I had brunch across the street at Snooze and knew that after my meal I was heading to this shopping plaza. They have some well known stores such as Sephora, Lululemon, Madewell, Free People, and Anthropologie. I also checked out a very cute furniture store called Society Social, and a spice store called Savory Spice. I love the fact that this place has so much character. You can find so many cute artistic components as you browse. This would be a perfect place to spend a sunny day browsing, dinning and having coffee. It's like a one stop shop for the day! It appears that they also have a farmers market here. I would love to check that out one day! read more

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Nice how they renovated this building but begs more for amusement/entertainment. Coffee shop in the back and Free People $$ in the front. I think Made Well was outside the building. Security guy was not friendly when we asked him what was something fun to do nearby. Just sitting and listening to his headphones. read more

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What an awesomely cool market. All sorts of great stuff here, including Not Just Coffee. I particularly enjoyed the booth that just sells pickles. I mean, who would think that such a thing could exist but it does. We also picked up an artisan baguette that was perfect with our leftover Italian food. And as a housewarming gift, we bought a beautiful little terrarium. Just way cool. Only bummer was that NJC was closed promptly at 2:00 on Saturday and the local farmer was out of eggs. Oh well. read more

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I have mostly gone on Saturdays or evenings when there is usually not much going on. Still I like it here. Typically at the times I have gone, many of the farm vendors who sell produce have gone for the day. There are quite a few unique vendors. I have purchased a terrarium, a hand carved elephant pendant and attended a cooking demo here. You can find folks here selling anything from homemade soaps to healthy snacks to pet treats to hand-made jewelry. You can also still purchase non-perishable food items (e.g. nuts/sauces/dairy, etc.) at some of the market stations even after the produce vendors have gone. There are a few tables/benches and even a little hot beverage shop. Parking can be the devil depending on day/time of day because the market is located within a plaza of various other businesses. The market itself is not very big inside, but they have maximized the space so that there are quite a few vendors to check out, especially on a busy-day I imagine. read more

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Take Two! There is a running joke with my friends, sometimes when my husband comes along he will graciously pay for lunch, cocktails or movies, so they jokingly refer to him as "the wallet", so today at Atherton, I brought the wallet with me!!! Yay!!!! I bought fresh pickled jalapenos, squash, onions, pimento cheese and potatoes!!! I didn't have to limit myself to one $5 item like last visit!!! If you like jalapenos, you have to buy some from the pickle man. The pimento cheese from Beverly's Gourmet Foods was super yummy too!!! I love this place. I might even have to change my current crush to Atherton Mill and Market. Sorry Jed Steele Lake County Cabernet. I take that back, I still have my crush on Jed. read more

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This is the makes me feel at home. All of the vendors are so friendly and their products are of the highest quality. My fiance come here every Saturday and sometimes on Wensday because we love buying local. What makes Atherton great besides the products but the relationships that you have with the farmers. It feels good to know the color of the eyes of the person who raised the cow that tonight's dinner's beef cheeks, that came from Proffit Farms. I know that three boys watch over the chickens at the New Terra Farms, which is where I get my eggs and Yogurt. You can't beat the freshness of Harmony Gardens greens which is so sustainable they made a Green House that has a roof made from a refridgerater door. It is always a joy to buy Honey from Cloister! No matter how many times I go buy honey he always gives me samples! I've had them all and Tupalo is my favorite, It should be eaten while listening to some Van Morrison (10pts if you know why)! There are countless other stalls that are mainstays such as Crumbs Bakery, Pickleville, and that Roasted Nuts guy (I love a good Nut) You can even get amazing organic doggy treats from SkyeTurtle Designs, which by the way this market is DOG FRIENDLY. Someone could argue that is two expensive to buy locally, I say learn to BUDGET and BUY the BEST quality food you can. Atherton Mills Farmers Markets has really fair prices and the products are more than worth it. read more

