| Love Your Farmer's Market Contest sponsored by Care2 and LocalHarvest

Suzanne Jonson
117 days, 11 minutes ago

Produce is very fresh and there are many stalls to choose from.

Madeleine Salada
117 days, 13 hours ago

I believe in supporting hard working individuals and families ... in their entrepreneurial endeavors ... providing what matters in healthy lifestyle.

Allison Kozak
117 days, 15 hours ago

This comprehensive market has something for everyone, promotes education on local environmental issues, and has re-invigorated a languishing part of downtown. The Ferry Plaza Market rocks!

Anonymous
118 days, 13 hours ago

Terrific displays and wonderful products for shoppers. Atmosphere is so inviting and tastes are given for some of the vege/fruit. Huge market with a good variety of fresh vege/fruit. Well displayed , plenty to see. We go from Vallejo ferry and it is so enjoyable each week. There are art fanciers not far from the market of fresh vege/fruit/ and various fresh products that make you want to come weekly : )

Telesia Alusa
118 days, 22 hours ago

As much as I like the City atmosphere, I love the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market! Not only does it provide fresh organic produce, but there are so many friendly and hardworking merchants who travel from around the Bay Area. Not only can you find produce, you can find entertainment with lively music, colorful artwork and affordable fashions and finds. There's a mix of sophistication as well as ecclectic aura whenever I shop at this Bay Area treat.

Anonymous
119 days, 58 minutes ago

Oscar Gutierrez
119 days, 1 hour ago

Great selection of items and great atmosphere!!

Anonymous
119 days, 2 hours ago

Todd Snyder
119 days, 2 hours ago

Anonymous
121 days, 3 hours ago

Christa Amouroux
129 days, 19 hours ago

because I believe in using locally grown, seasonal food produced by area growers

Katarina Burton
131 days, 5 hours ago

Anonymous
133 days, 23 hours ago

Local, local, local!

Anonymous
136 days, 56 minutes ago

Victoria Offenhartz
138 days, 23 hours ago

The Ferry Plaza Farmers Market has the most amazing cornucopia of fresh produce and local foods! The farmers are always incredibly helpful and eager to educate the public on ways to cook with their foods. Also, the remodeled Ferry Building is just gorgeous and one of San Francisco's jewels that attracts both tourists and locals.

Susan May
139 days, 19 hours ago

great produce, great spirit in the crowd....

Anonymous
143 days, 1 hour ago

The taste, the texture, the color--the pure sensual experience of the food products in this market is unsurpassed. The farmers are happy to explain and suggest different ways to prepare their diverse products.

vivienne nishimura
143 days, 13 hours ago

local, seasonal produce, friendly farmers and amazing little shops!

Jenny Cole
150 days, 23 hours ago

Ferry Plaza Farmer's Market is one of my favorite places in the world and I want to see it continue to thrive and grow!

Anonymous
151 days, 3 hours ago

Great producers, great products, great people, great place. And three times a week means three times the awesome!

Anonymous
152 days, 22 minutes ago

love supporting local farmers, and love that it reduces my carbon footprint when i buy local.

Susan Gregory
152 days, 18 hours ago

Diversity of products, great location, fresh & unusual produce, and really wonderful vendors.

Lauren Gregory
152 days, 22 hours ago

Telesia Alusa
153 days, 15 hours ago

Fresh produce, friendly merchants, variety of merchandise and produce and beautiful views all around!

Jacky Hayward
153 days, 23 hours ago

It's probably the largest Farmer's Market in the city. Also CUESA, the org that runs the Ferry Plaza FM, couples the market with great educational programming that create a richer experience.

Charlene Smith
155 days, 2 hours ago

christine wekking
157 days, 20 hours ago

I used to work there for Ports Seafood. I think its just about the Best Market around !! Love the people ...Love the vibe !!

Carrie Biggs-Adams
158 days, 18 hours ago

The variety of food, the Roti chicken truck, with the Ferry Building stores and location make this the best market. Oh and the variety of people buying and selling!

mai murray
158 days, 19 hours ago

Marlon Woodward
158 days, 20 hours ago

always the freshest local produce, much of it organic, and the bounty of offerings and prices can't be beat!

Jeff Murray
158 days, 20 hours ago

close and excellent produce! Nice people too!

Sonja Hernandez
158 days, 22 hours ago

They always have a wide selection of local fruits and veggies, and some great prepared foods and coffees that are delicious!

gary r beck
159 days, 23 minutes ago

great selection, lots of farm products, top quality, fun for browsing or shopping, super for gifts.

Anonymous
159 days, 54 minutes ago

It is so colorful and just plain fun!! It is also one of the few places I can still find "regular" size artichokes; so many markets only carry the "global" or very large size which I don't like.

Eliza Riley
159 days, 1 hour ago

There is always something new and interesting to listen to or see!

Anonymous
159 days, 1 hour ago

Beth Gillespie
159 days, 1 hour ago

Variety, big selection, great tasting produce, wonderful lavendar, and lots of yummy breakfast options

Matt Gregg
159 days, 2 hours ago

close to work, open multiple times per week and has great stuff from friendly people.

Anonymous
159 days, 9 hours ago

Not only is the produce some of the best of the Bay Area, but the location of the gorgeous Ferry building makes this such a wonderful and exciting farmers market to visit.

Dan Gallagher
159 days, 23 hours ago

It is the best in the country!

Lopamudra Pal
160 days, 9 minutes ago

The Ferry Plaza Farmer's Market is where my family get almost ALL of our weekly groceries.

Kalimah Salahuddin
160 days, 1 hour ago

Fresh local food, wonderful restaurants and spectacular views! It doesn't get better.

marcy johnston
160 days, 2 hours ago

expensive, but great variety and high quality produce

Timothy o'Shea
160 days, 2 hours ago

This landmark market is a major food and culture event. It has become seen by some as too high end and elitist. The prices can be high, yet the quality is always several steps above anything else. The vibe of the market is most often welcoming and engaging. IT brings people and food and health together, naturally.

Anonymous
160 days, 12 hours ago

Jason Bowman
161 days, 4 hours ago

Candy LeBlanc
161 days, 5 hours ago

it is in California

Anonymous
163 days, 17 hours ago

Lisa Dickinson
163 days, 21 hours ago

It's simply the best!

Karthik Padmanabhan
163 days, 22 hours ago

Great selection and location

Randall Barnes
164 days, 14 hours ago

A great place to get all your produce and more, along with supporting local farmers. It has become a regular weekend social event to go to the market, then enjoy the weekly cooking class.

D.D. van Loben Sels
165 days, 7 minutes ago

It is a joyous occasion not just a place. The Market inspires the community to come together every week and revel in the beauty of wonderful food and the San Francisco Bay.

Anonymous
165 days, 16 hours ago

For the past six years I have only shopped here and introduced visiting friends and family to the delights of buying from and supporting their own area's farmers market. Quality not quantity; respect for my body and soul; responsibility towards your local community and the world in general; sustainability and supporting these local growers and not large corporations are my reasons why I support all my local farmers markets!

Anonymous
165 days, 20 hours ago

This market has a huge selection of the best produce, cheese, meat, nuts and anything else you could possibly want to eat. Each stall is carefully labeled with information about the farm/producer so you know EXACTLY what you are getting and where it came from. No need to ask the farmer if he uses pesticides or synthetic fertilizers, it's clearly posted at his booth. This market also has wonderful cooking demos every week and an amazing e-newsletter complete with recipes for seasonal produce that I continue to enjoy even though I moved away from SF nearly a year ago. I miss my bi-weekly trips to the Ferry Plaza Market!

Katie Prevost
165 days, 22 hours ago

The Ferry Plaza Farmers Market is not only a great market for locals, but a reason for visitors to come to San Francisco!

Beryl Ness
165 days, 23 hours ago

AnneMarie Smith
166 days, 4 hours ago

Anonymous
167 days, 4 minutes ago

best market in the world, variety, quality, sustainable, organic

Nol Meyer
168 days, 15 hours ago

I've been going to the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market since before it was at the Ferry Plaza bldg and it is still the best one I've ever been too. I've visited Farmers Markets all over the country, including LA, Santa Monica, NYC, Washington, etc . . . . and none can come close to the breadth and quality of foods available at the FPFM. Even after traveling all over Asia and Europe the FPFM is always the place I look forward to getting back to first whenever I return. It's Awesome!

Anonymous
168 days, 21 hours ago

The Ferry Plaza Farmers market has introduced so many local and visiting individuals to organic, healthy produce in an clean, beautiful environment. It's a fun family event every weekend. It also has been a leader in banning plastic bag usage in San Francisco. It's the best.

Corinne Coe-Law
168 days, 23 hours ago

They are on the cutting edge of waste reduction measures!!! Compost bins at the Market!!! Ban on plastic bags!!! These are revolutionary and yet so simple.

Anonymous
169 days, 19 minutes ago

Great food in a great place.

Anonymous
169 days, 20 hours ago

Great place to shop organic...Great Activities...Great Fundraisers with gourmet food/chefs....Great just hanging out.

Teresa Motichka
169 days, 22 hours ago

It's the best place to buy fresh produce and more. The vendors are great, knowledgeable and dependable. You just can't beat the taste of fresh produce that hasn't been shipped half way around the country. The farmers take pride in their hard work and I'd rather have them reap the profits than some grocery store. It's also a great place to occasionally see TV chefs and personalities. The best part is seeing local chefs, week after week, buying their produce from the same vendors as me. The flavor of the fresh produce says it all -- you just don't get those flavors from the grocery store.

Anonymous
170 days, 19 hours ago

Because it rocks!

Robin Roth
170 days, 22 hours ago

great food and great recipes and newsletter for when I'm eating out of my backyard garden. great for green attitudes for holistically healthy living.

Denelle Radka
171 days, 19 minutes ago

I love everything about the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market. The vendors are friendly and the product is always the finest.

Chantal Burnett
171 days, 1 hour ago

The top quality, diversity and cleanliness of the market and products. It's an outing to ride the bart to the city and feast your eyes and stomach on new and interesting products as well as enjoying the golden oldies. Thank you

Lisa Quaid
171 days, 1 hour ago

I appreciate their active community outreach.

Anonymous
171 days, 12 hours ago

fresh and fun. lots to choose from. great weather.

Annette De Ville
171 days, 12 hours ago

Native supporting native products

Iris Fluellen
171 days, 13 hours ago

I love to cook and eat good, healthy, sustainably grown food. I will never be a farmer, but want to support them anyway I can.

Anonymous
171 days, 14 hours ago

anon anon
171 days, 16 hours ago

Denise Gomez
171 days, 16 hours ago

It's got great variety, huge abundance, friendly vendors, and a beautiful location along the San Francisco Bay

Donald Cremers
171 days, 16 hours ago

Anonymous
171 days, 18 hours ago

Good EATS; locally grown nutrition

jean-Pierre cote
171 days, 18 hours ago

I get to San francisco twice a year and I always make sure I arrive early on saturday to get to the Fantastic Ferry Plaza Farmer Market. I enjoy the fresh drip coffee and the wonderful pork Sandwich they are just to live for, I really envy the farmer market you got there as here in Canada we have to get so many crafter as we do not have the weather or the variety of farm you get in the states even if I love my Whistler and Vancouver Farmer Market I just adore the Ferry terminal in San Francisco. see you in September and then in January for the Fancy food show.

Suzanne Riley
171 days, 18 hours ago

The quality of the food is extraordinary. The vendors look me in the eye and say "Good Morning".

Anonymous
171 days, 19 hours ago

Susan Hastings
171 days, 19 hours ago

Ferry Plaza Farmers' Market is truly five star! There are many not to be missed "treats", such as pullet eggs from Stan at Petaluma Farms; fragrant basil and super sweet onions from Chue Moua; colorful peppers from Happy Quail; pears and peaches from Al at Frog Hollow; international and raw milk cheeses from Sue and Nan at Cowgirl; and heirloom beans from Steve at Rancho Gordo. We do all of our shopping--except for cleaning supplies and paper goods--at the Ferry Plaza Farmers' Market.

Thao Nguyen
171 days, 19 hours ago

What's there not to love! The food is fresh and plentiful - beautiful - fruits & veggies & breads & cheese & wine & eggs & pasta - we have it all. The farmers give plenty of samples, and are ready to answer all my silly, naive questions. I only wish I could go every day!

