There is a farmer's market in NE Minneapolis every Saturday from 9 am-1 pm from mid-May to mid-…read moreOctober 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!

This was my first visit to the Northeast Minneapolis Farmers Market which is located in the parking…read morelot of St. Boniface Church. It was a chilly Spring Saturday when I visited, so not as crowded as I'd anticipate it would normally be on a Saturday around 11:45am. This is a laid back atmosphere with plenty of local vendors. I noticed baked goods, honey, vegetables, food vendors, and more. Pretty good variety. I also noticed that the list of vendors change as well. Although it was quite chilly (I should have brought my light winter jacket), it was nice to stroll the farmers market as it's one of my favorite things to do this time of year. I did notice on the sign while walking into the market dogs are not allowed, hours are 9am-1pm on Saturdays, and it's held rain or shine. Bonus, free street parking! I'm thinking I'll likely be back sometime later this summer.

Cute, small, and focused on mostly bakeries, farms(meat, eggs), and plants. Not a huge variety if…read morelooking for gifts or other Knick knacks. Easily accessible with parking a row over, same level as where you park. Fun to visit and get to know vendors, as there isn't too many people where you feel rushed. Take your time getting to know them. The prices were higher than the store, but all of these are homegrown, natural products, so the price tag is justified!

A very average Farmer's Market. There is a moderate amount of stalls with a few food and treat…read moretrucks. People are always friendly and it's a nice stroll when the weather is nice. I'd like to see more stalls come in to make it more of an experience.

Knowledgeable people with a passion for helping others find what they need. I explained our house…read moreporch and they quickly identified a solution. If you need guidance these folks will provide it.

I buy most of my garden plants here every year, they have a great assortment of quality plants.read more

I visited this farmers' market last Saturday on a friend's recommendation. It has all the…read moreingredients I love - it is small, perhaps 40 vendors at the most, mostly Hmong. The market is in a parking lot with plenty of left-over space for parking. It focuses exclusively on fresh vegetables, herbs and some flowers. The enormous variety of greens I found here left me dizzy. For the first time in the USA, I found red amaranth greens!! And then, jute greens - yes, they are delicious stir-fried with garlic. There were gorgeous squash blossoms as well as tender squash greens. There were several greens that were new for me and the vendors, many of them women, suggested how to cook them. I got a huge bouquet of zinnias for $5, and big fat bundles of basil, cilantro, dill, each for a dollar. The market also had more common produce like cucumber, green beans, zucchini, spring onions, new potatoes, etc. I am definitely driving across town to this farmers' market - can't wait for Saturday to arrive.

Not to be all sassy but I feel like this farmer's market is nothing compared to the Minneapolis…read moreFarmer's Market...it's pretty small and does not have as nice of a selection of fresh produce. Most of the vendors sell the exact same items for the same price so there's not really an advantage to walking around and browsing. The market itself is located in the parking lot of a strip mall so you can just assume anytime you go there on the weekends the lot is going to be a huge cluster. Prices range from $1-$10 for items and it really is limited to fruits, vegetables, and maybe some flowers depending on the season. If you are looking to spend a couple hours browsing for unique breeds of fresh produce, flowers, hot food vendors, or gourmet/artisan items...THIS MARKET IS NOT FOR YOU. If you happened to forget to pick up some carrots or lettuce from the grocery store in the strip mall as you are walking out to your car, this market might be a better fit. I would say if you don't live in the frog town area, it's just not worth the stress of University Avenue and pedestrian traffic for the trip out here.

My favorite farm share place in the cities! I had heard of TGA a few years back when I received a…read moregift certificate to take a cooking class. Dang pandemic, I have not yet been able to take a cooking class, but once those restrictions lift, I will be there for sure! The options to get yummy, local produce here are robust. Last summer (2020), I was too late on the ball to get a full season farm share, so I got a once a month "grill box", which came with a meat to grill and a smaller assortment of veggies. How amazing those 3 boxes were. Over the winter, I also got a couple of the "off season" boxes, which included mostly cheese, jams, and other freshly canned or frozen goodies. I signed up for both the full season share and grill box this summer as well and have yet to be disappointed. TGA also does a lot of good in the community. You can spend a little extra and give a farm share to those in need, student shares are also available, and everything is local. The manager there (I think her name is Karin) is also fantastic. I have missed the pick-up window or written down the wrong pick-up date on more occasions than I am willing to admit and I always still get what I need. Overall, just a great business offering a great product.

