University District Farmers Market

I love shopping at this farmer's market on Saturday morning. There is an abundance of fresh fruit and vegetables. The vendors are friendly, and the prices are good enough. Big difference in quality compared to grocery stores. We love all the farmers' produce. However, the price for flowers is way too much for their quality, my bouquet died after 3 days. They have free parking for an hour!

Great market with good fruits and veggies. Also Mediterranean dips.

Seattle’s Farmers Market is such a lively and vibrant spot—you could easily spend the entire day exploring! Be sure to stop by as many shops as you can, you won’t regret it. Afterward, head down to the piers for even more to see and do. Seattle is definitely the place to be!

We like this market! We come here almost every weekend. The favorite vendor is the cider farm: Rockridge Orchards, they just have the best cider and apple juice. Highly recommend it!

My wife and I shopped the U District Farmers Market for most of the 15 years we lived there. Somewhat biased, but honestly feel it is the best FM in Seattle. All foodstuffs--no crafts. Amazing variety from wonderful producers. For year-round fresh goods, you can't beat the U District Saturday market.

This Farmers Market is great. You have to visit Nature's Last Stand Farm and have a breakfast sandwich. One of the best sandwiches I've ever had and made fresh right there.

Always spectacular. Great for produce, baked goods, and hot food. There is a surprising amount of parking in two lots nearby.

Best quiet market in the city. Not like Ballard or Pike place where you can expect huge crowd and challenges finding parking. Great place to take family from out-of-town for a non-tourist activity. Highly recommend for the forest foraged foods, honeys, gorgeous flowers, and kombucha!

When it comes to accessibility, the University District Farmers Market is pretty easy to get to. It's close to the UW campus and the U District light rail station, just a couple blocks north on University Wy (The Ave). It's open year round on Saturdays and the street is closed off from traffic. The vendors have good energy and the street is wide enough to walk around leisurely. If you like buskers, fresh cut flowers, and produce then check out this farmers market. I stopped by during the U District Cherry Blossom Festival. It was pretty busy but still enjoyable.

A lovely farmer's market is open on Saturdays from 9 AM to 2 PM. It occupies one street, spanning about two blocks, and features a diverse selection of local and seasonal produce, bakery items, ready-made foods, and hot food vendors.

This is a great little market that takes place on Saturdays year round. There's a fairly good mix of vendors depending on what you're looking for. I wasn't about to go from Seattle to Tacoma for their market (and Adam's) so when I remembered that the U District market hosts Sno-Valley Mushrooms I decided to walk over to see what I could get. Another vendor I found interesting had a bunch of potato varieties. It's definitely on the small side when it comes to markets, but if they have what you want that's all that matters!

Good variety of things to get from fresh pasta to meats and yogurts. Eclectic music and lots of dining around as well. Great way to shop local.

One liner: best way to spend a Saturday morning/afternoon with family but parking and restrooms are not easy. You want a community oriented Saturday. You want some interesting snacks and foods to taste. You want to be able to walk around outdoors without it being a chore. And you want quality family time. The farmers market is your answer! Typical Seattle market vibes combined with delicious food, friendly stalls, and college town atmosphere. The stalls are obviously all great but some of the food here is absolutely delicious and the fruits and vegetables are super fresh! We tried the samosas and Chai tea at the Seattle samosa stall and it is definitely one of the best samosas I've tasted around the Seattle area. Don't miss their paneer samosa with the tangy and spicy sauces (smacking lips). The chai tea was good too. I also recommend the veggies and the cookie stalls.

My family loves this farmer's market. Not too big or small but has enough stuff we look for - produce and some cooked food. Not so much arts and crafts but there are plenty other places for that.

Probably the best farmer's market around Seattle. Not cheap, but they have good vendors. Lots of high quality organic produce. Best apples, mushrooms, and berries around. Good meat & honey. Decent ready to eat food vendors. Parking is a bit challenging but once you learn the area there are free places. Located in a shopping district, so it's easy to make a day out of it.

Open every weekend! U District Farmer's Market is my favorite of all the Seattle local markets. As noted, open every weekend, with very diverse stands of produce, baked goods, cooked food, drinks, fresh flowers, and so much more. Every weekend is the same but different. Some vendors rotate, and the offerings vary a bit by season. Support your local growers and get to know them. They'll let you know what's in season and how it was made or grown, and it connects you in a meaningful way to the land and people. Push outside the comfort zone of traditional groceries and snap some heirloom vegetables. Talk to the merchants about their practices if you are a meat eater. See how it aligns with your family's values. Catch me there almost every weekend, and I'm happy to share recipes and some of my favorite stands.