Anonymous
171 days, 19 hours ago

Anonymous
171 days, 19 hours ago

love the variety of amazing local organic year-round offerings, emphasis on sustainability, supporting local growers, etc.

stephanie kennedy
171 days, 20 hours ago

Anonymous
171 days, 20 hours ago

Everything is fresh. Love the fresh Acme bread. We have our favorite place to breakfast before shopping.

Chris Tan
171 days, 20 hours ago

Anonymous
171 days, 20 hours ago

It's the best! delicious food, a range of days, and a beautiful locale.

Anonymous
171 days, 20 hours ago

Friendly people serious about safe, sustainable, tasty food: veggies, fish, meat, cheese; one stop shopping. Plus lovely SF Bay views.

Anonymous
171 days, 20 hours ago

I love the freshness of the produce and the number of farms that are organic. We need to support our farmers, because without them there would be no food to ear!

Anonymous
171 days, 20 hours ago

Extraordinary produce, knowledgable vendors, great energy and a breath taking back drop.

Anonymous
171 days, 20 hours ago

It's so lively and vibrant! I can't imagine anywhere else having a better experience!

Norris Mei
171 days, 20 hours ago

With the thousands of tourists that come through San Francisco, the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market serves as an important resource for people to learn about sustainable food - whether it be for the first or nth time.

Anonymous
171 days, 20 hours ago

For the delicious food, of course! I also believe in voting with my wallet and shopping at farmer's markets is my ideal way to do so. I am so in awe of farmers and what they produce, thank you farmers and thank you CUESA!

Jack Doyle
171 days, 20 hours ago

Here you will find some of the best organic sustainably farmed non-GMO produce on the planet Earth.

Karen Duffy
171 days, 20 hours ago

Without doubt the best Farmer's Market anywhere. You only have to go there to be convinced.

Julia Pluss
171 days, 20 hours ago

It's the biggest farmer's market in the city and the location is just beautiful. We go and have breakfast and look up at the Bay Bridge and out at the Bay. In addition, you always see local chefs picking out their produce for that evening.

Anonymous
171 days, 20 hours ago

It feeds the eyes, the soul and best of all, the belly!

Steve Aelfcyning
171 days, 21 hours ago

Ferry Plaza Farmers Market is a great place to buy local, sustainable produce, to meet friends and celebrate the natural beauty of the Bay Area. It did a lot to educate me about alternatives to industrial agriculture.

Angela Moncrief
171 days, 21 hours ago

Because I feel very good about knowing exactly where my food comes from. It's my church, and hardly ever miss a service!!

Anonymous
171 days, 21 hours ago

We used to live in San Francisco but now live in Nevada. We always plan our trips to the city so we can attend at least one of the Ferry Plaza Markets. Now that so many of the places we enjoy have a spot in the building or at the market it is a way for us to get a one stop fix!....Taylors' Refresher from St. Helena, Frog Hollow Farms from Brentwood, The Gardner from Berkley, etc. The best produce, delicious food, exspansive variey of products, great newsletter, ever evolving markets, very green and all at a wonderful, bayside location. Love and devotion by many folks, in many ways are obvious every time we are there.

Anonymous
171 days, 21 hours ago

Buy local and seasonal! What better way to understand where you food comes from than to talk to the people who grow it.

Angie Wilcox
171 days, 21 hours ago

The Ferry Plaza Farmers Market is listed as the best or one of the best in Farmers Market to visit by all the world wide foodie publications for a reason. The location, the products, the farmers/sellers and the Ferry Building itself is second to none!

Deborah Doyle
171 days, 21 hours ago

Our FPFM has a fabulous mix of products and friendly merchants. Nibbling and shopping for fresh and organic products is one of the best things to do in San Francisco--a city that does not lack for entertainment!

Anonymous
171 days, 21 hours ago

It's a fabulous market, with great produce and food product, always with the emphasis on sustainable practices in all aspects of growing, marketing, point-of-sale, and last, but certainly not least, education of how to understand biodiversity, safely prepare and dispose of all aspects of your purchase.

Diane Cowdrey
171 days, 21 hours ago

Where else can you purchase fresh food from people who love it and look out over the Bay Bridge? There's great food to eat, music, and lots of happy people. Last week, there were huge piles of the most fragrant lavender - fantastic!

David Aslin
171 days, 21 hours ago

Variety, quality, choice and FUN!

karen hennessy
171 days, 21 hours ago

I love that all of the market vendors are organic or pesticide free, local, and striving for sustainability. The waste wise program that encourages market-goers to recycle and compost most of what is purchased at the market is ground-breaking, as is the ban on plastic bags. Most importantly, the California bay area is blessed with an incredible bounty of fresh fruits, vegetables, dairy, and more all throughout the year.

Paige Brown
171 days, 21 hours ago

It has everything! Delicious produce, cheeses, meats, breads, Oyster Po Boys, I go every Saturday I'm in town. And, CUESA is a great organization, they always come up with new ideas to be greener. And, the people watching is fabulous and the view of East Bay, Bay Bridge and the darn bay itself can't be beat.

Connie Tompkins
171 days, 21 hours ago

Highest quality and greatest variety, surpassing all other markets.

Fritzi Lareau
171 days, 21 hours ago

Awesome restoration of historic structure creates ideal venue for out-of-town visitors. Amazing bay views and fine food at indoor stalls and restaurants. Farmer's market is visual and taste nirvana. What could be better?

Sharon Guerrero
173 days, 23 hours ago

I am a frequent visitor to San Francisco and love the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market. I work to support initiatives in my city for farm to table and farm to school projects. I think that the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market is a wonderful place for people to learn about sustainability and food security.

Kristie Knoll
174 days, 10 hours ago

claudia avila
174 days, 11 hours ago

equal opportunity for all who can grow.. representing the diversity of family farmers.. especially the little guys - ladies!!!

Emilie Chu
174 days, 22 hours ago

To me this is absolutely the best location. Not only do they offer an abundant variety of fresh fruits and veggies, they got flowers, jams, baked goods, and much much more! It's at the heart of San Francisco and got some much going on in this area. Walking distant to the EC shopping center, park, watch the ferries pull in or just take stroll along the Embarcadero. Take in the scenic view, breathe the fresh air, and relax. This is the best location for a farmer's market.

Anonymous
175 days, 22 minutes ago

Sandra Palmer
175 days, 2 hours ago

It has such a wide variety from the local farms, it has been my favorite since moving to Northern California. My favorite, which you didn't offer, will always be the one in Pasadena held at the high school every Sat. Their fruits and vegetables were soooooo good!

Lori Weinmeister
175 days, 5 hours ago

Anna Tumberg
175 days, 15 hours ago

The market supports the local farms and my sister Dorothy raves about it.

Norma Brynsvold
175 days, 15 hours ago

They help promote local food, family farms, and sustainable agriculture.

Evan Quinn
175 days, 17 hours ago

OMG, the Ferry Plaza Farmer's Market has more selection than you can possibly imagine. It is a beehive of wonderful food (or to be food), smells, buzz, human enjoyment and a great time.

Alexandra Danieli
175 days, 18 hours ago

This is the most beautiful Farmers Market and it has a wonderful choice of healthy and delicious food.

Anonymous
175 days, 20 hours ago

I love the Ferry Plaza Farmers market because not only does it give me the ability to support local farmers and make it easy for me to pick up fresh, healthy goodies, but it also celebrates San Francisco.

Todd Oppenheimer
175 days, 20 hours ago

I go there weekly, love the merchants who are permanent vendors, and find the Tues. farmers' market offerings incomparable. There is simply no place like this place.

Michelle Porter
175 days, 21 hours ago

The Ferry Plaza Farmers Market is like no other! I shopped there often when I lived in the city. I now live in AZ and miss the selection of top quality and unique foods.

Leida Schoggen
176 days, 3 hours ago

We have been going to the market for over 20 years and we love supporting local farmers and being in a beautiful place every week -- sometimes twice a week.

Colleen Lloyd
176 days, 12 hours ago

We drive in from Antioch once a month and have a wonderful day enjoying the atmosphere and bringing home great organic produce, meat and local products. We have lived in the Bay area for three years and are thrilled to be here and have such a quality market available to us. This is our way of supporting what is important to us and contributing in a broader way to the health of our planet.

Dana Salazar
176 days, 13 hours ago

Best selection anywhere

Danice Fagin
176 days, 16 hours ago

Our whole week is more joyful after bringing home the amazing, fresh, delicious beets, corn, salad greens, collard greens, eggs, humus, herbs, bread, peaches, berries and whatever else. Each meal is exciting!

Emily Marciniak
176 days, 18 hours ago

Lots of great local, sustainable & organic produce, meat, dairy & prepared foods!

kathleen west
176 days, 20 hours ago

yummy food, great atmosphere, good info available-- Oh and it's a sunnier part of the city.

Anonymous
177 days, 17 minutes ago

Bill Mohler
177 days, 56 minutes ago

Beautiful market with beautiful food! Organic paradise!

Natasha Weidner
177 days, 1 hour ago

The Ferry Plaza Farmer's Market is a vibrant community centered on delicious, sustainable food.

CYNTHIA ELLIOTT
177 days, 1 hour ago

Because it's the best market in Northern California !

Callie Konno
177 days, 4 hours ago

Anonymous
177 days, 11 hours ago

Anonymous
177 days, 12 hours ago

I love the communal feeling the market brings. The farmers are always so friendly.

Anonymous
177 days, 14 hours ago

Kara Forman
177 days, 20 hours ago

Anonymous
177 days, 21 hours ago

The best organic produce and prepared foods – fresh and fun! I go several times a week. The farmers are continually growing and introducing new varieties and flavors. It's a real treat.

Anonymous
177 days, 23 hours ago

It's a great place to spend my food budget and I know I'm getting the freshest and best food available.

Anonymous
178 days, 25 minutes ago

It's the best way to spend a Saturday morning. It brings locals and visitors together and provides organic, delicious food.

Carol Field
178 days, 2 hours ago

Because I can buy delicious locally grown organic and sustainable food and support local farmers at the same time.

Kristina Brennan
178 days, 2 hours ago

San Francisco's Ferry Plaza Farmers Market has by far the best selection of produce I've seen at any market I've visited around the world. I feel so lucky I can visit it on a weekly basis!

Holly Erickson
178 days, 4 hours ago

Anonymous
178 days, 4 hours ago

It is amazing! The opportunity to purchase an abundant unique fruits and vegetables growing locally is bliss. I love the fact I am able to try something new every week since I have been going. This is the best market around due to the variety of incredible farmers.

Anonymous
178 days, 9 hours ago

Its provides a chance to live healthy and also support local farmers by choosing to buy produce locally and fresh in season.

Geeta Singh
178 days, 12 hours ago

fresh organic unique produce. Every week I find something new. month of june - candy cot apricots; mid-june to mid-july different varieties of blueberries every week. last week was the first arrival of outdoor grown heirloom tomatos, mostly the yellow varieties such as taxi but if I got there early enough, I could have gotten some black prince tomatoes. Currently, I'm enjoying some fresh dark oak honey, and fresh capping honey. In late July, early August I expect to be enjoying champagne grapes. The same applies to the fall, winter, and spring months. I know the vendors and their produces and when to expect the different varieties. I never would have been aware of this cornucopia of food and flavors if it hadn't been for the SF Ferry Building market. And I've been to many farmer's markets across Canada and the U.S.

Anonymous
178 days, 14 hours ago

The Best Farmers Market in the Bay Area! Best location! Best Food!

Anonymous
178 days, 15 hours ago

Rain or shine it's the best farmers market in the country because of the diversity and quality of the produce and value added items. Not to mention the spectacular location on the San Francisco bay.

Dorothy Koskiniemi
178 days, 15 hours ago

Supporting sustainable local farmers. It's simply fabulous! I take chefs from the company I work for on tour and family. I try to turn everyone I know into foodies:)

Rita Fahrner
178 days, 16 hours ago

I support local farmers and love the very fresh food!

Anonymous
178 days, 17 hours ago

Local food, local people, great food, great company

Kirsty Stevenson
178 days, 17 hours ago

What's not to love? Fresh. Local. Organic. Sustainable. All on the shore of the Bay, just blissful! :-D A big thank YOU to all our farmers!!!

Anonymous
178 days, 17 hours ago

Amazing variety; love sampling new things fresh from the farms; it's like vicarious country living. I always buy more than I can eat. It's an exciting outing each week that makes me grateful to live in this city.

Paula Litzky
178 days, 17 hours ago

Because every week they create a slice of Food Heaven!

