Urban Farms Market

The Urban Farms Market isn't huge, but it seems to be getting the job done. The small interior space is dark and cool, and there are bins full of reasonably priced lettuce, potatoes and citrus. A few grocery items (like cereal and milk) are available, there's locally grown coffee and there's a cold case loaded with drinks, prepared food and Las Delicias guacamole.When I was there yesterday afternoon, people were shopping from outdoor tables loaded with food that had been grown down the street at the Urban Farms Market's namesake urban farm. I picked up a box of cherries, a huge bag of basil, some red and yellow striped heirloom tomatoes and some chips and a tub guacamole (which was gone with an hour of getting home).It was awesome to shop farmer's market style in the middle of the week (and to know that I could go back the next day if I wanted more).

Who doesn't love a good farmers market! This one has a very special place in my heart. I used to work at the Boys & Girls Club in this neighborhood when I was in college. This market is just one of many area additions helping to revitalize this part of town. The food is brought in from the neighborhood farm that drew quite a but of skepticism when it was first started. The fruit & veggies are plentiful, fresh & very affordable making it a great option for anyone on a limited budget. The store is also stocked with goodies like chicken salad, guacamole, free-range eggs, fresh milk (in the glass jar), honey, local-grown coffee, etc. This is a great place to pick up fruits & veggies if you juice or make smoothies often. Today, I left with 1 gallon-sized bag of spinach, a huge bundle of cilantro, 2 lemons, 4 bananas, 2 avocados, 1 bell pepper & a bottle of honest tea for $12. A few bonuses to this market are that it's open Tuesday through Saturday, closes at 6pm during the week and has an indoor & outdoor area. Currently, there is a Facebook check-in special for 10% off your purchase or a free cup of coffee. If you buy a UFM reusable canvas bag for $10, you get a percentage off your purchase each time you use it. This market accepts cash & credit/debit.