Not the biggest farmers market around but I still enjoyed it! They had vendors selling ciders, vinegar, fruit, baked goods, fresh produce, flowers, jam, tamales, kimchi, honey, and more. My favorites were Salmonberry Goods and the Cider vendor(sorry I didn't catch the name of this vendor!!). Salmonberry goods had some unique flavored pastries such as onion cookies and garlic mustard pretzels. I ended up getting the cardamom bun, which was delicious and had a soft pretzel type of texture. Would love to try their others next time! The cider company was sooo refreshing and tasty. I tried both their slushy and regular cider-- both SO good. Definitely recommend the slushy especially; never had anything like it before! They also had some hard ciders which looked yummy as well.

Perfect place for Saturday morning! The stands are nice and friendly, produce is fresh from the farm. And the weather is good, you gotta enjoy the sunshine on weekend!

Pretty solid for a year round farmer's market, though in the winter there isn't a lot of selection in terms of fresh produce or flowers. Hot food is plenty. Love when the mushroom people are present. There's butchered meat and eggs and wine. No real craft booths (e.g. jewelry or clothes) that you see more or at other markets. The biggest problem is that there are no bathrooms. None. No port-a-potties, and none of the local businesses want you using their restrooms. Super inconvenient. Parking is okay in the streets around the neighborhood.

We visited the market for the first time. There is a Wide variety of vendors. Parking was limited but we were able to find a spot quickly as people were coming and going.

I finally had a chance to stop by and got there a little after noon. It wasn't too crowded but most items were picked over. I'd like to support local farmers so perhaps ordering ahead might be best. One thing to note--I was excited to see Tuscan melons and picked up the last one. I should have been more selective because it wasn't fully ripe. If a booth is screaming for attention, either skip it or make sure you know how to identify a ripe melon or watermelon. No receipt from the vendor and I wasn't given an opportunity to view the total before inserting a credit card. It was only one vendor that put a damper on my experience. The others were friendly, unassuming, and unlike the used car salesman at the stand with organic dried beans.

A small farmer's market. Most vendors seems to be from outside the city but located in WA. A variety of vendors from vegetables stands, nuts, cheese, shellfish, flowers, and some food. Wish there were more food vendors at this market

Yes, you should go! We went for the first time since the pandemic on Sept 5th. We arrived a few minutes after 0900 (opening time). The line for general admission (no preorders and not elderly/ADA), went from their 52nd St "entrance" to Brooklyn and down to 50th! We decided to give it a try even though the line was dauntingly long. We read, so the roughly 40 min wait passed by ok. The benefit of the wait and controlled access did make it easier to maintain social distances. -- So, don't let it deter you. We heard that if you come a bit later it's not so long. Safety First: controlled access to allow for social distancing. Everyone we saw was wearing a mask. (Yay!), everyone seems to have hand sanitizer, most places take cards. Tip: still bring cash. Many vendors use Square, so you can buy things with your debit card. I ran into a couple that did not. I am posting this as a 5 star rating because they continue to have beautiful and delicious produce, fantastic meats/poultry/eggs, cheese, etc. The wait is ... well, not fun but necessary in these times. (Bring a book or someone to chat with) Shoutout to Olsen Farms who STILL have the best darn bacon and chops I have ever eaten. Thank you to the sweet vendor who was going to allow me to pay "next visit" for the $21 worth of apricot preserve and fresh French and Italian plums if I didn't have cash. (Reminder that good will, trust, and generosity still exist. I wish I could remember which farm this happened with- This is a reminder of why the wait to purchase directly from those who grow is worth it.) I am going to give the order in advance thing a try next time.

A great farmers market in a crappy location. Parking can be a real issue here. Once you get past though, this is a year round market with great vendors. And (in the summer at least) you'll find farmers and food related craft food makers and not the flea market vendors you see at some markets. Also have some great hot food vendors. It's a long single row, which makes it seem smaller than some markets at first. But there are vendors on both sides of the row. They also have a large open area for performers. This weekend there were Mexican heritage dancers. This is one of the markets in Seattle worth driving to.