Ellon St. Croix
178 days, 17 hours ago

Cynthia Murphy
178 days, 19 hours ago

The outstanding variety and quality of produce available at the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market inspires my cooking. I bring every visitor to the SF Bay Area to this market and watch as mouths drop. Even visitors from New York and Germany (who have access to their own fine farmers markets) marvel at the abundance and quality. You are the # 1 reason I drive into SF on the weekends. Thanks!

Anonymous
178 days, 19 hours ago

It's the most delicious and colorful bonanzic extravaganza of locally grown bounty EVER!

Christine Parrott
178 days, 19 hours ago

Great selection with the bay and bay bridge as the backdrop. Wonderful!

Marian Keeler
178 days, 19 hours ago

It brings local seasonal organic food to we urban dwellers!

laura viggiano
178 days, 19 hours ago

Anonymous
178 days, 19 hours ago

I love the fresh produce!

Anonymous
178 days, 19 hours ago

You get the freshest produce and the sweetest fruit from the most educated and dedicated vendors!

Laura Cheuu
178 days, 19 hours ago

This market is the best I've ever been to. The quality of the ingredients is off-the-charts and it's great getting to know your local farmers.

Frieda Rusert
178 days, 19 hours ago

Because it is the best farmers market I've ever been to!

Annie Slocum
178 days, 19 hours ago

This is the best farmer's market in the country. The bounty of the Bay area is not to be surpassed!

Marian Peglar
178 days, 19 hours ago

Quality of produce, variety, community spirit

Anonymous
178 days, 20 hours ago

Great variety and quality!

sarah sweedler
178 days, 20 hours ago

yummy food, gorgeous location, beautiful people

mary powell
178 days, 20 hours ago

because it is the best market anywhere in the united states

Katie Zwarg
178 days, 20 hours ago

Great vendors; beautiful venue; very progressive in environmental and agriculture issues

Anonymous
178 days, 20 hours ago

Karan Reid
178 days, 20 hours ago

Love the variety, the farmers and the setting!

Susannah Scanlan
178 days, 21 hours ago

The prices are great and the produce is top quality.

Sharon Ow-Wing
179 days, 1 hour ago

Wonderful variety, exceptional offerings in a special setting...my favorite market and totally worth the BART ride up from the Peninsula and the limitations of market shopping using public transportation!

Raegan Sales
180 days, 36 minutes ago

Local, in-season food is the best way to eat! The Ferry Plaza Market makes it easy!

Erin Mills
180 days, 4 hours ago

Gloria Lee
180 days, 17 hours ago

Many local farmers PLUS outposts of local restaurants and bakery. Especiallly since it is on the shore of the San Francisco Bay!

Anonymous
180 days, 18 hours ago

Anonymous
180 days, 20 hours ago

It is the best---I take the Ferry from my home in Sonoma just to pick up the many treasures they have to offer

Julia Gilfillan
181 days, 1 hour ago

This is the biggest, best farmers market there is - so many options and tasty snacks to enjoy while you shop.

Michael Elfassy
181 days, 2 hours ago

My first stop whenever I visit the Bay Area. The produce is fre$her than my sneakers.

Peter Toshev
181 days, 10 hours ago

Nice - Super Harvest, Unmatched With the Love & Caring from the workers!

Anonymous
181 days, 13 hours ago

They are awesome!

Kathleen Wade
181 days, 14 hours ago

The friendliest people I know work here!

Mary Schaefer
181 days, 15 hours ago

There is no market in the country that combines the most beautiful scenery, produce, meats, breads and other locally produced artisan foods.

Paul Boswell
181 days, 17 hours ago

I love Ferry Plaza!

Anonymous
181 days, 19 hours ago

Always a highlight of my visits to SF. Great food and service, especially Nate Sulat

Anthony Pace
181 days, 19 hours ago

Fresh produce, great service!

Anonymous
181 days, 19 hours ago

Great food. Great people. Especially Nate Sulat.

Anonymous
181 days, 19 hours ago

Delicious, locally grown veggies.

Alexander Mills
181 days, 20 hours ago

They have the best fresh produce in the world. It's so delicious and cheap. And the people are nice. Especially Nate Sulat.

Craig Limoli
181 days, 20 hours ago

The best staff, the best food, the best farm

Anonymous
181 days, 20 hours ago

The excellent employees, especially Nate Sulat.

Leif Jahn
181 days, 20 hours ago

I spent some time in San Francisco last summer, and this market was a great place to find the food I was looking for.

Brenna Sulat
181 days, 20 hours ago

Anonymous
181 days, 21 hours ago

Graham Wicas
181 days, 21 hours ago

Clearly I'm not from the area, but I have spent a lot of time there in the past and of all the farmer's markets I've been to, Ferry Plaza Farmer Market espouses the values of the slow food and organic food movement that I hope to see grow in this country.

David N
181 days, 21 hours ago

Linda Fox
181 days, 21 hours ago

It's in a gorgeous building in a gorgeous location with fabulous vendors/food choices/dining.

Gwen F
181 days, 22 hours ago

Karen K
181 days, 22 hours ago

CUESA rocks!!

Gina Maffei
181 days, 22 hours ago

It is important for me to support our local farms! Plus the food just tastes better!

flora gee
182 days, 4 minutes ago

The Ferry Plaza Farmers Market, sponsored by CUESA, promotes programs and activities to support our citizenry, farmers and chefs to be more environment conscious and to be able to eat well.

Nate Sulat
182 days, 24 minutes ago

It's the best. Duh.

Christine Safreno
182 days, 1 hour ago

Deborah Sanwal
182 days, 1 hour ago

The most dedicated and knowledgable staff, and farmers. The best programs and special events, as well as creative fundraisers.

erin lampe
182 days, 3 hours ago

Because it has a great selection and variety right downtown. I love the SF farmers market.

Anonymous
182 days, 3 hours ago

My family attends ever Saturday morning & we get the bulk of our food from the farmers there. I don't think you could find a more complete and varied farmers market any where in the US!

Cheryl Becker
182 days, 11 hours ago

so much beautiful food it's an inspiration

Tess Bryant
182 days, 11 hours ago

Gina von Esmarch
182 days, 12 hours ago

It is not only good produce and food selection it is an experience. When you are there it is as if you are enjoying a true SF 'day in the life of a local' and the backdrop is a historic location by the Bay.

Anonymous
182 days, 15 hours ago

Great selection of vendors and their commitment to waste diversion.

Deirdre Carrigan
182 days, 17 hours ago

It has the best of everything!

Anonymous
182 days, 17 hours ago

The best farmers and food artisans in the world. There's Nick & Jane, Bob & Jill, Soyoung, Brad, John, Lee, Victor, Erwin & Catherine and the list goes on and on. There is no place doing the cheeses, breads, and bringing back the old fruits, and veggies like California and it's all at the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market. And they even take food stamps for those that are getting government assistance. It is truly a farmers market for everyone. We love it!

Anonymous
182 days, 17 hours ago

Ali Spivak
182 days, 19 hours ago

I love this market, even as crowded as it gets on Saturdays, because it offers unparalleled local food, and has really helped revolutionize the food scene in the bay area and beyond.

Anonymous
182 days, 20 hours ago

It's beautiful and a great place to spend the mornings or afternoons at. They offer a great variety of interesting and wonderful items and it's easy to get to as well via Muni or Bart.

Alex Beckstead
182 days, 20 hours ago

Rachel Goldstein
182 days, 21 hours ago

We love it! We buy our produce there almost every weekend!

Catherine Bergstrom
182 days, 22 hours ago

The best selection of sustainable organics around -- a must shop!!

Anonymous
182 days, 22 hours ago

I love the food and the fresh air!

Debi Shargel
182 days, 23 hours ago

Because it has the best farmers and produce anywhere in the world!

Hanah Snavely
183 days, 16 minutes ago

FPFM makes SF's foodie culture what it is, and what it is is incredible and unparalleled.

Erika Larson
183 days, 1 hour ago

The variety of foods offered. I travel 20 miles each way every weekend for the fantastic selection of fruits and vegetables (and so much more).

Michele Bateman
183 days, 1 hour ago

It is a great display of what wonderful products the greater Bay Area has to offer, and really entices all ages to learn about food and eat in a healthier, more local fashion.

Leigh Markopoulos
183 days, 3 hours ago

I support the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market because it supports small farm, organic production and offers the best, freshest produce. And it's also a beautiful way to start the weekend.

Anonymous
183 days, 6 hours ago

I'm a vendor at this market. I believe in their mission statement. I love the ambience of the market. It has a great sense of community and offers more than just "fresh produce" to the consumer. The "education component is huge, as is the "greening" of the market. The staff are very efficient and always thinking forward to keep the market current and exciting!

Cindy Miller
183 days, 10 hours ago

I love the variety of fresh fruits and vegetables, the ambience, the restaurants, wine bar, and also the unique permanent vendors inside the bldg. It's the best farmer's market I've ever visited and I trained in culinary arts.

Anonymous
183 days, 13 hours ago

It brings me such joy to shop at San Francisco Ferry Building Farmers Market at least once a week. I can absolutely everything I need from produce to flowers, cheese, jam and even rare spices. I love supporting local farmers and purveyors who work hard to bring their homegrown bounty to our tables every week.

Joyce kern
183 days, 14 hours ago

The setting along the San Francisco Bay is conducive to a leisurely stroll and visits with the purveyers, many of whom have become "friends" over the years. I enjoy the fresh fruit and vegetable offering and the frequent lessons in preparation that accompany my purchases. I especially enjoy the wonderful aroma eminating from the Roli Roti Rotissario truck at the Saturday market and rarely miss a Saturday "chicken" purchase.

Stephanie Miles
183 days, 15 hours ago

Love the availability of different sources it brings all in one place and more often than once a week. Also really love the newsletter so I can know more in advance of the biggest day for market, and see what's new or what is out seasonally. Really a great idea all around!

James Dalbora
183 days, 16 hours ago

good people

Michael Sonn
183 days, 17 hours ago

Best selection anywhere in the world. Picture perfect setting. Always the highlight of my week.

Anonymous
183 days, 21 hours ago

Go there every time I visit San Francisco....best Farmer's Market in the world...best and biggest produce and amazing flowers

Casey Gold
183 days, 23 hours ago

A great Saturday morning adventure; A trip to my Ferry Plaza Farmers Market makes my heart sing and my belly smile. Wouldn't have my diet any other way.

Sharon Castellanos
183 days, 23 hours ago

Local is always best. And the quality is excellent. I feel so lucky to be able to buy from these vendors!

Katherine Keller
184 days, 43 minutes ago

This is the best farmer's market in the entire country. We drive 2 hours once a month just to shop and enjoy!

Ellen McDermott
184 days, 5 hours ago

The market and the farmers are just the best! Helpful, great food, great variety...absolutely makes my weekly shopping!

V. H.
184 days, 14 hours ago

Because it is FABULOUS in EVERY way!

Anonymous
184 days, 15 hours ago

The most amazing market ever. Local, organic farmers. Wonderful baked items. A fabulous experience.

Lisa Travaglini
184 days, 16 hours ago

It's yummy, fun and, best of all, it's locally grown. I support local famers.

Anonymous
184 days, 19 hours ago

beautiful and delicious food -- amazing variety -- interactions with the growers -- great location

Louis Bryan
184 days, 20 hours ago

Liz Martin
184 days, 21 hours ago

Wonderful selection of healthy foods in one of the many scenic locations in SF. A great way to spend Saturday morning!

Ron Kashiwase
184 days, 22 hours ago

Organic food. Great selection. Great prices.

Anonymous
185 days, 1 minute ago

the beautiful location almost matches the beautiful food!

cate brown
185 days, 33 minutes ago

Primavera for breakfast!!!! Love, love, love!

Anonymous
185 days, 1 hour ago

susan sanchez
185 days, 3 hours ago

love the size and diversity the market has to offer.best view in sf also.

D Jensen
185 days, 3 hours ago

Great people, great produce.

James Ingels
185 days, 4 hours ago

Local, local, local . . . . got to support our local farms and community!

Mary Birchler
185 days, 4 hours ago

MICHAEL CUMMINS
185 days, 6 hours ago

Anne Lambert
185 days, 7 hours ago

You are so blessed in CA to have so many people dedicated to bringing fabulous healthy food, to this market, in such a spectacular setting. No wonder Calgarians make the trip to San Fran just for this market.

