Columbia City Farmers Market

Reviewing for: experience Location: easy to get to and located down Edmunds street in columbia city. You can walk to it from light rail station or you can access it from 7 and 9 busses. Parking is challenging because it's in the middle of the neighborhood. Food: my favorite stand is the fresh mozzarella stand! The cheese that they bring is AMAZING. I also appreciate that it's both a market and food trucks/stands are available. Space: it's the perfect size for the community- it's about 2-3 blocks long and is a nice activity for after work! Tips: Freshbucks! (i don't know if that's what it's called exactly but essentially you can flip your SNAP benefits into double dollars to spend at the market!) Overall Experience: 5

Love the farmers market! I wish they weren't only open on Wednesday's but I'll take what I can get. You have so many different stands; fruit, jewelry, art etc it's great. They also have the BEST flowers. It's easy to find, definitely recommend taking the light rail (5 min walk from station) parking is terrible.

Wow, the Farmer's Market in Columbia City has changed a lot. Years ago, in the rare opportunity I was off from work on time on a Wed, the market was only a handful of produce and locally-made cheese booths. Now it takes up almost two blocks!The markets have several of the same businesses representing, whether in West Seattle, Capitol Hill, or Ballard. There's a convenience factor to go to CC because of proximity, but there's also ample parking since the market is off of Rainier and connected to many side streets! That alone is a huge advantage compared to the other Farmer's Markets to me. Inexpensive, organic, local produce. I always walk around first and mentally note which places have the best-looking offerings coupled with price before buying produce. There are bakery booths such as Columbia City Bakery, Honest Biscuit, and D-Floured (gluten-free!) I had a slice of strawberry-pistachio cake and it was really good; a little dry, but with Hayden's strawberries, you can really taste the fruit! There's meats, cheese, jams--all kinds of good stuff: http://www.seattlefarmersmarkets.org/vendors/columbia-city-farmers-market-vendor-list-for-2008My favorite thing I ate was at the food booth, "Tandoozy." A giant piece of charred, delicious naan is covered with lentils, chicken, chutney, rice like a colorful mosaic...it's so beautiful you almost don't want to eat it! Almost. [They] have a port-a-potty at the market, which is great, but I'm bummed that they only have one picnic table for people to eat. If it's sunny, then the grass is fine, but when it's damp...Regardless, check out CC's humble little Farmer's Market--it runs on Wednesdays, May 1 - Oct 16th from 3pm - 7pm!

It's great to have this in the neighborhood! I used to go to the Queen Anne Farmer's Market all the time and this is quite different. A lot more produce and a variety of things where as there was more food at the QA one. It's right off of Rainier and in the park behind the library. I do wish there was more food trucks. However I DO love that there's Rachel's Ginger Beer! You can bring the bottle back and get $5 off when you refill.

The Columbia City Farmers Market is one of my top places in Seattle. It feels like all that is right with the city.This is one of the larger farmers markets around and is filled with people, vendors, and treats. The market is ideal for people watching - you'll see every type of person imaginable - lesbian couples with babies, politicians looking for votes, yuppies, immigrants, people on food stamps, teachers, and people from neighborhoods all over SE Seattle. It is truly a mixing place for the community.There are a million things to buy at the farmer market - specialties include: * poultry, eggs, and meat (the most amazing hamburger patties - ever),* sashimi quality tuna (I make my own sushi every Wednesday during farmers market season),* starter plants in every variety,* the freshest fruits and veggies (many picked that morning),* cheese,* fancy yummy mushrooms,* bread,* flowers!* and so much more!There is always so much to see and do. There are activities for kids, samples at almost every booth, and some of the best people watching around.Plus you just feel great buying directly from the farmers and supporting local agriculture! Its nice to do your shopping in the sunshine!

Great place to go solo or bring a friend/group/kids.They offer more than just fruits and veggies.. Hot food, ice cream, wine beer, etc...I ended up getting a Seattle Pop (chocolate banana) it was very good! Although the banana was at the end, there should have been more banana...I also go the ginger beer (raspberry flavor) it was very good. a bit on the tangy side with a bit of spice, but still good. I will be going back to get a bottle of it because I feel like it would mix REALLY GOOD with liquor... ;) Also if you buy a big bottle and bring it back you can get a refill and they will take 8$ of the original price! That is a good deal.I love me a good wine and saw 3 different wine places. the cider place caught my eye (mainly because they were giving free samples) I tried some and I was very impressed!! I got the ROckridge Orchards Hard apple cider. Wow, tasted real good and it was warm! Cant wait to have this at night with some food.I also got a salmon slider which was also good. it was a bit pricey being 4.50 for just 1 slider, but it was tasty. I got the jalopeno slaw salmon burger.This is definitely a great place to get a bit to eat, chill out and enjoy outside and be around people.I am so glad its only 3 blocks from my house!

Great farmer's market with a wide selection of organic produce, flowers, cheese, beverages and food trucks. No craft stands except for a basket vendor. Love that the bouquets are only $5 and huge, live music was available, and the Columbia Park is right there for an easy, shaded place to eat. Bring your picnic blanket, grocery bag, cash, and an appetite. Street parking can get crowded, but you can find 2 hour parking fairly easily if look 2+ blocks away. I'd recommend the kombucha stand and Sea Breeze farm as standouts.

Columbia City Farmers' Market, I love you.Once a week, from May to October, you offer my daughter donut muffins and donut peaches and all the running wild with a pocketful of cash and a gang of her peers she can possibly gorge on in one afternoon. You sweet thing, you take me on honeymoon every Wednesday.I just always wonder, my beloved Columbia City Farmers' Market, where the hell did you put the shade?

This is my neighborhood farmers market! I am a big fan.There is fresh produce and dairy products from local farms and artisan products like cheese, ginger beer, pasta, and beer! How cool!!!!There are also a few food trucks/stands that provide market customers with an opportunity to eat a meal while you plan your weekly produce shopping. I really enjoy buying the juicy and plump heirloom tomatoes and funky lilac bell peppers available during the warm summer months.This is a fun market to patron if you have kids since they have kid centered crafts and stands inside a fenced off parking lot! Come visit this farmer's market and shop local.ALSO, The Rainier Beach Farm worked by Seattle Tilth sells their produce here. That is a great organization to support!

I finally had a chance to visit the Farmer's market (for the second time...lol) and really enjoyed the produce selection. So much variety and delicious items. I couldn't help getting every free sample. And the prices are good. Fresh local organic fruits and vegetables, delicious local products like pasta, bread, and cheese, all bought straight from the source. What's not to love? Produce is always very fresh and people are very helpful and friendly. Most of the vendors accept WIC Farmer Market Checks. Definitely better than picking up fruits & veggies at your local Safeway. You can buy a sunflower by the stem for $1/each! Again, just make sure you rush home and put it in a vase with water because it's been in the sun all day. When I get home, I'm happy and I barely put a dent my wallet. But I have all the ingredients I need to cook wholesome healthy meals for the days ahead. I come here every Wednesday to pick up fresh fruits and veggies for the week. Vendors are very kind and welcoming.*Bring reusable bags. As for bags, the vendors have them, but if you want to make a great impression on them and on the environment -- bring your own.*Farmers Market is now accepting SNAP / EBT (Food stamps) and get them DOUBLED! *Eat fresh and shop local at Columbia Farmer's Market! The market is held every Wednesday until October 12, 2016 from 3 to 7 pm... *And it is near light rail and on major bus lines!