This was my first Seattle Farmers Market, and it did not disappoint! I'm usually a little disappointed by Farmers Markets, mainly because I've only ever been to super small ones (thanks Hampton Roads), but the University District Farmers Market has definitely converted me into a fan. There are a LOT of stands, I love the amount of fresh produce stands! You have your choice of stands to go to for rainier cherries! There are a couple of stands with the most beautiful flower bouquets for only $10. I literally walked up and down the Farmers Market multiple times just to take everything in. It never got old either. There's a stand that makes fresh breakfast sandwiches (Nature's Last Stand). It does take a while to get your food, but they're made to order. They smell fantastic too, I literally walked by and slowly walked backwards to check out the menu. You also get a choice of a duck egg instead of a chicken egg There's also an Elleno's Greek Yogurt Stand! And there are so many fresh baked goods everywhere, I had trouble NOT buying up all the beautiful chocolate chip cookies. They seriously will stop you in your tracks, the croissants are beautiful .They also have organic meats, raw goat milk, fresh organic eggs, homemade jams, and so much more. I filled up my bags with wayyyy too many things. But it was worth it. There's parking around on the street, a little bit of a hassle, but just park a little further away. I got there pretty early, almost right at 9 AM and found parking about 2 blocks away. I can't wait to come back here!

This market fills a solid audience in the U District! The location captures a wide variety of potential "trip additions/errands", to boot. Want to just go for a stroll, seeing the full display of vendor goods but also want to shop for some groceries and get a bite to eat as snack or a meal? No prob! There's a Safeway just south of the closed street and funky cool fresh Vegan Haven just north of the closed street. For dining, Araya's is great and Tandoozy's food booth is super decent when they're there. Parking isn't bad if you plan within 2 blocks to walk (nice stroll, anyway!). I've been going here on-and-off for a couple years getting various combinations of things or just following my gut and seeing where I end up. Recently, a few favorite things I'm happy to see and support are more of the organic local produce, microgreens and Liberated Foods LLC! Potato varieties, vegetables, and even microgreens (a super good snack to munch on while walking)! Yum! Sometimes a vegan-everything naan from Tandoozy or just simpler versions dry (w/o added brushed/slathered oil). For a tinkle or #2, you can use the W/C in the old school building a short hop skip away. Always a joy just walking through farmers markets that you can't get from commercial corporate stores. The only places I get similar good vibes are from smaller ma & pa shops and Co-ops.

Despite the cold and windy Saturday morning, the venders were all set up and smiling as I walked up to the closed section of University Way NE. Plenty of apples, squash, and more at the food vending booths, fresh baked breads, a selection of farm fresh meats and eggs, as well as arts, crafts and other goods. The 9:00 a.m. crowd seemed quite content to wait patiently in lines, chat with the venders, and courteously go about their shopping, bearing in mind that others were just behind, ahead, or at their sides. Many already partaking in the prepared, hot food stands enjoyed their breakfast meals while making their way down the center of The Ave. It's a lovely market, one of only a few in the city that are open year-round. And one I would love to revisit. Saturday's: 9:00am-2:00pm

This is a great farmers market in the University District, that's open year-round on Saturdays. There are a good amount of vendors, ranging from fresh produce stands from farmers in eastern Washington, to wine tastings, and artisan crafts, selling their handmade items, like jewelry and prints. In my last visit, I took my bestie here while she was visiting from Portland, and we had a nice time. We were drawn by the smells of different food vendors, and were almost tempted to get lunch there. We would have if we hadn't had lunch plans already. All of the vendors are always happy to talk about their items, answer questions, and provide free tastings. I would recommend checking out the University District Farmers Market, to see for yourself what kind of goods are offered here. It's located on the north side of the Ave, so is walking distance from many bus stops and campus. Glad to have this in the area, as it's easy to spend a Saturday here.

I'm a year-round shopper at this farmer's market. The summer is the most exciting time of the year, of course (because of the tomatoes and amazing fruit), but I still go to buy great bread, pasta, hummous, eggs, and some produce in the winter. I love this place. I love getting up to be there when it opens, then stopping to buy coffee at Herkimer, then heading to Whole Foods, and finally Eight Bells Winery. What's better than supporting your local farmers? Most everyone there is so friendly as well. I feel lucky to have this market not far from where I live.