Denise Greenberg
185 days, 12 hours ago

Wonderful, mostly organic local food - beautiful setting!

Shauna Sadowski
185 days, 12 hours ago

Vast array of farmers with their amazing produce; excellent educational layouts (composting, recycling, etc.); and amazing views of the Bay Bridge. What could be better?

Britt Crawford
185 days, 12 hours ago

Prather Ranch breakfast sandwiches!

Jaime Gagliardi
185 days, 12 hours ago

the farmers are fantastic the and the produce is the BEST!!!!

Anonymous
185 days, 13 hours ago

fif ghobadian
185 days, 13 hours ago

excellent farmers market, great food, and a great recycling/compost program.

Cherie Golant
185 days, 14 hours ago

the best produce in the world! fresh, fresh, fresh!

Sydney Clemens
185 days, 14 hours ago

Wonderful beautiful clean food, nice people to talk with, pleasant entertainment, and a great feeling of virtue!

Suzanne Bryan
185 days, 14 hours ago

a very progressive market that sets the standard for sustainable, responsible market operation. Always takes the initiative to improve on past successes. They would definitely give you the most bang for your grant buck.

Anonymous
185 days, 15 hours ago

Easy location for us to come by bus. Eating organically and locally is important to my family.

Anonymous
185 days, 15 hours ago

I have supported and shopped at the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market from the very first day it operated and I call it my Saturday morning religion. It cannot be beat!!!

Barbara Li Santi
185 days, 16 hours ago

I enjoy knowing the farmers who produce delicious food!

Yvette Pirie
185 days, 16 hours ago

The best quality & most selection anywhere!

Wanda Hennig
185 days, 17 hours ago

Because Christie Knoll has her produce there — and it's the most delicious farmers market I've had the joy of eating from.

Anonymous
185 days, 18 hours ago

the most organic produce choices

Bryan Read
185 days, 18 hours ago

superior produce, reasonable prices. it's a boon to source such good food from these vendors.

gene hughes
185 days, 18 hours ago

a trip across the bay on the ferry boat ,then the enjoyment of having everything that comes to us from our local farms, fresh ,what's better than that

Burke Edwards
185 days, 18 hours ago

They do the right thing.

Anonymous
185 days, 18 hours ago

There is so much there! Give love all farmer's markets, but this one is sublime!!!

Suzanne MacDonald
185 days, 18 hours ago

I have supported the market since its inception in a parking lot and then to the Ferry Plaza. I am a stickler for fresh local foods and I am so lucky I can go early in the morning Sat and roam around buying this and that. Not to mention Hodo Soy. All the vendors are great also. Of course it all takes effort, yet anything worth doing takes effort. Health is the most important of all. My Saturday is always booked for fresh food. Thanks for all the hard work

Anonymous
185 days, 18 hours ago

Love the atmosphere. Everyone is so helpful and friendly. Great location! I try to come up from the Peninsula as much as possible! Plus the godds are Top Notch!

kerry lange
185 days, 18 hours ago

It's always an absolute joy to start my weekend at the Ferry Plaza Farmer's Market. So much inspiration!!!

Anonymous
185 days, 18 hours ago

I try to go every weekend. They have a fantastic selection of organic/sustainable/local produce, meats, and fish. I plan my week's meals around what's in season.

Kristina Moore
185 days, 19 hours ago

Quality goods, friendly & helpful service, great atmosphere, good value & vast selection!

Lynn Lampky
185 days, 19 hours ago

All the amazing local produce grown by farmers who are4 leading the way

Anonymous
185 days, 19 hours ago

I think they have a fabulous selection of produce and related food items. Many are organic and are great quality. I also really enjoy the tastings and how environmentally conscious they are - love that they compost waste @ the market.

diana arsham
185 days, 19 hours ago

It adds immeasurable to our quality of life.

Carol Parlette
185 days, 19 hours ago

It's so wonderful - what can I say? Gorgeous - healthy - bountiful!

Karen Mccreddin
185 days, 19 hours ago

The S.F. Ferry Plaza Farmers Market has the freshest sustainable vegetables I have tasted. I am so grateful we have this farmers market to purchase our vegetables and other fresh items; chickens, eggs, & cheese.

Anonymous
185 days, 19 hours ago

for cleaner, safer produce @ loewwr than retail prices

Ana Kirola
185 days, 19 hours ago

Fresh produce. Support farmers. Keep food local.

Sybil Conn
185 days, 20 hours ago

The Ferry Plaza Farmers' Market is not only a trustworthy source of all my produce, but it is also a wonderful educational engine for the myriad of problems concerning food.

Anonymous
185 days, 20 hours ago

there is so much variety of produce to choose from

Stacey Maziarz
185 days, 20 hours ago

Best Food, Best People in the Best City in America. Focus on sustainable farming a great asset. Love this market!

Anonymous
185 days, 20 hours ago

Excellent produce and prepared food. Wonderful location. And knowledgable farmers. A great combination!

Anonymous
185 days, 20 hours ago

It's simply awesome!

Anonymous
185 days, 20 hours ago

Great produce! Excellent selection. Nice location.

Rene Thomas
185 days, 20 hours ago

The food and produce is fresh, excellent quality, and delicious. The prices, while not cheap, are affordable. I don't mind paying for quality.

Jamie Dougherty
185 days, 20 hours ago

Beautiful venue, great farmers and food artisans and a real care for the local/sustainable movement!

Red Hawkins
185 days, 20 hours ago

Exceptional and hard to find produce, fruit, nuts, meat!

Cathy Curtis
185 days, 20 hours ago

I love the farmers, the people at CUESA who run the market, the beautiful views, the absolutely delicious bounty you can buy there...one of my favorite things to do on a Saturday morning!

Andria Day
185 days, 20 hours ago

Because it the best food to be found in the Bay Area. I'm always inspired to make something delish!

Taryn Correll
185 days, 20 hours ago

Great location and wonderful selection of local fruits and veggies!

Anonymous
185 days, 20 hours ago

Joyce Goldstein
185 days, 20 hours ago

Because the quality of the ingredients is spectacular. Great variety, great flavors, great farmers, I have shopped in France and Italy and compared to most of those markets, we can be very proud of our Ferry Plaza Market.

Cindy Crater
185 days, 20 hours ago

Excellent quality and selection, provided by local farmers. Beautiful location and great classes and programs.

Carla DeLuca
185 days, 20 hours ago

Because the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market supports local farmers.

Aina Tao
185 days, 20 hours ago

With their presence, I have expanded my knowledge of what sort of fresh food is in the Bay Area. Their cooking demonstrations, samples, vast selection of items, patient vendors/farmers who take time to educate you on the best items of the season. I no longer fear to ask, what is this and how do you eat it? All under a beautiful historical Ferry Plaza, bordering the Bay, and in the City. Thank you Ferry Plaza Farmers Market.

donna naughton
185 days, 20 hours ago

LYNNE NEWBURNE
185 days, 20 hours ago

The selection is unbeatable. It's fun and it is as fresh as it gets!

Anonymous
185 days, 20 hours ago

Anonymous
185 days, 20 hours ago

Gayle Keck
185 days, 21 hours ago

Beautiful abundance of organic produce in a lovely location.

Brad A.
185 days, 21 hours ago

High quality market in a beautiful and convenient setting. It's fun to wander, even if you're not shopping.

Cathy Fiorello
185 days, 21 hours ago

I moved to San Francisco almost 4 years ago and, except when I'm away, I never miss the Saturday market. It has become an essential part of my life and helped me enormously in adapting to my new home and feeding my family in the healthiest -- and tastiest! - possible way.

Florence Schwartz
185 days, 21 hours ago

Wonderful setting, friendly and informative vendors, wide selection of seasonal produce of top quality, walking distance from home, reliability regardless of weather.

Aija Hughes
185 days, 21 hours ago

Because they are the best farmers market in Northern California with scrumptuous fruits, veggies, and a variety of other enticing wares that are fresh, smell great and taste out of this world.

Danna Dykstra
185 days, 21 hours ago

The quality taste, appearance and unique choices of the local produce of course, but it's more than that--it's the whole experience of sharing something socially and environmentally responsible by sustaining agricultural producers of certified organic and Fair Trade products sold in an eco-friendly, unequaled environment.

Patsy Leach
185 days, 21 hours ago

because it is the highlight of my San Francisco visits!!!

Sharalyn Cazel
185 days, 21 hours ago

It is absolutely the BEST farmers market I have ever visited. I live in South Florida and we have nothing to compare. Every time I visit my daughter or she comes home to visit I have a list of seasonal goodies I need. You have my vote!! Thanks for not only being the best but for your continued effort to improve the market and help our environment. s

Elizabeth Darby
185 days, 21 hours ago

M Bennett
185 days, 21 hours ago

Fresh, delicious, and local/regional produce, great live music, and informative kitchen demos. They've recently added compost bins and eliminated plastic bags to reduce environmental impact. And it's probably the best if not the only mix of tourists and locals in the city.

Anonymous
185 days, 21 hours ago

It simply rocks! Good stuff abounds!

Adam Ziccardi
185 days, 21 hours ago

Great products every tuesday and saturday.

Linda Foy
185 days, 21 hours ago

The FP Farmers Market features the broadest array of our local bounty of produce, pantry goods, cheeses, prepared foods etc. in an area that is rich in resources. Great food at fair prices, run by an organization(CUESA)deeply committed to principles of sustainability, green practices and wonderful food.

Elisabeth Millican
185 days, 21 hours ago

The delicious local food, the positive community interaction, and the beautiful setting!

Anonymous
185 days, 21 hours ago

They just do an awesome job all around. When I lived there I went there all athe time.

Mary Lonergan
185 days, 21 hours ago

because they have AMAZING vendors - the food is fabulous and so are the sweets & flowers! Plus it's just such an amazing place - I love going there and being near the water.

Anonymous
185 days, 21 hours ago

amazing produce!

Anonymous
185 days, 21 hours ago

Variety and excellent quality!

Amy Rees
185 days, 21 hours ago

Finest produce and homemade goods, best organization, loveliest combo of professional and authentic people and farms and customers -- all coming together for good food and good living!

Laura Dobbins
185 days, 21 hours ago

Renee Powers
185 days, 21 hours ago

robin strawbridge
185 days, 21 hours ago

we love our local farmers!

Susan Simitz
185 days, 21 hours ago

I love the fresh fruit and veggies each week. I also love the variety offered. My favorite pick for the summer is the padron peppers!

Stephanie Hansen
185 days, 21 hours ago

It's good food and inspires me to have fun with my at-home menu.

Donna Anderson
185 days, 21 hours ago

Walking distance from work, beautiful setting, open year round, extraordinary vendors, farmers, and produce.

Jeanette Sasek
185 days, 21 hours ago

Because of the great efforts they take to educate consumers about the importance of local, sustainable farms/food and about the importance of being "Waste Wise"

Melissa Mangini
185 days, 21 hours ago

They bring together the best local farmers and put together amazing programs to educate the community about local and sustainable food.

Caroline Almon
185 days, 21 hours ago

tamar hurwitz
185 days, 21 hours ago

This is a lovely place to shop for excellent produce from sustainable and friendly vendors> It's just the best!

Tawnia Queen
185 days, 21 hours ago

Best selection of local food. Great programs to support sustainable ag.

Payam Saljoughian
185 days, 21 hours ago

High quality, sustainable foods from great farmers in an organized, well run market.. what more do u want?

Jina Saikia
185 days, 21 hours ago

Fabulous selection of sustainably raised food, farmers to talk to and who remember you. Great programs- veg valet, info, composting!!!, demos, tastings, good vibes.

Susan Joyce
185 days, 21 hours ago

I like all my farmers.

Anonymous
185 days, 21 hours ago

I KNOW the farmers are local and for the most part, organic. The market managers have a great website where you can learn all about each farmer, and they have a great weekly newsletter. The quality of the produce is always excellent.

karen kaushansky
185 days, 21 hours ago

LOCAL

Anonymous
185 days, 21 hours ago

The wonderful range of produce brought to the market, as well as some fabulous, small artisan producers like June Taylor preserves and Captain Mike's smoked fish, all in a superb physical location.

Meredith Leach
185 days, 21 hours ago

I love the cooking demonstrations and the vibe of the people doing their weekly shop. The food is in from ALL over the Bay area and the location in the Ferry Building on the water is GORGEOUS!

