Grand Lake Farmers Market

This stands out as one of my favorite farmers markets...EVER! I was so impressed by the variety of local businesses and vast selection of produce, baked goods, drinks, ethnic foods, pet products, health products, and more that are available. Took me about 45 minutes to stroll through everything. Prices are relatively similar and competitive to organic produce in Whole Foods, but I would look around as there are some small differences and slightly cheaper deals. I got some Early girl dry farmed tomatoes since they were recommended by friends, as well as some vegan donuts from Donut Petit. Many places were offering samples too which was nice. And there were vegan options at most places! Everything was so delicious!

It's been a long time since I've been to farmers market so I decided to go today with my son the weather was nice we went to farmer market walk around and bought a bag of kettle popcorn got some strawberries, watermelon, peaches, grapes, broccoli, Spanich etc. I would go back to try here and there their food look delicious.

Lovely Farmers market, vibrant community, variety of vendors and live music. Fresh produce and warm food. Some highlights were Donut Petit and the vendor selling hot honey/pasta (forgot the name!)Lots of stalls take Apple Pay, some take cash only.

This is a really great farmer's market.There is fresh fruit and vegetables as far as the eye can see: tomato booths, potato booths, berry booths, booths, booths, booths. There are also stands dedicated to selling local artisanal products. This makes for great gift ideas should you be in the market for one. We picked up a few mini pies to take home to SoCal. There are plenty of food and drink vendors you can choose from after you're done shopping. On this particular visit, my sister and I bought some fresh squeezed juice. To eat, we shared a smoked cheddar and black bean tamale from Donna's Tamales ($7). It comes with a side of tortilla chips that you can top with one of their homemade salsas.It's a vibe here - there is live music and everything is hustling and bustling. Even though there were a lot of people when I went, everyone wore a mask which made me feel safer. As for the parking situation - there is none. You just kinda have to park in the neighborhood and work your way down.

Every Saturday it's a true gem to visit some of my favorite vendors from around the bay. There's a variety of everything you can think of from hot coffee (Red Bay Coffee truck), almond milk by Beber, the best rotisserie chicken (Roli Roti) and more seasonal produce. There's street parking along Lakeshore and up and down Grand Lake.

Love love this market I work at a vendor booth here about every other weekend and I look forward to getting around such a wonderful community of people. Great vibes, great food. The AIM crew that manages it are always kind, helpful, and keeping things running spectacularly.I wish I'd grown up coming around farmers markets more than grocery stores, and highly encourage it to all my friends and family (you should too!!) Remember our purchases support the business we buy from, so vote with your dollar to go towards local farms and small businesses!!!There is such a variety of produce, wellness products, art, and more (Great gift ideas to)It's located across from the Grand Lake Theater at Splash Pad Park, which means it's central location makes it busy and hard to find parking.I recommend a side street or neighborhood and walking a couple blocks. Always worth the visit!

This a great Farmers Market!! Very popular, lots of fruits and vegetables to choose from!!Open on Saturdays, from 9AM to 2PM, and their are lots of other food options along with live music, at least before the pandemic.Love the location, cause on a nice sunny Saturday, you can grab a bite to eat, find a place to eat in Splash Pad Park or Lakeshore Park, and just chill out!!

This is my favorite farmers market in the Bay Area!It happens every Saturday from 9am-2pm, "rain or shine!"Even when outdoor dining is closed, this farmers market is still open! At least the past two Saturdays that I've gone, it has been open. I've been going around 12, 12:30, 1 and I think it's the best time to go - it's like happy hour! Vendors want to get rid of surplus and start selling frozen fresh pasta for $5 and veggie bunches 3 for $5. Some vendors accept card, while others are cash-only - bring some cash just to be safe! I live in Oakland, so I can walk or take the bus here! It's very accessible in a poppin' part of town. Right by the Grand Lake Theatre. There's lots of restaurants around here, and of course Lake Merritt. The veggie vendors are closer to the Lakeshore Ave end of the market, whereas the hot, ready-to-eat food vendors are more on the Grand Ave side of the farmers market. Most recently, my partner and I enjoyed the Indian Gourmet food tent - we enjoyed naan (2 for $5) and chicken tikka masala (8oz for $6). It was tasty, we recommend it! During non-pandemic times, I have fond memories of this farmers market having live music and overall being lively with positive vibes! Hopefully we can bring that back soon. For now, please support our local farmers and get tasty produce and other goods from here! #supportlocal

Possibly one of the best markets in the Bay Area, especially if you are looking for delicious and diverse prepared foods! We especially enjoyed the Açaí bowl food truck and the petite donuts. Not super crowded when we arrived at 10, except for some long lines for coffee and bakeries. There are portable toilets in the parking lot under the highway. Speaking of parking, there seems to be plenty of street parking, especially around the Lake. And you can choose to eat on a bench by the playground next to the Lakeside Library or anywhere along the beautiful shores at Lake Merritt. Even though it's a bit of a trek from the South Bay, it was very worthwhile for a unique outing!

Can't believe I've never been before since I lived in the immediate neighborhood for years. Granted that was way before the market started operating about twenty years ago, but still, it resides in the 580 freeway underpass area that connects the Grand Lake Theater and the Oakland Hills with Lake Merritt and Downtown. Obviously not the most bucolic of settings and yet it provides vital artery for the residents here. The market is open on Saturdays only from 9AM to 2PM, but it's well worth seeking out if you're on this side of the bay.It's the lively spirit that got to me and Jamie W. since neither of us expected much given we've visited quite a few in this part of the East Bay recently... Jack London Square, Downtown Berkeley, Kensington, El Cerrito. None of the other farmers markets does it with quite the same panache as Grand Lake. An undeniable element is the vast variety of food found here from the expected fresh, organic produce to milk and cheese, artisan breads and alluring baked treats, seafood and meats, and even fresh-cut flowers.I also think the live music and ethnic food trucks definitely help, but I think the big draw for us was the diverse mix of people who not only staff the various booths but the customers who come patronize the small businesses. They come from all walks of life unlike other farmers markets in tonier, more touristed areas where it often feels just a bit too manicured and manufactured like the Ferry Building. Grand Lake is closer in spirit to the Heart of the City in SF's Civic Center where you feel the real people get their sustenance.RELATED - Exploring Oakland? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: http://bit.ly/2ObVcpQ