The Tastiest Farmers Market in Honolulu

North Shore Country Market

★★★★☆ 4.1 (14) • $

"#126 of 2017Small market with mostly craft vendors. The day I came the Pipeline Masters Surfing Championship was also happening so not sure if that would have an effect on vendor attendance. On this particular day however, there were about 15 vendors. I was looking for food and that's all I cared about.One vendor specialized in coffee but I still had a cup in my hand. And one other vendor was serving food cooking it on the spot. Talk about cook to order. One other vendor was dishing out plate lunches. Didn't see anything I liked there. Another vendor specialized in teas like lemon ginger turmeric which I really liked. Didn't notice the other vendors.It's a small quaint market. If you happen to be in the area you may want to check it out. Refill on some of the supplies you may need.People were polite, friendly and nice. You can park inside the location, Sunset Elementary School. Good thing too because cops were giving tickets to everyone parked on the street."

B.I. Farms

★★★★★ 5 (5) • $

"After reading John N.'s review of this place earlier this month and because I do most of my produce shopping in Chinatown I just had to check this place out.As the stereotypical Chinese I want things fresh and cheap. Yikes, not sure if that was phrased properly........Okay, let's start again. When shopping there are 2 factors for me: freshness and economical. And now that we are more conscientious of our health organic is the way to go. So when you factor those 3 together, B I Farm is the place to shop.Located in the far back stall of Maunakea Marketplace (as you enter from the doors that are facing North Hotel Street) B I Farms have their harvest on tables nicely displayed with handwritten prices. In the handful of times I've shopped here the produce are fresh and alive - - when you pick up a bunch of veggies they are not wilted and dried out.They mostly carry vegetables but do carry some fruits (bananas and papayas) depending on availability. As mentioned in John N.'s review, you need to come here early because they get "raided" by the regulars who shop here. Unfortunately, I usually don't make it to Chinatown until after 9am so I pretty much select from their "leftovers". So for you shoppers who are looking for fresh and cheap......I mean, if you're looking for freshness, economical and organic - - then this is the place for you.NOTES:1) Typical Chinatown parking. You need to either find meter parking or at the municipal lots. With the police substation nearby, I don't recommend you to park on the streets because there are MANY loading zones and you'll get ticketed if you park in these areas.2) CASH only.3) They are open daily but keep in mind that Maunakea Marketplace is closed on some MAJOR holidays and when this happens, the gates are closed so vendors and stalls are also closed."

The Marketplace at City Square

★★★★☆ 4.1 (14)

"Grocery shopping in Kalihi, Honolulu, Hawaii...My cousin is in town from Indonesia. He usually eats a lot of fruits, so I thought he'd like to get some - because he's here until the end of the month (October).Located next to Chuck E. Cheese at City Square, this marketplace is kind of like an indoor farmer's market with many vendors, free shared parking, and air conditioning! There's a variety of fresh produce, fish, frozen foods, and more!It's safer (the floor is smooth and there are no curbs nor crosswalks)... and it's cleaner (no strange odors) than going to Chinatown! I even brought my mom here, and she got some papayas and bananas. My cousin didn't buy anything because of the prices. Well... You're paying for convenience here. You don't have to drive all the way out to the farms in Kahuku, Kunia, and Waialua! Gosh! The freshness is great! There were some fish that were still alive! I'll be back!Note to self: bring knives to sharpen at the knife vendor, AFrames Tokyo."

Otsuji Farms

★★★★☆ 4.3 (8) • $$

"What a delicious treat at the market . It's papaya yogurt. It almost tastes like a custard. Fresh, cold ,creamy and delicious. Nice market treat."

Kunia Farmer's Market

★★★★☆ 4.3 (3) • $$

"Great little farmers market! Get there when it opens, if not they may be out if things. We got there on a Friday 4:30 it opened at 3pm. By that time there were no avocados and greens. . They had sold out! The mother and son that were selling, were very sweet! Also there is a rum distillery next door! Totally have to go there. For a tour!"

OG Salsa

★★★★★ 5 (5)

"I have to say my experience with OG has been amazing! I love the spice, flavor and freshness! Every Saturday I'm down at the market getting my salsa fix! Thanks again OG!"

