I attended Findlay Market's "Sweet and Savory Stroll," one of the tasting events they do every…read moreyear. This year it was a combo of Valentine's Day and Mardi Gras -- so as you strolled through the Findlay Market complex, you could sample either savory Cajun-inspired dishes, or dessert-themed dishes. You had 2 choices for tickets, either 8 tickets or (I believe) 20 tickets for a higher price. I went with the maximum amount this time, so that I could just impulsively select the samples in front of me without having to ration out my choices. And strongly recommend this method -- it's a great way to throw yourself into the event and to donate to a great organization. And the gourmet made-from-scratch delicacies didn't disappoint. My top fives favorites were: the "Velvety Smooth Beef Burgundy" from Eckerlin meats -- a flavorful stew with fork-tender beef chunks in it, the "Mini Elote" street corn cob (actually half a cob, thus the "mini" part of the name), with a flavorful authentic sauce on top, the "Hogs & Kisses Baby Back Ribs" from Neil Luken Meats -- a huge chunk of ribs (he said he gave me a larger piece than usual to compensate for giving me the butt end of the rack, which I heartily appreciated), the Gumbo from Barlion's Seafood & Poultry, as the broth was amazing, and I loved the ample chunks of Andouille sausage popping up in the stew, and the "Muffaletta Sandwich Bites" from Harmony Plant Fare. Other favorites of mine were the "Bourbon Street Chicken with White Rice" from Artichoke (they had run out of the dish so we had to wait 5-10 minutes until they could make more -- it was worth the wait, as the chicken was plump and flavorful), the "Cocoa Smoothie topped with Strawberry" from the Banasun Smoothie Bar," which was refreshing and perfectly spiced, and the "chocolate Covered Bacon" from Ruby's Chocolates, which had caramel mixed into the chocolate and bacon (and, BTW, the bacon was from Eckerlin Meats, one of their neighbors). All of this, combined with great weather, a band playing jazz, great service, and Findlay Market's wonderful "street fair" atmosphere. Who could ask for more?

I recently stopped here when me and my wife were in town in cincinnati. I've been to Cincinnati…read moretons of times but I've never visited the Findlay Market. This place was better than most of the Markets that I've been to in recent memory! Some of them are bigger but this one is a medium-sized Market to say the least. They have great produce in one section by the parking. Great variety of stores. I do like the outdoor tables as well. The cons I will say about the Findlay Market are the parking. You are expected to download an app and pay for parking that way instead of just getting a QR code that will redirect you and put in your payment information and the other con is once you leave the Farmers Market there really isn't much to really see or do since it's kind of blighted from a 1 block radius of leaving the market

One of the smaller markets, but as it's the neighborhood I was born and raised in, it is near and…read moredear to my heart. For the most part you will find produce and bread. Sometimes honey or baked goods. You might also find a bite to eat! I particularly enjoy the market in the summer because then it's outside at Hoffner Park. In the winter it's inside the church up the road.

As a new resident perusing the streets of Northside, I happened upon a placard claiming a Farmers'…read moreMarket from 4pm to 7:30pm at the North Presbyterian Church. I walked in through the doors of the Church and found a smallish set-up with tables stocked with wares from various farmers and food producers. Fab Ferments was my first stop where I had utterly sublime Kimchi. Their juniper caraway saurkraut was super tasty too. I spoke with one of the two business partners of the fermented food operation and it was a pleasure to speak to the fellow who made the food I was enjoying so much. His affected hippiesque speaking style was appreciated, not overwhelming and lent authenticity to the experience. I was, after all, chowing down on rotting vegetables. But rotting in a truly remarkable way. Flute music was being played by another guy at a nearby table, and it seems that music is scheduled for proper marketing ambiance. The website lists some of the products to expect, but microgreens, honey, various root vegetables, gourmet cookies, spices and herbs, apples and other stuff I'm forgetting are there for your shopping convenience. As with most farmers' markets, bring cash. Wednesdays from 4-7:30pm. Street parking and probably lot parking available, though I walked it.

