The Original Farmers Market
Farmers' market · Fairfax District ·
Historic market with diverse food stalls, grocery, and specialty shops
Historic market with diverse food stalls, grocery, and specialty shops
"Stepping into the compact, maze-like market at 3rd and Fairfax feels like walking into LA history—since 1934 it has offered more than 100 stalls, stores, and cafes serving gourmet foods, fresh produce, and global flavors, with some businesses nearly as old as the market itself. I enjoy the free samples from Kaylin Pickles, award-winning Bennett’s Ice Cream, and Littlejohn’s House of English Toffee, and the market’s long history of family-owned businesses has hosted figures from President Eisenhower to The Beatles. After sampling, try the famous gumbo or po’boys from The Gumbo Pot and a slice of pie from Du-par’s." - Veronica Stoddart
"A historic market with a wide array of food stalls, grocers, and specialty shops." - Matthew Kang
"The Original Farmers Market is the most misunderstood place in LA. Yes, the outdoor market is attached to The Grove, an outdoor hell-mall filled with bumbling tourists riding fake trolleys and taking selfies in front of a fountain timed to “Uptown Funk.” Sure, on weekends, the market is nearly as packed as the Sahara Tent during a Kygo set. But there’s still real magic to be found at this 90-year-old maze of vendors that’s home to cheese shops, butchers, florists, and tons of excellent restaurant stalls." - brant cox
"A pared-down second location of a Monterey Park Xi’an specialist at the Original Farmers Market, offering many best-sellers from the flagship including two kinds of “hamburgers” and the famed “pita bread soaked in lamb soup.”" - Cathy Chaplin
"Located at Third and Fairfax in the Fairfax District, the bustling historic open-air market was established in 1934 when a dozen local farmers parked their trucks on an open field (once a dairy farm) to sell fresh produce to local residents, and "has remained true to its roots ever since." Over 75 years later the market remains the one-stop shop for visitors' needs. It has seen compelling newcomers this past year, including an Italian restaurant and a Chinese restaurant, and the French dip sandwich by Phil’s Deli & Grill is considered an Eater editor favorite. The market's iconic status, which emulates other public-market locations such as San Francisco’s Ferry Building and Napa’s Oxbow Public Market, was cited by a Northern California burger brand as the reason it was selected for that brand's first Southern California outlet, scheduled to open in fall 2025." - Matthew Kang