People's Open Market

★★★★☆ 3.8 (6) • $

"Farmers' Markets are called Open Markets in Hawaii.This is one of the smaller markets, but to be able to buy my food gets an extra star.The food is mostly locally grown, but like all the small markets, many items are imported. Hawaii only grows 15% of its food source, so that 85% also affect the open markets.Don't let the listing fool you, the market actually opens earlier, but money is not exchanged until official time.At 11AM, everyone gets ready by selecting all their choices and have the cash handy. At 11:15, the horn blows, and money is exchanged. The system is funny, but it works.This is where I get my fresh pineapple - the guy at the first stand has a box. If you have had produce that has never been refrigerated or sprayed (to inhibit the naturally-rippen gas that produce emits), then you haven't had good food...Don't forget your reusable bags."

Cocina De Mama

★★★★★ 4.9 (13)

"09/03/22Finally woke up early enough to get to KCC Farmers Market to get more of the ceviche. Soooo good. Alex Rodriguez is the owner, chef and all around nice guy. The ceviche is flavored just right with nice chunks of fish and shrimp and the tortillas are cooked so nice and crispy!"

Makiki Farmers' Market

★★★★☆ 4.1 (64) • $

"This has become sort of a regular Thursday night outing for us if we both happen to be home. It is quaint, comforting and it just feels so happy happy to be around friendly people, locals and not so local.Olay's Thai I'm not fond of but they get a line going all the time where ever I see them. I like the Hawaiian food place where the food is cooked just right. The pork chop gravy is the bomb for me. Chops are thicker than what you get at most plate lunch joints. I do grab what veges I can here to help save a little on my spending.One of the highlights of the trip now is Pami's Dessert. We tried the Lilikoi Mango cake. Very pretty to look at with it's vibrant yellow color and white frosting. Not too sweet. Love at first bite. I'll be watching for this one at other food events. I'm sold. Definitely a 5 star.I'm not pleased with all the vendors here but that's their business. What allows me to give the 5 stars is the feel, the ambiance of the place and sense of community making it truly a farmer's market."

Hawaii Farmer's Produce

★★★☆☆ 3 (1) • $

"Small but just what this strip of shops needed. I've stopped here twice, now, and have been pleasantly surprised at the amount of produce available. Nothing unusual, if you are familiar with a Thai diet. Tomato, apple banana, papaya, shredded green papaya, and the like. The shelves also hold a fair selection of noodles, cookies, and curry pastes. Again, nothing out of the ordinary.This is a tiny market, but is a welcome sight in Waipahu. The Festival Marketplace is less than a mile away, but is a nightmare to park and just too busy for me to shop in most days. This market will draw a different group of customers, as well, many of them just walking by. It is tucked around the corner from the library and government building, and just behind Arby's. I pass this shopping center a few times a day, and rarely had reason to stop. I'm glad that this has changed.I wish the owners well, and hope that they profit in this location."

Kailua Farmers' Market

★★★★☆ 4.3 (166) • $$

"Kailua District ParkBehind Kailua Fire StationThursday mornings from 9 amThe horn goes off at 9 officially announcing the start to buying. About 7 vendors, so very much a neighborhood farmers market. Cheap! So grateful that Antonella started selling her Italian homemade goodies here. Antonella has the best quiche-salmon, mushroom, zucchini, beet and goat cheese. Olive bread...tomato and onion, pesto, spanakopita, apple strudel...I LOVE her food. Crave it. Always stock up...so very comforting and delicious.Other vendors are selling vegetables/ fruit: bags of eggplant for $2-3, onions $3, bananas, tropical flowers $5, home made jellies like your grandma used to make, Manoa lettuce, potatoes, sweet potatoes, celery....The cost of food on Oahu has always been high. But this is the way to get fresh, healthy food at reasonable prices. Get there early before things sell out!"

Ono Grindz & Makeke Wai Kai

★★★★☆ 4 (8)

"Today is the opening of Ono Grindz & Makeke new farmers market at Wai Kai in Ewa Beach. I am so excited that there's a farmers market that I can walk to from my house (unless I'm buying a lot of stuff that I cannot carry in a backpack and need my car)! The market is located in an area that looks like they built especially for food trucks/events just outside of the Wai Kai water park. There are a bunch of food vendors, produce vendors, people selling jewelry, clothes, and other gift items, and my new favorite florist, Pollen Flowers Hawaii. If you see a giveaway promo on Instagram for Ono Grindz, by all means, enter it. I did & won! When I went to pick up my "market bucks" from the folks who run the market, they were getting dinner, so of course I asked where they got their food: IYKYK 808 Grindz. They showed me what they ordered & I was sold! (Review coming soon). There's a huge parking lot, and tons of grassy area around, so bring a blanket and have a picnic! There is even live music. I even saw a portable restroom structure (not porta potties) nearby. I can't wait to start making this my weekly walking destination to pick up dinner and produce! I went early today, but I'm pretty sure it'll be a great place to relax and enjoy the sunset in the waterfront area. I love that this place is tucked away right in my backyard!"

