I was so excited to try this stand at the Carrollwood North Tampa Market until I saw the man…read moreworking take a bite of whatever he was eating, lick 2 of his fingers, look at me, then grabbed a napkin and wiped his face. I then witnessed him serve a couple a minute later without ever washing his hands and no gloves. Absolutely disgusting. It's a shame because after reading the reviews, I was looking forward on trying a lobstah roll but not anymore.

Welp, that was a fantastic lobster roll!…read more Got a roll at this week's Gecko fest in Gulfport for $19 and it was fresh and perfectly seasoned and full of big chunks of lobster meat. I almost gave up on a good lobster roll locally but this place blew me away! Tasted just like lobster rolls in New England. Was standing w/ my roll at another food counter and everyone working at that counter was commenting on how good it looked and asking where I got it. Can't wait to come across these guys again and try the Lobster Bisque + another lobster roll! Believe they are usually at the Tuesday market in Gulfport.

The Saturday Morning Market in Downtown St. Pete is probably the best outdoor market in the Tampa…read moreBay area. One of the main reasons is simply the size -- it's one of the largest markets around and they have so many great things to offer. If you've spent any time around St. Pete, you've probably heard people mention this market -- it's kind of a local weekend staple. There's an incredible variety of vendors including food trucks, beverage stands, fresh produce, cheeses, breads, meats, and all kinds of locally made goods. You'll also find local artists and makers, along with vendors selling jewelry, clothing, hats, bags, plants, and other unique items. They usually have live music, which adds to the fun atmosphere while you walk around and explore the different booths. I don't make it out there as often as I'd like since it's a bit of a drive for me, but it's definitely one of my favorite markets in the area. If you're visiting or live nearby, it's absolutely worth checking out. Just try to get there early -- by noon it starts getting crowded, and with the Florida sun it can get hot quickly. I will be sure to take more pictures and update my review the next time I visit.

On a sunny weekend with mild (Florida-winter) weather (Jan 2026), we wanted to try the St. Pete…read moreSaturday Morning Market. It's pretty big, with many very interesting vendors. Local places that grow ginger, mushrooms and truffles, vegetables, micro greens, hot hot peppers, cut flowers, exotic tropical fruits, and live plants. Seasonings, soups, candies, kettle corn, hot sauces, breads and pastries and pies, cheeses, honey, granola, and sea salt. Wood and metal crafts, candles, paintings and prints, jewelry, fragrances, and cosmetics. Chai tea, matcha and red teas, kombucha, fresh-roasted coffee, smoothies, juices, and local craft beer. Ready-to-eat tamales, empanadas, sausages, shawarma, Indian food, French crepes, Cuban food, and chicken salad. And i'm sure we missed some! We bought here and there, and then sat at an umbrellaed table among seating for maybe 100 in the middle of many food vendors, rockin' to live music by Dave G and the Music Mercenaries, and watching a few folks dancing. We drank chai tea and craft beer and drank from a fresh coconut. We ate fresh croissants and salad and hot beef sandwiches and burritos and, the most fun, Budapest spiral-cut potato "chips": a whole potato cut into one thin chip, fried and lightly seasoned, with dipping-ketchup on the side. And some luscious strawberry crepes and fresh made pastries, icing on the cake, so to speak. We had a blast! This full fun creative market runs weekly at least until Mar 21, 2026.

I have nothing bad to say. I happened upon this little cart on a Thursday afternoon just as I was…read morecraving a hotdog. They have about five of their own custom menu, but they can do pretty much anything you ask toppings wise. No chili available however. Apparently there's some weird city ordinance that won't allow for it. But the dog is pretty solid. They also have canned sodas and chips.

Four thirty Sunday. Says they close at 5:45. So glad I drove to a ghost location.. no cart , no…read moredogs.

Great Sabrett dogs with all the fixin's available, reasonably priced and ample parking. Worth a…read moretrip downtown for these treats.

Its been a long time since ive had a true Sabrett hot dog on the street, including New York City,…read morewhere you can sometimes get substitute dogs. Cathy's Cart served up a NY Special (spicy mustard, red onions, and sauerkraut) that was SPOT ON. Thanks Cathy!! As i understand it, the cart is there Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 10am-4pm. I now have a place to satisfy my hot dog urges.

CLOSED. This location is permanently closed. New market address is :…read moreSunset Market 12111 66th St N, Largo, FL 33773 Open Saturday and Sunday: 6:00-10:00 PM

We were looking for something to do while in town and found this event. They also had flying latern…read moreavailable for purchase. I've always wanted to do something like this, so we drove about an hour north from Tampa to this location out in the farm area. They sold tickets online through event Brite, that included admission, later, and parking. Otherwise pay upon entry. Vip parking lot closer to the entrance, regular admission is in the first yard. Lots of food vendors and music performance. We arrived closer to sun down and walked around to food booths to see what kinds of vendors were. Service was great for Saturday night, not too busy so the lines weren't crazy long. We had a good time.

Fun times at the Gulfport Geckofest! This cute town has been through it but it still has its vibe…read moreand quirky charm. Street was filled with vendors selling their goods. I was disappointed there were not more art available but the music was playing and people were mingling. A fun parade went through and everybody was enjoying the day. I love the cute wine bars in this town and hopefully Gulfport will continue to thrive as it rebuilds.

2025 was the 25th anniversary of the Gulfport Geckofest. The fest was held in the Historic…read moreWaterfront District area of town. Parking was free and easy to find throughout town. There were plenty of fun, unique vendors, food, and live entertainment. The fest has a "Jimmy Buffet Margaritaville" type vibe. It's a nice event to check out for a couple hours to eat, drink, and people watch.

What a fun afternoon! I have been meaning to go to this market for a while and am glad I did. It…read morewas September's market so it was a hot one. Dress for the weather because part of it is outside and the inside space has a lot of people coming in and out so if it is hot outside, it is hot inside. There were a lot of cool vendors at the market. I was looking for plants that were different from what I already have. I have a lot of succulents and cacti, a couple orchids and some other random plants so a good plant sale is always a good place for me. In addition to the plants there were many other vendors with crafty items, or specialty items or jewelry. However, I didn't find anything that I couldn't live without. A cool part about having the market here is that you also get to stroll through the creative clay area and see the art that people there have made, which is also for sale. They also have some artists working wheels so people could see how pots start. I think I enjoyed this part of the market more than the vendor portion this time around but I know I will be back. There were also a couple food vendors outside but nothing spoke to me that day and since Three Sisters Brewery is a block from the parking area, I went over there to have a snack and a CBD bev.

This place had some cool stuff for sale, some very repetitive types of items, but all with the…read moreunique spin of the artists and creators. Overall, it's nice outdoor market to stop by if you're really into supporting local small artists and makers. But personally, I didn't find anything that stood out to me as worth my money and useful for my decor or aesthetic. The thing that drops stars from my review is the rightness of the aisles. Man, it was tight! To the point of being plain uncomfortable to go through and see everything. That alone makes it a place I'll never again visit.

I'm as far from Vegan as they come but everyone raved about these at the lead up to Fest in…read moreGainesville that I had to try them. While I did miss some of the texture of a regular hot dog, the flavors were on point and I'm a definite fan of all the crazy toppings. Would absolutely get these again at my next Fest.

Nah Dogs is always my fav stop whenever I'm at a St. Pete farmers market or festival. Insanely good…read morefood!