

Great local attraction. There are food vendors and local vendors selling things like pastries, seasonings, and syrup. It's only open three days a week (F-S-S) and it can be fun to find parking sometimes, but it's definitely worth a visit if you're in Dayton.

We loved seeing all of the booths and the different options and variety they offered from honey sticks stands to Asian, Mediterranean & Mexican cuisine the diversity is really prominent. The different vendors are always so sweet and informative and the place feels relaxed and welcoming. The bakery was phenomenal and our favorite booth Lucy's Pastry Palace is a booth we recommend you stop by! Gluten Free options and very affordable sweets! And so many samples, we almost cleaned them out!

This was a fun stop on a dreary rainy day. I'm not familiar with Dayton and have been wanting to explore more since I now have family in the area. The market has local goods, mostly food items (baked goods, spices/tea/coffee:jam, honey, meat and some produce) with a few shops. There are several lunch spots; we had (I think) Turkish and split an order of stuffed eggplant. It was delicious! We picked up some baked goods for later and I snagged local honey and can't resist buying soap. This isn't really a farmers market, although some produce was available. I would definitely return. The vendors are friendly and it on a weekday, it was really laid back and not too packed.

DAYTON MICROGREENS, KEEPs THE CITY AFLOAT! HAD MULTIPLE FUNNY CONVERSATIONS WITH Mr. Mark Tarziers and he is nothing less than impeccable! He is really the and soul of Dayton, Ohio! -Do not be afraid to check him out! Website:@: Www.daytonmicrogreens.com Phone number:(937) 949-0066 Shoutout Napales and Mr. Santiago as well!

What cool place. The location has several small eateries, craft booths, coffee, bakery goods on site. Parking on site.

So many vendors! They have everything you could want from coffee, to delicious baked goods, and plenty of homemade nick knacks! The vendors are all very friendly and offer lots of free samples. The market can be a little narrow but on a nice warm day it's a lovely stroll

I stopped there to play my music and visit some of their vendors all manner of different things available, there's some honey, some fabrics, some art, some tapestry designs many different foods of which I really like the tie Asian food and it's boba tea and there are specialty coffee vendors or you can get espresso to your liking, enjoy yourself listen to the music say hi when you're there and enjoy

I love the vibe and atmosphere at this market. You can come and shop locally or to meet up with friends for a bite to eat. Local vendors offer a wide variety of produce, breads, handcrafted items and much more and are always up for a nice chat. Friendly food vendors offer international cuisine and you can find everything from vegan, to Mexican, to Greek etc. Seating is sometimes hard to find at the market, especially during morning hours. Tip: Have some cash on you since some of the smaller vendors do not accept cards.

Great place to eat and buy things Lots of ambience music and plants vegetables fruits and special products

Sad to see yellow sprigs bakery leaving 2nd st. Excited for there new store to open in YS.

2nd Street Market 600 E Second St Dayton Ohio 45402 (937) 228-2088 Today is National Farmer's Market Day, and 2nd Street Market may be the Dayton equivalent of Cincinnati's Findlay Market. 2nd Street Market is a year round market and attracts our attention throughout the year. We like both outdoor and indoor vendors. Given our several European Trips, we like that 2nd Street Market is somewhat similar. Parking is available; Overflow parking is available on market days until 2 PM at the lot for The Steam Plant, 617 E. Third Street. Lots of produce, baked goods, crafts, and lunch items. My wife considers this to be an essential Fun Trip, and she is 100% certain to find several items which "she needs."

Very cute and homey market with plenty of food options and great local vendors! Everyone is very friendly and I think this is a great place to get local produce and other items. I would def stop by for lunch if I'm in the area too. I love that it's indoors so you can access it year round.

Stopped by here earlier this weekend - great variety of local food beverage flowers and shops

Fun locally made crafts. The best crafty booths were the pottery & homemade glass art. The jewelry booth with recycled jewelry was also very cool with good prices. Tasty local produce: check out the maple syrup & pound cake booths! Also some amazing pastries and bread! Restaurants to try: the crepes, Mexican food (tamales were amazing), & the New Zealand meat pies (yum!). What to Skip: Asian/Thai food -- our party had 3 meals there and each one was gross: chicken fried rice was dry and crunchy, bao fried chicken sandwich took 35 mins to make & had NO flavor (how do you mess up fried chicken?), and teriyaki chicken meal was just stringy chicken with sauce dribbled but just mediocre). Their kimchi tasted like it had been cooked and then frozen before defrosting (looked like when dogs regurgitate grass/flowers they've chewed). So gross. Even the egg rolls were gummy and flavorless. Most vendors over the age of 16 were friendly and open to engaging with customers. The younger vendors were mostly on their phones not making eye contact or even greeting customers.

