Northeast Minneapolis Farmers Market

There is a farmer's market in NE Minneapolis every Saturday from 9 am-1 pm from mid-May to mid- October and it has so much to offer! Bouquets of flowers that are different each week, in-season fruits and vegetables, including uncommon options like Japanese eggplant and kohlrabi, small batch honey and maple syrup, jams and jerky, mushrooms, and tons of baked goods. There are also artists selling fishing lures, soaps, natural bug spray, woodworking, candles, jewelry and more. I love going in the morning and picking up breakfast there. For example, the vegan berry smoothie from Great Northern Microgreens I initially tried with some trepidation, but is now something I come back for (and I'm not the only one, because sometimes there is que of people waiting for smoothies). A croissant or quiche or muffin from one of the many bakeries is always a good option (and then I inevitably pick up dessert for later. A favorite treat of mine are the chocolate chip shortbread from Great Harvest Bread Co). Mogi Bagel has a huge following, and they are often sold out of most flavors by halfway through (see photo with a single bundle left at 11 am), so either pre-order your bagels for pick up, or get there early. The bagels are small, light and soft. They are easily compressible rather than being dense. The Cacio e Pepe flavor is pictured, and it was yummy lightly toasted with butter. Very flavorful. Speaking of yummy- Yummytizers has many great dips, but my favorite item are their veggie chips (not pictured because they had okra this week instead, but I was reassured the chips would be back next week). Delicious, colorful, and low-guilt! Most vendors give samples, so you can walk around the market trying bites and sips, then go back to get your favorites. There are also many vendors selling hot food, from spring rolls to pakora, to empanadas and breakfast sandwiches. No matter when you arrive, there will be something delicious to eat. Pro tip: There is a master gardener station, where you can ask for help identifying that random maybe-bush-maybe-tree growing in your yard, so take a photo beforehand. There are dining tables and chairs under a tent, so there is cover from rain and sun, as needed. And there is usually an activity that is kid-friendly (like a coloring station). There are no dogs allowed at this market, so leave your pets at home. Parking is possible either on the main street or on side streets and isn't that hard to find, as people are constantly coming and going. A great local event to check out when you have friends or family visiting!

I always love going to this farmers market in the summer. The vendors are always so kind and there's so many varieties of items that you can get. I really enjoy getting all of my fresh fruits and vegetables and poultry as I'm able to. Parking options are all metered street parking or paid lots/ramps. I'm not sure if you're supposed to be allowed to use the restrooms in the mill city. However, there are restrooms available inside that building.

The Northeast Farmers Marker is by far my favorite farmers market in the city! I love how community centered it is and it never feels overwhelmingly crowded. I typically go a few times a month and it's become such a ritual for me. I highly recommend going a little earlier when they open, grabbing a coffee and moseying around the different stands. I love that they support local businesses and always have such yummy food and treats available. I really enjoy when they have live music or even a dj. It's really such a treat to spend a Saturday morning here. The produce is always super fresh and the flowers are beautiful. If you're looking for a market that isn't congested and has an intimate feel, look no further. I love going to their corn & brat feed and their annual fall festival. Check them out!

Update in the midst of new COVID-19 protocol: I really appreciate that the NE Farmers Market is taking safety very seriously. It's more essential than ever to be able to buy products from local farmers in vendors, and thankfully in an open-air setting! Here are some updates they made for their last Winter Market (4/19) that I hope will remain for the new season starting May 16th:- They list all of the participating vendors on their site ahead of time, and how to pre-order and pre-pay for each one- You must make an appointment to arrive. Simply submit the request on their site and they'll confirm via email. You can add the confirmation right to your calendar. - The first hour of the market is dedicated to high risk population.- They limit the amount of people in the market per appointment time, and check you in when entering.I pre-ordered a whole box full of meats from Johnson Family Pastures. They raise quality chicken, pork, grassfed beef and lamb from pasture-raised, heritage-breed livestock. Right now the pork and beef is in season, so I got tons of ribs, chops, ground meat, sausages, etc. I'm good to go! I also got some maple syrup from them. I preordered from Groveland Confections to satisfy my sweet tooth, and I couldn't help but buy some sauerkraut from Kiss My Cabbage in passing (though it's highly recommended to pre-order/pay). Essential essential essential!

Oh~ what a COOL Farmer's Market!. This is a pop-up Farmer's Market held at the parking lot of St. Boniface Catholic Church. I visited today, on a lovely Autumn Saturday to celebrate their 1st Annual Fall Festival! For the celebration they offered Brand Farms hot apple cider, pumpkin carving/painting, trick-or-treating, music, dancing and delicious soups and stews! I got to enjoy a delicious ham and cheese crepe and wonderful coffee. There was a variety of vendors: fruits, veggies, flowers, home goods, pet supplies, specialty foods, and baked goods just to name a few. What a lovely way to spend a beautiful Saturday afternoon! LOVE!

I absolutely love this farmer's market! It is kid and dog friendly and there is a wide array of vendors: fruits, veggies, home goods, pet supplies, specialty foods, baked goods, etc. And there are always a handful of food trucks and pop up shops that offer juice, donuts, coffee, and so on. I like the size and set-up because it's fairly small so it's well organized and not overwhelming. I would definitely recommend checking it out! Favorite offerings: Sssdude-nutz, Root to Rise Kitchen, Reverie Food Truck

I started coming to this location this year and have been here several times have shared information with others and have brought 2 people to experience this market. Pricing is reasonable several vendors I have been a repeat customer friendly people dog friendly lots of delicious options

The NE Farmers Market is nailing it (for produce AND eats). I think I was expecting a cousin to the Kingfield Market. which, though wonderful for prepared food, is fairly small and not my favorite market for actual produce. However, instead I discovered tons of local vegetation, live music, bakeries and fantastic food trucks and stands (Anchor, Moral Omnivore, Natedogs and Gnocchi Me were there on Saturday). Older reviews have mentioned it's small size, but It's pretty hefty now!Other than the poor musician whose guitar was muffled by the generators (even with a microphone), I loved what I saw, what I bought, what I ate and the fact that the whole place was brimming with happy people on a sunny morning.

Overall, the Nordeast Farmer's Market is a nice neighborhood option, but not a market worth going out of your way for.While it's not a large market, it does have a fairly wide selection of offerings. You'll typically find a handful of vendors slinging local produce, some vendors with prepared foods, some with knick-knacky offerings, a food truck or two and generally some live music to help soak in the surroundings.Not a bad option for those calling this part of Nordeast home.

I was introduced to this farmers market when I volunteered to help out at the Free Arts MN booth with the Yelp Elite Squad! It's located in a church parking lot and there are plenty of free street parking nearby. This is one of the smaller farmers markets I've been to but it still has a good variety of locally grown produce. There are also stands and food trucks that sell drinks and baked goods as well to enjoy while walking around, as well as live music to accompany your shopping.It was a fun market to go to but I wouldn't go out of my way to come here as there are other markets closer to my house.