Bloomfield Saturday Market

My weekly haunt-- I've tried many a local farmers markets and this has beat out Lawrenceville, East Liberty, etc. Logistics: The market is weekly on Saturdays 9-1PM and biweekly in the winters. Super walkable and right on the Liberty Ave bus routes. Decent street parking in the surrounding neighborhood. Every stall I've been takes cash and card.Offerings: seasonal veggies, meats, mushrooms, premade foods, elotes, tamales, local craft beer, honey, pickles, flowers, breads, pies, etc. It's not the cheap market I'm used to from back home, but the veggies specifically are well priced for the amount you get. I drop by for poblanos, Dino kale, and broccoli every week. Bring your dogs and take a stroll

Love this market! Went for the first time two weeks ago and then had to come back the next week I enjoyed it so much! The selection is excellent, from meat, to veggies, to orchard items, to dog goodies (market itself or pup friendly as well)! For a bonus not seen at every market there are a few hot item vendors so you can grab breakfast or lunch for while you peruse or to take and enjoy after you shop. Also love that it stays open until mid November (23rd this year!)! My favorite buys: 1:11 Juice, Kyle's Buckeye Cheesecake, Southern Kitchen Chicken and Dumpling Soup, and Sprezzatura Dogscotti! I don't remember the name of the vendor with the Agua Fresca but also YUM! Disappointing aspects are that not every vendor is there every week, a couple places have fees for use of credit cards (this is inconsistent and not always clearly marked). I still haven't been able to locate the free parking but I do believe that's user error :).Absolutely one of my new fall stop in staples!

Great produce, flowers and bread market. Kind of a classic neighborhood farmers market with 2-3 options for brekkie/coffee, lots of produce stalls, some meat, honey, and prepared food vendors. It does have one gluten free bakery option which is nice. I tried the biscuit sandwich for breakfast and it was delicious! The biscuit was so moist and perfectly baked. It's a four not a five because the market is relatively small. Perfect for grabbing fresh produce and a quick bite but no boutique vendors and not a ton of options.

Every now and then, I find a hidden treasure among the most ordinary places. As a senior volunteer, I could have my choice of assignments, since there are a lot of organizations that operate mainly on the weekends. I stumbled on this place while looking to help a worthy cause.I got a choice assignment; counting people coming in at the far side of the lot. Having been there now for what has become my 2nd season, I think I have a pretty good handle on this event. I've been to a large number of these types of things over the course of my life, from roadside stands to huge flea markets.This one never lets me down in terms of the good people perspective.Everyone, from the volunteers to the vendors to the guests seem to come and go in high spirits. This market attracts a vast cross section of people from every demographic. There are a few, in each category, who come and go, but for the most part these people are committed to the event as it is.There are a few staples, and as small as the weekly event is, people look forward to seeing the people they consider friends. The goods change as the season progresses and the prices aren't the bargain basement, but the quality of the goods and the people are 1st rate. There is a coffee vendor that is always busy chatting with her customers, a mushroom vendor that forages for his own stock in the Laurel Highlands, and local meats and vegetables, harvested within a few miles of the site.There are several bakers that seem to sell out every week, regardless of the amount of stock they bring with them. There is beer here and other libations. A local practitioner gives free chair massages and there are specialty items, such as smoked trout.Of course, there are a few farms represented, and each seems to have their own unique array of items. There are a couple that seem to focus on apples, including cider, and some different food choices. One of the best is a small stall that happily hands out samples of their gyro meat, cut from the large spinning roaster.Being one that looks forward to and appreciates Greek food festivals, this stand with grape leaves and baklava stands out in terms of quality and pricing. I'm used to paying $10 or $12 gyros from these events, but you get quality here for just $8. The vegetables are fresh and the tzatziki homemade.You can find quality soups frozen for you to take home and enjoy, cookies and even authentic Mexican street corn. There is a great cross section of life here. Get here early, since the most popular items often sell out.Whatever you're looking for, from cheese and soaps to specialty teas to drink while you browse, someone here has it. The most important thing this market offers is smiles. Well, that and dogs of every kind, from huge great Danes to tiny Chihuahuas, all on leashes and well behaved.Come out and check it out. Say hello to Annie and Heather, who seem to be ever present from open to close, running things. You'll find a lot more than produce here.You'll find friends.

