Grant Park Farmers Market

This is my happy place. Good, friendly vendors and fair prices. There’s no other way I’d want to start my Sunday! I get everything from meat and produce to kombucha! I’m only sad it’s not open year round. ;)

The farmers market is good. It is in the grant park so the environment is great. Parking is convenient. But the vendors are not too diverse. I was there in order to buy some organic milk and jam, but no one sell milk there, so 4 out of 5 is just because of the disappointment for no milk. I bought some blueberry jelly and donuts. Still good experience.

The Grant Park farmers market is the finest farmers market in all of Atlanta. It’s a beautiful space and the community vibes are flowing. The market manager Lauren Ladov is a total babe and very helpful too :)
For the best produce and flowers the market has to offer, check out Rag and Frass Farm’s fantastic spread.
Definitely going back next Sunday!

Love this farmer’s market!!! Parking was relatively easy on the street as there was a steady stream of people coming and going. Everything and anything you buy here will be top notch quality — I bought a couple of pints of strawberries (picked yesterday according to the vendor) and they’re almost all gone between my 1 year old son and myself. The peaches from Pearson’s farms are amazing. The blended fruit from Tatsky’s is a must try — I only regret not having opted for the larger size. Fresh juices, produce, baked goods, all local, all delicious.

My Sunday morning routine. They have an amazing selection of vendors, but make sure you go early!

I wish I lived closer!
My husband, my dog, and I have been to the Grant Park Farmers Market twice, and I hate that we’ve missed it the last few weeks. I always enjoy seeing what there is to buy and visiting with the vendors. Everyone I’ve talked to there is more than happy to share about their products and always glad to introduce themselves. Sidney with the Intown Healthy Hound tent has actually helped me find my dog’s vet, and she has always been engaging and curious about how my dog has been. When Simply Seoul didn’t have enough of the kimchi I needed, the girl was ready to tell me where else I could purchase their kimchi. I’ve been able to pick up goat’s cheese cheddar for my lactose-​intolerant mom, snacks for my dog, and my favorite King of Pops treat in the lovely woods of Grant Park.
What makes this experience special is the Grant Park Information Booth. If you stop by on your first visit, they will give you a «loyalty card,» $ 5 worth of coins to spend at the market, and a calendar of events. Visiting the booth on your second time will get you coupons, and I’m told that the third visit gets you a tote. It’s interesting to see how the information folks really care about promoting the market, but it isn’t hard to see why.
The artisan bakers, butchers, and farmers at the market care about their products, and they’re proud of what they do. They often rotate in new products as the weather changes to showcase seasonal ingredients and produce. You can find fresh vegetables, homemade sausage, vegan kimchi, organic dog food, artisan bread, flavored peanut butter, local honey, pizza, sandwiches, pastries, and sweets. I reckon we could do a good chunk of our weekly grocery shopping here.
The Grant Park Farmers Market is a beautiful place to invest in your community by supporting small and local business. Dogs, children, families, and adults of all ages are completely welcome. Everyone we’ve met, even the other customers, have all been friendly. I wholeheartedly recommend visiting. Definitely check out their seasonal events, too. On Halloween, there was a face painting booth!

Haven’t lived in Atlanta long, but I’ve gone to this farmers market 3 times already. So happy. The vendors are so friendly and the food and the produce are AMAZING!

More better than the faux-​farmers market at St Phillips parking lot in Buckhead.
1. There were loads of vendors
2. There were lots of people shopping
I am sorry to be so critical, but where are the farmers who have trucked their produce into town and have mounds of apples, pears, lettuce, tomatoes, etc. piled up on the tables?
Where are the immigrant farmers selling amazing vegetables from their home country and explaining how to cook and eat it?
Where are the dairy tables with loads of cheeses?
Where are the funky coops with super organic stuff?
Where are the customers lined up to buy?
The farmers market jammed into the city hall parking lot in Falls Church, VA has a better selection. The Little Italy Mercato in San Diego is in a different league entirely.