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#MovingSoon We hang out here often with friends and our dogs because it's a great place to have a latte or cappuccino and shoot the breeze inside at the picnic tables or outside under the cool shade of the trees. We plan our weeks and futures here - I'm convinced the java is magical and the wooden tables are designed to encourage life planning because that's what we do! If you see us there (husky and/or black lab) come on over and say hello just tell the future Nancy or Brian that the past virtual Nancy sent you. We will plan our perfect future lives together~ MOVING ALERT** The cafe and stores are moving to just across the parking lot near the wine store during the renovations and so that's good news for us regulars. read more

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So it's cold out and you have a hankering for fresh farmer's market esque food. Where to go? Right here. With new additions like Heist Bakery (ie, Heist Brewery) you will love what you find here. They have a rather ecclectic collection of vendors, from pickle specialist to honey to meat shops. All good and all local. One of my favorite vendors is in here, Beverly's Gourmet Foods. Unreal food from them and here's a hint, if you catch some right before they begin closing down you might can snag some really good pricing for those items they can't keep!! read more

I highly recommend Dukes Bread! Went here again to give the spot a second chance and had a much nicer experience. This time I focused more on the bakers and cheese makers (last time I had a miss with the fruit). Dukes bread has this great cracked peppercorn sourdough with jack cheese. It was fluffy, flavorful and delicious! I didn't get to the market till 11:30am but I was able to purchase a loaf. At only $5 a loaf, I think it's a great deal for a gourmet bread. I also got some Bosky Acre's goat cheese which was tangy with a great, light texture. For food truck followers, it looks like the Roots truck is here on Saturdays. read more

I really do not take advantage of the Atherton Mill and Market enough. Super convenient if you live in the Southend area, and if you don't.... no worries... there's a large parking lot that doesn't involve dare-devil driving or mud tires to get into a space. With the addition of the bar and coffee spots, this place is definitely a great destination to go shopping for gifts, talk to local artists, and interact with the community. Yes-I know Target will probably have all your shopping needs met, but it does feel good to shop and know the person that actually made the items you are purchasing. I have not made it in the mornings to check out the market, but there are plenty of things to do and see in the evenings: Chef Alyssa's kitchen does classes/tastings and I believe you can still purchase items from artists booths at the main register.... I'm sure it's a little better when the person's booth is occupied, but it's a great option. Once done at the market, the Atherton Mill area has a couple of restaurants like the new O-ku (sushi), Big Ben's, and small shops like Savory Spice Shop. Lots going on here. When they finish renovating the Mill area, it should add a lot more retail and make it a little more pedestrian friendly (near the light right). read more

Great place to shop local and support local businesses! Shopping center is easy to get in and out of, so stopping in for a quick bit or sip is easy and quick. They have great Coffee, bread, fish market, all kinds of yummy goodness! read more

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Was in Charlotte for the first time for a wedding, and came here Saturday morning. Was really impressed with everything going on. If you live anywhere near this place (unlike I in Detroit) and haven't visited you need to get here. I honestly came here for the Pickley guy when hunting Yelp for things to do in town. He was not there that day (we came from 9:20 to 10am ish). There was a dog event going on, and everyone was so friendly. I really liked the who 'industrtial reuse' going on with the Mill next door, and just all around awesomness going on. read more

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In a mad dash to try out "Pickleville" on Saturday, we headed over to the market. I love it here! It's bright, clean, organic, & has a "down home" feeling. I love the details of the wooden displays & the chalkboard signs. As others noted, the folks here are really friendly & eager to let you sample. And bets of all, they're all local vendors. As Will noted, not everyone is set up to take credit/debit cards, so bring cash. read more

Old MacDonald had a farm...and he brought his wares to South End. You know you were all just singing the tune in your head (just as I was when typing it)! On a more serious note, this Farmer's Market is the cat's meow. They have everything from grass fed meat to seafood to veggies to soap to candles to jewelry to honey (be sure to try the infused pumpkin spice or cinnamon honey). The vendors are all local and very helpful when you have questions on how to prepare their wares. The entire atmosphere is so friendly and upbeat that you just want to be eating and living a healthier lifestyle. New hours are Tuesday from 3-7pm, Wednesday from 11am-7pm and Saturday from 9am-2pm. Now for those of us who need to shop at least twice a week because we're using all fresh ingredients, being open after work is much appreciated! There is quite a bit of parking so that's never an issue. You'll also want to bring some cash as not all vendors accept cards. Be sure to check out Atherton; you won't be disappointed! read more