Vivien Baldwin
185 days, 21 hours ago

the fabulously broad selection of produce brought by the farmers has revolutionized my approach to cooking and eating. I get fresh ideas for recipes with every changing season! Bravo!

Itzhak Shniper
185 days, 21 hours ago

I go every week and look forward to all the wonderful food &amp; farmers.

Anonymous
185 days, 22 hours ago

dede steinfeld
185 days, 22 hours ago

christina bohn
185 days, 22 hours ago

it's great!

Anonymous
185 days, 22 hours ago

Fabulous produce in a n unmatchable setting.

Jonathon Martinsen
185 days, 22 hours ago

Ben Chandler
185 days, 22 hours ago

Janet Paz
185 days, 22 hours ago

Barbara Albert
185 days, 22 hours ago

I love the whole market. They make us aware of our waste, have banned plastic bags and have introduced me to many yummy edibles I might not have tried otherwise. The one vendor that is a must visit for me is White Crane Springs Ranch.

cheryl wall
185 days, 22 hours ago

Kate Zierolf
185 days, 22 hours ago

They are super friendly and helpful to us novice cooks and organic produce shoppers, they advocate sustainability, have great educational programs, and a fantastic selection of produce!

Anonymous
185 days, 22 hours ago

Anonymous
185 days, 22 hours ago

Fabulous food from the hands if the caring folks who few it.

Rachel Young
185 days, 22 hours ago

Jean Ng
185 days, 22 hours ago

By going every Saturday now that the Embarcadero parking makes it an easy access. I could only get Muscovy duck at the Golden Gate market/

Anonymous
185 days, 22 hours ago

Anonymous
185 days, 22 hours ago

I live on the Monterey Peninsula and make a point to visit the Ferry Plaza Farmer's Market at least once a month. The variety of organics is wonderful and I like the vendors who sell unusual products that I cannot find anywhere else. The market day has become a family experience and we are creating some very special memories. This is very special market and one that will be treasured by our family for years to come.

Anonymous
185 days, 22 hours ago

Anonymous
185 days, 22 hours ago

By far the highest quality organic local seasonal market anywhere around. The variety of things to eat there, from soup to nuts, from bread (4 bakeries) to hot and cold sandwiches (how many cooked food stands?), make it the cornucopia of food heaven.

Susan Moe
185 days, 22 hours ago

Anonymous
185 days, 22 hours ago

Anonymous
185 days, 22 hours ago

Great food, great coffee, and I love the way they try to get people to reduce waste.

Carla King
185 days, 22 hours ago

Ferry Plaza Farmers Market pulls the best of the best fresh and organic and sustainable farmers together for the convenience of San Francisco's urban and tourist population. It's not only a great place to buy healthy, safe, nourishing food, but a great place to commune with our neighbors in town and around the Bay.

Casey Strack
185 days, 22 hours ago

Anonymous
185 days, 22 hours ago

The produce is fantastic, the vendors are awesome and it's impossible to leave without buying something you didn't even have on your shopping list, whether it be strawberry lemonade, almond brittle with dark chocolate or a beautiful bouquet of flowers for $5.

Amanda Harrison
185 days, 22 hours ago

They have the best selection, and it is in one of the most beautiful spots in the world.

Anonymous
185 days, 22 hours ago

Anonymous
185 days, 22 hours ago

The produce and flowers are mindblowingly beautiful, the vendors are helpful + intriguing. It's always a wonderful Saturday - and such a great face for farmers markets for out-of-towners!

Jennifer Hamlin
185 days, 22 hours ago

I love the vendors and the selection is heavenly. They are indeed the best of the bay.

Remil Mangali
185 days, 23 hours ago

No. 1 - It's located in the beautiful Ferry Bldg. No. 2 - In additon to the fresh veggies, you can purchase anything from antiques, cookware, wine and many more. No. 3 - You can sit by the waterfront and enjoy the many detectibles you just purchased. And No. 4 - They're open seven days a week. So whenever I'm in the San Francisco area, I always make it a point to shop here.

marie simmons
186 days, 2 hours ago

The biggest and best in the SF Bay Area! Wide range of vendors and great Market Kitchen with professional chef demos on Sat. Mornings and educational programs.

Miranda C.
187 days, 18 hours ago

I love the Ferry Plaza Farmer's Market because it is so large it has a wealth of diversity - of people, food, farmers, everything!

Lucy Horns
187 days, 20 hours ago

Anonymous
188 days, 3 hours ago

I love the educational programs and amazing events!

Anonymous
188 days, 13 hours ago

Katie Myszka
189 days, 21 hours ago

They have awesome educational programs!

Anonymous
190 days, 3 minutes ago

Best quality, choice, and service in the city.

Anonymous
190 days, 43 minutes ago

it's the best on the planet... and the weekly newsletter is well designed and written and offers sound advice for the home chef onb how to cook these very fresh fruits and veggies!

Esther Fishman
190 days, 45 minutes ago

Most beautiful setting

Vivian Anthony
190 days, 15 hours ago

Anonymous
191 days, 2 hours ago

The thing that sets the FPFM apart from others in SF is the farmers' adherence to one of the market's bi-laws; that everything must have been picked no earlier than the morning before. That means not getting home & finding the strawberries at the bottom of the basket already have mold. That means that the lettuce stays crisper longer. Everything is more juicy, more tender and more delicious!

Anonymous
191 days, 11 hours ago

Great Variety, Excellent Quality, Friendly Service, Convenience

m strawn
191 days, 22 hours ago

the overall quality is excellent -- every producer is terrific!

Anonymous
192 days, 52 minutes ago

I love the location and the fresh fruits are better than those at any supermarket

Evelyn Longinotti
192 days, 1 hour ago

I really enjoy having all the fresh vegetables and fruits basically at your door step.

Anonymous
192 days, 1 hour ago

I love supporting farmers from the area in which I grew up. It makes me feel like I've gone home!

erica cline
192 days, 13 hours ago

Anonymous
192 days, 14 hours ago

The diversity and quality is amazing. Very few places have this and we are fortunate to be able to use and appreciate this wonderful food grown by hard working farmers. Thanks to all of you!!!

Anonymous
192 days, 14 hours ago

Fresh and local organic food grown by conscientious farmers in a sustainable way.

kristin krueger
192 days, 15 hours ago

Friends involved.

sharla dashew
192 days, 15 hours ago

it inspires me it delights me it makes me realize what an incredible place i live in i know the farmers and i truly look forward to seeing them each week and finally by eating seasonally i really appreciate each vegetable when it first comes in

Ron and Lynn Laupheimer
192 days, 16 hours ago

The ability to buy freshly picked, organic fruits and vegetables by local farmers who care about both their food and their customers cannot be beat! We have going to this Market since it began in the early 1990s. We in San Francisco are truly spoiled by having fresh and seasonal fruits and vegetables available to us year round.

Racheal Gannaway
192 days, 17 hours ago

Gorgeous, delicious produce and lots of fun.

Jessica Ingersoll-Cope
192 days, 18 hours ago

Chris Loughran
192 days, 18 hours ago

Good selection, great demonstrations, great samples and variety of venders.

Kristina de Korsak
192 days, 18 hours ago

Anonymous
192 days, 19 hours ago

I love the amazing variety of foods that I can find there. Things that I cannot find in my local grocery stores. The freshest and best the Bay Area has to offer.

Laura Lambrecht
192 days, 19 hours ago

The most amazing year-round selections. Wonderful local produce and artisans. The best I've ever experienced!

Judith Lujan
192 days, 19 hours ago

I love the food that each and every vendor brings to the market. When I buy food from the farmers there, and eat it during the week, I feel so much healthier. We grew our own fruits and vegetables when I was growing up in Oregon. These fruits and vegetables taste like the ones I had then. They're the best of the best.

Anonymous
192 days, 19 hours ago

Quality, local, fresh, variety, atmosphere.

Rebecca Richards
192 days, 19 hours ago

It's the best in the country - and in my very own city! They have a diverse market base and all the vendors/farmers bring only the best.

Anonymous
192 days, 19 hours ago

Because the calm of the market at 8 am is wonderful. Then as the hours roll by, the market starts to fill with people and families. Great place to be!

Deb Doyle
192 days, 20 hours ago

variety, quality and location

amy n
192 days, 20 hours ago

It's such a fun place to be!

tom lockard
192 days, 22 hours ago

fresh. local.

Susan Blew
193 days, 16 hours ago

Because the products available are of the highest quality. The selection of items is unmatched by any other market in the United States. It's a FABULOUS market!!

Sally Bentz
195 days, 1 hour ago

I love being able to go from work and have fresh organic produce. I look forward to Tuesdays and Saturdays.

Anonymous
195 days, 3 hours ago

the farmers are why I support the market, I love the seasonality, it makes me happy when Stan Devoto is back with his apples each summer and it's a great way to celebrate the seasons!

Tsia Harris
195 days, 12 hours ago

Robert Reyes
195 days, 12 hours ago

Anonymous
195 days, 13 hours ago

Every Saturday, I buy amazing, fresh organic food from the people who grew it, and they have become my friends. Tory, Rebeccan and the boys; Lee, the asparagus ravioli lady, the folks from the Apple Farm, the Webers from Della Fattoria, Larry Miyamura; Doug & Steve at Prather Ranch. This is our neighborhood. In a way, these folks join us at the dinner table every night. Every meal is a treat, and we have never been healthier.

Anonymous
195 days, 17 hours ago

They are a true chefs market and are going to use the money to help more farmers become sustainable.

Anonymous
195 days, 21 hours ago

Organic merchandise and convience.

Anonymous
196 days, 11 hours ago

Best fresh produce without going to the farm.

Brendan Lange
196 days, 20 hours ago

CUESA and the Ferry Building operations are the standard for Farmer's Markets - everything is spot on! Farmer/rancher/producer selection, variety, support, education, marketing, event planning, waste management, etc. This is a spectacular place of community.

Anonymous
196 days, 23 hours ago

It's so lively and there is so much variety!

Anonymous
197 days, 47 minutes ago

It's a great market, with many vendors, adheres to the City's green policy. Perfect location.

Sara Tashker
197 days, 3 hours ago

CUESA, the organization that runs the Ferry Plaza Farmers' Market not only supports farmers and sustainable farming methods with a wonderful venue to sell produce but takes that work to a deeper level by daylighting and cultivating the very ground on which farmers rely - educated customers, a clean and healthy environment, and a functioning society in which choices and actions are based not just on the individual as an individual consumer but on the individual as part of a functioning and interconnected whole. A beautiful building, a diverse and abundant array of healthy produce, and a dedicated staff and volunteer corps freely giving their energy to making our city, surrounding farmland, and oceans better, cleaner, and healthier places.

Maya N
197 days, 7 hours ago

It is the strictest market in selecting farmers/producers participation in order to bring about change and highest standards for organic, local economy, ecology and accessibility/presence to mass public. They have wonderful fresh selections of produce, and plus they organize very interesting and engaging events to connect consumers and producers directly.

Walt Stringfellow
197 days, 15 hours ago

Awesome market - great leadership

Anonymous
197 days, 16 hours ago

ROBERT PATTERSON
198 days, 18 hours ago

Innovative! Things you don't see elsewhere.

Bo Thompson
198 days, 19 hours ago

Largest selection of farmers, diverse cultural event with music, food, great shops, excellent wine bar, great people.

Elizabeth Martin-Craig
198 days, 23 hours ago

Keith Rogal
198 days, 23 hours ago

Bobby Winston
198 days, 23 hours ago

Simply the best!

Noranne Parente
198 days, 23 hours ago

A very good friend works there

Julia Jahn
199 days, 29 minutes ago

connection with the local food producers, excellent selection of sustainable, humanely-raised meat/eggs, gorgeous building, amazing people

Anonymous
199 days, 1 hour ago

Because I am part of it

sheri wisgerhof
199 days, 1 hour ago

Itis so, so convenient - I work at the Ferry Bldg - the diversity never ceases to amaze me.

Teri Rothschild
199 days, 3 hours ago

It be the best!!!

Anonymous
199 days, 4 hours ago

top quality food that tastes delicious, helps our planet too.

Sasha Papovich
199 days, 12 hours ago

The most incredible farmers and produce as well as the BEST educational programming, EVER!

Anonymous
199 days, 12 hours ago

Quality of produce, great variety, sellers willing to discuss their products, easy to get to on public transportation, great restaurant quality take-out.

