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Ballard Sunday Farmers Market
Category: Food Farmers Market Farmers Market [Edit]
Ballard Ave At 22nd AveSeattle, WA 98107
Neighborhood: Ballard
- Hours:
Sun 10 am - 3 pm
- Price Range:
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$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- No
- Parking:
- Street
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
150 reviews for Ballard Sunday Farmers Market
Review Highlights
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"Seattle's best year round farmers market." In 18 reviews -
"...definetly a good place to get your grocery shopping done." In 6 reviews -
"The perfect way to spend a Sunday is an understatement." In 7 reviews
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150 reviews in English
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Review from Diane L.
Seattle, WA
4/17/2012
love love love. the sunday market at ballard is my favorite in seattle.
the selection of veggies are always good and the mixing aroma of the street food (donuts, pizza, hot dogs) is basically luring you into the market. the best part of the market? the musicians that line up along the market - it's like having a soundtrack while i shop. -
Review from Yvonne R.
5/6/2012 2 Check-ins Here
I love how 22nd Ave turns into a Farmers Market. Even if you're not looking to grocery shop, it's a fun atmosphere to be in - everyone is friendly and happy. It's not a 5-star for me because it's not a huge market and a lot of the stands sell the same thing. Also, I thought there would be more food stands (but I guess the surrounding restaurants wouldn't get much business).
Come spend some time here! -
Review from Isabel P.
Seattle, WA
4/5/2012 3 Check-ins Here
I love this one ALMOST as much at the U-Dist one... It just has a different-in-a-good way comforting vibe I find myself needing once and a while. The Hot Dog stand is a must! I get mine with cream cheese and jalapenos!
Skip the TAMALES! I mean for real these things are not good!! Using what looks like ground beef in the inside...yikes! I give em props for trying with the veggie one but I wasn't having it from two guys who had no clue.
The surrounding stores are appealing and part of the draw for me... especially the store KETCH. I would be comfortable choking on a hot dog while shopping in this store... a life well spent. Enjoy! -
Review from Jayme T.
5/12/2012
This is my favorite farmers market in Seattle. It has a loud, lively culture. There are tons of musicians playing music and a variety of stands. It has a section dedicated to arts and crafts, a good selection of food stands, and a nice variety of fresh produce. It is a great place for locals. There are also lots of stores around to browse. It is a great place to bring family, grab a snack, and load up on produce. The market has it all. I prefer this over Pike's market because it is more oriented for the locals instead of tourist.
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Review from Katy H.
3/7/2012
Fan-friggin-tastic!
We have tons of farmers markets here in Seattle in various neighborhoods but it's hard to top the one in Ballard. There's no better way to start a Sunday than to get up and out the door before noon, (no shower required) grab a bite to eat from one of the vendors and slowly make your rounds through the market while you browse locally made art, jewelry, candles and of course fresh-made products like cheeses, sausages, whipping creams, buttermilk and more.
I love to come here and buy veggies and meat. I'm also a big fan of the fresh pork and beef tamales and mini donuts. Super easy snacks to munch on while you shop! Don't forget to take advantage of the stores that line the street because they're always open too. -
Review from Erin R.
Everett, WA
5/10/2012 1 Check-in Here
Great market of flowers, fruits, veggies, and fun!
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Review from Amy B.
3/4/2012
Our week doesn't seem complete without a trip to the Ballard Farmer's Market. We plan our grocery shopping around Sunday, where we attempt to first get our groceries at the market. If an item on our list is sold out or out of season, we then try the grocery store.
We prefer shopping at the market because produce is always fresher and lasts longer. Because we are reminded of the seasonal nature of whole, local foods and stumble upon the beauty of new vegetables all the time. Because it feels great knowing where our food comes from and that it was grown by real farmers with few chemicals. Because it feels great directly supporting real, earthy individuals that care about the food they grow and the health it provides.
Our favorite staples at the market, when in season are:
Eggs
Carrots*
Brussel sprouts
Cheese
Bread
Honey
Parsnips
Beets
Eggplant
Kale
*Carrots from the farmer's market taste like they were plucked from the soil that morning; They're absolutely amazing. Grocery store carrots taste like cardboard; I no longer buy them from the store. -
Review from Yvonne M.
3/4/2012 3 photos
What a great market. Fantastic variety and always a must for a weekly inexpensive bouquet of flowers. The "hotdog" stand and woodburned pizza is nice touch for the little ones.
Somethings are a bit on the pricey side however when supporting our locals I'm willing to pay for good quality.