Very nice market that has a lot of fresh vegetables/produce for sale. Lots of local vendors as well. We bought some beer, dried flowers, focaccia and seasonal veggies! It's dog friendly since it's all outdoors. Not too many ready to eat places and note there are usually longer lines/a wait for them. Next time will definitely be checking out the locally made cheeses!

This is a great Farmers Market! My fav stands to shop at are Hello Hummus (roasted veggie hummus is my fav), Mediterra (for whole wheat sourdough), Wise County Biscuits (for breakfast), and most of the produce stands. Prices are reasonable and there is always a good selection. The people running the market are always very friendly and pleasant. I am anxiously waiting for more things to be in season like tomatoes and cucumbers. In the meantime they still have a good selection of greens, beets, garlic scapes, and this past week strawberries! I love being able to support so many local businesses at one time!

We're so lucky to have such a thriving market in our city neighborhood. I love that it goes into the winter as well, allowing us to continue to make purchases from some of our favorite local vendors and farmers.Always a great variety of foods and more.This market is well-run, executed for ease of navigation and is a staple in our community.

Tons of vendors! Definitely check this farmers market out for the freshest of fresh. Many options for Greg fruits and veggies as well as a variety of home baked good, prepared food, flowers, coffee, tea, home gifts, and more! Plenty of street parking, pay and free.

Love this local market with so many cool finds!! Make sure to stop by the Cutting Root Apothecary for unique natural remedies! Also saw some crazy looking mushrooms and other veggies that I had never tried before. Highly recommend!

In the world of Co-Vid 19 many things have changed including farmer's markets. This was my first visit to the Bloomfield market and I was pretty impressed.I like the fact that you can preorder many of your items in advance either through the vendor's website or the market's only website ahead of time. Makes it easier knowing I have prepaid. Also new at this market is an entrance for people unable to stand for long periods of time. I arrived fairly early and spoke to some people from the information booth before they opened. They actually have two entrances for people who can't stand for lengthy periods and they also let you use it if you are a senior citizen or immune challenged. They will let you in 15 minutes before the market opens which means instead of at 9 you can go in at 8:45.There is a long queue set up before the market opens and set up for social distancing. Masks are required and there is a "no touch" policy in place. Likewise if you order premade foods you are not allowed to consume it on the premises. You can eat it once you leave.Once inside many of the vendors are easy to spot. If you plan to purchase from a particular one then you must stand in a "line" and social distance yourself from others in that same line until you are called forward. Most places accept cards, cash, and SNAP (AKA-Food stamps) but if you are in a bind over the method of payment then the people at the information desk will help you and convert you cash into "bucks" you can use in the market. The market follows a one way directional path and once finished you are allowed to complete the circuit again if there is a particular vendor you wish to come back to.They limit crowd capacity by allowing one person in when one person leaves. So if you want a minimal wait then get there before it opens.I tried to choose some of the vendors that had long lines. I started with a produce one which didn't seem to have their name displayed and bought sweet peaches, corn on cob, fresh zucchini and green beans. I worked my way over to Wise Country biscuits and although their sandwiches looked good I purchased a dozen of their frozen biscuits and peach jam.I'm sure I will be pleased with these biscuits since they are made from scratch and I heard so much about them.Perhaps my favorite vendor was "Old Time Farm" located in Mercer, PA. They sold salmon burgers which I preordered. Salmon burgers are hard to come by and I was thrilled with the chance to pick up my order. Since this was preordered it was carefully bagged and ready to go.I also had ordered an anadama bread and blueberry peach trifle from Crust worthy. It is a thick bread and is very filling. In addition to food vendors including a Greek food stand, there are other merchants selling plants, apothecary goods, soaps, and even a sew repair stand that also sells their own masks.Place can be pricey but you are paying for fresh from the farm. The only downside is that you got to take what you see and hope that what you get isn't overripe. I did get to talk with the staff after my visit and thy appreciated some of my recommendations such as granting seniors and immuno challenged individuals at least 30 minutes ahead of time and a designated entrance for themI'm hoping to come back in the future. Got a "shrub" tea drink from Gryphon's tea on my way out-delicious! Located in the outdoor parking lot of West Penn hospital in Bloomfield, street parking is readily available.