Honolulu Farmers' Market

★★★★☆ 4 (157) • $$

"Stopped at the Honolulu Farmers Market on a Wednesday evening. It was smaller than I expected, but it was also filled with great small businesses! Everyone was nice and the market was cozy! A couple places had fresh fruit and vegetables. Lots of places to get great foods! Definitely worth checking out!My only complaint is that we weren't sure where to park."

Ka Makana Ali'i Farmers Market

★★★☆☆ 2.9 (12) • $

"I've only been here once and I got stuff I really wanted and needed so I will definitely be back. Vendors are spread apart. Not a bad thing as you don't feel pressured to buy from one or the other."

Nuuanu Farmers Market

★★★★☆ 4.1 (7) • $$

"The Nuuanu farmers market is extremely tiny. So tiny that I gasped in shock at exactly how tiny it was. It reminded me of an experience with a male friend who no longer speaks to me...Despite the presence of maybe only 8 tents, we disembarked our vehicle and went in search of a reason this market would continue to exist. We found reasons in the form of tasty okazu from Ebisu-ish, to die for macadamia peanut butter from Aloha Coconut, magical green and yellow tomatoes from the solitary produce booth, and fat cinnamon rolls for the children from that booth full of cinnamon rolls. If you've ever seen them at a farmers market, you know of whom I speak. And you would refer to them in the same eloquent manner.Since our first visit we have returned every week for romaine and tomatoes, a roll, and nishime though one week Ebisu-ish was not present and I experienced crippling disappointment.If you live in the Nuuanu area, please visit this market which also has dinner plates, crepes, smoothies, and fresh flowers. I would very much like for this market to continue. Thank you!"

Ho Farms Hawaii

★★★★★ 4.8 (6)

"Ho Farms may be very familiar to most because you see its logo on a variety of produce in numerous supermarkets and participate at many farmers markets. Kaka'ako being one of them.The Ho Farms stall is a fixture at the Kaka'ako Farmers Market every Saturday from 8-12PM.Compared to other produce stalls, Ho Farms is smaller with less variety, but more unique items. On this visit, I grabbed some okra, two types of eggplant, and a few other things. Everything looked fresh and bright.The staff was friendly, nice, and personable. The position of the register isn't that ideal with space being tight and you need things from both sides. You can't really go backwards when it's busy. Also, when a line builds up... that's an issue.Ho Farms. You know them. Take a gander!"

Mililani Farmers Market

★★★★★ 4.7 (6) • $

"I can't say its the best, but give it credit for trying. I support small businesses so of course, ill give it a try. That and most of the time, they're about 5 stalls away from my car. It's a small parking area. Maybe if enough people come, it'll flourish. Or perhaps, I'm just there too early. If you build it, they will come (with cash and their friends)."

Farmer's Market at HMSA

★★★★☆ 3.9 (9) • $

"HMSA's farmers market was organized by their employees of the Well-Being program and it is one of the things they're doing to make HMSA a happier and healthier place to work and to serve the community. They are located on the cross streets of Roycroft and Keeaumoku St. and is open every Friday, from 11am-2pm. Vendors do vary and will not always be the same. This is a simple and small neighborhood market with fresh produce from Waimanalo Farms. If you're feeling tired of everything else, G-Town Catering has been pretty consistent and are always at the market. They are one of my favorites for local style lunch. Some of their lunch plates range from $5-$15. Nani Kore will satisfy your stomach with their yakisoba and pork belly kimchi as well. Recently The Stick and the Ball just joined the force providing the public with their parfait. This is made fresh as you order them and is pretty tasty. There are days when I just don't feel hungry but rather feel dehydrated. Instapressed has quenched that thirst with my favorite drink flavor, Fruitburst. The Hibachi was also delicious with their flavorful selection of Ahi Poke. A nice new addition is Taste Yum with their tasty Indian food. They are a bit pricey for the amount of food they give. However, their chicken masala is very tasty with fresh naan. Some Vendors also worth trying are:-Not Just Desserts (sinful pastries, cakes and desserts)-Gourmet Island Breads (pastas, calzones, sandwhiches and hot meat plates)-Kaloman Products (pa'i'ai, taro, vegan)-Pressed for Thyme (Thai Food)-Cold Fyyre (delicious ice cream)-Vixayvong Farms)-Bistro Blends (food oils, spices)Street parking is limited or you can make your way to the market after shopping at Walmart."