Nice family outing, great sidewalk music, lovely diverse crowd. Summer days can be extremely crowded with little parking. So if your in a hurry I would start early or add a good 1/2hr to your schedule.
Most booths have samples in which I found a family favorite "Honey-Chipotle" sauce.Listed in: Familiy Fun
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Review from Arif V.
2/20/2012 1 photo
What I enjoy about this market is that it is very very festive... Every Sunday there is music and laughter and just plain fun to go talk to the vendors and see what they have.
What is also nice is that you can have brunch at a number of joints that make good food for your belly.
Then there are the shops that seem to benefit from the market being there and you can find some cool things there as well.
Ballard Market is a must do and get some mini donuts. -
Review from Matthew E.
Seattle, WA
1/18/2012
My favorite farmer's market in Seattle. Maybe in the country.
Awesome parts:
1) It's open year-round. Winters definitely have a different selection than summers, but still cool stuff to be found.
2) It's open on Sundays. I don't know why, but Saturdays I usually have other stuff going on, then on Sundays I'm like "hmm a famer's market would be good right now". Sorry places that are open on weekdays while people work - you have no chance.
3) Dante's dogs, Veraci pizza, and various other vendors to snack on while you shop
4) Good street musicians. I don't know if they hold auditions, but the ones here are better than the average.
5) Great mix of produce, meats, dairy, fish, etc. You really could buy most of your groceries here.
6) Mostly food, low on craft crap. You know what I mean. Most farmer's markets have too much 'artisan' junk.
7) Plenty to do nearby before/after. -
Review from Corey G.
12/2/2011 2 Check-ins Here
On a warm and sunny Sunday, it's hard to beat this farmer's market.
When in Seattle, I can generally be found hobnobbing in Ballard on any given night--it is my favorite neighborhood, and it achieved top status with stuff like the Farmer's Market.
Situated on Ballard Ave, this Farmer's Market is pretty big and has a PLETHORA of vendors. Of course you have all sorts of produce, meats, cheese, drinks, etc. But there are also some cool crafts here as well. It was late August when we were here, so my eyes scanned every booth for the fabled and elusive huckleberry. I searched high and low, and lo and behold, I did find a hand-written sign with "huckle berries"....but it was accompanied by "SOLD OUT".
D'OH!!!
Oh well, we continued on. I picked up a cool necklace for my lady. We walked by some musicians (who were a little out of tune). If you're into people watching this is a definite treasure trove.
Can't wait for harvest season to start again next year!Listed in: Fresh Local Produce
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Review from Scott N.
Boise, ID
4/1/2012
Enjoyable albeit small downtown market. We were thrilled it was opened on Sunday as that fit well with our particular schedule. We found the market to have a fair mix of offerings and they were reasonably priced. Parking is a premium though.
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Review from Ryan S.
3/25/2012
One of the best things about Seattle.
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Review from marsha h.
Seattle, WA
4/25/2012
Ballard Sunday Market is one of my favorite ways to spend a Sunday morning. The congenial crowd browsing the array of food, flowers, the street musicians, the local shops open to wander in....wonderful! I am always astonished at the beautiful displays of fruit and veggies as well as the variety - this is one place where you can get grass raised lamb, pork and beef, as well as pastured raised chicken. The wonderful carmels here not only are artisan but make a lovely gift in a small & delectable package. My favorite non-food vendor is the person who makes the gorgeous, lightweight earrings from unique salvaged wood - if you've been there you know what I mean. Rain or shine there is something here to enjoy, and a great way to support local.
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Review from Katharine D.
Seattle, WA
3/7/2012
This is the best farmers market in the city. Lots of good energy here, with a good variety of produce and baked goods.
They also have a library of canvas tote bags in case you forget yours one week. Really helpful! -
Review from George I.
8/1/2011
Went there yesterday. What a place? First, tons of ppl, everyone enjoying all the different variety of vegetables and fruit and whatnot. The organic beets that I bought turned out to be a little more expensive (about $3 per bunch), but i found another booth where they were cheaper. So my advise is - just look around before you buy, don't make my mistake. I loved the freshly picked blackberries and raspberries - really really fresh. I bought organic tomatoes for less than $3/lbs. There were also fresh flowers selling for $5.
The only thing that I couldn't figure out was parking. Now that there were so many people there, it's no surprise that parking was horrible. You have to be prepared to cruise around for some time until you find a parking spot. -
Review from Shannon R.