Grant Park Farmers Market has become our Sunday tradition. I’ll confess that our motivation is not the abundant supply of fresh organic food but a strange love affair of Revolution Donuts. It took us a few times to realize, «Hey, there are other vendors here!» hehe We have now made our way around to each vendor that has an item we like/​need. All are great! I like the music & all the little kiddos & doggies running around. very relaxed atmosphere. This is more of an event for a special treat but it does have all the basics: vegetables, bread, and specialty items like cheese, meats & doggie treats! You will be glad you got out of bed for this!

This is a great Farmers market to visit and support. Vendors of all kinds selling a variety of goods to include honey, veggies, coffee, cheeses, and meats. I love that you can grab yourself something to eat while you’re there (pastries, sandwiches, and the such).
There was not a lot of fruit there. I guess many of these items are out of season. I did see some great looking apples and peaches though.
There was a chef making and giving out samples of Sweet Corn Fregola and Summer Beans. This was delicious. While I did take a copy of the recipe that included a sample of the menu, the name of the restaurant is not anywhere on it, and now I don’t know where to find this dish. No worries though, a little investigation goes a long way.
H&F was set up there. Take a moment of silence…
They got a hold of me. I can’t resist them. At all. It’s awful.
Octane was representing. Yay Octane.
Lots of dogs and I may have enjoyed watching them as much as all the fresh produce and food items. Street parking is abundant. Grant Park is lovely, so even if you have to walk a little, it’s nice.
I was given $ 5 dollars (in chips to pay for purchases) for signing up for the mailing list. Also they have a challenge coming up for eating local. I plan to be a part of that. Won’t you? They offer some rewards for your participation.
Oh yeah, when I visit again, I get a Chipotle gift card and when I return a 3^rd time, I get a tote bag. This includes not just the Grant Park Farmers Market, but also the East Atlanta Village, and Decatur Farmers markets. They give you a little card that you get stamped on each visit. Isn’t that awesome?
They take credit cards and debit cards!
I encourage everyone to visit your local farmers market to rev up the local community and economy. This one is a good one.

I finally made it to the Grant Park Farmers market. It seems like it was on my «to do» list forever! I was pleased to see Revolution Donuts set up right at the entrance. I will skip breakfast and hit them up next time!
There is also an info booth at the entrance where you can purchase coins to use at any of the vendor stands. A lot of them are «cash only» so if you do not plan ahead and bring cash this is your opportunity to swipe your card. I ended up getting $ 25 worth of wooden coins and left with a $ 5 coin to use for next time.
My haul this trip included some yummy kimchi from Simply Seoul, heirloom tomatoes, cucumbers, arugula, a bunch of beets, and a spaghetti squash. The prices are reasonable and you are supporting local farmers when you shop. I was pleased with everything I purchased and will definitely plan to return.
The market is open on Sundays from 9:30 — 1:30 during the months of April– December. That’s plenty of time to check it out! Also, feel free to bring your dog. There were leashed dogs everywhere enjoying the atmosphere!

Trees, fresh air, the hum of people, and all sorts of goodies to try to your heart’s content.
Grant Park FM is one of my favorite open air markets.
There are always new comers, but some of the main stays are Doggy Dogg, Spotted Trotter, The Little Tart bakery, H&F Bakery, Revolution Doughnuts and then lots of fresh produce toting vendors. Even Good Food Cart sometimes makes an appearance.
Occasionally there are cooking demos that will use some of the produce from the market so if you’re lacking inspiration for the day the demos and free samples might spark your creativity.
All the vendors are friendly (at least so I’ve encountered) and willing to impart the passion behind their work.
While usually I am enamored with the hot food vendors, as GPFM isn’t a weekly stop for me, I once found edible flowers and sometimes they will sell uncommon edible plants. So if you’re down for nommin’ some flowers you might be in luck. Such flowery goodness, all of which were fresh.
I wish I had more cash to throw down, and make this a weekly stop, but for now it’ll be a special breakfast outing for any Saturday/​Sunday morning.