I'm so glad that U-District has a farmers market so that I can get access to all the organic veggies and homemade dishes easily. It opens only on Saturday morning to early afternoon, so please plan ahead if you do not live nearby and want to visit. Organic veggies & fruits: most of them are a little bit pricer than the ones in normal supermarket but it makes as they are directly from the farms. It's a fruit heaven in summer and I'm so blessed to see so many cherries, peaches and other fruits that taste literally like candy. Some of the veggies look really interesting. I bought my first rainbow chard there and it was really good. Indian food: that one indian food truck is there all-year round and I heard it's famous. I tired it once and it was pretty good. Recommend to get it if you come here around lunch time. Empanada: there aren't that many empanada places in U-District so the one at the farmers market is just precious. Their spinach & cheese one is average but I like the mac and cheese one! Good as a snack or grab a couple as breakfast. There are also places selling kimchi, whole duck, biscuit, breakfast burgers ,etc. Some of the sellers come here every week but some are seasonal, so don't hesitate to buy whatever you like as they might not be there next time!

This market is year long and has long been a regular joy for me in the near 35 years i've lived here. Don't miss family business Loki fish which always has a great selection of fresh fish straight from their own boats, and who has long championed the rights for working class fishing boats over luxury yachts. There's plenty of fresh produce, flowers, baked goods, beverages, and eggs/meats to choose from and support. And it bears repeating that altho other neighborhoods also have weekly events, this one is not simply seasonal., but a year round godsend.

a smaller farmer's market with lots of organic fruits and vegetables, honey and other food. Right across the University of washington, we found this place and found close parking: seattle pops 4 stars - for $3.50 they make delicious pops in different flavors. My kids and I enjoyed the blueberry cream and strawberry pop. We also bought cherries, apricots and plums from different tents. They were very sweet and fresh, way fresher than the fruits I buy in hawaii. They said it's the end of cherry season though, but even if to them they aren't the best, it tastes the best to me!

One of the great parts of living in the U-District is the amazing University District Farmers Market. Week-to-week the vendors are a little different and their seasonal fruits and vegetables change but the changes inspire different recipes and a connection to the seasons. This year I've eaten some amazing pupusas in the 'food court' area and enjoyed the fresh pastas and great flowers and vegetable starts from a youth-led garden. Bring your own bags, give yourself about an hour to see everything, enjoy the musicians and the people watching, bring lots of cash, and rain or shine... support local farmers! I'm really looking forward to October 15th for a special apple lovers event called AppleLooza!

I used to visit the UDistrict Farmers Market often when I lived closer back in the day in the 'hood and Ravenna. It had been awhile and needed to return an apple cider bottle. Arrived around 1pm on 12/6/14 and surprised to see it relocated onto University Way from NE 50th upward, not at the adjacent University Heights parking lot. Excellent collection of vendors, farmers, food booths, and even a wreath making area by the local P-patch. Thought I'd just drop off the cider bottle, ended up getting another half gallon of tasty honeycrisp apple cider ($11 w/ bottle return, $12 without) and a box of sea salt caramels ($10). Kiddo scarfed a European raspberry pastry and a garlic naan ($3 each). Brisk early afternoon, but folks walking about looked genuinely happy and in the holiday spirit. Sure beats hunting for parking in some crowded local shopping mall!

By far my favorite farmers market in the city. Yes, yes, everyone loves the Fremont FM but it's a bit of a zoo for me. What I love about UDFM is the more local feel. There are very few tourists and more families out shopping. It can get busy, don't get me wrong, however, you still feel like you're able to freely walk from stall to stall without being impeded by a mob of people. Also, the ready to eat food section here has really grown over the past two years. There seems to be quite the assortment form South Indian to East African. Also, you can get a breakfast sandwich in and next to the FM if that is more your speed. Finally, our favorite guilty pleasure are the delicious donuts at from 9th and Hennepin, A-maz-ing!

Very small and not much to offer. I went during covid (2021) so maybe I'll try it again after covid.

Lots of fresh produce but also much more expensive than a chain grocery store. I have friends who shop here on a regularly basis. I visit here every once awhile and pick up an item or two. It can get really crowded. I have never really been to other Farmers Market in other neighborhood so I can't really compare it with others.