Seattle, WA
7/5/2011 4 photos
Is there anything more sensual than a stroll down the market? I mean, take a look at the pictures people are posting. Vibrant, enticing, you know you want some.
And it's not just a market, it's an adventure. Street performers, magicians, clowns, impromptu poets, people-watching, art, flowers, vibrantly colored fruits & veggies, raw milk & unfiltered wine. Listen to local farmers telling their stories, grab a bite of wood-fired pizza or Devra's famous veggie quesadillas. Sample sprouted kale, spring garlic scapes and sweet crispy sugar snap peas.
Out of the hundred or so vendors, here are a few notables:
HOUSE OF THE SUN- Green Dragon Hummus. You will feel so alive after eating it. Try it with Adam's spicy jalapeño crackers. You will never be able to look upon lowly cooked hummus the same way again.
SEA BREEZE FARM- One of my favorite places on this earth. Seriously, I've been to the farm, seen the lush green pastures, happy healthy animals, and eaten at their charming restaurant "la boucherie". Never had better eggs in my life. Bright orange yolks and an intensely fresh flavor. You know you could eat them raw. The raw milk is delicious too. As are their pates and wines. I really could go on and on... but do you really want this review to be longer?
OLSEN FARMS- Best potatoes I've ever eaten. A potato is just a potato. But an heirloom potato is something else altogether. Let them know how you're planning to eat them and they will recommend the perfect ones. My favorite are the Viking Purples. Gorgeous purple color on the outside, swirling purple, pink & white on the inside. They also sell meat from their farm, like beef hotdogs & jerky, and have special yummy treats for your pets.
SKAGIT RIVER RANCH- 100% grass-fed beef and pastured chickens. This is the only place at the market that I have consistently found chicken & lamb giblets (livers & hearts), just about every other part of the animal, and farm fresh organic eggs, even when the other vendors have sold out. They stock themselves well. The meats are all frozen, but they are of very high quality.
WILSON FISH- Grab a sample of their smoked salmon. It's bursting with sweet, buttery flavor. Mmmm. Pricey, but at least you can afford a sample size of this ecstasy. And the guys dishing it out will charm you with their smiles and good humor.
Ballard Market is a feast of sight, sound, taste and touch, all seasonal, sustainable and local. You don't want to miss this!Listed in: The Locavore, Dining At Home
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Review from yekta a.
10/9/2011 1 Check-in Here
Best Farmers Market by far in Seattle!
Tons of choices and lots of nice people! A must stop when you're in Ballard!
Tip: Finding parking is SO hard! -
Review from Patty S.
Seattle, WA
8/18/2011
I just read through the lower ratings, people have some weird expectations. I've been shopping the market every week for over nine months now, and occasionally for the last three years.
One thing I notice is that everyone thinks that a market in Seattle is going to give you REALLY cheap produce. If you want that, go to a produce stand where the goal is to move produce. I suggest Top Banana. The Ballard market is about being able to get what you can't everywhere else. Otherwise they wouldn't have a niche market...
The Ballard market has a lot to offer, it has true organic, pastured meats, as well as truly organic, sustainable vegetable and cheese offerings. Not all of the vendors are super cheap ... however, the true price of sustainability is going to be higher than what you find in the grocery store. If you're looking to "save" money and buy really cheap things go shop at Wal-Mart and help destroy our small farms and small businesses.
However, if you're looking for sustainability and to support the little guy, buy from farmers. Now there's two ways to do that: one (cheaper) go to the farm; two (more expensive) head to the super convenient, year round market. I personally cannot be going around to farms all the time to get really cheap produce, so I shop at the market and pay them to transport and purchase stall space for my convenience. Also, they have people to pay to be at the markets (it's not like the farmers just have nothing to do at the farm...), pay for Organic certification, and that is NOT cheap.
Many of the smaller farmers have reasonable prices, and don't use pesticides or chemical fertilizers, however aren't certified organic. This non-label doesn't bother me.
The meat is expensive, but the true cost of raising quality animals is quite high. When you buy the meat, you'll know why it costs more, because it's miles better than anything you can get in a grocery store. I usually don't buy the beef, because it costs a lot to raise up a cow on grass and properly slaughter it NOT in a slaughter house and sell it retail. If you look for (truly) pastured, organic, grass finished beef elsewhere, the price is about the same.
When the market is busy, people can get grumpy. Just wait your turn, bring your own bags and chill out for a second. There are rude people everywhere. Stop complaining. A big thing you can do to make life easier for everyone: bring your own bags, even the plastic ones for your cherries or whatever. If buying bunches of greens or single items, have your exact change ready, and just hold up what you're buying and hand over the cash.
