Portland Farmers Market

Love this place. Everyone is friendly but it’s very crowded. They have everything there and the berries were amazingly sweet and they was an ice cream sandwich cart with a pink umbrella and it was the best thing I’ve had in a long time. I had the lemon cookie with lavender ice cream, I think lol mmmm. I also got flowers made into a bouquet on the spot. Wish I had more time to explore aka eat there

This Saturday was a perfect day to be at the Portland Farmers Market in the Park Blocks at PSU.. and, apparently, a few thousand other people thought so too. I have read that this is one of the biggest and best farmers markets on the West Coast, and there’s no reason to doubt that. With all sorts of growers, farmers, bakers, and purveyors of fresh vegetables, fruits, other produce, meats, baked goods, etc.. .this is the place to do some serious shopping (and people-​watching too). And, there is music as well.. .today, the entertainment ranged from a band playing Middle Eastern music complete with a belly dancer, to a man playing the didgeridoo, to street musicians strumming guitars and singing. But, the first thing I usually like to do is stroll around and check out the various food carts there and get a bite to eat. Today, there were so many fresh seasonal berries and cherries available, I just got some big sweet dark cherries and giant blackberries and took them home for lunch. As summer progresses, I will be back to get whatever is in season at that time.. .and in the fall, there will be just about every variety of local apples and pears.

I’ve been to several farmers markets in California, but none compare to this!!!
It’s noon and there is still tons to shop from and buy. The quality is awesome. Samples everywhere, and the displays are visibly rewarding at every turn. Mostly organic with the focus on quality.
There must be over 100 vendors and I only found one energy savings group distraction. Hot and cold food vendors. So come for breakfast or lunch. And yes, there is wine…
This is where all the local beautiful Portland people come on Saturday. Come be a part of something special.
Shop with confidence.

Wow this place was really amazing. Everything you can think of as far as fruit and veggies. Atmosphere was relaxed and all the stands are speed out so that your not shoulder to shoulder with other shoppers. They have sever food stands as well.

This is a MUST if you’re in the area. So much to see, buy and eat. There’s this 1 stand near the entrance that sells cookies. BUY IT. Their coconut chocolate chip cookies are so chewy and fresh. The flower stands have fresh flowers and big bouquets only run $ 20 while easily costing $ 60+ in the Bay Area. Samples everywhere. There’s also food stands in the back. Bustling right when it opens. Great way to spend the morning/​afternoon.
No pets allowed (although I saw some peeps breaking the rules).

A great find walking around Downtown Portland to waste some time and check out the different stuff Portland has to offer!
I find myself at Farmer’s Markets more and more in San Diego. Portland is no different. What this Farmer’s Market does better than most I’ve seen in San Diego is not only have tons of food and fresh produce, but it’s also located in a big enough area for people to comfortably walk around. Hillcrest Farmer’s Market is my favorite here in San Diego, but it’s so packed, it’s annoying going shoulder to shoulder with someone just to get something to eat. So, with that being said, easily one of the best if not the best Farmer’s Market I’ve come across!
We grabbed one item, and it was damn good. It was a ½ lbs bag of local cherries. So delicious, my wife killed the bag the same day! I would have loved to grab a cold brew that a vendor was also selling, but I had just grabbed a coffee at another local coffee shop a bit earlier. What the hell Marv?!
The strawberries were fresh as heck and all the produce looked amazing! The flowers were beautiful and the desserts looked great. Must stop next time we come up for sure!

Portland has the greatest farmers market I’ve ever visited! They have several locations on various days of the week.
My favorite is on Saturdays and is held at Portland State University nest Park & Montgomery.
The cut flowers were a spectacular highlight this time; the peonies were amazing! They feature lots of food as well as great vegetables and fruits.