Very cute. I loved the whole experience! Got some great tacos, a pretzel, and some glass art for a gift! Has great priced flowers too!!

It gets busy but this is a wonderful thing to do in Dayton. They have different vendors including a micro green seller (!!!) and a spice lady (get the sassy salt!) and a booth that sells fried hand pies (zomg just trust me and get one, for $3 it's a taste adventure).

Great place to get local food and other household items. Enjoy the casual ambiance and meeting the local business owners.

I am SO IN LOVE with this market. I so wish Toledo (my town) could make this work. I thought the prices were extremely reasonable! Everyone was super pleasant and it was just a great time. My favorite was Rahms bread. Good lord I could keep that place in $$$ if they were in my town. So good. This market has a little bit of everything. Great food, produce, jewlery, household... Really something for everyone. There was even live music. Just a real nice way to spend a morning!

My wife and her parents came here once while I was on travel. Based upon her description and the things I had read online, I was very interested in coming here. I am not a great cook or a foodie but things here were attractive to me to see. Stalls set up by local artists, local produce, etc. The only downside of our trip today was that being winter time, the farmers market was not open. We will have to save that for next time. Either way, we bought some local milk, gourmet popcorn, cheese curds, cookies, and lunch. Honestly it's not as a big of an establishment as I expected but the quality of the products and the people was high. We will be back again.

Always fun to go to 2nd St. Market, so many different food items to choose from you want to try them all!

Whether you are going for food or for the vendors, this is a Dayton must-see attraction! They food vendors are absolutely delicious and I love all that they have to offer. The vendors offer a variety of local items from flowers, baked goods, jewelry, and clothing.

Amazing place to visit. If your in the area stop by and have sum fun. They have all kinds of great things to look at

Time to update my review. I'm such a huge fan. What can you get here? Fresh baked bread, pies, cake. Hot food from a bunch of local vendors. ( Greek, Thai, Colombian, meat pies, fresh coffee, locally made popsicles and more. A new pet. Pet food, treats, accessories. Hand made wooden objects Local artisan pottery Bulk herbs, nuts & such Fresh rabbit and other meats. Lots of local and regional produce. Gifts galore. Artisan oils. And probably a bunch of stuff I'm forgetting. Some Saturdays you can meet the stars of Gem City Rollers, Dayton's motor scooter club. Weekends feature live local music. Single women & gay guys know that this is where the hottest and best quality guys can be found.

Such a lovely addition to Dayton. If you love Farmer's Markets, you're going to love 2nd Street Market. It's basically a farmer's market - but indoors and year-round. Walkways were wide enough to not be too crowded (even during a holiday event), and it's such a cute little spot. PROS: -Parking. EVERYWHERE. The entire building is long - and surrounded in parking. There are an insane amount of exits in this building (somewhere between 4 and 8), so no matter where you park, there's an entrance. Most of the entrances do require stairs, though, unless you use the main ones. It makes it so easy to hop in, grab what you need, and leave. -Everything is signed and designed for easy viewing. You aren't going to see things from across the building, but if you walk down the building (one hallway), you'll easily pick out what you're looking for. -Good variety of stuff. There's fresh produce, crafts, body products, furniture, gifts, and then lots of food. They've put all of the food providers together in the center of the building, so it makes it easier to just-shop or just-eat. The sellers themselves are pretty varied too - just like a farmer's market. Lots of gluten-free food options as well as pet items, crafts, bath stuff, chocolate treats, regular food, and more. It's a nice variety! -There are four-person and two-person tables. There are a few multi-people tables as well. You can grab some of the food from the food vendors and sit down and enjoy some food with others. It makes it a nice "destination" place for eating when you have multiple people in your party who have different food preferences. -The coffee at Caffeine Carl was delicious. I'm 90% sure I need to come back and get a lot more of this. CONS: -Bathrooms are definitely on the "last resort" type of side. They're not *dirty*, but they definitely haven't been updated in a long, long time. One of the stalls in the women's restroom didn't have a door - just a shower curtain. Bathrooms are clean though.

Ate here last week for the first time. Tara's. Super good! Italian Beef on a hoagy bun baked at the Market. Beef was shredded, lean and tender. Au jus was just enough! Ingredients fresh and really good. Accompanied by their house made pasta salad. Definitely worth a return trip to try the other Italian food items on the menu. Price was good and the Second Street Market is clearly a gem for downtown Dayton.