Some vendors take credit cards, others only cash, and if something seems really expensive, do what I do: live without it. We Americans are so used to having what we want when we want and for not a lot of money, that kind of mind set doesn't work with in season, sustainably grown produce. If it's really expensive, there's probably not a lot of it to be had (supply and demand).
It gets really crowded when it's nice out, but if crowds bother you, it's not at all crowded when it rains! And open all year round. -
Review from Agnes K.
5/30/2011 3 Check-ins Here
The essence of life.
Music, Food, Community
Glorious Sundays
Going to the Ballard Farmers market is part of my Sunday routine. Whenever I find myself thinking, "wow, this is what life is all about" I am often sitting on the curb with my hot quesadilla filled with a rainbow of veggies and melted cheese, listening to people play live music several feet away, watching the little kids dancing, puppies with their happy tails hoping to get some of whatever their owners are eating.
This is a great place to pick up some fresh vegetables, good cheese, yummy dips, and to do a little window shopping of all the cool stores that line the market. People seem to be in a happy bubble when they are at the market so friendly faces and smile abound.
I give this market a 4 star because it doesn't have all the cool arts and crafts and vintage stuff that the Fremont market has but I also give the Fremont market a 4 star because it doesn't have the great produce and fresh goods that the Ballard market has. Together, they'd be perfect :) Well, I do also wish the Ballard market were a bit more ethnically diverse but it is representative of Seattle. -
Review from Josh W.
Somerville, MA
8/17/2011
Whoa.
It was hard to put this market into perspective. I've never really seen anything like it. Sure, I've been to my fair share of farmer's markets, but nothing as big as this. Fresh fruits and veggies along with crafted local goods as faaaar as the eye can see (a couple of blocks I guess, I wasn't wearing my glasses)
The smoked salmon man was my favorite part. -
Review from Andee T.
Venice, CA
6/6/2011
This farmers market makes my favorite market in Santa Monica and Culver City look like a 7/11. Actually each of my favorite markets have their own individual thing about them that I love.
Things I liked about this market:
Variety of meat, fish, and cheese vendors. The produce selection was a little slim but it's ok I understand. The vendors were all super friendly and just really into their craft. There were live musicians everywhere, doggies are allowed. I didn't bring Libi and Banana (mydawgs) though because they won't even know what to do at a farmers market. I also love that theres a good variety of art and handmade wearable art. This place got me so inspired. I went home and made jewelry and then made a nice simple dish with the duck ravioli and peppered goat cheese we picked up. -
Review from Vanessa J.
Seattle, WA
11/18/2010 2 photos
The Ballard market is the best farmers market I have ever been to; it's hands-down the best in the city. In summer it is crammer with families and people with dogs and bouquets of flowers bigger than your miata. There is a clay pizza oven churning out mouthwatering slices, and ice cream stand selling lemon verbena delicacies, and there are the rows of fruits, veggies, crafts and local food stuffs.
In the winter it is more subdues, which is my favorite time because it allows you to chat with the shopkeepers more. The flowers give way to bunches of glorious beets and the pizza stand gives way to cheese stalls and oysters on ice, but the local flavor, welcoming environment, and myriads of dogs with their owners never changes. -
Review from Matt R.
1/10/2011
I love this market. There are always super fresh items and the items available vary every single week. It's a year round market.
Some of the awesome things I got last Sunday.
Shigoku Oysters from Taylor's shellfish (amazing fresh and only $1 each- a steal).
Carrots, sunchokes, beets, potatoes, and parsnips. Got a 5lb mixed bag for $6. Roasted some last night and they were killer.
Bought some fresh Ling Cod for $8lb.
Got some fresh Raw goats milk to make some chevre. Very stoked about this item.
Wifey got a fresh pretzel. Was expensive but she claims "the best pretzel I've ever had".
Point I'm trying to make- the selection of items is diverse and the folks working the stalls are always super nice and willing to tell you about their items. I love this market and try to get here every Sunday.
If you've never been- you should go. It's a great experience. -
Review from Nichelle H.
Kirkland, WA
4/5/2011
What is there to say about this farmer's market that hasn't been said? We live on the East Side, but we love Ballard - so we often made our way up to the Sunday Market. During the summer, I stuck to the East Side markets (we actually do have some really nice ones here), so support local and, honestly, Ballard is a little bit more $$.