Sweet! A farmer's market in the center of town, in a new, well designed space, indoors. Variety of ready-to-eats, including one booth full of vegetarian/vegan only pies, pastas, soups, salads. You could totally make this a stop for lunch and be satisfied, for cheap. On offering today: local cheese, eggs, meat, chocolate, greens and bread. Saw a gorgeous bag salad greens mix sprinkled with edible flowers - colorful shard - some beautiful foccacia. Staff and sellers were sweet and smiley. There's even an info booth at the front, with cute bags for sale, if you're looking for particulars. What I'd like to see: more sellers! Locally roasted coffee would be awesome, dairy counter (local milk FTW), more cheese, maybe someone selling fungus. This is only week 2 of Atherton Mkt being open (although these, I think, are the same peeps that put together the Tailgate Market) so we'll see. There's a lot of empty space, and a ton of potential. Hours are perfect for stopping by at lunch or after work - Tuesdays, 11:30-6:30. Or hit 'em on the weekend - Saturdays, 9-2. Hifive guys! See ya next Tues! read more

Check out the new hours, folks! I'm a big fan of this sweet farmer's market - a big part because it's so close to home! Literally - it's really nice to be able to walk to a great FM in South End! You'll find all sorts of local items here: grass fed beef, super fresh produce, gorgeous floral bouquets, pimento cheese, soy candles, baked goodies, jewelry, etc. There really is something for everyone and while some of the vendors do take plastic, know that there is an ATM close by for the vendors who do not. Price wise, most items are very affordable and it's definitely a great feeling knowing that you support local farmers. If you didn't remember to bring a reusable bag, you can purchase their very cute (and sturdy) burlap bag for $3 each. Visit this market, your body will thank you! read more

I love Atherton. Such a great little spot to stop by, peruse, "window" shop, or even grab some coffee or lunch-ish food. There's tons of options. There's a Cast Iron Waffles pop up stand here, Pickleville (they always have samples of different pickles), and per my last visit, there was a stand selling tons of cast iron cookware. I picked up a sturdy and perfectly shaped loaf pan for bread. It's a Lodge which is suuuuper nice. Super cheap, too! Think I got it for less than $20. Big props for the seller using Square to take payment, too. There's so much going on in here and it's hoppin' on the weekends. Especially in the earlier hours. I like to stop by after lunch at Luna's in the early afternoons on a weekday. Not too many people then and you can get some one-on-one time with the sellers. read more

I recently found out that there are only three (3) Farmers Markets in Charlotte that allow locals-only: Atherton Mill, Mathews and Davidson. All others allow non-local and conventional farms. This alone makes Atherton a five-star destination. I visited the market for the first time on Easter weekend and although I arrived a little late (9 am is recommended), I still found a beautiful selection of spring vegetables, strawberries (in season), mushrooms, eggs, cheese, flowers, breads and pastries. They also had several farms selling local and humanely-raised meats. I loved listening to the Farmers talk about their farms and products - which gave me a refreshing feeling of being part of the local food community. Bring your shopping bag & cash! read more

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OMG. Are you kidding me? I've driven past this mecca of goodness for all this time and never made it in? What in the hell was I thinking? Tucked away in the back corner of the Atherton shopping center Atherton Mill and Market offers tons of great variety from local vendors. They've got coffee, desserts, local produce, art, bread, local grown grains and pickles just to name a few things I can remember. Seriously, whatever you're looking for it's here! Highlights for me: NJC: I'm glad to finally see a NJC on my side of town!!! So I'll be sure to get my Caramel Latte fix satisfied. Dean Breads: They have a Garlic and Olive Oil bread that is heavenly. Like, seriously I think I sampled half the loaf. You can't forget to add to that the Spicy tomato olive oil (I think it's called something else) but it's ridiculously good. Pickleville: Hot Jalapeno Pickles. Say What. Sooooo GOOD. I can't wait to get back here. I'm sure this place only gets better in the summer months...so I can't wait! read more