I love 2nd Street Market. It's my favorite place to be on Saturday mornings when I'm in Dayton. It's comfortable and warm and friendly. I come here for both my regular staples - farm fresh eggs, Greek yogurt, spices, fresh mushrooms, sweet potato pie. . . But also for the eclectic food vendors. There's no where else I can take my family and have choices of Columbian, Thai, Greek, crepes, meat pies, salads, soups and Popsicles! Even the crafty dealers are fun to visit and shop for gifts. I've also heard some great musicians perform here. I would give it four and a half stars if I could because I love the vendors so much. But it's not five stars because I've been to a lot of farmers markets in other cities and I wish 2nd Street was bigger, with more seating and that Dayton could support them being open more days.

I love his market and glad it goes all through the winter! Wonderful nice shop owners. Make sure to stop and check out Mike who has a collection of jams wine jams beer jams, honeys and other wonderful local creations! I love the coffee and tea shop so get dressed drive on down to the 2nd street market get you caffeine and enjoy a crepe and get some beautiful flowers to compliment your local dinner dish creations later that evening.

Wanderered in on a crazy beautiful Friday. Lots of food options, lots of interesting stalls, plenty of parking. Dayton should be proud of this renovation. Check website for hours, they are only open a few days a week.

Fashioned from an old train platform, this little market is the perfect place to spend some time if you are in Dayton. All local vendors, selling everything from chocolate milk and eggs to plants, art, alpaca goods and jewelry. Several local food vendors offer up an eclectic variety for adventurous foodies. We stopped for breakfast on a Sunday morning. Sweet crepes filled with fresh lemon curd and blueberries, a touch of cinnamon cream and fresh whipped on top. Crepes Boheme has an offering for every palate, both sweet and savory. Ham and cheese, salmon, mushroom/feta as well as strawberry chocolate, banana, so many choices. It's a cute little stand with a bar area to sit. Invoke, locally crafted vegetarian fare. We tried the hashtag hash with carrot sausage and curry sauce. Very tasty, cooked up by their friendly staff right in front of us. They also offered many choices. I want to go back and try some more! Small seating areas sprinkled throughout the narrow platform are available as well as outdoor picnic tables. Garage type doors open to let the good weather in. It was warm the day we went but they have overhead fans, no air conditioning. Eat local, support local, buy local!

I visited this market for the first time just before Halloween with my dad and baby boy. The best part was definitely the kids activity. There was a cute photo opportunity with pumpkins on hay stacks and an OH sign. We also got to paint a pumpkin to take home! The market itself is on the small side. But it's spread out enough that it provides a nice walk!

LOVE this market, a true gem in Dayton's crown!! I come here so rarely since moving to the Springfield area (and it's NOT that far at ALL...!!) and always promise myself to make it more of a habit... As much as I wish that this place would be open more days/have later hours (like its power house "cousin" in Columbus, North Market) I'm sure there have been plenty of studies done, and the limited hours might (??) just help keep it busy and hopping with activity, as it definitely was on a recent Saturday morning visit. TONS of creative, interesting dining options, with both breakfast and lunch choices available at most at 11am. Great baked goods, meats/farm-fresh goods, beautiful flowers, abundant produce, beer, wine, and "spirits," and all the homemade "knick-knacks" you could possibly dream of possessing...!! Live music played in the background last Saturday, and there is always SOMETHING interesting going on here, usually showcasing local/homegrown talent. BUSYBUSYBUSY, so get there early, expect mostly manageable crowds, and if you're lucky like I was, relatively easy to find parking on-site. Note to self (and others!!) SUPPORT this WONDERFUL local resource!! (and DON'T plan an UYE here, because it's not the easiest "meet-up" spot!!) :-(

Located at 2nd and Webster in an old railroad dock, where trains still roll by on the elevated track. I personally come here for local veggies and meats offered at competitive pricing. There are also artisan breads and other baked goods. A variety of food choices from the restaurants including fresh-brewed organic coffee. Desserts by Anne has the most delicious cake I've ever tasted. KJB Farms sells antibiotic/hormone -free pork that tastes great. The annual Ohio Wine Festival is a must-go-to. Plenty of free parking. Bar & grill in adjacent building. Bottom line: Support local farmers and artists. Get great deals on groceries. Sample a variety of food. Buy art, coffee, food, wine, clothing, pottery, flowers, etc. Bring cash and a bag.