Nasi Lemak

★★★★★ 5 (2)

"Formerly known as Youpo Noodles. Due to staffing shortage, the owner decided to rebrand Youpo Noodles to Nasi Lemak where they specialized in Malaysian rice dishes. He prepare all the dishes himself. There are currently only main 3 items on their menu with some specials and off-menu item. The 3 menu items are: Galangal fried chicken, beef rendang, and vegan jungle curry. You can check their specials available on their IG. They also give samples of each of their rice dishes to try. Beef Rendang: The beef was very tender with melt-in-your-mouth texture. It has the right amount of fat in each piece. Like Youpo Noodles, the sauce was delicious. Savory, tangy, and pretty spicy. I haven't been to Malaysia for a while but it tasted pretty authentic. The sides included in each rice dish were pickled cucumbers and carrots, peanuts and dried anchovies, pickled mustard greens, and green beans. The pickled vegetables were delicious. The peanuts were fresh and crunchy. You also get to pick your own sambal which is a chili paste. Their chili paste is very fresh and spicy. The only issue regarding the beef rendang is the portion. Wished there were more of the beef pieces. I also add on a piece of their Galangal fried chicken for an extra $5. Their chicken was good. It reminded me of Pig and the Lady's LFC fried chicken, but less tangy.Overall, although I do miss their noodles. The owner did a very good job making Malaysian dishes shine. Each plates are on the pricer size but the quality and flavor are delicious. The owner is also very friendly. I usually visit them at Blaisdell and Kakaako Farmer Market. They are also open at Kailua Farmer Market."

Island Banana Juice

★★★★☆ 4.3 (7)

"Best coconut and smoothies! Fast service and great location! Is a small stand but really clean and friendly staff."

People's Open Market

★★★★★ 4.8 (4) • $$

"I woke up bright and early this morning see what this place is all about. I was pleasantly surprised! Even though there were not many vendors, there were still enough to make me happy. All kinds of fruit and vegetables were available for sale along with fresh poi, filipino pastries, and a variety of fresh herbs.Half of the large parking lot at Kapolei Community Park is closed to allow the vendors to set up. They are all on the basketball court side of the park. Prices were really cheap and the vendors were really friendly. I definitely would go again. I am super happy with a bag of five tomatoes that I picked up for only $2! If you want Thai basil, it is only 50 cents a bunch, and pastries start at only 50 cents among lots of other items.Parking is street parking. There were lots of parking available. One thing though is that this farmer's market is a really early one ending at around 730 or 8 am. Cash only and open only on Sundays.Here's a YouTube video that I made of this place: http://youtu.be/prBcnXp5VI8"

KCC Farmers' Market

★★★★☆ 4.2 (728) • $$

"Finally had a chance to check out KCC Farmers Market this past Saturday! TIP: bring some cash as some vendors only take cash. If you forget there is an ATM in the front.Plenty of parking, family friendly, dog friendly, atmosphere and wonderful vendors. Mostly good and drink vendors but there are also plants and a few crafts. Everything was delicious and good variety of products."

Farmers Market - Windward Mall

★★★★★ 4.5 (134) • $

"There several vendors I wanted to showcase. I did Pomai Kulolo on their own site. However, there are several others that don't have websites that you can connect with. One is "Home Food Design" which makes different flavors of hot sauces. I decided to do a taste test and have samples ready for you. I tested the regular which was medium hot...like chili pepper water! Guava and Lilikoi were fruity hot sauces...good for dipping sauces. My favorite is the Lilikoi!Second, "Step into Paradise!" A tent full of taro chips, Ulu chips, jerk, crunchy snacks, and numerous hot sauces. I love the taro chips and beef jerky...my favorites.I did go to vegetable stands for broccoli and basil. I'm getting ready to cook.As you know, you have to come down and pick your favorites out. Whether you in or out? Wear your mask and be safe! Ciao!"