Love this farmer’s market. It has an eclectic group of vendors some who only come on a monthly rotation. Lots of fresh veggies and fruits!
They also have a great selection of meats, baked goods and cheeses. There are a half a dozen entrepreneurial folks with artisan jams; cultured butters, handcrafted granola and Asian sauces.
And you can breakfast or lunch with great fresh food right there.
It’s not inexpensive but worth it!
There’s a friendly vibe and it’s a great place to hipster watch. It’s so cute seeing them try out their parenting skills ;-)

What a fantastic Farmers Market. Every vendor seems nicer than the last. Produce was dupe fresh and looked amazing. I enjoyed the atmosphere and energy here. This seemed super popular, as parking was a little tough. Not bad, but we had to park a few blocks away.
I would recommend getting here early, right when they open as lots of the best stuff is gone right away, and parking is not too bad early in the day.
They also have an area to purchase My Market coins. This is a currency that you can use with vendors. You use your credit card and they give you that amount in these coins, so you don’t need to run by an ATM before going.
Looking forward to going back each weekend!

Great vendors, great setting & great vibe all around! Summer peaches & tomatoes from the farmers’ market are in a different class from what you get at a supermarket; Antonio’ s pasta is also fantastic, as are the pastries from The Little Tart and H&F bakery.
But what really sets the market apart is the community. We usually walk to the park with our daughter, lay down a blanket, meet our neighbors, watch the kids play, get something to nibble on, attend a chef’s demo or participate in some activity. It has been such a fantastic addition to our great neighborhood. Can’t wait for spring!

I came here a few weekends ago and absolutely fell in love with this farmer’s market.
I grew up on a farm so I’m pretty picky when it comes to homemade goods and homegrown produce, but I was impressed! It had a nice vibe, it’s dog friendly, and it’s right on the park.
I bought a few of the lotion, soap, and candle products from Turnrow for gifts and everyone loves them.
I also bought a few different salsas for a mexican theme for a party, and I admit, some did not make it to the party because they were that good.
I would highly recommend this place for families, dog lovers, and for those who are looking for fresh produce.
Bonus: almost all venders accept credit!

I like going to this farmer’s market on a regular basis. It has many vendors I like: The Spotted Trotter, Holeman & Finch Bakery, and Revolution Doughnuts.
I usually find interesting things to try here like the Italian dude peddling homemade frozen pasta. His lobster ravioli was excellent.
John at the Spotted Trotter is always friendly.
Revolution Doughnuts sold me an amazon Orange Pistachio doughnut. Best nut ever? Maybe.
There were ladies who sell artisanal kimchi.
Then you have a bunch of produce vendors from the actual farms.
If you show up by 11 AM you can catch the cooking demo hosted by a popular local restaurant. Last week’s was Bucca Lupo which I rave about in another review. Weeks past have included chefs from Gunshow, Yeah! Burger, and Wrecking Bar.

This farmers market is bustling and full of great treasures. I don’t live in the city and I have yet to bring myself to pay the prices of local goods when I can get similar items for ¼ to ¹⁄₃ of the price at the Asian grocery stores that I weekly frequent. Don’t stab this frugal girl for this.
What I love about urban farmers markets is the food that I can munch on! I absolutely love this and the Grant Park Farmers Market does not disappoint. You can score wood fire pizza, tarts, and doughnuts. I will have to revise my rating of Revolution Doughnuts because of the peach shortcake doughnut I tried very recently.
The vibrant atmosphere is revitalizing and makes me yearn to live in the city. You see all types of people there, young and old, families and singles, people roaming along or walking their pets. It’s a sight to see; if you are in the area, you owe yourself the walk around the park to see all that the vendors are offering and to just admire Atlantans in their habitat.
If you have no cash, make sure to stop by the customer service tents to buy plastic tokens. I was told that you can use the tokens at the Decatur and East Atlanta Village farmers markets, so you don’t have to feel bad if you don’t use up everything at once. I got pizza and made a stop at Revolution Doughnuts and now have $ 5 left. Oh, and if you pay and the amount is less than the token you use, the vendor will give you change in cash.
One last thing: King of Pops hangs out around here. The end.

