Yummy Eats at Seattle Farmers Markets
Although the days are a little shorter, and the air a little cooler, there’s no reason to give up on fresh produce. There nothing like food that was, just a short time before you eat it, hanging out where Mother Nature intended.
In Seattle, the Pike Place Market is a year round location for fresh produce, as well as other artisan foods, crafts, and handiwork.
Additionally, the Neighborhood Farmers Markets Alliance organizes seven neighborhood farmers markets that are “producer-only” markets. This means that what’s for sale is Washington State farm produce and processed foods. There are no wholesalers, crafts or flea markets, so everything that you see for sale is grown and/or produced in Washington.
Fresh foods include seasonal fruits and vegetables, dairy products, herbs, honey, poultry, meats, fish, shell fish, flowers, etc. (Look at the photo of a good friend standing among hanging peppers.) Processed foods include jams, wine, ciders, pickled vegetables, pasta, artisan breads, pastries, etc. As a little bonus, many of the vendors offer samples!
Here’s the scoop on the seven markets sponsored by the alliance:
Broadway : 10th Avenue East & East Thomas, Capitol Hill (behind the Bank of America). Sundays, 11am – 3pm, May 13th through November 18th.
Columbia City: 4801 Rainier Avenue South at South Edmonds. Wednesdays, 3pm – 7pm, May 2 through October 31st.
Lake City: NE 127th & 30th NE (next to the fire station off Lake City Way). Thursdays, 3pm – 7pm, May 17th through October 4th.
Magnolia: 2550 34th Avenue West (next to the Community Center). Saturdays, 10am – 2pm, June 2nd through October 13th.
Phinney: 67th & Phinney Avenue North (lower lot of the Phinney Neighborhood Center). Fridays, 3pm – 7pm, June 15th through September 28th.
University District: Corner of 50th & University Way NE (University Heights parking lot). Saturdays, 9am – 2pm, Year-round.
West Seattle: California Avenue SW & SW Alaska (in the Junction). Sundays, 10am – 2pm, April 29th – December 30th.
When you’re traveling, stopping by a Farmers Market can be a great way to save on food expenses. Get your lunch at the market: For just a few dollars, you can pick up some bread, cheese, maybe some salami, and a juicy piece of fruit. If the weather is nice, head off to a park or beach to eat an inexpensive meal and enjoy your day. Doesn’t that beat sitting in a stuffy, expensive restaurant?
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