My new favorite market! I love the selection of baked goods and fresh, natural eggs and meats. The prepared foods are great too. Convenient after a good workout at the gym next door, Evolution. Look forward to more quality vendors and more "open" days... read more

I love this farmer's market, mainly because it's so close, but also because of the fresh food and variety. Chocolate, candles, soap, produce, nuts, natural beef, seafood, herbs, jewelry, etc, etc. They are open at more flexible hours than other markets around town too. Bring some cash , as not all vendors accept cards. read more

Well, well... what a sweet little gem we have tucked into an old trolley barn here in the hip South End. As a usual shopper of the (much) larger regional farmer's market, the colder temps drove me over to Atherton to see what was going on. Glad I did. Smart little wooden stalls showcase a bakers' dozen or so vendors hawking everything from locally-made honey to vegan prepared foods to oils and balsamic vinegars of every taste and variety. I'm a big fan of the local coffee roaster and the homemade pickles guy (no vinegar, only fermentation). It almost seems unfair to have to review this place as a whole, each of the booths are so very different that they should each have their own spot on Yelp (hint, hint). It seems there were a number of bakers there (although none of the bigger guys in town) along with a disproportionate number of folks selling local eggs. Perhaps it was just this time of year, but aside form salad greens, I didn't see a lot of local produce. While this did cut down on my purchases, it did not detract from the fun and exploration of talking to and sampling from the other vendors. What I like most about these local markets is you usually get to talk to an owner who will give you all the detail about his/her product. Want something you don't see? Just ask. For example, the local coffee bean roaster just began making an espresso roast but didn't bring any to market out of fear not enough locals make their own espresso to create the demand. They've actually consulted with a cupper to perfect their roast. Now, I've got a bag coming in next week to try and report back to the roaster, all because I just asked. Sweet! Do bring cash, not everyone takes a credit card. Do come prepared to taste some great local things. Do make a trip over here if you have any interest in broadening your locavore horizons! read more

This is how a farmer's market should be! The nice, bright, and open space is perfect for strolling from one vendor to the next. Today they had a grand opening event with live music and lots of samples. I was very impressed with how well marked each vendor station was. There is a chalk board above each station with their name and other important information. Great stop, good parking, and friendly vendors. Bring your cash and your own bag! read more

I could kick myself for not getting here sooner. Of course I've had my eye on it for what seems like forever, or the pickles at Pickleville really, but I finally made it (and now love going back)! Yes, it's small, but if you get there early enough that loop holds plenty of goods and will definitely give you your farmers market fix. I like to start all the way on the right - a quick browse through simply local (mmm cheese), $1.50 coffee from the friendliest people at Monks, $6 quart of anything pickle/salsa/kimchi related from Pickleville (hot garlic and half sours are delish, as is the bean salsa!), and then my next few stops are up in the air... brioche? pastas? a bit of jewelry? handmade soaps? fresh greens and veggies? grass-fed lamb, beef, chicken, or pork (and sometimes duck) or maybe some fresh seafood from seafoods.com? it's kinda hard to pass up on the infused oils & vinegars when you have duke's bread to dip in it... yeah, there's a lot more than you thought crammed in this building! Plus, if you feel like holding off cooking your new purchases until the next day or so, they have plenty of prepared items (duck confit anyone?) to get you through dinner that night. There always seems to be a food truck out front these days (Maki Taco is the regular now, at least on saturdays) if you need a bite to eat immediately, and honestly from the vendors to the fellow shoppers, everyone is so nice (pre and post first coffee) sometimes you just want to hang out a little longer on the benches outside. Wednesday it seems really only half the vendors are there, some leaving their items at other stalls to sell (I know if I need to satisfy my Pickleville craving mid-week, I can usually pick some up through Simply Local), but Saturdays are definitely the biggest. Also, they open late enough that you can hit the large regional market and then come here, if you really like being the early bird. read more