Located on the periphery of Findlay Market and right off the street car, they had a lot of cool…read morelocally/regionally made items and some of the prettiest produce and flowers. I was looking for something to take back for my fiance that didn't require refrigeration and they had many options to choose from.

Phenomenal breakfast burrito! So good! A really great and unique selection of groceries as well,…read moredefinitely loop this place into your routine, excellent place!

This is one place I visit nearly weekly (especially March-October). They are dedicated to their…read morecustomers and I feel like I'm always surprised/impressed by the variety of items offered in this small space. Some of the highlights of my experiences: -Location labeling/Local spending. Most all of the produce is labeled with its origin which helps me feel better. Sometimes, you just need an avocado, and while it may not have been grown local, at least I can feel good about my money staying local. -Small (and large) quantities available. It is here you can buy a single stalk of celery. I LOVE this. Sometimes, you just need a carrot or stalk of celery for a recipe and this is the place to get it (for fifteen cents). I can seriously find almost any produce that I need here-though I haven't tried it, this also seems like a place that would order a large quantity for you if you had a need. And you can always ask if you don't find what you need and Mr. Madison will let you know either where it is or why they don't have it. -Dry goods. Easily missed, behind the counter and back wall, they have a fairly expansive stock of dry grains, nuts, the like (even vanilla beans at Christmas). The staff are happy to help you with whatever it may be-a quarter cup of quinoa or 4 pounds of oats. This makes it super easy to try new things, or again, source a recipe. -Staff/Proprietors. The staff are always super helpful and attentive. This place can get busy and crowded, and it could get easy to get frustrated as a staff person in that environment. But, it my experience, they do what they can to help everyone quickly and direct new comers of the order of the line, or spend time getting your list of 43 bulk dry goods. The only point that might annoy newcomers is that this place is a bit small, and on a Saturday morning (especially in winter) it can get crowded. (PS the line starts in the back-see the sign hanging from the ceiling.) But, here's a tip-I've never tried it, but I do certainly have a bookmark from them that advertises that you can call in your order ahead of time during the week. Some day, I imagine I might be organized enough to do this. Also, during most of the summer, they have a tent outside with the larger quantities of seasonal produce which alleviates the crowd.

I recently stopped here since I was in the area checking out stores and I was surprised that they…read morehad a little grocery store here so me and my wife checked this place up. The staff here was absolutely warm, friendly and inviting. Grace selection of snacks and to go products that we were looking for. Prices were really fair for what they were worth. It's a really small store so be cautious that you may be shoulder to shoulder with some people. Overall, still a great place to check out.

A trip to Findlay Market on the weekend is not complete without a stop to Nay Nay's booth. The…read moresamples got me the first time and the quality of her breads keep me coming back. My favorite are the yeast rolls and the garlic cheese loaf. Today I tried a sample of her strawberry bread for the first time and I feel like I'll be grabbing some of that the next time I go. Every time I visit we are greeted warmly and offered a bite of something tasty. You can tell there's love in everything she makes. There's really no wrong choice to be made here!

Amazing bread, this has become my weekend must do errand - go to Finlay and get some bread from Nay…read moreNay!

Dean's is the other half of the great produce rivalry that plays out every day in front of the…read moreFindlay Market market house. I haven't had much of a different experience here than I have at Gaudio's. The produce is really good there. The prices are also great, even though sometimes I find better deals on certain things at the competitor. We did really luck out at Dean's once. One Sunday my wife and I were there a little later in the day and were getting ready to finish up. Just a couple of things were left that we needed so we stopped at the produce section, floating between Gaudio's and Dean's. A row of watermelons lined the back of the area of Dean's and they loudly announced that their seedless, good-sized watermelons had just been reduced to $1 each. The announcement was enough to have us finish up our day at Dean's and we left with a bag full of produce and a couple watermelons under each arm.