I like Portland’s Farmer’s Market a lot better than the Portland Saturday Market, personally.
Where the Saturday Market (held on Sat and Sun) is filled with a lot of home made stuff as well as non-​essential novelties, artisan goods and things of niche interest, almost resembling a swap meet /​flea market atmosphere, I feel the Portland Farmer’s Market has more to offer with fresh produce and goods.
I’ve done markets in SF and LA in CA, and this rivals if not exceeds the quality I find in my local area.
I’d recommend this as a place to go to for locals and visitors alike.

PSU Farmer’s Market is so rad. You should go early (Before 11am) on Saturday in the summer to get the best produce before the vultures swing in.
Bring your own basket & leave Fido at home. I would also like you to leave your giant strollers at home because this place is too packed for your double wide to roll on through without causing a traffic jam. Just carry your kids or force them to walk. Better yet, leave them at home.
You NEED a Tastebud bagel. Its Montréal style. They load it up with cream cheese and its the best thing you can get at the market.
My favorite part of the whole market is that when you get off the streetcar at Park & Market, there is always this old dude playing «Hello Dolly» on the trumpet as you walk in the market. Every. Single. Saturday. Dude is so real.

Awesome farmer’s market. It’s a great mix of ready to eat food, produce, and some other things like meats and cheeses. There are plenty of options, and the number of vendors is great.
In particular, I loved the place that sells cookies 4 for $ 5. Not only do you get to sample any of the cookies, but the cookies are incredible — so moist and flavorful. It’s impossible to not buy 4 baked goods.
With beautiful flowers, great vegetables, and plenty of local producers, what’s not to love?

This is the biggest and best market we have EVER been to… period! And I can tell you I have been to ALOT of farmers markets across the country! This one is a great combination of veggies, fruits, flowers and food! A must visit and if you like food it’s Disneyland for foodies!!! Parking is a bit of a challenge but figure it out! There is nothing this market does not have! From fresh squeezed cranberry juice, morel mushrooms when in season, any vegetable you can imagine, flowers, fresh pâté and sausage, prepared food galore, cheeses, music, booze, olive oils… Seriously we will be here all day! This market is worth your time and trouble to attend!!!

What a great way to spend yr weekend on vacation. We got our veggie and fruit load for the week. Support local business! Located on PSU grounds. Happy shopping! Don’t forget yr reuse bags!

The best Farmers Market I have been to ever. They do not sell clothes, or other strange items. This is produce, back goods, meat, alcohol, etc items made by growing them or raising them (like the meats). There is always a good selection of everything here from produce, baked goods, flowers. You will walk away with a ton of great items from local farmers and feel good about buying local, organic, and getting exercise as well. There are also plenty of booths with good food and we love coming for breakfast here.

I loved PSU’s farmer’s market when I was living in Portland. There are so many things you can buy and try. There’s chattucuterie from Chop, fresh produce, biscuits and gravy from Pine State biscuits, blueberry wine, jams, honey, flowers, etc. When I recently visited PDX, I had to make a stop and buy goodies to take back home. Too bad my visit to PDX was in October and there wasn’t much strawberries left since the season was over.
If you’re visiting from another state and wondering about the difficulty in reaching the farmer’s market, let me tell you something, it’s not difficult at all! Catch a green, yellow or a orange line south and get off at PSU and walk a block over. Easy peasy. Some vendors do cash only and some will take your card so be well prepared money wise.

As an out of towner, the PFM is quite a sight. You’ll be amazed by all the fresh cut flowers abound, the fresh fruit that looks just picked from a tree, and veggies freshly pulled from the ground. That combined with some great eatery stands and live music and you’re in for a great morning. Grab a snack and enjoy the energy of this amazing weekly market. I only wish I could have brought more of it back with me.
I highly recommend the PFM as a great way to experience Portland at its freshest