I really like the University District Farmers Market! They offer parking (donate!) and a great selection of produce, flowers, baked goods, food stands, breweries and other delicious goods. It's easy to access, you always find what you are looking for and everyone is so friendly :)

We've only been there a few rimes, but each was a delight. Friendly folks, good food, lots of vegan and vegetarian options, and healthy, happily grown groceries that you're often buying from family farmers. There's also Michael Pinckney's cookies, possibly the best on the planet. Altogether, a delightful visit that will have us coming back.

The U-District Farmer's Market is one of the reasons why I love living in Seattle. You've got everything from charcuterie to sticky buns to beer from all over beautiful Washington state! I've never seen so many varieties of pears, apples, garlic (?!), peppers, potatoes, grapes, and berries until I dropped by the market this morning. Everything looks so gorgeous and is super fresh. Speaking of garlic, be sure to visit the Jarvis Growers' garlic stand. We picked up a bulb each of Spanish Roja and Chesnok Red and they were the best thing to happen to my stew. The market is situated on a block on the Ave northeast of the Safeway. There were a few fantastic musicians scattered through the market. In true Seattle style, there were also two hipster gentlemen on typewriters writing poems for patrons for a small sum. Love!

Oh Farmer's Market, I am delighted to know that you are found in various cities with fresh ingredients of all kinds. The University District market starts on 50th street. It's a great place if you are looking for fresh fruits, vegetables, meats, flowers and something to snack on. Like others have said, the prices can be a bit expensive but they can also be fairly reasonable or cheap. Now that it is, Fall there are a lot of orange pumpkins! It is a great stroll, unless it is raining. Corn? Get two for one! Need any jalepenos? Get them fresh 5 for one. The tomatoes here are plump and juicy and there are even a wide range of mushrooms! You can sample cheese, bread, caramel candies and all kinds of fruit. The apples and peaches looked so good! This place is not Pike Place so you will not see the huge array of flowers but they still have vibrant, fresh cut flowers. The bouquets start around five dollars and can go up to around 15 depending on the size and type. I got three brightly colored flowers today and they were each a dollar per stem. There are a few food stands. The quesadilla stand has an exceptionally long line during lunch time. I can see why though, the smell is to die for! All the grilled veggies... Mm!! There are a few more at the end of the market and an Ellenos Greek Yogurt stand. If you like this from Pike Place and you live around here, it is your lucky day. I always go for the marionberry pie or the passion fruit. We also came across an empanada stand and we were able to get a beef empanada right when it came out of the mini oven! So hot but so good! Meaty filled goodness with a beautiful flaky crust. It costed 3.50 per and cash only! They also offer spinach and cheese and a vegetarian one. Overall, this market is great if you want some fresh ingredients for your kitchen and some flowers to brighten your room. I also enjoy the small snack foods to eat while browsing!

I love farmer's markets and Michael K. took me through his local one on a sunny September day. The place was gigantic and packed tight with vendor after tantalizing vendor. Samples were abundant and delicious. I helped myself to all manner of cheese and fruit and honey. I freaking love samples. All the produce was beautiful and tempting. There was one vendor at a corner of the market that had the widest selection of peppers I've ever seen, all gorgeous, colorful, and clearly labeled and organized by type. I'm jealous of Mike for having such a fabulous farmer's market just minutes from his house. Browsing the stalls just makes you want to buy fresh ingredients and get in the kitchen.

I love Farmers Markets. I enjoy this one in particular because it is dog friendly. Not all of them are, so it is a treat that our entire family can enjoy the market and all its yummy smells. The market is located in a great central location near University of Washington. There is a huge variety of fresh organic fruit, veggies, flowers, plants, and even some food vendors carts where you can grab lunch. Additionally, there are a ton of restaurants within walking distance that you can hit before or after. Parking is not a problem as there is plenty of street parking, as well as a parking lot at the school next door.

One of the best famers markets...the food vendors are good but I am more about the market vendors. Foraged & Found - some of the best mushrooms around. This guy has some great morels, best porcini, and some other great wild mushrooms. Everything he has is awesome. Sea Breeze Farm - 10 stars. This place makes some of the best meat you will ever have. Try a slice of the porchetta. It is worth every penny. Kittitas Valley Greenhouse - Awesome tomatoes. These people have 15-20 different heirloom tomatoes. Everyone of them is great. Get your stamp card. Olsen Farms - some of the best potatoes you will ever find. My favorite's the purple skin Caribe, and the king...German Butterball. So many good vendors. Mt Townsend Creamery, Tall Grass Bakery, Skagit River Ranch, Samish Bay Cheese, all good stuff!!