‘Ulu Mana

★★★★★ 4.7 (59) • $$

"Outer island (Kona Hawaii) boy does good!!! Loren, owner of Ula Mana does everything- from emptying trash to answering phones and shipping products. You name it he does it- here is my story:I read about Ulu Mana in our local Pacific Business News. I then received a "you're In" for one of Yelp's events at the Ulu Chip Factory. I loved the Ulu chips so much I went back for more. I then realized it makes great gifts by itself or mixed with other local products they have in their store. Here's a tip; If you want to get some of the Ulu goodies to share with your friends near, far and wide, please know that ULU SHIPS and their shipping fee is nominal and reliable. They can ship their hummus also; frozen and carefully packed. The hummus to be shipped is a minimum order of 4 containers.If you are looking for other items for consumption or for gifts, I'd make this place Ulu Mana your first stop when shopping.Parking plentiful They open at 09 am and they are closed on Sundays.Fun Fact- For those who may not know what ULU is? It is breadfruit. Healthy too"

Kahuku Land Farms Stand

★★★★☆ 4 (172) • $

"Pass this many times and never had a chance not to grab something in here. What a shame if you aren't supporting this local biz here. And I am telling you, it's all worth it!Pre-sliced of fruits like mango, kiwi, coconut meat, papaya, watermelon and other sorts of yummy local fruits. There are some displays of whole uncut fruits like banana, pineapple and oranges. This place is perfect to stretch yourself from driving and have some refreshments before hitting the road again.My personal favorite in here is the banana lumpia! Never gets old and never gets out of every Filipino's style. Bandit loves it so much that we have 5 pieces each to fixed our cravings. For the price of $1 per piece, oh boy, I love cheap eats - after all we both are bandits! $15 for Buko, which is quite expensive but I get it anyways, because nothing beats fresh Buko juice in the tropics.Right now they got their new better location which is a couple of minutes to walk from their old location. The stores are brighter and more festive, and we are loving it. We always keep coming back specifically to Virgil's Store because we simply love the Auntie there. I can also speak Tagalog with her so that's a relief.When you are around Kahuku area, don't skip this fruit stand. Plus the local vibes is real.PS; cash only so bring extra!Mahalo for reading and happy juandering fellow peeps!"

Hawaiian Fresh Farms

★★★★★ 4.5 (13) • $$

"These folks bring a unique and fun take on classic dishes! The loco moco ball they bring to the farmers markets is like nothing I've ever seen before. Utilizing the sous vide as well as pan finishing the outside makes this multi-step preparation worthwhile to the waiting customer - and you can't put a pricetag on high quality food!I don't eat meat so I didn't eat the beef part of this dish but the oozy egg center was an awesome touch to this already beautiful masterpiece. It looks and tastes like something from another planet. My vegan friend got inspired and is going to try to make a vegan version of this at home now. Bring some to the farmers market and see how fast they go!"

Waimānalo Country Farms

★★★★☆ 4.1 (280) • $$

"Big MAHALO to Uncle Dominic and his Ohana for this wonderful tour & showing us one of natures BEAUTY TODAY! They have been welcoming and kind & so much ALOHA! So PLEASE FOLKS... MALAMA THESE GUYS FOR THEIR HARD WORK & for sharing the BEAUTY.K guys I'll be back with MORE INFO AND THOUGHTS. For now, spending the time with the Ohana so, have a good one! For NOW... mental note:Coming back October for the pumpkin patch & in December for the Nativity."

Kuilima Farm

★★★★☆ 4.1 (17)

"Next stop, just a few miles from where we ate lunch. But still worth stopping. 3-4 little stores. Farmers market type. Biggest one in the middle. Ice cold coconuts you can stick a straw in. They have local sweet powder you can dip the fruit in. Very good. Everything looked amazing. If I wasn't so full, we would have bought more. Beautiful views and a couple of picnic tables."

Mākeke Waianae

★★★★★ 4.6 (21) • $$

"Makeke Waianae, a small farmers market, opens every Saturday morning at the Waianae Mall Shopping Center. They can be found in the parking lot in the back of Pizza Hut.The few times that I showed up at the farmers market was to purchase a small bunch of apple bananas for my grandfather. Couple times I even purchase other edible items like the hot sugar coated malasada from the malasada vendor or two beef lumpia from the Filipino food vendor.Walking around the farmers market I noticed other produce items like mangoes, cabbage, and squash sold by different vendors. The Naked Cow vendor has a table with flavored butters. There's an Avon representative selling makeups. There's one vendor that sell kulolo, haulolo, and paiai. Another vendor sold crafts. I noticed one Waianae resident playing an instrument and singing in Hawaiian.If only I attended the Makeke Waianae in the previous years I would have had the chance of eating Nani Kore's bacon wrapped mochi. Sadly that vendor is no longer participating in the Makeke Waianae on Saturdays.When I do have a Saturday off from work I'll make sure to stop by and support the local farmers market in Waianae. Got to make sure my grandfather has his apple bananas.42/100"