This is our "go to" market. Mostly local and always fresh. all the vendors are really nice and they always seem happy to see us. Much more laid back and a whole lot more local than the big market on Yorkmont. advice - get there early more advice - get some pickles read more

Afternoon walk turned into a random farmers market trip :) Was so happy to find this place, I didn't mind waiting 30 minutes for it to open. All the vendors were super cool and helpful and after all the sampled goodies, I wasn't even hungry for all the goodies I bought! Def check out the pickle guys spicy pickles :) I bought some local honey too in hopes it will help my BF's body adjust to Carolina allergies :) Wish I lived locally, will have to send the BF to get me pickle refills :) read more

I went to the Atherton Market this past weekend for Small Business Saturday. This is an awesome venue to have a farmers market and overall location to showcase local businesses. The vendors there had some awesome produce, baked goods and hand-made goods. Chef Alyssa was even in there giving a cooking class demonstration! A fun way to spend an hour on the weekend! If you go across the parking lot to the Mill section, there's an Anthropologie & and awesome spice store that has everything you could possibly want! #shoplocal read more

One of my favorite places in Charlotte, Atherton Mill & Market is the perfect place to stop by on a Saturday morning or afternoon. It's lively and it's got that vibe that comes from people just hanging out and enjoying their weekend (it's a lot quieter on weekdays with less vendors, but just as nice). Start by having a healthy breakfast at Luna's Living Kitchen, then walk over to the market and take in the sights, tastes and smells. The aroma of top-notch coffee at Not Just Coffee, the fresh smells of produce that make me want to eat and cook at the same time, the cool little items being sold by local vendors...ahh, I get happy just thinking about it! Grab a coffee to sip and walk with, then walk over to the brand new Anthropologie to get your shopping fix. I love eating, shopping, coffee, and people watching, so I just love this place. read more

I wish I lived by this place. An open, indoor old warehouse space which is AWESOME with local vendors. Everything is fresh, organic and sustainable. Meats, breads, produce, brownies (they were great) and more.... Also bought some bar soap and deer antlers for the dogs. I always root for small business. Every community needs a place like this. read more

Great spot for shopping and dining. I usually go around lunch time and so far haven't had any problems finding a parking spot.

So I had never been inside the market. Shame on me. But we stopped in last night to see the newest installment of Not Just Coffee and I'm glad I made it. I couldn't BELIEVE how many adorable booths there were! Everything from soap to pickles to jewelry to produce to...you name it! It's a small market, but adorable on all counts. The one obvious drawback is the lack of airflow. It's dang hot in there during the summer, folks! I'd recommend getting in and out as quickly as your locavore self will let you. It's great, but not where I'd be spending any great length of time unless absolutely necessary. So stop by. Grab an iced pour over coffee from NJC, pick up some pickles and local produce and enjoy the Atherton Market. There are also quite a few restaurants nearby, so it's the perfect area to shop and dine. read more

After reading all the other reviews about the Atherton Mill Farmer's Market I'm wondering if I totally missed the bus, but I wasn't terribly impressed by Atherton Mill Farmer's Market. At some point I'm going to have to realize that I happily live in the South End. At some point I will have to realize that I do enjoy the perks of living in an area where everything I need is within a matter of minutes' walk or drive. I need to recognize that certain areas of town cater to a certain clientele. South End tends to cater to the modern urban dweller. This market caters to the modern urban dweller. It's clean. It has soy candles and artisan breads. Whatever... I want to see some leathery old dude wearing a hat with a farm machinery logo selling turnips or some shit. No leathery old dudes here, though. Just really smooth skinned, soy wax soap cleaned, barber spa shaved urban dwellers here. And I'll bring my smooth, soy soap cleaned skin back here and give them a try again. One thing: he was not leathery and he was not wearing a tractor hat, but the pickle man is badass! I felt like I'd known him all my life. And all his pickled goods are damn good. Typing this I am salivating just thinking about his kimchi. Off to the fridge to get some now! read more