The Good Acre is a nonprofit organization who's mission is to strengthen and connect farmers and…read morecommunities through good food. I was first introduced to this place through my daughter. She had signed up for their CSA program last summer and we attended an event there last the fall. They also have a commercial kitchen for rental for small businesses and offer a variety of cooking classes (that are open to the public). I don't really want to say this too loud cause it's my best kept secret!! I recently took part in several of their cooking classes with my daughter (of course)! I found both classes to be very fun and informative. We took a class called "Curry in a Hurry" and "Korean BBQ" both lead by Chef Yia Vang (owner of Union Kitchen). First he demonstrated a few things but then we set up in stations and starting following the recipe and cooking/grilling ourselves. Both were a really awesome experience. Chef Yia was always nearby to ask questions if we needed anything. I like how casual things feel and how welcoming the staff are. Can't wait to come back for another class soon!

My wife and I have visited the Minneapolis Farmers Market almost weekly during season for many…read moreyears but recently traffic and parking have become so challenging there that we decided to try the Bloomington Farmers Market. We do a lot of our weekly grocery shopping at the farmers market as we prize a variety of fresh vegetables, so finding a farmer's market which sells produce - not a flea market or a market which sells mostly prepared food - is a priority. We were pleased with the Bloomington Farmers Market. There were a number of farmer/vendors selling their produce. Also there were a couple of food trucks for lunch. The market itself is easily accessible and there is lots of parking nearby. I missed the hustle and bustle and variety of the Minneapolis Farmers Market so we will have to see if we become regulars at the Bloomington Market but overall I was well pleased.

The Bloomington Farmers Market is wonderful mid-sized farmers market. It has good variety and…read morecommitted venders. Can't understand why it's not in Yelp.

Pumpkins? YES! Corn maze? YES!…read more Goats? YES! Not my first time exploring this wonderful pumpkin patch, and garden farm. They have a wonderful and wide variety of pumpkins, gourds, etc. You can pick out pumpkins close to parking or trek with a wagon to the pumpkin patch. We checked out the patch and found 2 pumpkins we liked but it was also towards the end of the pumpkin season so the pumpkin options in the patch are limited but great for photo ops. They also gave a corn maze (free) near the patch and it literally took us less than 8 minutes to get out. My husband and kiddo are QUICK! They have a handful of goats where if you bring quarters you can get food to feed them. We did a bunch and the goats were hungry! And there is a water pump nearby to wash your hands. They also have 1 donkey. Lots of amazing photo opportunities near the main store, greenhouses and barn. The barn was playing the Spookly pumpkin movie. The barn is very cool. Check it out. We spent $40 for our 3 nice sized pumpkins + long yellow gourd like pumpkin and 4 mini gourds. The pumpkins are a little pricey but it's all about the experience. Happy Autumn!

Great pick your own patch. Tons of options. Plus plenty of pre picked options too. They had a few…read moregoats and a couple of sheep that my girls enjoyed petting and feeding some corn. Nice wagons available to carry all the pumpkins you find

This is a smaller more community like feel farmers market. If you don't like the crowd of the…read morebigger ones. I will say options are a bit more limited overall. Get there early for your best chances. We went towards the middle and stuff was already picked over and/or sold out. I mostly went to grab a chai from Red Wolf Chai as the line was way shorter here than at the Mill City Farmers market. Street Parking all around the park. They do not allow dogs in the market area.

Such a cute smaller scale farmers market with some great vendors! Fruit & Grain is one of our…read morefavorites that can be found on Sundays at the market. Highly recommend their pop tarts! All the vendors are so friendly and eager to answer any questions you might have. There is a small parking lot or street parking available. Great way to spend a Sunday!