I like farmers markets and this is my favorite, Probably the thing I miss most about downtown living is walking here on a saterday to see whats for breakfast. It is the biggest farmers market I know in the Portland area.
It is fun to walk around and see all the fresh produce and the ready to eat things as well. If like me now, you have to drive here parking is a big issue. It is also not for those with a fear of crowds (it is always crowded). It is however popular for a reason.
I’ve even brought out of town guests here to decide whats for breakfast (or lunch) the ready to eat section has some great options, Some change each year so there are always new places to try!
Everything is fresh and good, I always find things I need… now if they could convince some of my past favorites to come back…

Produce heaven. I’ll keep the review short and sweet. Great selection of reasonably priced produce. Several places are cash only so be prepared for that, if you don’t have cash you can buy tokens from the information tent that act as if they’re cash.
Several places have samples set out, so if you want to try some new foods this is a great place to do it. On nice days you’ll find live music or all sorts and on all days you’ll find a vibrant and friendly atmosphere.
The only reason I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 is the lack of seafood. There are only 2 tents that have cold, fresh seafood. There are a couple others with smoked meats and other varieties, but very few of fresh. I would love to see more in 2016!
Anyway, come here, enjoy the atmosphere and all the beautiful produce. You won’t be disappointed!

Come here for a fabulous brunch instead of queuing up at all the brunch spots in PDX. It is a sizable market with many stands for produce and artisanal items. There are many bakery stands as well as meat stands in addition to the food stands. There is a lot to see, so you might want to make the rounds before settling on a choice. Then, once you’re fortified, proceed to inspect each and every stand to your heart’s content. It’s a great way to spend a morning in Portland.

Like Powell’s City of Books Bookstore, I feel like PSU’s farmers market is a must if you visit Portland & stay near downtown.
I always love a good Farmer’s Market because my dad used to take me growing up & it was one of our little traditions together. He’d chat with all the local people shopping and all the vendors. He’d try samples & buy fruit to bring home. He always bought flowers for my mom.
I think this Farmer’s Market feels different than California ones because they carry local things grown in Oregon like Marion berries, hazelnuts, mushrooms, & other local produce.
It was a highlight to visit this market!
I ended up buying some local jam & hazelnuts.
Word of caution: I didn’t check luggage in & only had carry-​on for our quick weekend visit. When I hit airport security, I was surprised that they considered the local jam as a liquid! And I was forced to check it in… so don’t try to carry on any jam you buy!!!

Portland Farmers Market is the best gift you could give yourself if you’re visiting Portland especially if 1) you are without car 2) on a budget.
The blocks in Portland are baby blocks, so you could basically walk here from most places in downtown — my sister and I walked here from 3^rd and Pine and didn’t break a sweat (it was also a little drizzly and cold). It’s FREE. And gives you a good sample to what Portland life is all about — sustainable, eco friendly, and friendly friendly.
Pine State Biscuits runs a booth here — lines are long, but you can get a biscuit without having to travel far, far away to their original outpost.
Olympia Provisions runs a booth here — you can sample and buy cured meats to your heart’s content without actually having to travel to their store (do go, if you get a chance to).
There’s live music — bands, kids with instruments trying to raise money for this and that, and just a lively atmosphere. There’s plenty of seating so you can grab lunch, settle in one spot, and soak in their music + foot traffic + and all good things in the world. All of the booths use reusable dishes, so there’s a station designated to collecting all of that + hand soap and water to clean your hands + free water… for drinking. It’s insane how organized and well thought out this farmers market is.
Come at once. Come to sample their fresh organic, locally sourced produce. Come to sample any of the booths. Come to experience Portland at its finest.

