The San Francisco Ferry Plaza Farmers’ Market is one of experiences-galore for your senses. The market, which takes place each Tuesdays (10 a.m.-2 p.m.) and Saturdays (8 a.m.-2 p.m.) year-round, offers a large spread of delicious goods, from unique purple carrots to fragrant lavender bouquets.
The Ferry Plaza Farmers Market is a California certified farmers market operated by the Center for Urban Education about Sustainable Agriculture (CUESA). Each vendor has to pass an inspection and be a California Certified Producer in order to sell.
The large Saturday market is held in front of the Ferry Building on the Embarcadero and on the rear plaza overlooking the Bay. On Tuesday, the market spills out of the Arcades onto the Embarcadero sidewalk.
If you wish to try a multitude of gourmet treats, including chocolates, coffees, and teas, you’ll have to go inside of the Ferry Building. You can grab a quick lunch at the raw-food sandwich tent at the entrance to the building or at any one of the many healthful shops.
Another Ferry Building highlight is the breakfast sandwiches at the Hayes St. Grill booth. The rotisserie chicken also smelled so juicy it made my knees weak.
You can get veggies of various hues; a bunch of stuff you didn’t know existed or exotic fruits, dried by a local vendor, a few old favorites like freshly made kettle corn.
Wealth of other products includes regional artisan specialties such as breads, cheeses and jams. Wandering through the farmers market stalls is definitely a revelation.
It’s true that much of the food here is expensive but the flavor is so condensed that you need to eat less of it to feel satisfied. I think the best approach is either to go in with a $ limit or with a list of certain items you want.
Source: CNN