Thai and Cheeky Meat Pies are awesome! I've been here probably about 15 times or so over the last 3 years. It's really nice on Saturday mornings. You can take the girlfriend and walk her around, or you can go stagging and girl watching, because they're there. I like the food there the best. A lot of different venues for food: -Milk! (You can buy real milk) -Pickled stuff! (You can buy sauerkraut and kimchi. Kimchi's awesome) -Thai food! (Really good Thai food) -Meat pies! (Like Hot Pockets on crack!) -Fruit/veggies! (So fresh it weirds you out) -Pretzels! (The largest pretzel I've ever seen) -Meat! (Freshly butchered or recently grilled) -Cheese! (Amish(ish) cheese is delicious)

I'd probably give this a 3.5 close to 4 star if I could. The 2nd St. Market is a cute little market in the Dayton area. There are a variety of vendors from crafty people to local area farmers. There are bakers and alpaca clothiers. There is a nice variety of food-stuffs to be purchased at eaten immediately! Hint Hint.... The Market is a bit on the smallish side so it probably won't take you too long to travel through. Saturday is their big day when all the vendors are present. The Market runs Thurs-Sat, but often the vendors don't see a big draw on Thur so they don't pay the booth rental fee and come on that day. Make sure when you do visit that you go all the way to both ends of the building. Some of the weekend-only vendors are placed away from the hustle & bustle of the main center. You don't want to miss these either. This summer they had a fabulous Artist who would create caricatures. There was a lady who sold beautiful hand-made jewelry and some other fun stuff too. I felt bad for these vendors because most of the masses didn't make it all the way to the end to check out their "wares". If you're in the area, you should go to this market. It is a nice outing and a great thing for the Dayton region to build upon. It ain't no West Side Market, but it is Dayton's 2nd St. Market, so go, buy, eat, enjoy!

The 2nd Street Market is one of the most underrated places in Dayton. It's an old train depot that has been turned into the market. Apparently you can still find writing on the walls from soldiers as they went off to war. I went for the first time on a Thursday. We talked w/ Stephen at the coffee shop Caffeine. He's got some great organic, free trade coffee and he let us sample the different brews. We got bread and giant soft pretzels at Rahn's breads, and a gyro at Azra's. It was hard to pick what to eat, so we'll be going back for more. In the summer the entire street our front is shut down and is turned into a farmer's market. Saturdays are the most active time, with up to 30 additional vendors setting up shop. Unfortunately not every vendor accepts credit card, so bring cash. There is a National City ATM onsite.

The Market is a great place to shop and dine on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. Weekdays are less crowded, but there are a few more vendors on Saturday and lots of samples. You'll always feel welcome, newbie or regular, but once you're a regular, the vendors will know your name, or at least your favorites, and help you with ease. The retail selections vary greatly, but my favorites are the foods. You can get all the necessities from the Spice Rack, fresh baked bread from Rahn's, European cookies from Azra's, organic tea from Caffeine, homemade mixes from All Mixed Up, locally raised meats, handcrafted cheese, fresh produce, and so much more. While you're there, be sure to eat! For breakfast on Saturday, Baan Thai Noi has an awesome Thai omelet and Annie's breakfast sandwiches are simply perfect. Azra makes this delicious gyro with feta for lunch that I love. Black Rooster's pasta is made to order and always satisfies that carb craving.

Although not very big, you have to love this place for the local food, free wifi, and friendly atmosphere. On Thursdays and Fridays, there are mostly just food stalls. On Saturday, this is when you can get some local produce and the market extends outside with some live music. One of my fav. food stalls is Arepa and Co, try the empandas. I do like a good empanada. And don't forget to buy some local artisan bread.

What a truly great thing to have in Dayton. I just can't believe I never knew this place was here. First I knew that a majority of the vendors only take cash, but I forgot to go to an ATM before I got there. The ATM machine was out of money when we got there, so we decided to walk around first to see what there was to offer. The ATM got refilled with cash in about 15 minutes, so that was a good thing. It was a little packed but nothing too terribly inconvenient. It was raining though, so I imagine there would be more people there on a nice day. I tried the chicken pad Thai from the little Thai restaurant and it was absolutely delicious, some of the best pad Thai I have ever had. For going in March they had a lot more vendors present than what I expected. I'm excited to go back when it starts to get nicer out.

I spent 30 minutes here and that was a stretch. None of the vendors really bring anything exciting to the market. I guess if I was here with some company, I might have sat down and ordered some food...but just because restaurants are crammed into an indoor "farmers market" doesn't make any of it good. There were a few middle eastern restaurants and even a Thai restaurant. Maybe worth a stop once while you're here...but after 30 mins...I couldn't find a reason to return.