Katherine Sacks
199 days, 13 hours ago

Where else can you start your morning off by eating freshly shucked oysters while sitting on a bench gazing at the bay and the Bay Bridge before setting off to find treasures at the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market. My favorites to pick up are Honey Rich Apriums from Blossom Bluff Orchards and Chandler Strawberries from Swanton Berry Farm!

Jane Kohr
199 days, 15 hours ago

The educational outreach, diversity & quality of products.

Anonymous
199 days, 15 hours ago

serena satyasai
199 days, 16 hours ago

Fresh fruit and vegetables, delicious artisan foods and wonderful farmers.

Anonymous
199 days, 17 hours ago

Amazing produce, pastured meat and eggs, fresh bread... It's got it all!

Anonymous
199 days, 17 hours ago

beautiful food, produce and setting!

Anonymous
199 days, 18 hours ago

Great produce, great food and great weekly programming!

Jan Spielberger
199 days, 18 hours ago

I have been shopping at this market since it's inception. It is so great to interact with the folks who actually produce the food. Shopping here has taught me so much about eating seasonably and sustainably.

Anonymous
199 days, 18 hours ago

This market has the elegance of Paris, unparrallel views, and the delectable tastes of foods that are only found in and around the San Francisco Bay area. We have the most delicious and creative food and food purveyors in the world. Go San Francisco Ferry PLAZA Market!!

Debra Stuart
199 days, 18 hours ago

Because it brings together the community in a unique way as well as being a top tourist attraction.

Roger Lake
199 days, 19 hours ago

Because we shop there.

Anonymous
199 days, 19 hours ago

The market is a great and beautiful places to buy fresh produce, meat, cheese and flowers. The organization behind it is devoted to keeping it interesting, educational, and furthering the mission of sustainable agri-business.

Anonymous
199 days, 19 hours ago

Amazing produce in a beautiful location.

wesley seeger
199 days, 20 hours ago

great farmers, great products!

Lisa Lindelef
199 days, 20 hours ago

The finest products, passionate growers whom I have come to know, memorable flavors, and a community of shoppers I see each week -- even if I don't know them, I feel as if I do. Even though I have a great local market with many organic products, I feel and taste the difference keenly on weeks I cannot be at the Ferry Plaza Market.

Anonymous
199 days, 20 hours ago

They have some of the best produce in the most beautiful setting in all of the Bay Area. It is a very influential market as well - encouraging locals and tourists to get interested in sustainable agriculture in a long-term way.

Anonymous
199 days, 20 hours ago

the food, the people, the variety, the atmosphere!

Anonymous
199 days, 20 hours ago

Anonymous
199 days, 20 hours ago

Steve Hall
199 days, 21 hours ago

Beautiful location and wonder farmers... I ride my bike to the farmers market and get my knives sharpened here while I shop for fresh organic food.

Darya Pino
199 days, 21 hours ago

This market changed my life with their incredible selection and quality. San Francisco is blessed to have this place.

Marcus Rector
199 days, 22 hours ago

It's the best... I do all my shopping there.

Megan Ray
199 days, 23 hours ago

Jacky Recchiuti
200 days, 16 minutes ago

CUESA is an amazing organization who've championed many merchants currently in the Ferry Building Marketplace. In addition they have wonderful relationships and support to the most glorious farms in California - they've been the foundation in making the marketplace a destination place for loyal San Franciscans and tourist (both dommestic and internationally).

Alicia Esterkamp
200 days, 23 minutes ago

Zachary Brown
200 days, 23 minutes ago

CUESA does a great job running this vibrant market, which has become a San Francisco institution.

Anonymous
200 days, 56 minutes ago

I am an Executive Chef at MarketBar in the Ferry Building, consequently I have developed great working relationships with many small farmers.

Evan Walker
200 days, 1 hour ago

Anonymous
200 days, 1 hour ago

It's seasonal, sustainable and very scenic. The sounds and scent of San Francisco Bay provide the perfect setting for the bounty of California.

Cherie Larson
200 days, 1 hour ago

The Ferry Plaza Farmers Market is the BEST! It draws thousands of people to the area for local merchants every week. What's not to love? Fresh produce, beautiful flowers, yummy food, and friendly people!

Lauren Alpert
200 days, 10 hours ago

Incredible variety and outstanding quality!

kim brady
200 days, 19 hours ago

Super produce, people and food.

Mary Beth Wyler
200 days, 20 hours ago

Mimi Saunders
200 days, 21 hours ago

An amazing array of produce, eggs, meats, fish, and artisanal products (pickles, jams). Expensive? Yes. Inspiring? You bet!

Anonymous
201 days, 16 minutes ago

The consistency, variety, knowledge and service from Ferry Plaza Market never ceases to amaze me. I'm a huge fan and advocate for gestalt The Market embodies.

Lisa Haines
201 days, 1 hour ago

Because it is the most fabulous farmers market ever.

Anonymous
201 days, 2 hours ago

Great array of food; fun eating experience. Farmer's Market's are the best!

Al Jacobsmeyer
201 days, 2 hours ago

Great quality produce and selection

Judy Cunningham
201 days, 13 hours ago

The produce is incredibly fresh and often of a kind unavailable in even the organic grocery stores. Where else can I get erbette chard, umpteen varieties of heirloom tomatoes, squash blossoms, and garlic scapes all in one place?

Nancy Olson
201 days, 14 hours ago

selection, selection, selection

Elizabeth Dorfman
201 days, 15 hours ago

the quality of the produce, the dedication of the sellers, the variety of the food, all in a wonderful location.

sebastiano scarampi
201 days, 16 hours ago

because it has excellent organic products in a highly visible place- a great ambassador for the cause (we all know what the cause is, don't we?)

Charles Zukow
201 days, 19 hours ago

because of their dedication to their products, the market and their customers.

Terry Carlitz
201 days, 19 hours ago

Every Saturday, rain or shine, the farmers are there, happy to see you and provide the best ingredients for a great meal with friends

Anonymous
201 days, 20 hours ago

Anonymous
201 days, 20 hours ago

The champion of education about and on behalf of sustainable agriculture, including supporting local farmers, ranchers, and fisherfolk. People come for food and leave with knowledge, which hopefully nurtures a more virtuous cycle of life on Earth.

Anonymous
201 days, 23 hours ago

I give it three B's: Big, Beautiful and Bountiful. It has amazing variety and rare finds (sour cherries!). It's more than a market; it's a happening

Anonymous
201 days, 23 hours ago

I've been going here my entire culinary career. GREAT PEOPLE. GREAT FOOD.

Katie Reuter
202 days, 52 minutes ago

Beautiful produce. Beautiful setting. Great people.

Anonymous
202 days, 1 hour ago

Great Fresh Produce

Esther Marks
202 days, 2 hours ago

I go there early every Saturday morning because there's nothing to compare with their vegetables, fruits, eggs, fish, meats, cheese, breads. Wonderful variety of everything. Nothing to compare even in other countries or other regions of US. Fresh and delicious.

Anonymous
202 days, 3 hours ago

amazing variety of fruits and veggies. Beautiful location

brigit anderson
202 days, 4 hours ago

great choices...worth driving too!!! yummy food!

Alexis Gonzales
202 days, 11 hours ago

Great variety of fruits and veggies, wonderful honey and cheeses, delicious breads -- and my favorite: the nuts!

Winnie Chau
202 days, 11 hours ago

High quality, fresh produce; vibrant atmosphere; nice and friendly farmers; lovely city.

Michael Labombarda
202 days, 11 hours ago

The Ferry Plaza Farmers Market in the peak of the season (June - October) is unmatched anywhere in the country. The foods, the setting, the weather, the people are like no other in the country. Then there's all the world class vendors inside the building including Acme Bread - the best in the country, Cow Girl Creamery and Sur La Table to mention a few. I just wish I lived in the Bay Area. I'd never miss on Saturday mornings. The Marin County Farmers Market (at the Civic Center) is also worth mentioning. Another "wow" market on Thursdays and Sundays. In addition to wonderful foods, they sell high quality arts and crafts. Got some tremendous pottery and hand made clothing there. Nothing beats the Bay Area / Marin and I've been everywhere!

Amy Piergrossi
202 days, 13 hours ago

Linda Graebner
202 days, 14 hours ago

great variety

Gwenn Craig
202 days, 15 hours ago

Great selection, a marvelous setting... it has all you might want and more!

carolyn saade
202 days, 16 hours ago

the food is divine...always fresh and exciting;

gayel caporale
202 days, 16 hours ago

its a fabulous market

joe schirmer
202 days, 17 hours ago

it is the best

anthony faber
202 days, 17 hours ago

cuz susan king asked me to. I'd shop there if I could afford ti.

Steve Sando
202 days, 18 hours ago

Great selection, no plastic bags and good food.

Kayo Miki
202 days, 18 hours ago

I LOVE this market as their is so many different and fresh selections. The location is ideal and the vibe is very colorful like S.F. itself.

Bob Mann
202 days, 18 hours ago

It has the best produce anywhere

Melissa Furano
202 days, 22 hours ago

Tracy Schantz
202 days, 22 hours ago

maureen murray
202 days, 22 hours ago

As purchasing agent and consultant chef for a large caterer I deal farm direct with many of the farmers/vendors at the ferry plaza. I could not be happier with the relationships and the products!!

nancy lovell
202 days, 23 hours ago

It's variety, location and attachment to CUESA

Sean Stringfellow
202 days, 23 hours ago

yummers...

richard Essey
202 days, 23 hours ago

The produce and foodstuffs are top notch. Salesclerks are courteous and friendly. I enjoy shopping there.

Anonymous
202 days, 23 hours ago

In addition to providing an outlet for local farmers and other artisinal products, it offers the city a place to find the freshest produce, cheese, breads, fish and meats.

Paula Hamilton
202 days, 23 hours ago

It's simply the best market anywhere.

Anonymous
202 days, 23 hours ago

it's in a beautiful place, clean, easy to get to. the products are gorgeous and fresh and from all over central California, and all of our friends go there on a regular basis. When we are in town on the weekends, we also go...it's YUMMY!

Rich Young
202 days, 23 hours ago

All the young girls displaying their belly buttons.

Janet Griggs
202 days, 23 hours ago

The farmers are devoted to their customers--they bring us the best which is why the market is the best.

Susan Keyes
203 days, 6 minutes ago

It is attractive, well-run, has wonderful products and wonderful vendors.

Lauren McNees
203 days, 38 minutes ago

Because its my third choice after my first two, Davis and Winters, which were not listed in your contest. Why not???

Meredith Tennent
203 days, 1 hour ago

The year-round array of nutritious, organic local produce provides us with a weekly supply of fruits, vegetables and meats. The food is delicious, the farmers knowledgeable and the ambiance a treat. It feels good to know that we are eating right and supporting farmers at the same time.

Una Traynor
203 days, 1 hour ago

I Love it! I love buying local and green and supporting all of he farmers who are all so nice and helpful.

Athena Miller
203 days, 9 hours ago

Barbara Dimas
203 days, 10 hours ago

Larissa Polischuk
203 days, 13 hours ago

It is my favorite place to go in the city...amazing food, great atmosphere and a real passion for sustainable agriculture.

Anonymous
203 days, 14 hours ago

Ferry Plaza Farmers Market supports local growers who provide the freshest products.

Anonymous
203 days, 15 hours ago

Amazing organic selections and good people. (also the chilaquiles are PERFECT.)

michele tanenbaum
203 days, 16 hours ago

friendly farmers!! learn so much: how to select &amp;amp; store produce, new recipes. gorgeous building. gorgeous water views. my saturday morning ritual for years!!! attached is a photo of knoll farms' legendary fruits.

Susan Williams
203 days, 16 hours ago

Louise Hjortenfalk
203 days, 17 hours ago

I am a nutrition educator in San Francisco and take my students on Farmers market fieldtrips to the Ferry Plaza FM all the time. The farmers as well as CUESA staff are always friendly and helpful. My students love tasting local organic produce and learning about where fruits and vegetables comes from.

Andrew Schawel
203 days, 17 hours ago

The Ferry Plaza Farmers Market provides outstanding produce and high-quality artisan products to tourists, local restaurants and SF residents. This coupled with outstanding educational programs and top-notch events with some of the cities bests bars and restaurants pushes the market ahead of all its competition!!!

Garland Pritchard
203 days, 17 hours ago

The freshest and largest selection of organic products in one place. Truly a destination and adventure each week.

Peter Rockwell
203 days, 18 hours ago

Great selection, great architecture, great vibe, can get there on public transportation.