Then Fall rolled around and all the East Side markets closed. Thanks to the Ballard Farmer's Market, I was not doomed to shopping at Whole Foods and PCC through Fall & Winter. (I do 85-90% of my "grocery shopping" at Farmer's Markets.) Because of Ballard Market, we discovered Sea Breeze Farm & La Boucherie (*swoon*) and we have our Sunday farmer's market Dante's Inferno hot dog ritual. So many wonderful vendors, so much variety (even through the cold months!) and I've learned so much from talking to them. (Thank you, Stokesberry Farms for the tip about using older eggs for hard boiled and fresh eggs for poaching!) SO much good stuff here. -
Review from John N.
Mercer Island, WA
11/13/2011 1 Check-in Here
Great hot food choices for vegetarians! I love Ballard. People show up to this thing whether it is sunny or pouring.
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Review from Philip L.
5/24/2011
Great market filled with friendly vendors selling amazing produce, meat and crafts. It's a bustling affair with plenty of food stalls and surrounded by Ballard shops, restaurants and bars.
Dozens of ways to spend a great Sunday morning or afternoon while picking up some of the best ingredients in town. -
Review from Orlene D.
5/15/2011
Ballard Famers Market is the perfect place to go on a sunny Sunday morning. It is located on quaint Ballard Ave. There are endless amounts of fresh fruits and vegetables that you can pick up for the week as well as fresh cheeses, meats, flowers, and various other items.
You CANNOT visit the market without stopping at Wilson Fish stand. The local fisherman sell smoked salmon as well as fresh salmon and halibut. There are always smoked salmon samples served by very friendly fisherman. Their fun personalities will put a smile on anyone's face and the smoked salmon is top notch. Make sure to feel for a soft feeling smoked salmon piece.
My other favorite vendors include Rochridge Orchard apple cider, Mt Townsend Creamery cheese, and Whidbey Island Ice Cream Company serves ice cream bars covered with chocolate (sooo many flavors to choose from. I love the banana ice cream bar). -
Review from Opal D.
11/21/2011 1 Check-in Here
Great selection of meats, cheeses, vegetables, bread, ice cream... you name it! Also lots of great stores line this road which are fun stops also!
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Review from Allison Y.
Seattle, WA
11/2/2011
I love this place! What better way to spend your Sunday Funday then at the market. There is a live band, shops on both sides and some amazing eats! I definitely recommend the wood-fire pizza booth! Best pizza in Seattle. If you're looking to sit down and eat, some of the restaurants and bars around dont' open until late afternoon so keep that in mind. There are many vendors to browse through, although mostly food products. Definitely check out the donut booth. You can watch donuts being made and smell them a mile away!
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Review from Tramale T.
Seattle, WA
10/5/2010 36 Check-ins Here
Man, this is going to hurt to write. Especially being a Fremont dude. But, alas, the rules in this book I'm currently reading "Keeping it Real" (not a real book) say that I must keep it real.
So, here it goes...
The Ballard Sunday Farmers market might actually be slightly kind of a little better than Fremont's. But, just by a tiny little bit. A slim, razor-thin margin of excellence that scholars should consider debating. I mean, scholars debate every-other-stupid-thing so why not debate this? Fortunately, the markets are about 3 miles apart, so the astute farmers marketer can actually hit both without feeling like the other is being neglected.
I do this just about every Sunday, and I feel like I'm a better man because of it. Do farmers markets add character? Yes. Are there pretty girls there if you're a single dude looking for alternative ways to hit up the ladies? Maybe. Will josh b. ever be happy with the fact that the markets cost more than Safeway? Probably not. Trust me josh, the "cheap" farmers market is not the one you want to be eating produce from. Farm direct suppliers need to make money because they may not be getting all of those glorious federal subsidies that mega-farms get. They also are probably not covering your produce in pesticides, making sweet love to your meat (seriously...Tyson does this to your chickens), and spitting on your baked good -- true story.
Anyway, there are plenty of other reviews here that rave about the delicious prepared foods, the quality of the produce, and the character of the people. it's not cheap, but it's on the same street where you can walk into a store and buy a $400 pair of jeans for dudes. That should be an early indicator that Ballard isn't necessarily for the frugal and fastidious amongst you. I mean, there are strollers rolling down the sidewalk that cost more than many cars. Ballard is HENRY central, yo. That doesn't make it less fun, it just means you have to pay a little more for your fun like Elliot Spitzer (what? too soon? ...Dude is on CNN now like nothing ever happened...I mean c'mon!) -
Review from Greta D.
