• Heart of the City Farmers' Market

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Year-round outdoor market. Farm fresh vegetables, fruits, flowers, and more. Previously listed as Civic Center Farmer's Market. Open Wed 7:00am-5:30pm, Sun 7:00am-5:00pm.


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8 Reviews

First Review by Adrienne Kristine

Gopala108

Points +3227

Vegan
24 Nov 2023

down to Earth farmer's market near Civic Center Bart and the main library

Heart of the City Farmer's Market is located in the heart of the City aka near Civic Center Bart and the main library.

This is definitely a blue collar farmer's market. I work nearby and frequent it once a week as I do the Ferry Building Farmer's Market.

Heart of the City Farmer's Market has a few similar vendors as does the Ferry Building Farmer's market such as the mushroom folks and green thumb. I frequently get shiitake or king trumpet mushrooms from the mushroom folks.

Green Thumb has a great salsa and also love their kale and greens.

Much of the produce here is organic yet doesn't have the labelling for organic labelling is very costly.

I also love Two Dog for their Salsa and hot sauces.

As a whole produce here is very affordable and don't miss the dollar bags of produce which are quite alright.

Updated from previous review on 2023-06-02

Pros: affordable, great variety, Friendly

Huraiquire

Points +9643

Vegan
22 Jan 2022

Local, Organic, and Grown with Love

I worked for several restaurants in the area and the chefs come out first thing to pick out veggies for the day. Ask the farmers if they use pesticides. Many of the produce are organic, but they can’t afford the expensive certification. In the Spring, the strawberries are devine and you’re lucky if you find Galaxy peaches or my second favourite, the Snow White peaches.

stephaniefroebel

Points +995

Vegan
27 Nov 2021

Great prices

If you’re looking for a wide variety of food, get there early. After 2-3, stores start closing up and 3:30-4 you can get big discounts on whatever is left. Sometimes you have to judge the freshness of some stands and use the veggies quicker

Pros: Great prices

BrittanyHowze

Points +348

Vegan
18 Mar 2018

the big farmers market

Tip: if it has been raining, get yourself some bargain priced mushrooms

Pros: next to the library, large selection, lots of vendors

Cons: it can be crowded

moretofuplease

Points +507

Vegan
24 Dec 2015

Hella Vegan Eats

The food truck called Hella Vegan Eats was there this year and last, offering tasting vegan food on the eve of Christmas Eve. This year, we tried a "chicken" bao sandwich, on a burger bun with a little umbrella on top, bed of spring mix. Thin slice of fake chicken was very impressive. Also got a burrito, nice mix of veggies and seitan. Plus a little gingerbread cake for later. Good variety of ingredients, very creative food, friendly service.

Pros: Creative vegan food, Reasonably priced, Tasty

Cons: Limited hours, Take out only

AshleyLorden

Points +1254

Vegan
23 Aug 2015

Grungy, good selection

The largest unfancy farmer's market in the city, with at least a dozen different farm stands selling fresh produce, some organic, some not. You can find everything here. There are also a handful of prepared food trucks at one end. This location is literally city center, so be prepared for limited parking options and good public transit/walkability. Not really a good neighborhood but should be fine in the morning, and right next to the beautiful main SF public library and Civic Center.

Pros: Cheap, Good selection

Cons: Limited organic

AshleyxMichelle

Points +215

Vegan
13 Jan 2012

Heart of the City Farmer's Market

I'm so glad that they stopped selling live chickens! I wasn't going to go unless they stopped. So now that I have been.. I really like it. I always get good produce for cheap. They have some prepared items. I have seen vegan somosas there before too. Also towards the end they do $1 bags and cut prices down. Oh and get the never watered tomatoes! So good.

Pros: Cheap prices, Great produce, Friendly sellers

Cons: Location

Adrienne Kristine

Points +26

Vegetarian
29 Jun 2010

Heart of the City Farmers Market

There are several farmers markets in San Francisco but this is my favorite. It's the blue collar-type: not everything is organic and we're still trying to stop the sales of live chickens, but the produce is local and the hours are great: 7 AM to 5 PM Sundays and 7 AM to 5:30 PM on Wednesdays year round rain or shine.

Pros: Local, Inexpensive, Variety

Cons: Live chickens, Not always organic




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