I've been shopping here for years and it is One of my favorite farmers markets. Good variety of food. My favorite is the Little Prague bakery. A little expensive, but it's all home made.

Come on down and meet the man growing your tomatoes, the woman growing your asparagus, the family tending your beef. This is a true farmers market, not a craft market with vegetables thrown in, not a flea market with produce stands, this is an actual farmers market. This market has been able to sustain itself as a year round market. Each week the sign shows what is seasonal, and the information booth offers up recipes. There are buskers providing entertainment music to dance to as you wander around. My shopping list always begins with fresh greens, goats milk yogurt, bacon from Whistling Train if they have it, then a bag or two of something seasonal . Kale? Sure! Romanesco? Even better! Plums and Peaches? Divine! Why only 4 stars? While I do adore the local products, vegetables, beef, fish, and nuts. I find that there are sometimes too many premade products being sold , premade breads, pastries, wines, pastas, etc. I hope this trend doesn't continue, because i want my farmer in my farmers market, not my brewer baker or pasta maker. Oh and a thumbs down to those adding craft products to their booths. I cant stand the overpowering smell of soap as I'm trying to pick out greens at your booth. Oh, and go early if you are going to go. Some products are high in demand, and well, I've heard of fights breaking out over the fresh eggs.

As much as I love the U-District Farmer's Market and have gone for years, I went today and it seriously needs to get fixed ASAP. As an older handicapped person I lurchingly made my way over to the 50th St. entrance only to be stopped and told that THIS was in fact now the exit, and that I would need to go ALL the way to 53rd to come in. I told the person that I would not be able to make it to 53rd and that I had no intention of going over there. What dunderhead decided that they needed to make a street that is 20 feet wide side to side between vendors one way? Why could the person on each end assigned to harassing potential participants tell everyone coming in that the right side of the street moves forward, and the left side moves the other way? This person also demanded that everyone have a mask on - outdoors - on an extraordinarily windy day. It seems that the need to claim to everyone that you are doing something - no matter how counter productive - outweighs the need for common sense or to take into account the needs of all citizens. As I left I saw the same harasser who stopped me telling a group of senior citizens - one with a walker - that they would need to go three blocks out of their way for no other reason than virtue signaling. Way to go U-District Farmer's Market!

When I think of farmers markets, I think of fruits and veggies, but here I find much more. There are many local vendors here every week and some just occasionally. Plenty of stalls offering a large variety of vegetables, fresh and frozen meats, cheese (I love Appel Farm's jalepeno gouda), etc. Seasonal fruits including a flat of blueberries (Mount Baker's or raspberries or kiwi-berries (mmmm just thinking about 'em). My staples: at least a family size of Ellenos Greek yogurt & a refill of Rachel's ginger beer. Occasional pickups: La Pasta (red pepper pasta, spinach & garlic ravioli, pairing with one of their sauces). If you happen to roll outta bed by 1pm, stop by, otherwise many start packing up around 1:30 or some run out of items before then!

Beautiful fruits and veggies. Very personable people in the stalls. I love the smells as I walk through here. To me this is a gem in a pretty ugly part of the Ave. Try the pupusa's...they're amazing. They come with slaw and salsa to complement. This gets pretty busy here for being such a small market. I like that. Looking forward to many more visits here in the future. I love that they're right around the corner from where I live also.

I haven't been to the University District Farmers Market in years -- it has improved significantly since my last visit. The vegetables and fruits that were at the market this weekend were better than any I've seen all year. Empanadas, drinking shrubs, and Ellenos - are just three things found here that aren't at the Ballard Farmers Market which make coming to this one worth the drive for me. Only reason I'm not giving them 5 stars is the parking - I came AT 9am when they open and still drove around in circles looking for parking as their very small dedicated lot was already packed full. Ended up having to pay for street parking.

Best of the neighborhood farmer's markets as well as one of the oldest, U. District Farmer's Market is one of my favorite places to spend a Saturday morning. With a heavy emphasis on organic produce, the farmer's here have quality merchandise at decent prices and they are always willing to talk (as long as there isn't a line of customers stretching down the aisle). Long live the Market!

