I'm disappointed to be writing this, but I had an upsetting experience at the farmers market last…read moreSunday. Farmers markets are supposed to be welcoming, family-friendly spaces where local vendors, farmers, nonprofits, faith groups, and community members can come together safely and respectfully. Unfortunately, I witnessed something that made the environment feel anything but welcoming. There was a small religious group with a table at the market, and as someone passed by, they shouted offensive racial and religious slurs at the men working the table. It was completely uncalled for. Rather than engaging in any kind of respectful conversation, this person chose to be hateful and intimidating in a public community space. I understand that the organizers may not be able to identify or remove every person who behaves this way, but I do think the market should be more proactive about making its expectations clear. A farmers market should feel safe for everyone, including vendors and community organizations that may be more likely to face harassment. Clear signage, public reminders, or stronger policies against hate speech and intolerance would go a long way. I hope the organizers take this seriously and make it clear that racism, religious intolerance, and harassment are not acceptable at this market. The community deserves a space that truly feels supportive, inclusive, and safe for all.

Beautiful and big! Right next to nice park (and a dog park) , trails, and children's play areas…read more Great spot for locals and visitors alike - a nice Austin experience as you meet local farmers and small merchants.

It's been a long time since I've been to this farmers market. It's a little small, but they have a…read morelarge selection of venders. Hand made lamps, plants, produce, soaps, seafood, dog treats, Always like to support local farmers and artist.

Support local business and visit the farmers market! Keep in mind it's in a parking lot and during…read morethe summers it can get hot so arrive with your own sun shade. Otherwise, there is a variety of vendors. We purchased sourdough soft pretzels that you take home frozen and reheat them in the oven and they were really good! There's also food trucks at each end with everything from coffee and pastries to tacos.

Best muscovy I have had in my life, you will immediately understand why this is the choice source…read morefor majority of Austin's best restaurants. The breasts come with a full wing, plenty of fat, absolutely perfect for a quick sear and oven finish. Goose, duck and guinea eggs are all phenomenal with rich colourful yolks. Best part of all is the amazing Sebastien himself will deliver for free with an order of 100$. Now is definitely the time to splurge on foie gras

I love this place and try to order from them as much as possible! Some of the tastiest birds! I…read morelove supporting local and sustainability and their products do not disappoint.

From what I understand this market has been happening for a couple of years. As far as farmers…read moremarkets go, this is a relatively small assembly of vendors, but they do have a really nice variety of items. There are definitely some things you will find here that you will not find at your local supermarket. We purchased some farm fresh eggs that were laid the day before. We also picked up some fresh produce and there were also some interesting plants for sale. One vendor was there to sell their free range organic meats. If you find yourself coming to Elgin for some great barbecue on a Thursday, just come downtown by the tracks after 4 o'clock and you can catch these folks. The photographs below tell a better story.

Every Thursday! Food, treats, fresh veggies, crafts , soap, meat. There is a very talented…read moreartist there who makes bowls from locally sourced wood. Absolutely beautiful work.

Bought the best goodies Saturday at Bell District…read more Smith and Smith farms- 2 dozen eggs and 2 peppered bacon. The best bacon hands down. And love their eggs. Texas French Bread. Bought a baguette which will make the best snack later. True Lucks goat cheese, got their maple and chipotle. Lightsey Farms, bought their gorgeous, huge peaches. The baguette sliced, lightly toasted, with the maple chipotle goat cheese, and to top it off, thin slices of peaches. If you like sweet and spicy combination, this is the perfect snack. Enjoyed my quick 15 minutes of buying my goodies for the week. I have to rush into work, otherwise I would stay longer. I love that they have a compost station. I dropped off 3 bags of food scraps. Egg shells, avocado peels, pineapple and watermelon skins, and much more. It was a lot for 2 weeks worth. See you in 2 weeks again.

I always find something I NEED at the farmers market! From pimento cheese to ginger beer. I love…read morepeople watching and dog watching it seems everyone comes out here, I even saw a monkey one day. There is live music and plenty to eat so come hungry! The vendors are so nice and serve up plenty of samples to help you make up your mind. I feel like everywhere I shopped accepted Apple Pay.

So cute! There is nobody here?? Only reason 4 stars is because there are no vendors I was in and…read moreout in 10 minutes. I wanted to walk around this afternoon. There's a nice playground a couple of great food options. I went with the Chinese food today and had this amazing Chinese pancake feel like it was served to me by a father and son duo very nice service and it was really good! I came here looking for something good for lunch that was different and that's exactly what I found . I also bought some gluten-free bread and cauliflower tortillas. I can't wait to try them! And a lemon bar for later!

Just showed up at 12:40 on a Sunday. It's closed. I called but no one picked up. I wish their hours…read moreof operation was accurate

Hands down the best gluten-free, vegan tamales I've ever had! These have quickly become a weekly…read moremust-have for me at the farmers market--I genuinely look forward to them every time. The flavor and texture are incredible, and they're so good it's easy to get hooked. And the red salsa? Absolutely next level. It's hands down the best salsa I've ever tasted--so good I'd happily drink it with a straw. If you love tamales, do yourself a favor and give these a try.

Tried a ready-made tamale at the farmer's market the other day and it was magnificent! So I picked…read moreup four more frozen ones for dinner tonight with some beans and homemade Spanish rice. Picked up a Pork Tomatillo Tamale, Chicken Mole Tamale, Beef Tinga Tamale (wrapped in banana leaves), Pork Pastor Tamale. All delicious! The interior are tasty but worth special mention is the extra fluffy and flavorful masa. Very happy with these, will try ordering from their store in Manor as well.

A friend and I decided to join a CSA last Spring, and spent some time researching the different…read morefarms in the Austin area. We selected Green Gate because of the location (its one of the few farms actually IN Austin city limits), the variety of produce they offered, and the overall value. Every Saturday morning, we would take the short drive to the farm to get our fresh veggies. Some other CSA's have your veggies all bagged up for you ready to go. Green Gate does it a little differently, and we like their way much better. For CSA members, there is a chalkboard listing what is in the weekly share (i.e. 2 heads of broccoli, a bag of green beans, 1 head of each variety of lettuce, etc...) and then like at the farmer's market, you get to select your own. They also have a farm stand for non-CSA members or in case you need an extra squash (but trust me, you will never need an extra squash!), some eggs, fresh meat, flowers, or a tomato plant, you can pick that up there and skip the grocery store altogether. We really enjoyed our bounty and discovered some new veggies (hooray for kohlrabi!). We are eagerly awaiting the first Fall harvest. But be forewarned-you get a LOT of veggies and things could get ugly. Between my friend and me, we were feeding 2 two-member households. The veggies had no shame, and why should they? They were fresh, young, delectable. They took over my refrigerator and ganged up to intimidate my other food. Tortillas were hiding in the back, trying to go unnoticed. Yogurt was cowering behind Salsa, while Salsa was just trying to blend in. I found non organic store-bought Carrots withered and dead in the deli drawer. It appears to have been a suicide, but that was the last straw for the older inhabitants of my fridge. I could tell they were planning something big. After the Carrots incident I had to start giving away my excess veggies before there was a Mutiny on the Bounty.

Great local farm to buy your veggies from... NOT organic but similar:…read more(Certified Naturally Grown -- no pesticides, herbicides, synthetic fertilizers) http://web.mac.com/flynnpub/iWeb/Site/CNGinfo.html I've found that their prices are a LOT lower than some other farms closer to downtown (which makes sense, as their land is more expensive)... Current (Fall '08) Farm Store Hours: Fridays: Noon-2, 4-7 Saturdays: 10-2 They also offer CSA memberships.