LOVE THIS FARMERS MARKET! And the best part? I live 2 – 3 blocks away. Yesssssss.
I come here every Saturday to get breakfast and have some dessert after. Sometimes, I buy some fruit. Everything is SOOO fresh! From fruit, to meat, to seafood, to flowers… I wish I could try a bit of everything :)
My favorite is the bagel stand! You MUST try the bacon, jam, and arugula bagel. It is to die for. Also, try the tamale stand to the left of it! They have bomb iced tea lemonade :)

Hands down this is the best farmers market I have experienced. We walked up to a large crowd surrounding a beautiful voice and stringed instrument. The gentleman in appearance looked tattered and unkept but his talent didn’t allow one to notice this for long. I then made my way through the long shaded park and was in awe of the rows and rows of fresh fruits and vegetables. The vendors were incredibly friendly and offered samples. I purchased a container of fresh juicy blackberries as it was berry season in Oregon. They were so luscious & delicious. Throughout the park I noticed other performers and several food vendors serving up aromatic prepared foods. I found a couple Oregon wineries at the market and partook in a lovely wine tasting and got schooled on Oregon wines. After sampling several flavors of smoked fish I also purchased an incredible fillet.
The green park with ample shade trees is breathtaking. The gathering of people are from the local community sprinkled with tourists. Enjoying an early afternoon at this farmers market was on of my most memorable Portland experiences and I highly recommend.

Hier bekommt man eine große Auswahl an Obst und Gemüse aus der Region. Auch kann man hier lecker Essen da es viele frisch zubereitete speisen gibt. Ein richt schöner unaufgeregter Markt ohne schnikschnak.

Warning: be prepared to spend a few hours. Why? Because there are so many opportunities to browse, shop, and sample that three hours will pass before you know it!
For anyone visiting Portland, I highly recommend checking out this Farmers Market. Personally, I’m a sucker for a good Farmer’s Market and I always try to look up the nearest market for every city that I visit… plus who can resist fresh fruit and veggies?
Some quick tips:
— Don’t worry about not having cash. They take card (woohoo)
— Bring your appetite (whether you are buying fresh pastries or scoping out their food trucks), you’ll have many opportunities to eat, eat, and repeat!
— Have fun! It’ll be a memorable experience.

Try the wagu grass-​fed burger with coleslaw, cheese and black beans. Or Barbacoa tacos with smoked tomato salsa. From Pono Farms out of Bend. Buy the pasture raised beef to go as you shop around the farmers market for all your produce needs. Love to shop here every Saturday. That’s me with the softball size Walla Walla onions!

Any free Saturday mornings I have, I find myself at this farmers market. So much variety here. Not just local produce, but I love walking around sampling meats and cheeses to fill my weekend charchuterie, and always seeing yet another new variety of peonies at the flower stalls.
This place is a great way to spend an entire Saturday morning — I only wish they stayed open a tad later.

Portland Farmers Market is the home to 200+ vendors in the 7 different sites in Portland. There are stands for fresh fruits and veggies, food, drinks, flowers, handmade items, and more.
There’s a Pine State Biscuits booth, so get on that!
Enjoy your meal and the weather by sitting in the huge grass area. Portland State University is also conveniently located next door.
Portland Farmers Market is like your regular farmers market… on crack. It’s no wonder so many people claim this farmers market to be the best of the best!

Beautiful Farmers Market! Walked from our hotel at the Nines to this Saturday gem during Feast Portland weekend. You can stroll under the trees, gaze upon statues, sample produce, and take in the locals. You’ll see a bunch of thirsty theater kids. Annoying after the the third bunch, but harmless.
We make a point to come to this market every time we come back. Totally beautiful. Even better if a small amount of rain is in the air. Just makes it extra extra. Take a nice walk and breathe it all in. Just make sure to get there in time before they shut down.

I am a vegetarian and a huge foodie and this was hands down the BEST farmer’s market I have ever been to. The selection of fresh produce and artisan foods make this place a foodie heaven. They have everything from vegan cheese spreads, homemade kombucha, french bakeries, local jams, breakfast burritos and tons of food carts. The vendors are friendly, knowledgable and give lots of free samples. This is the first farmer’s market I’ve ever seen with re-​usable dishes/​utensils and labeled bins for returning them. If only all farmer’s markets could be this progressive. There are plenty of public restrooms inside PSU and the area is shaded by bright and greenery. If I lived in Portland I would come here every week. Just the best!