Favorite way to relax on the weekends with a friend, so glad they are open Sundays now! I love all the vendors, especially the chef's case you must try!

Good place to visit, look forward to coming back in the summer when they are full. We did have a sweet and savory crepe from Crepes Boheme, and they were amazing!

During a quick visit home from out of state, we decided to make a stop here. I loved the place! There are numerous food vendors and other artisan type booths. We went to enjoy some food and it was difficult to pick where we wanted to buy from because it all sounded so good. The 3 of us finally landed on Griddle Side, a crepe vendor. I bought the Alpine - Brie, blue cheese, ham, spinach with added mushrooms and onion. My mom split the Black Elk with me - bison, cheese, mushrooms, caramelized onions. We ended out meet with coffees from another vendor and baklava from the Greek vendor. Wonderful.

2nd street market is a must stop for any visit to Dayton. With a great variety of mom and pop shops and food windows, a focus on local products and edibles, and delicious displays, this market offers a real taste of Dayton. Try the maple candy, local baked breads, gallon jugs of Ohio maple syrup, pies galore, hot coffee drinks, and even more exotic options like Thai food and French crepes. What makes this market even more special is the lack of tourists. It's good prices, quality and selection keep the people of Dayton pouring in.

Came here on a Sunday. Tried the crepe which was good but wanna try the chocolate raspberry. The coffee was okay but otherwise I don't think there was much options. Might wanna see what the outside vendors have on a Saturday.

The wife and I have frequented 2nd Street Market on multiple occasions throughout the year. While it physically is far from the largest farmers market and doesn't even come close to comparing with Seattle's Pike Place Market (my personal gold standard to which all other markets are compared), it still has a lot going for it. It has plenty of on-site, free parking available. It's got a nice variety of food vendors offering ethnic cuisine for the hungry and adventurous. There is a good selection of vendors selling goods ranging from artisanal breads, cheeses, butchered meats, poultry, fruits and veggies, flowers, and spices. I've occasionally found something interesting or special like garlic scapes, morels, or ramps. It also has several vendors selling crafts and services like knife sharpening on a recurring basis. During the warmer months, additional vendors set up shop under tents outside of the market and in a lot across the street. On the downside, though, the 2nd Street Market's hours are extremely limited. I wish it were open daily (or at least on Sunday) with longer hours on the weekend. It lacks depth in terms of its lineup of vendors. As a result, no comparison-shopping can be done to compare selection, price, and quality between competing vendors. From a physical standpoint, the market is long, but narrow, with vendors on each side. As a result, it's sometimes a hassle to walk the market especially when the lines for the food vendors snake into the market thoroughfare. On the whole, though, 2nd Street Market isn't a bad market. It's not exceptional, though, either. However, it's the best in breed that I've found, so far, in the Dayton area.

Our VERY favorite spot in all of Dayton, you will find us here just about every Saturday! There are so many great vendors, local produce items and hidden treasures throughout this market. And, this isn't just open in the summer but year round as well. Here are my tips: Annie's- best breakfast sandwich ever! We usually get a small sausage, egg and cheese. The bread is delicious! Pottery Place - have your kids stop by as John will let them work the wheel and his helped has finger puppets to give away Rahn's - stops by for a sample of their bread and butter, it is all good Jean (meat lady) - her bacon is out of this world! Buy some to cook right away and another pack to freeze for later Spice Rack - stock up on Amish butter and cheeses Hedy - everything she makes is beautiful and her customized jewelry is a great gift Hungry Toad Farm - amazing organic produce that local chefs (Chef Anne from Rue Dumaine) use, once you taste it all you will know why I could go on and on about every vendor in there but it would just be best to go and check it out for yourself! And if it is a Saturday around 9 you can just ask me if you have any questions.

I really like this market because I was taken here by my dad on the weekends when he came to get me and my brother.

Don't know why I waited so long to visit this place. Took the kids for the first time last Sunday and we all had a great time. Love to support local shops. The food was great, and I really love that they have options for my son with life-threatening food allergies. Will definitely isn't again.

Favorite place to grab some lunch and local goods! Azara's and Napales are my favorite foods to eat. I love buying flowers from the Flower Man.

7 layer Greek salad at Azra's Mediterranean was so fresh, delicious and the perfect portion lunch meal. Loved how cute the market is and how busy it was for a Thursday lunch, really a wonderful place to go when you are in the area for the weekend.