I didn’t like it too much as the other two I have visited in the last week.
I’m not a dog person, and it was like every other person had a dog. I’m not talking small cute dogs you can put in your purse, but large dogs that are, well, large. I guess just not being a dog person, I don’t understand the concept of bringing your dog to place where medium to large groups of people are gathering. Your dog probably doesn’t like it either.
On that note, if you do have a dog, there are several vendors that have natural dog foods and they were plenty busy.
I tried a Peach Balsamic and balked when the lady mentioned it was $ 18 a bottle, but later that night, when thinking about it a little more, I wish I had bought it. It was delicious.
I went late (around 12:30) in the afternoon, so when I go again, I think I will go earlier in the morning. A few of the vendors, that I visited were out of the «small jars» or certain items that I would have liked.
I paid $ 9 for a block of Triple Threat jalapeño cheese. I swear, I spend the most money on cheese. I need to find a way to write my cheese habit off on my taxes or something. But there were a few vendors that had cheese, cheese, and more cheese. So I would like to try some of those a little more next time. I was a happy girl, when she went top pull my cheese out of a ice packed cooler, instead of offering me one of the blocks that was sitting on the table. Made me feel better anyways.
Forgot to get «My Market» card stamped, so I was missing dollars by not remembering it.
Also saw a couple of Pastry vendors, I’d come straight over from church, so I knew not to start buying sweets of I would have spent all my monies of that. Church always leaves me starving. I think I also saw a bread table, but it had too many people near it.
Oh, the guy with the jars of pickled veggies has a customer for life with those jalapeño peppers and pickles.
Way more people sampling and chatting than the other outdoor markets I have visited, but I’m just getting started in this «farmers marketing», so I look forward to visiting a few more and seeing if either of them wins my heart.
I did buy a slice of brick style pizza as I was leaving. I was happy that I did.
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A farmers market close to home with ample street parking that’s buzzing beyond the early AM hours?
I think I’ve figured out where I’m going to be every Sunday.
They’ve got a wide range of produce (even with the onset of winter), a nice selection of various meats, cheeses, jams, and honey, all from various local vendors. If you’re like me and often find yourself growing hungry while food shopping they’ve got some vendors cooking food on-​site, so you can grab a crêpe or a sandwich to snarf down while you peruse the kale in the stand next door.
Serious bonus points for their coin system for those of us who are always cashless. They’ve got credit card scanners at the main table where you can buy tokens to exchange for produce. Also, $ 5 worth of tokens FREE on your first visit!

My only regret in coming to the Grant Park Farmers Market is that I found it so late in the Summer. I absolutely loved it here and will be so sad when it closes for the winter. It’s on the Cherokee side of the park but I parked by the zoo and tromped straight through because it was a nice morning.
The number of vendors was appropriate. I say appropriate because I would have loved to see more but I would have gone broke. All of the vendors specialize in one particular product or type of product and I can safely say that they make the best damn whatever-​it-​is around.
I went with a friend and the first booth we came to was Zocalo salsa. The salsa verde was among the best I’ve had in Atlanta. It was a little chunkier than most salsa verdes but I liked that and it had just the right amount of heat. Sold! Atlanta Fresh Creamery was next. Tried the Peach Ginger Greek yogurt and was blown away. I’ll take 4! I tried the honey from Hidden Springs next door but I didn’t splurge. It will take me forever to eat my existing stockpile of honey.
We meandered past some vegetable booths until we made it down to an Italian sounding cheese monger. I sampled a few but settled on some olives. $ 6 for a half pound. Worth it. Moving down the line we stopped at spotted trotter and grabbed one of the better churizo’s I’ve ever had and finally over to H&F bakery for a baguette which was also on point.
On the way out I grabbed a dumpling from The Dumpling Lady that brought a lone tear to my eye. I also snagged a hot dog from Doggy Dogg that I had to sit down to eat. It literally would have taken me off my feet. The casing had a firm snap with my first bite and was topped with cured ham, bacon, a few tomato slices and a hot mayo.
If you have ever taken my recommendation; if you have ever thought about taking my recommendation: now is the time. Do yourself a favor and drag yourself out of bed next Sunday. You won’t regret it.