A farmer’s market with plenty of seating! Will wonders never cease. Also bathrooms in the student union, and a water fountain to refill your water bottle. This market gets 5 stars just on logistics.
Excellent selection of food vendors. Great produce and plants. Love this place.

Came here as an out-​of-​towner on a grey Saturday morning with my friend, a local. I’m a big lover of farmer’s markets and frequently compare other markets to the one I frequent at Union Square in NYC. Well Portland, you’ve earned yourself the #1 spot on my list.
The market is organized well, set up so that you can easily circle back around, without things being too spread out, but also not too cramped.
Lots of stalls sell gorgeous arrays of flowers, with most bouquets ranging from $ 10-​$ 20. If I lived here, I think I would frequently find myself going home with one of these beautiful arrangements.
One veggie stand was sauteeing some samples for people to try, which was nice because there are some things for sale that not everyone knows how to cook (e.g. fiddlehead ferns, nettles). Lots of beautiful, fresh greens for reasonable prices.
There are also many stands selling products like pâté, cured meats (saucisson), breads, pastries, chocolates. Many stands have samples of their products, which actually is a brilliant strategy, because it got me to buy a saucisson sec that I wouldn’t have purchased otherwise.
On one side of the market, they have all the stands with hot foods. This includes breakfast burritos and Pine State Biscuits. I went for the latter. My local friend was telling me that there often is a long line for this stand, but there wasn’t one the day I was there. We waited only a couple minutes to order our «Moneyball,» a biscuits with sausage gravy and an egg over easy. This was served to us on a real plate/​bowl with real utensils. The dish was heaven. It was piping hot with the most delicious gravy I’ve ever tasted. I don’t even normally like biscuits, but I couldn’t stop myself from shoveling this down. The egg was perfectly cooked, with a runny yolk, and the biscuit was fluffy, crumbly, and soft. Yum yum yum!

One of my favorite parts of my trip!!!
Such a huge farmer’s market and so much fun to browse through and taste everything. My faves:
–The jam: there must have been over a hundred jams and I must’ve spent almost 30 minutes tasting all of them. My faves were the apple butter, pumpkin, and i think apricot/​jalapeño.
–The mushrooms: They were cooking the mushrooms on a small pan with some oil… it was so fresh and delicious! I went back for seconds. My friend bought mushrooms to bring back to CA.
–Hazelnuts! Brought bags of the peeled hazelnuts home for family, coworkers, and friends
–Their cured meats!
–etc…
I was really excited that Pine state biscuits were going to be there but they weren’t! So I guess they’re not always there… word of warning!
It was such a treat to walk around taking in these different novelties amongst the green trees and brick buildings of the PSU campus. Definitely set the mood for our trip. A MUST if you’re visiting PDX!

Holy farmers market of farmers markets — this one rocks! After picking up our rental car for our weekend in Portland my mission was to check out the Portland Farmers Market immediately. First, they are located on the PSU campus which is beautiful… lots of trees surround the many brick buildings. I wasn’t sure what to expect going in, but after hearing so many positive things I knew this was a must-​see. I love to support local farmers & small businesses anyway.
Walking in was pretty overwhelming due to the number of people there. Like whoa. I mean, I’ve been to a number of farmers markets here in the Bay Area, but none like this. Weeding through people wasn’t so great but the quality of fruits, veggies, food carts, flowers, beer (yes, beer!), seafood, & cheese all but makes up for that.
Just about everything produce is organic & locally farmed. You can sample some of the fruit before you buy. I was also able to sample some beer before I purchased it — how awesome is that?! I walked away with beer, fruit (berries), & a large bouquet of gorgeous flowers (for only $ 15). I wish I could have stayed longer to browse more, but we had family plans that day.
If you’re in Portland, do yourself a favor & check out one of their many farmers markets. It’s such a treat!