Stephanie Tsai
203 days, 19 hours ago

Anonymous
203 days, 20 hours ago

the produce there is amazing. Also, their strong committment to promoting a sustainable food system

Marjanne Pearson
203 days, 20 hours ago

The Ferry Plaza farmer's market has the best produce and the best people!

Anonymous
203 days, 21 hours ago

A breathtaking location with the best and most varied farmers market vendors in town.

Candice Lin
203 days, 21 hours ago

I love the variety of top quality produce and the wonderful prepared foods and shops.

Anonymous
203 days, 22 hours ago

Love the variety & abundance of fresh & prepared foods!

Jade Moy
203 days, 22 hours ago

My kids love it...

Anonymous
203 days, 22 hours ago

Best farmers market experience I've ever come across.

Anonymous
203 days, 22 hours ago

I support the farmers market @ Ferry Plaza because of their commitment to local merchants and farms w/ sustainable and organic practices

Anonymous
203 days, 22 hours ago

It's the best variety of the best products.

Bruce Cole
203 days, 23 hours ago

Market is made up entirely of small farmers from NorCal who practice sustainable agriculture. And, it is a "complete" market, offering fruit, vegetable, meats, seafood, baked goods, artisan products, and coffee!

Virginia Miller
203 days, 23 hours ago

Besides being a spectacular waterside setting and an architectural gem like the Ferry Building, the selection from Northern California's unparalleled bounty of farmers and permanent local vendors who make SF great, add up to the best, most exciting farmers market in the country.

Claire Woodard
203 days, 23 hours ago

Amazing array of products and a great community atmosphere!

Philip Sweet
203 days, 23 hours ago

Jo Evans
203 days, 23 hours ago

Variety and quality of food!

Anonymous
203 days, 23 hours ago

Allison arieff
203 days, 23 hours ago

Brian Frank
203 days, 23 hours ago

great produce, amazing food & good people

Emily Dellas
203 days, 23 hours ago

A beautiful showcase of the Bay Area's Gourmet bounty!

Anonymous
203 days, 23 hours ago

fabulous selection and diversity all year 'round. multiple purveyors of pastured eggs, meat, charcuterie. amazing prepared-food options made with local / ethical ingredients. no place like it anywhere in the world

becky tsang
204 days, 18 minutes ago

they are the public face of farmer's markets in SF

kloe knoll
204 days, 21 minutes ago

It is a large market with everything under the sun available. I can take public transportation there, buy my vegetables, cheese, tamales and bread. Then I have a wonderful lunch outside watching the boats and the bridge!

Anonymous
204 days, 1 hour ago

Sherry Page
204 days, 1 hour ago

This market has an outstanding variety of freshly-harvested, local, organic, sustainable produce, as well as farm-fresh eggs, artisan cheeses, breads, dried beans and meats. The farmers and producers are interesting, informative and nice. This market is on the cutting edge with programs such as, "Bring Your Bags to the Market". They have exciting programs each week for their patrons, including demonstrations by local chefs. And the location of the market cannot be beat - on the wharf in San Francisco, adjacent to the Ferry Building, which is a food-lovers mecca!

Cindy Blair
204 days, 2 hours ago

Great variety of produce and other; great programs to support preparation of food and sustainability!

Doug Scott
204 days, 4 hours ago

Best urban famer's market. Very committed to local produce and sustainable products.

Anonymous
204 days, 11 hours ago

It has the best variety and a great location

Anonymous
204 days, 12 hours ago

They have a fabulous variety of products in an incomparably gorgeous environment.

Florence Leto
204 days, 14 hours ago

Matthew Lindner
204 days, 14 hours ago

Eileen Pardini
204 days, 20 hours ago

Incomparable setting, diversified vendors, the best of everything!

june barnard
204 days, 20 hours ago

the location is stunning, the community is fabulous and who can resist the kettle corn?? and the waste station attendants? very cool. the educational components add so much. truly fantastic.

Anastasia Fiandaca
204 days, 21 hours ago

I'm actually voting for the Noe Valley Farmers Market or the one at Alemany, as I've never bought anything from the one at the Ferry Bdlg, but my local ones are not listed as choices. I love the community at my local market and the fresh, organic produce, although the prices are really high.

Terryl Todd
204 days, 21 hours ago

Abundant Variety and sincere, friendly vendors.

Greg Gawlowski
204 days, 22 hours ago

We lived in San Francisco for close to 20 years before moving to Santa Fe, and the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market always had the most delicious array of the widest range of food imaginable! From fresh cheeses and breads to just-picked fruit and vegetables, along with flower vendors and those selling herbs, that market is ALWAYS a treat. We very much miss it here in NM!

karen hampton
204 days, 23 hours ago

Anything grown locally and still be able to be sold in a framer's market, before the government steps in and makes their law effective to regulate home grown food I am for.

dana behan
205 days, 37 minutes ago

Jennifer Miller
205 days, 55 minutes ago

The ferry farmers market has a vibrant atmosphere and delicious organic produce and artisan foods.

Gregory Dendler
205 days, 1 hour ago

It's the best

charles katz
205 days, 1 hour ago

a vast array of the finest available fresh produce,plus fresh seafood,baked specialty items,cheeses etc. plus it is a fabulous people place. And the most spectacular view of SanFranciscoBay.

Divya Chander
205 days, 8 hours ago

wonderful array of new flavors and finds

Suzanne Titus-JOhnson
205 days, 10 hours ago

Because it's ALWAYS seasonal, fresh, vibrant, friendly, full of amazing variety, and the farmers and organizers there make the extra effort to educate consumers about the food, the growers, relevant environmental issues, etc. ....all of that at one of the most scenic spots on the map, where earth meets the sea (literally and other ways). The Ferry Plaza Farmer's Market is amazing!

Anonymous
205 days, 11 hours ago

It is a amazing number of wonderful growers.

amy Cancelmo
205 days, 12 hours ago

seann lindstrom
205 days, 12 hours ago

fresh and tasty produce.

Anonymous
205 days, 13 hours ago

Anonymous
205 days, 13 hours ago

It has an abundant variety of locally grow and produced foods. It is one of the epicenters of the locally grown artisan food movement.

Kathleen O'Hession
205 days, 13 hours ago

it is the best of what a locally grown and supported farmers market should be: organic, wide variety and fabulous!

Enrique Luna
205 days, 14 hours ago

dominique bischoff-brown
205 days, 14 hours ago

In a beautiful setting by the bay and a landmark building local farmers have created a real sense of community while offering an amazing array of produce and goods. The highlight of my trip every time I go to San Francisco.

Manny Shargel
205 days, 14 hours ago

I visited the Market in late January while I was visiting friends and family in the Bay Area, The variety and quality of fresh produce was astounding. Every time I use my tote bag while shopping 3000 miles away I think of FPFM and wish I were there.

Shelley Marder
205 days, 15 hours ago

bruce Presnick
205 days, 16 hours ago

Location, variety and the views!!!

Dot Luce
205 days, 16 hours ago

BEAUTIFUL!!! People, place, air, Zen buddhists, atmosphere,, health, love, vitality, progressive, cooperative, friendly, abiding.

Cara Tramontano
205 days, 16 hours ago

Unreal selection - the best of the best.

B Lum
205 days, 16 hours ago

atmosphere!

Anonymous
205 days, 16 hours ago

Great produce/variety

Jackie Pomies
205 days, 17 hours ago

Blanche Hartman
205 days, 17 hours ago

It's organic and beautiful and great people are there

Mariah Altrocchi
205 days, 17 hours ago

Beautiful Bay views, excellent variety of produce, and a fun international group of traveling folks.

Charlene Casey
205 days, 17 hours ago

This farmers market is well varied. It's not farmlands without farmers. It's great to support the local farmers.

Eli Stepnitz
205 days, 17 hours ago

amazing produce, coffee, and people...

Eric Larson
205 days, 17 hours ago

The best Farmer's market in the SF Bay Area

Anonymous
205 days, 17 hours ago

We love our farmer's market because our family gets to eat beautiful, fresh, locally grown produce, meats, cheeses, honey and we get to talk to and support the people that grow and make the bounty!

Anonymous
205 days, 17 hours ago

the most delicious raw and prepared foods around... and down by the bay

rosemarie shishkin
205 days, 17 hours ago

Excelent produce and products.

Shiho Fujii
205 days, 17 hours ago

Environmentally conscious with the use of recycled products and the push to use reusable bags, it was great. The musical talent and dancers also graced the market.

Anonymous
205 days, 17 hours ago

It's the best and I want to Save the planet!

Anonymous
205 days, 18 hours ago

I want to support a healthy community and reverse the industrial food model that makes us ill as a nation. Fresh food, produced by our farmers, sold in an open air market, is the healthy, nutritional solution to healing our local region, but ultimately our nation as well. The Ferry Plaza Market is a pleasure to be savored, and I enjoy running into my friends and neighbors there.

Orin Ellingson
205 days, 18 hours ago

It fully capitalizes on the availabity of an icredible wealth of locally produced foods found in the Bay Area.

Michael Rocha
205 days, 18 hours ago

Thomas Dunn
205 days, 19 hours ago

The food is absolutely the finest, highest quality. The vendors have become friends and the location is among the most beautiful on earth. Parking is plentiful and it's located at the Ferry Building in San Francisco - public transit is everywhere. Prices are reasonable for the great quality.nI've lived in San Francisco for 50 years and this is the best I have ever seen!

andrea eichhorn
205 days, 19 hours ago

Great variety, friendly and informative farmers, beautiful location, fun to go to (and brunch!), and excellent educational programs. Focus on organic, sustainable and local.

Tra Boxer
205 days, 19 hours ago

The venders pay their workers decent wages. Their produce are beautiful to look at and full of flavor. It is a fun place to be at and a part of.

Gloria Donohue
205 days, 19 hours ago

It has a wide variety of organic products in a very pleasing environment.

Lynda LePage
205 days, 19 hours ago

Cause it's the best!

Anonymous
205 days, 19 hours ago

Because everything, and I mean everything we have ever purchased there has been exceptional. Thank you for all you do for San Francisco Bay Area!

Christopher Walker
205 days, 20 hours ago

great stuff, great people, great location

Patience Hutchinson
205 days, 20 hours ago

Because they have great grass fed beef

Anonymous
205 days, 20 hours ago

We love to eat fresh organic foods that aren't sprayed with pesticides. We support small farmers and hope they can hold out against the giant agribusinesses like Monsanto who just poison the earth.

monica collins
205 days, 20 hours ago

wonderful selection of excellent food products, great ambience too

Barbara Kolb
205 days, 20 hours ago

Lots of reliable organic and non-chemically nurtured produce.

Anonymous
205 days, 21 hours ago

One can buy wonderful, organic, and delicious fish, meat, fruits, vegetables, onions, garlic, mushrooms there.

Anonymous
205 days, 23 hours ago

In addition to great produce and friendly farmers, I appreciate its focus on education about sustainable agriculture. And the location is spectacular :-)

Anonymous
205 days, 23 hours ago

Soumya Sastry
206 days, 2 minutes ago

Ian Goldstein
206 days, 21 minutes ago

The food and the experience and the setting all combined... perfection!

sharka evans
206 days, 51 minutes ago

this is a lovely location, very clean, very vibrant, a great quality produce!

Lee Dahle
206 days, 52 minutes ago

I love San Fran.

Anonymous
206 days, 56 minutes ago

Rosamond Sugarman
206 days, 1 hour ago

It was one of the pioneers, the quality and variety is unrivaled, and it's a joy to shop there. My husband was a board member for a number of years.

Abby Kahn
206 days, 1 hour ago

not only does the produce rock but they take measures to ensure their vendors/farmers get a fair deal.

peter butterworth
206 days, 1 hour ago

fresh and locally grown produce

Cecil Myers
206 days, 2 hours ago

Huge variety of locally grown produce and other food products of the very highest quality.

Jayne Verdon
206 days, 3 hours ago

It has all the fresh fruits and veggies and other great things, it is a social thing, next to the Bay, it is more than a Farmers Market, it is a happening!!

Jim Phillips
206 days, 3 hours ago

Amy Hsu
206 days, 4 hours ago

I moved away from SF and this is the thing I miss the most! Farmer's markets in the rest of the country can't compare to the Ferry Plaza market: the best combination of fresh produce (lots of it organic), cooked food vendors, coffee, value-added products, meats, seafoods. There is something for both locals and tourists.

sophia chung
206 days, 5 hours ago

Suki Haseman
206 days, 10 hours ago

Not only are there row after row of vendors selling the best of the best of the bounties of the earth, the ambiance at this market is a slice of heaven. The Bay Bridge almost over head, the bay right at your feet, the glory of the Ferry Bldg where every last detail is a piece of art, the restaurants, food stalls, and Blue Bottle Coffee. It is a little bit of Paradise.