I love farmers markets! Every Saturday I find myself making the journey to the University Farmers market to see what fun and healthy goodies I can acquire for the upcoming week. On a regular basis I get Ellenos Greek yogurt, Honey Crisp cider, assorted cheese and vegetables. If you want food you can find fresh made sandwiches, pizza, tandoori, and more. If you want to try something most establishments let you taste. It's also very dog friendly. One of my favorite things is seeing all the dogs that owners bring to with them. If your feeling healthy or like getting out of the house make your way to the University Farmers market!

This is probably or of the biggest farmers markets in the region, and definitely has the most diverse selection of fresh produce and other goods I've seen in the state. First off, there are about a dozen organic and conventional farms that bring their immensely high quality produce to market. They're all from different regions so they have different offerings and different produce at different times. The prices are good, too. You can get organics pretty reasonably - tomatoes, spinach, chard, winter squash, summer squash, peppers, cherries... The market is unique because they also have other great offerings like foragers who collect mushrooms, and small dairy and egg operations. They even have small cattle rangers bringing their meats, sausages, and more. And even more! They have craft beer and wine Brewers, cider. To top it off, you can even get breakfast or lunch here. There is a coffee cart and at least one pastry place, artisanal cheese makers who bring mac'n'cheese... Plus, the meat peeps have pasta and burgers. There's a dynamite El Salvadorean food booth, and organic tamale place. It's a great way to spend a Saturday, rain or shine!

Freshly and comfortably moved into my new place I decided to hit the farmer's market on my first weekend in Seattle. The University District Farmers Market is Seattle's oldest and largest "farmers-only" neighborhood market. They say it's not good to shop on an empty stomach, but hell, we wanted to stuff our faces with all the hot foods and fresh fruits. Breakfast: A slice of basil and goat cheese pizza freshly made in front of you for $3 bucks. A cup of cream of broccoli with bread, $5 bucks. This farmer's market is open year round, every Saturday from 9am to 2pm. The produce was limited due to it not being season, but there was still a lot to choose from. I couldn't resist, and bought a bar of lemon grass soap for 5 bucks from a dude that looked like he hadn't showered in years. = / Parking can be tricky. We parked in front of an apartment complex, but you can get tokens from some of the farmers for one free hour parking in some of the nearby parking lots. I didn't buy any, but there was a few cheese and bread stands I'll be sure to hit next time. Oh, and tulip season is around the corner, so I'm sure there'll be plenty of each variety. This market is only a mile away from my pad, so I'll be sure to come back when the season is in full swing to update.

Dear Ballard farmer's market: I love you, but have found someone else. U District Farmer's market is: - bigger - more variety - more edibles rather than arts 'n' crafts - closer to home - better parking It's not you, it's me. I know you'll find someone great and that you will make each other happy... Yours truly, Linda C PS - I've fallen hard for the little Japanese stand that has all sorts of delectable Asian fruits and veggies. Organic, to boot.

This is an entertaining amusement, but not a real place to shop unless you're a hippie that won the lotto. I did talk to the most stoned man I have ever spoken to in my life and bought some completely super expensive strawberries from him. No deals here, but if you want to buy a $7 1lb bag of cherries, here's a place to do it.

This market really does have everything! As others have said, it's an eater's market as opposed to a crafts market which is fine by me. I'd rather have artisan cheese than soapstone cats any day. There's a great selection of produce, even in the late February/early January months and it only gets better as the weather warms up. You can also find local meat, eggs and honey. There are multiple bakers with fresh bread, pastries and other various confections and of course there are the cheeses! If you're hungry, plenty of booths give out samples of their products and there are usually at least a few ready-to-eat vendors selling soup, crepes, pizza, etc. The location is pretty great. Parking in the U-district is a pain so why not take the bus? Plenty of bus lines will drop you off within a few blocks and plenty more run right past the actual market. It is pricey but you get what you pay for and by shopping at the farmer's market you are buying local produce of superior quality and you're supporting your community. I tend to set myself out a shopping list with budget ahead of time and find that I don't overspend much that way. Oh and did I mention that sometimes the Husky marching band shows up? Weird, but highly entertaining to watch the vendors' faces (usually a cross between "what the fuck" and "what the fuck") as the band parades through the market.