Seattle, WA
11/14/2011 3 Check-ins Here
My tomato plants from the market (yellow pear and cherry) never disappoint.
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Review from Rae S.
Seattle, WA
11/21/2011
I love that this market runs year round, and I'm willing to make the two-mile hike for it too, even in rain or snow. Meats, dairy, veggies, bread, it's all there. A few times per year I bring my wheelie cart and really load up. Vendors are great for helping you with cooking tips or recipes for when you want to try something you've never eaten before.
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Review from Dominique F.
Arlington, VA
2/20/2011
I am a big market fan; and this one is so cute. Especially on a day like today when it's sunny and clear, and when everyone's out with their dogs and kids, you just start loving life :)
The market has food stands, ones that sells veggies and fruits, and some craft ones.
Def. worth an hour on a lazy Sunday morning. :) -
Review from Michelle F.
Seattle, WA
2/21/2011
Quality produce (and a TON of organic! yay!),
Quality meat and eggs,
Great foods cooked on site,
Honey,
Soap,
Fresh flowers,
Live music...
These are the things that make the Ballard Market spectacular.
I love the Ballard Sunday Market, and always try to do my weekly grocery shopping here. It's a great way to get your shopping done as well as get some entertainment (plus, it's always cool to support your local farmers).Listed in: Fun things to do in Seattle
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Review from Katie S.
San Francisco, CA
1/13/2008
The Ballard Sunday Farmers Market is, most definitely:
USEFUL-
yep, support your local farmer, cheesemakers, lotion proposers
FUNNY-
people/ dog/ clothing watching. Bad Fashion ALERT!
and
COOL-
BOMB shea butter- 'Amber Fig' scent from http://www.thefayfarm.com
..as was this review.
KINDLY note this below.
Regards,
The KTrain -
Review from Michelle B.
Seattle, WA
3/21/2010 3 Check-ins Here
As a multi-tasker I appreciate that I'm able to come to the Ballard Sunday Farmer's Market, knock out a little grocery shopping and run into a couple of different groups of friends, plus make a few new ones while I'm standing in the pizza line.
Errands mixed with socializing? I have died and gone to Type-A Heaven! -
Review from Hannah Y.
I love farmer's markets....especially when I can contribute even just a little to keep their business going. This is located in the heart of Ballard where you can see all the wonderful shops while shopping for fresh organic products as well as other eats, flowers, fresh meat and jerky, and more. Where else can you also pet cute cuddly fuzzy dogs that come to enjoy the market scene?
LOVED the brick oven pizza. We each ordered a slice of La Diavola (white pizza w/ olives, feta cheese, tomatoes, basil). Although I thought it was a little pricey ($4.50/slice), it was delicious. It's occasions like this which make food served here all the more tasty.
They also sell other goodies like soap, clothing/accessories, however, I came for the veggies and went home w/ a bag full of lettuce for my wraps. $2.50/bunch for organic home-grown lettuce...ahhhh brings me back memories of going to moms and picking them right out of her garden, w/out all the effort. -
Review from Nick H.
2/7/2010 4 Check-ins Here
The Ballard Sunday Farmers Market is fun to browse! Grab a friend and c'mon down! It's a great place to find a unique handmade gift or fresh, locally produced food. Every week you'll find organic meats, cheeses, honey, jams, juices, produce, flowers, candles, jewelry, clothing and more. They usually have a few vendors serving up hot food, ice cream and other treats.
The prices are generally pretty reasonable, especially considering the quality is so much better than what's available at the supermarket. Plus your dollars go to support local farmers and artisans, not distant heartless corporations. -
Review from Amado L.
7/27/2009
I don't know if this is the biggest open-air farmers market in Seattle but it may very well qualify as one. It easily had over two hundred stalls, with merchants hawking wares as varied as their personalities. One can make off with some organic produce, baked treats, everyday candles, clothing, and much more.
The biggest highlight for me are the food stands, touting nearly every cuisine under the sun. If you're smart, you can satiate yourself with a meal and dessert for under ten dollars. Take for instance the Salmon Burger, Chips & Water ($5.00 USD) and a serving of Beignet with Powdered Sugar ($3.75 USD). Those were some serious yummage for my tummage!
There's even a beer garden for those whose biological clocks are always set to beer-thirty.
So, if you happen to be in Seattle during the summer months and want to be out and about on a Sunday, make sure to stop by Ballard and take in all that the farmers market has to offer.
