Great store. Love the spot, and can find most everything I could possibly want. Can't say about the…read moremeat, since I haven't tried any from here, but their produce is excellent. Really fair prices, too, and pretty darn good bang for your buck in terms of quality. Highly recommend - if you don't mind occasionally long lines and a bit of a crowd, this neat little market is perfect.

I was overall very happy with Monterey Market and I found it to be everything I hoped Berkeley Bowl…read morewould be and was not. Tons of produce and most things were great. On a Saturday morning, I found parking without much trouble and checkout was reasonable too. They have a huge selection of Rancho Gordo beans, the local yogurt and milk brands (Clover, Strauss) I prefer, many varieties of produce, good quality bread, and some bulk goods. The variety of the produce beats most if not all stores I've been to in the area and the quality and freshness was great too. The only reason I give them 4 and not 5 stars is they do have some items on the more expensive side and that are less than ideal especially if you get them out of season. For example, I paid almost $9 for a few peaches and they were pretty bad. But as long as you pay attention to what you are buying and buy what looks and smells good, you should be good. As a bonus, they source from a few of my favorite Bay Area farms including the one my CSA is from. Huge mushrooom selection- they seem priced higher than some Asian stores and sometimes farmer's markets but the selection is very good. My one thing is they definitely seem to go for volume and breadth of selection so it seems like that means selling non peak produce that is out of season in some cases. Overall, I'm a fan and this will probably be a somewhat regular trip for me.

Poke, pickled goods, local meats and seafood, fresh vegetables and fruit produce, and food stands!…read more What they were lacking were some benches, but I guess the grass on the park near this market, will do! Spot on and great for the stroll while in Berkeley!

About 1-2 blocks long, there are a variety of vendors available here. I like that this farmer's…read moremarket has slightly later hours than what I see at other farmer's markets - they are open from 10-2 here instead of 9-1. I came by and got some fresh, sweet strawberries and a thick slice of sourdough focaccia bread that was soft and paired great with some rosemary infused olive oil. They didn't have any hot food vendors though, so I was a bit bummed by that. Parking is available on the street via meters.

Amazing place an they have fresh food and we have been coming here for years. Quality organic…read moreproduce, amazing selection of and the team is well coordinated and is run by an amazing family. The store routinely stocks thousands of distinct items. The layout features explicitly separated conventional and massive organic produce sections. From multiple varieties of seasonal apples to hard-to-find global specialties like fresh lime leaves, banana leaves, or specialized roots, its variety beats traditional retailers. The self-service bulk rows are massive. So many herbs, spices, loose grains, teas by the pound (such as loose chai and Yerba), dehydrated soups, and specialized nuts. The counter has an amazing selection premium seafood, fresh poultry, house-packaged meats, and an extensive cheese wall. There is also a robust hot food bar featuring quick bites like pizza, sandwiches, and sushi. The alcohol section should not be slept on. It has a vast local selection, and you'll find some selection you can't find in other places. Pretty much the best market place in the bay area. The amount of different items you can find here is astounding and whenever we are in Berkeley we have to go.

I never knew about Berkeley Bowl Marketplace until my wife told me about it years ago. We recently…read moretook a friend to BBM, and she was very impressed with their produce and variety. I mean you can find so many different variety of apples, oranges, mushrooms, etc. [From the internet] "Unmatched Variety: The store is celebrated for carrying dozens of varieties of single items--such as 15 different kinds of apples or half a dozen types of artichokes." For example, Chocolate Navel Oranges: a rare citrus tree variety featuring a unique deep bronze-brown rind and sweet, low-acid, bright orange flesh. The taste of a Chocolate Navel Orange is exceptionally sweet, rich, and mellow, often described as a "gourmet" upgrade to a standard orange. Starkrimson Pears: a striking, sweet, and juicy late-summer variety distinguished by its vibrant crimson-red skin and thick, stocky stem. Pink Pearl Apples: a rare heirloom variety featuring translucent, yellow-green skin and a striking, vibrant bright-pink flesh. Crisp and juicy with a tart to sweet-tart taste, offering tangy berry and subtle grapefruit notes. Come check out this local gem! Support your local businesses.

A really great farmers market with an amazing community. The perfect size too, not too overwhelming…read morebut still lots of options. They also have hot food too. Shout out to Dumpling King! Everyone was very nice and loved seeing all the families.

I like this place because it has a lot of options. It's super kid friendly and has live music. I…read moredon't rate it more seats bc unless u live in the neighborhood it's kind of out of the way. When I went there was dirty girl produce and cholita Linda as well as a café truck. Service is friendly!