Elena Bridges
206 days, 11 hours ago

Great produce

Michaela King
206 days, 11 hours ago

I love the direct relationship with the farmers and the produce is amazing!

Debbie Persselin
206 days, 11 hours ago

The best organic produce, Donna's Tamales, great variety of healthy food, awesome atmosphere, friendly farmers and the convenient location, only a 5 minute walk from my office.

Reginald Burns
206 days, 11 hours ago

Incredible produce and prepared food in a tremendously scenic location. What's not to love???

Stephen Tillisch
206 days, 11 hours ago

They offer a variety of fresh produce, vegetables and are very friendly

Bruce Miller
206 days, 12 hours ago

I've visited alot of markets all over the US, Austrlaia and NZ. The Ferry Terminal is the best, bar none. Variety, depth and vibrancy that just keeps on getting better. (I live in NZ)

Lynne Raider
206 days, 14 hours ago

the quality of the produce, the amazing breadth and depth of nature's bounty and the phenomenal farmers themselves. the setting...surely divine.

Kim Bogen
206 days, 14 hours ago

Staggering display of organic produce; eye candy for the healthy

Judith Gordon
206 days, 15 hours ago

One-stop superlative, congenial, and for me, convenient shopping only a pleasant mile-plus walk away.

Ron Molina
206 days, 15 hours ago

cuz I live in SF and love SF!

Anonymous
206 days, 15 hours ago

The produce, the vibe, the love of sf and the breakfast for my early morning arrival!

Anonymous
206 days, 15 hours ago

I love the produce, the meat, and all of the work that CUESA does in the community.

Lauren Artress
206 days, 15 hours ago

The Ferry Plaza Farmers Market members are truly committed to teaching urban people the specifics about buying, cooking and eating organic food. They are friendly, no put-downs even with the most basic questions. Flexible and doing a great job.

Anonymous
206 days, 16 hours ago

Sustainable, local, delicious

Lani Ball
206 days, 16 hours ago

The best crops ever. Love all the farmers, and the farms are close enough by to warrant purchasing their goods and supporting their efforts. They work so hard, and the fruits, vegetables and dairy products are excellent.

Anna Payden
206 days, 16 hours ago

The produce beautiful, they have the best goat cheese, sweet and savory baked goods, pasture raised chickens and eggs, and just about everyone will offer you a sample! You can't beat delicious fresh local food.

Anonymous
206 days, 16 hours ago

They rock!

Peter Rothe
206 days, 17 hours ago

Anonymous
206 days, 17 hours ago

This was my market for many many years. I could walk over from North Beach. Now I live in the Midwest, I and miss it so much! My daughter is on the CUESA staff, and they are all a terrific team, but it's the farmers and their products and recipes and spirit I truly miss. And I miss eating breakfast burritos by the Bay after shopping for my weekly staples and splurges. If you go, check out the quark and the homemade fig ravioli.

Diane Angst
206 days, 18 hours ago

Great market, great location! Love being able to take public transportation to and from the market.

suzy Worsham
206 days, 18 hours ago

because i love knowing where everything i eat comes from!

Anonymous
206 days, 18 hours ago

It is the BEST market because it cares about every aspect of those of us who depend upon it. We are healthier, smarter, and wiser because of what the market provides and what the market teaches us. We are happier, too!

Anonymous
206 days, 18 hours ago

Stephen Zollman
206 days, 18 hours ago

it is all fresh and the vendors are very nice..

pattie pritchet
206 days, 18 hours ago

When I see the Farmer's Market at the Ferry Building, with so many people and so many things going on, I believe the Farmers Market is the way to improve our economy and we should have more Farmer's Markets. There are street performances, delicious food made on the spot, and the prices are just right!!

Barbara Bibel
206 days, 18 hours ago

It has a wonderful variety of fresh, local, organic products. The location is beautiful, too.

Rosemary Quinn
206 days, 19 hours ago

love the cooking demos, farm tours and educational booths!

Eileen Thomas
206 days, 19 hours ago

fun; vendors knowledgeable about theis products; beautiful colors of produce. And did I mention fun.

joyce vialpando
206 days, 19 hours ago

I LOVE THE ORGANIC PRODUCE AND THE PEOPLE ARE JUST WONDERFUL, THEY ARE EAGER TO PLEASE, AND EVERYTHING I HAVE BOUGHT HAS BEEN GREAT! I GO THERE EVERY WEEK

Anonymous
206 days, 19 hours ago

beverlly mills
206 days, 19 hours ago

When you decide how to feed yourself, you decide how the land will be treated. This market offers me an amazing variety of high quality food from local farmers. As the market has grown over the years more farmers are able to build a strong economic base doing the work they love.

Anonymous
206 days, 19 hours ago

The food is good; it is grown in a sustainable manner. The people who grow it are there to tell you about it. And the market is a meeting place for friends and neighbors.

Anonymous
206 days, 19 hours ago

TONS OF STUFF AND LOTS OF VENDORS

Kelle Walsh
206 days, 19 hours ago

It's amazing. Huge, so well run, such variety, great education programs, cooking demonstrations, and more. I go every week, and always bring out-of-town guests. They can't get over it.

Anonymous
206 days, 19 hours ago

Tara Brown
206 days, 19 hours ago

High quality, fresh produce and foods from merchants who are very friendly and nice.

meaghan benjamin
206 days, 19 hours ago

I lived in SF for 10 years and went every saturday. It is my first stop whenever I return. Can't be beat!

Anonymous
206 days, 20 hours ago

Kate Townsend
206 days, 20 hours ago

the variety, quality of food as well as extra services (holding purchases, food demonstrations) and their attention to recycling

Anonymous
206 days, 20 hours ago

It has a great mix of basics and more unusual items. Top local chefs and home cooks (like me) shop there, and I can always find something new to try and ask the grower how to prepare it.

Anonymous
206 days, 20 hours ago

Simply the best in the country. LOVE it!!!

Ellee Koss
206 days, 21 hours ago

The quality and diversity of foods. It brings the whole Embarcadero to life with soul!

Kat Clare
206 days, 21 hours ago

It is fantastic, the food amazing and the vendors are wonderful!

t seitler
206 days, 21 hours ago

Charles Vollmar
206 days, 21 hours ago

Amazing selection! Close to Bay, Wine Country and Central Valley. Focus on green, sustainability, organic and foods education. Stellar!

Kathleen Byrne
206 days, 21 hours ago

Their commitment to sustainability and the beautiful setting at the historic Ferry Building.

Ken Reeder
206 days, 21 hours ago

It is handy. Farmers of the area of well represented and can be trusted to be selling their own goods not something imported. Friendly always having time to explain or provide and information when asked. Prices are fair and not a rip off.

JODY MACKENZIE
206 days, 21 hours ago

Anonymous
206 days, 21 hours ago

Great organic selection, gorgeous surroundings, exposes tourists from all over the country and the world to organic, local, sustainable farming and delicious healthy produce.

Stanley Lew
206 days, 21 hours ago

Food... Food... Food!

Kate Lange
206 days, 21 hours ago

Vast product choices and eco-friendly too no plastic bags. Great location! Freindly vendors, they're the best!!

Azure Kraxberger
206 days, 21 hours ago

Annie Uzdavinis
206 days, 22 hours ago

Anonymous
206 days, 22 hours ago

Best farmers market in San Francisco in terms of variety and quality. Farmers are wonderful to talk with every week, sense of community, free weekly educational programs, fun extra events like cocktail parties and hands-on classes

Bailey Verschoor
206 days, 22 hours ago

Fresh produce in Berkeley is VERY important!

Linda Tabor-Beck
206 days, 22 hours ago

Local and organic.

jeanne newman
206 days, 23 hours ago

The Ferry Building and Plaza are beautiful, but, the farmers and their produce are the essential ingredients

dorit grunberger
206 days, 23 hours ago

It's waaaaayyyyy overpriced BUT you just can't beat the surroundings. At the foot of the Bay Bridge overlooking the San Francisco Bay, nothing can be better than hanging out there on a crisp, beautiful morning. Lots of high-end, artisan foods. I wanted to vote for the Alemany market, but it's not on the list and it really should be!!!

Anonymous
206 days, 23 hours ago

Mary Jo Denney
206 days, 23 hours ago

Excellent produce, beautiful location and wonderful people!

Lynne Preston
206 days, 23 hours ago

Fresh and delicious mostly organic produce and meats, and some prepared foods. A supporter of sustainable agriculture and animal husbandry. A great market in a fabulous city!

Jade Scileppi
206 days, 23 hours ago

The variety but a bit pricey all the same. Could use that prize $$$. :)

jennifer minniti
206 days, 23 hours ago

Anonymous
206 days, 23 hours ago

It's the greatest!!

Lisa Springer
206 days, 23 hours ago

This market offers glorious organic produce in abundance, as well as gormet foods, raw foods, music, and more. The atmosphere is welcoming and enlivening: a sceanic vacation destination, as well as an open market space. I can park my car at the Jack London Square Garage, take the Ferry across, arrive directly at the market, and have my parking ticket validated at the Ferry Terminal, for free parking. You can't get a better deal than that. Enjoy a sceanic ferry ride, and reduce your carbon footprint while doing it.

Louis Perotti
206 days, 23 hours ago

The farmers there are the nicest and friendliest people on this planet!

Anonymous
206 days, 23 hours ago

It rocks! Best produce, beautiful location and wonderful farmers and artisans.

Dana Vinicoff
207 days, 24 seconds ago

Lots of high quality produce.

Anonymous
207 days, 7 minutes ago

Easy to get to. Nice peeps.

Marlena Machol
207 days, 10 minutes ago

It's really big, the variety and quantity make it worth a trip there. When we lived in N. Cal it was a treat if we happened to be in San Francisco on market day. Location also; because it's in an area where you can find other things to do, you can combine trips, saving money and resources.

Sabrina Model-Carlberg
207 days, 22 minutes ago

The Tuesday market is my favorite because it has many great vendors but none of the crazy tourist traffic. Saturday mornings are full of amazing produce, locally produced products, and delicious foods too. You cannot find a better selection!

lael Robertson
207 days, 1 hour ago

we shop at this market because of the amazingly tasty fresh organic food sold by knowledgeable farmers and vendors in a gorgeous setting.

denise paulson
207 days, 1 hour ago

It has EVERYTHING!! The best farmers' produce, fantastic restaurants, wonderful small gift vendors, the best cheese vendor in SF. Good eats with outdoor seating both in front and back of the market. Not only is this the best Farmers Market ever, but you can take a ferry ride to Tiburon for lunch after you do your shopping. Or, take a walk down the Embarcadero either to the north or south end with both great shopping and eating within a half a mile in either direction. Or you can jump on the street car right in front of the market and go to the ball park for a Giants game. Denise

Shannon Lynch
207 days, 1 hour ago

The Ferry Plaza farmer's market is full of beautiful, amazing, delicious produce and prepared foods, in a gorgeous setting overlooking the bay. It's a treat for all the senses.

Anonymous
207 days, 1 hour ago

all local organic goods. excellent location. beautiful environment. great shops inside. love the bread and cheese.

Tony Holiday
207 days, 1 hour ago

Not only do you get plenty of outdoor booths with multiple varieties of fruits and veggies, but the indoor shops in the Ferry Building are fun to browse too. This is a first-class farmers market and the only market in San Francisco where I can find certain veggies I cannot find at any other local markets. I especially love the herb plants area where I can get certain plants I am unable to find at any other farmers market or even nurseries that I know of. We don't have enough nurseries here that are conveniently located which also have unusual and hard to find small pots of herbs and veggies that I'm looking for. This delightful waterfront market also has various eating places where one can grab a bite, and also an info booth in the front. It's a bright, cheerful place that's far above the other markets around here in quality and varieties of produce available.

Barbara Greaves
207 days, 1 hour ago

Love the atmosphere and the quality of all products.

Ryan Kerian
207 days, 1 hour ago

Wonderful farmers and an amazing selection. Local and sustainable.

Anonymous
207 days, 3 hours ago

Amazing variety. Great people. Beautiful location.

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