I've been coming to Charlotte for 35 years to visit family -- and this is the coolest place yet. Lots of great vendors but be sure to get there early. Many places were sold out of their best items by the time I got there at 1pm. Definitely stop for lunch at Luna if you like incredible veggie food! read more

This place is incredible. We recently moved into Ashton which is next door. Having this marketplace to walk to is priceless. We walked down on a Saturday morning, grabbed a hot coffee and an iced coffee from one of the vendors, and walked around. We picked up some fresh veggies and fresh Grouper to make for the weekend. It was very convenient, very fresh, and we felt excellent that we were able to support the local market vs going to a chain location. I highly recommend visiting but would say that you need to visit early before all the good stuff sells out. We went a week ago at 11 (they open at 9) and nearly all the fish was sold out. We got there 45 minutes after open this time and the shrimp had already sold out. I can't wait to go back! The Roots breakfast truck was outside and I'll be sure to sample that next time. read more

This market has great quality items and really friendly vendors! I stopped in around 10am and it was pretty busy. I walked past the guy handing out wine samples but I knew I would be back by on my way out. I managed to score some absolutely amazing blueberries from a guy outta Greer SC. I pulled away two quarts, 8 bux each I think. Also, be sure to buy a bag of almonds or walnuts from the Chosen Roaster, FRESH roasted nuts - try not to eat the whole bag on the ride home. I didn't find many vegetables that I was looking forward to, as many of the vendors seemed a little light on produce. I tried some awesome pickles from a really cool guy, didnt come away with any as they were a sodium bomb! I'm gonna be back often for those blueberries!! read more

Atherton Mill and Market is an awesome place! It's the home of Not Just Coffee's second location and home to a number of local vendors including farmers, bee keepers, fish mongers, etc. Other notable vendors include Pickleville (homemade naturally-fermented pickles), Bell's Best Berries (local produce including some awesome beets and fresh eggs), and Cloister Honey (local Charlotte-made honey with some amazing infusions) just to name a few. While Atherton has more of a farmer's market feel than 7th Street Public Market, the downside is that most of the shops aren't open during the week and the ones that are don't have full daytime hours. I can't always make it on the weekend so it's disappointing to miss out of some of these gems. Please check out Atherton Mill and Market. Get a coffee, some veggies, check out the Microfarms stand, and while you're there, don't forget about Luna's Living Kitchen and Savory Spice Shop also located at Atherton Mill (just not inside the market). read more

What a great little indoors market. A good selection of meat, produce, cheese, coffee and more. They even have food trucks on Thursday and Saturday. What a great way to shop local. read more

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This place was cool but the information about the market is lacking. The farmers market ends at 2 on Saturday but the building stays open till 6. I didn't realize that so we missed the the farmers market. But the coffee store inside and the spice store inside were cool. Maybe it would have been more fun if we could have seen the whole place alive and busy. read more

If you've been to the Airport Farmers Market, this one seems dinky in comparison. That being said, it's still a very very nice location. Clean, bright, friendly, and awesome. The nut lady is for real! She has really nice nuts.... HAHAHAHAHA, ok sorry. It would have been better if there was more of a selection to choose from, because it really is a nice place to shop. Kinda pricey too, but that comes with the territory. I'd definitely go back and get some things here and there, but probably only after I've purchased the bulk of my stuff at the airport market. read more

I stumbled into the Atherton Mill and Market on a hazy Friday afternoon in March during 48-hour excursion to Charlotte. Although many of the vendors were not operating at that time, I still was able to find what I was looking for: a delicious, healthy snack from some local vendors. I sampled the Sovereign kombucha by Buchi, as well as some GF baked goods. What a treat! I would recommend this spot to anyone in the Charlotte area looking for a source of locally grown/made groceries and specialty products. read more