I've been on a farmers market tour of the Bay and this is one of my favorites. There are a wide…read morevariety of booths, confined to a space that is big enough not to be congested and small enough not to be chaotic. There is an excellent mix of produce, real food, treats (including ice cream), and take home items that you can very easily get lunch, dessert, and grocery shopping all done in one stop. The parking situation is a bit close to impossible which would really be the only con, but the neighborhood is super walkable so once you find a spot, take a stroll and earn the ham and cheese croissant I'll promise you you'll want to try! Great service, friendly vendors, this one sits atop my list!

The South Berkeley Farmer's Market is probably one of the best Farmer's Market I have been to in…read morethe SF Bay Area. They are located a short walk from the Ashby BART station. As you head out from the BART station walk along Adeline in the opposite direction of Berkeley Bowl in the direction of Flacos. Keep walking for a bit & you will see them on the right hand side of Adeline. Lots of organic produce here. Some of it maybe a bit costly yet fresh as you can imagine as the blueberries I picked up were picked the morning that I bought them. I like that it is compact, lots of variety, & w/ heaps of organics. I do a lot of my own cooking as I frequently make smoothies for breakfast along w/ stews w/ whole grains for lunch along w/ dinner. I have recently gotten into making different customized trail mixes. I picked up some blueberries, raspberries, cantaloupe, squash, & almonds. Other items that I saw that looked interesting that I didn't pick up were avocados & sprouts. Look forward to returning here again soon!

The berkeley flea is small but you can come home with some great things depending on the day! I…read morecame here a lot in college and was able to find a rocking chair for $10, cool rings, clothes, misc electronics like a power surge or RCA cable and more. There are also specialty vendors like artisan goods, and food. I always find really good records from Glenn, and beautiful Nepalese clothes from other sellers. The earlier you come on the weekends, the better :)

When nothing is the same and everything is closed, the few remaining vendors, musicians and artists…read morethat continue to sale their wares, burn incense and play live music give me nostalgia, and small comfort that some things may never change, The Flea Market is a fraction of what it used to be, the years and times have not been kind to it, sad to see it go.

Any solid farmers market is better than no farmers market, am I right? The North Berkeley Farmers'…read moreMarket is a medium sized farmers market. I was there on the early side, so not all stands were fully set up but seems as if there is a few bakeries with fruit forward desserts and baguettes, lots of fruit, flowers, rotisserie chicken, tamales, empanadas and a fish vendor. Parking is seemingly mostly in the CVS parking lot and some street parking. Overall, Thursdays, if you need some local NorCal fruits and veggies and eats, this is a great little farmers' market.

This is a great fm but the only thing is there's not a lot of prepared food options. The chicken…read moreplace which is great (hella good chicken) and some baked goods but not a lot of hot food etc besides that. :(

Crimson peaches and lychees win over all other stone fruit!…read moreI've been around many peaches, but these are splendid! Thank you, Yasai!!

Yasai is conveniently located close to Philz, Safeway, La Farine, Wisteria, and other dining…read morelocations. It's very organized and offers many options for fruits, vegetables, fresh noodles, Asian snacks, Asian sauces, drinks, and dried goods. While small, many options are available. When there was a shortage of Sriracha, Yasai was the one spot I could find large bottles of it. They offer fresh, in-season produce and keep it maintained well-- while I was there, one of the employees refreshed vegetables as they needed re-filling.

Feeling so spoiled with 3 farmer's markets per week in Berkeley!…read more My partner and I explored the Saturday market recently and were very impressed by the size of the market, the variety of vendors, and the quality of the product. Everything smelled amazing. In fact, we could smell the fresh basil one vendor was selling from across the street! We were pleased to see that the market also accepts SNAP/EBT; we haven't seen many markets that do that! We strolled through and popped into each stand. The produce is simply incredible The colors are so vibrant! See attached picture for reference. We purchased 2 small bottles of apple cider and a berry scone from 2 separate vendors. The cider was refreshing and tasty, and the scone was incredible! The scone was large, pillowy, and had pockets of fresh baked berries. Very good. In conclusion: this is a great farmers market! I'm excited to explore the other markets in Berkeley. Check this one out next weekend!

Such a pretentious market. I really feel for the vendors. I did manage to get something to eat, a…read morecookie. I don't buy fruit here because El Cerrito is closer and the prices are good. Also, they don't like black home crafters, my experience from when I was making and selling bath and body products. It wasn't good enough to be handmade, but I had to press my own olive oil which wasn't going to happen. But this place is a mere shell of what it used to be. I will no longer be missing them.

Fresh sushi grade fish for a reasonable price. Quick service land knowledgeable staff. Small clean…read moreambiance. Live crab and lobster.

Great selection of Fresh fish and seafood at a good price. They also have fresh live crab! The…read moreseafood quality is amazing here and the staff are friendly, ready to help! You can pre-order to skip the line and pick-up your pre-order!