Kekaulike Market

★★★★☆ 3.9 (34) • $

"Grocery shopping in Chinatown, Honolulu, Hawaii...Located on Kekaulike Street - between King Street and Hotel Street - Kekaulike Market is one of the "go to" places for fresh produce and fresh meats and seafood.Today, I was looking for a pineapple for my mom, but, unfortunately, didn't find any.However, I did see items such as locally caught fish packed in ice, clean chicken feet in refrigerated cases, and tables full of colorful vegetables and fruits!The variety is overwhelming! There are many vendors inside of the air conditioned market and even more stalls right outside the market's doors - all along the wall!Just take your time and compare prices. Bring tote bags ...and cash for better bargaining power!Remember that metered street parking is free on Sundays and holidays. If you're early, you can get free parking on King Street. If not, the municipal parking lots have reasonable parking rates."

KailuaTown Farmers Market

★★★★☆ 4.1 (71) • $$

"Wonderful farmers market with a wide variety of ethnic food and local island creations.The Aloha feel from the venders here make you feel welcome.The colorful arrangements of fruit, flowers and artwork make the ambiance feel of a wonderful local vibe."

People's Open Market- Royal Kunia

★★★☆☆ 3 (2)

"Basics..... that's about it. I come here to pick up my staples for the week: onion, green onion, carrots.... nothing too exciting They are located in the Park N Ride in Kunia every Sunday from 9:30-10:30AM. They have at least five vendors selling veggies to fruits to fish at their stands. All of them are cash only. Would I recommend it? Well yes if you're in the area looking for your weekly veggies. I especially like the vendors closer to the grassy area because they sell sweet potatoes, napa, apples, oranges and other goodies. Yummmy!"

Our Kaka'ako Farmer's Market

★★★★★ 5 (1)

"Our Kakaako Farmer's Market is held every Wednesday from 4-7 pm in the courtyard at the Flats at Puunui on Keawe Street. The parking garage is located on Pohukaina Street (free for the first hour) or you can look for street parking. Food Vendor: Oryzaya. I been meaning to try the farmers market, but the one day I tried checking it out it was raining! So, I only had the opportunity to try food from Oryzaya. Thanks for staying open in the rain!Ordered the Blacked Ahi ($10). It was ONO! Guys, you need to try this. The ahi was cooked perfectly and they serve it with brown rice and salad. It was delish. I definitely want to come back and check out other vendors!"

Waialua Farmers Market

★★★★☆ 4.3 (36) • $

"This is such a cute little farmers market, with just enough to get whatever produce you need--and a few ready-made foods--without fighting big crowds. We went on Saturday about 10am, and there were only about 20 customers there, besides us. Nothing particularly trendy about this place... just a simple setup with tents set far enough apart--and large enough--that "social distancing" is no problem at all. We walked around for about half an hour, and found massive amounts of beautiful produce, which we bought for less than $30 total (see pics)!! Our biggest splurge was the giant dragonfruit for $5...but it was almost as big as my son's head, and nice & sweet when we got it home, totally worth it. We also bought some smaller dragonfruit, and the Aunty there was soooo nice... she actually gave my son his own dragonfruit to take home for free. He's 5, so his head just barely peeks over the edge of the tables...he was super excited & carried HIS little dragonfruit the whole time we were at the market, until we were back in the car. Quick tip about parking...be sure to drive past the soap factory, past the chocolate/coffee place, and follow the dirt path all the way around the side of the buildings, into you see the farmers market tents in the distance. There's plenty of free parking there, just 20 feet from the nearest booths. All in all, I loved the laid-back local feeling of this farmer's market, and we'll be making it a regular stop on all of our North Shore trips!"

People's Open Market

★★★☆☆ 3 (1)

"The People's Open Market at Old Stadium Park has been going on for years now on Wednesday mornings from 8:15 to 9:15. Talk about power hour! It's set up in the Old Stadium Park's parking lot, so you either have to walk if you're in the area or find street parking near Peace Cafe or Waiolas. This is a small, traditional farmers market where they sell locally-grown fruits and veggies and no ready-to-eat meals. Sometimes there is even a fresh fish vendor. Today I picked up papayas, sweet corn, okra, Manoa lettuce, lemons, and ice cream bananas. I can't wait to try the bananas because it's the first time I've come across that varietal."