We were on a food tour in the area and our tour guide suggested that we take a walk by the market as they discount deeply at the end of the market day on Saturdays. We were surprised to see that large containers of strawberries were $1 and blueberries were $1. We also ended up getting a box of 9 mangos for $5. I couldn't believe the prices and people haggling for more discounts. It was a fun experience. read more

Hay market is the best deal in Boston. I wish I started going sooner. I spend so much less on groceries now and try to exclusively buy my produce at Haymarket. Is the produce super fresh? Not necessarily. But it is still 1000% worth it. I just want someone to share in my enthusiasm about what a good deal it is. I make green juice in the morning. When I shop at Star market my juice would cost up to $5 per day. From haymarket it is like a dollar a day. And who cares if I'm not using the most pristine vegetables. It's gonna get obliterated in my blender and I'm none the wiser. read more

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Walk around and compare prices with the vegetable market outside. Inside is a vast selection of food and craft items. From breakfast bagels to wooden bowls , coffee to candles . It is an interesting assortment of kiosks. read more

I absolutely love this place. It is an amazing combination of culture, noise and smells. The produce and other products are incredibly inexpensive but beware that they are on their last days of viability. I would not recommend you buy anything that you do not plan on consuming in the next 24 hours since it will likely be spoiled after that. Nevertheless this is a great experience! read more

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Pretty cool, but we got there too early so nothing was really going yet. Will give it three for now and then raise it if we ever comeback.

Wow. 3 lobster tails for $20 and asparagus for $1. I know where I would be shopping if I lived here. Amazing section of fresh fruits, vegetables, fish.... read more

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You cannot beat these deals anywhere. There's a ton of options and you can haggle a bit and get amazing deals. I just bought a juicer and so I came over here and spent $18. I got 14 oranges three giant carrots, celery, a cucumber, seven lemons, 10 apples, cranberries, strawberries, four blackberry boxes and two raspberry containers, as well as Ginger. Where else can you get a deal like that? The only bad thing is that most of the time the fruit goes bad by the end of the weekend. I just bought a juicer so I went nuts and juiced and made smoothies for all of this within a couple of days. But you would not normally buy that much unless you wanted to eat it all quickly. Completely nuts. Best deals in the city! Everyone is always very nice there and the spot is super centrally located and an easy walk to Faneuil hall. It's never super easy to park over there, but I take the train so it's no biggie. Would recommend to everyone. read more

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Great market for fresh fruits and vegetables. They do also have a few storefronts offering fish and meat. We noticed one stall with fresh seafood. The market is open Friday and Saturday. It was quite busy and the offerings were plentiful. read more

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Haymarket is an awesome place to get fresh produce and fish, everything is in abundance here and the vibe is great, a nice buzz of transactions going on!! read more

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Be careful of this one vendor with specs and hat at the start of the market,first of all he sells very cheap and poor quality stuff at double the rate compared to other vendors in the same market, his cut/chopped items are always rotten just like his attitude and secondly is very rude, misbehaves and makes offensive remarks at customers to the extent of swearing and abusing without any reason perhaps just a racist! read more

Haymarket - Do Not Buy from this guy! - Fruits & Veggies Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

This a classic Boston experience, though some people might find it the most "New Yorkish" of the street scenes here because there are a ton of similar markets in Manhattan. I guess some key points about Haymarket: --It can seem overwhelming, don't fret just walk through and soak it in --Don't worry that being in an expensive city the prices might be high, in fact you always find great deals due to the competition, eg, today there were 8 limes for a dollar and you always get like a basket of fresh berries for a buck, wander from vendor to vendor to compare. --Cash only --Lots of characters, some of the vendors can seem unfriendly but they're just trying to make a buck read more

Inflation doesn't appear to be a problem at the Haymaket. majority of the produce is still priced at $1-3 per unit. The staff are really friendly and willing to help customers. If you're buying in bulk bring a wagon and go early, it's busy all day. $20 got me 16 pounds of mixed produce. unbelievable! read more

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The Haymarket is cash-only. If you're a local, you must visit the Haymarket for your produce. Location: Centrally-located near Faneuil Hall Value: Incredible! Less than half the price of grocery store produce. The review: The Haymarket is a collection of vendors selling produce that are mostly grocery store overstock. They are thus able to sell these excess goods at a highly discounted rate. The vendors are awesome to talk to, and sometimes even try to make a deal, even if their prices are super low. Visiting the Haymarket is a really fun urban experience that is reminiscent of the local markets in Latin America. To be fair, it's quite a grungy ordeal, located on the street near the North End. Nevertheless, the produce is fabulous and I re-stock my fruits and veg at the Haymarket weekly. Tip: Do a lap around and find the best prices/freshest stuff. On your second round, you'll be prepared and know exactly what you'd like. Please note that they only accept cash. read more

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I enjoy the Haymarket because it reminds me of the markets I've seen while visiting other countries. Once in a while, I'll find unexpected produce: sugar peas, lychees, tortillas, fiddleheads, rambutans. But beware! Inspect the produce very carefully. If it comes in a transparent box, like berries or tomatoes, I turn over the box to see if the produce isn't moldy, crushed, etc. I believe that many vendors have fixed their scales to show higher weight than is true. When I've weighed the vendor's "one pound" on my own kitchen scale, the weigh is often short of the so-called pound. read more

Well if this isn't competitive commerce at its finest!! I LOVE this market. Vendors yelling out prices, slashing prices before your very eyes and pumping out cheap produce in droves. I like to come here about once a month and just load up on veggies, fruits and fish. I typically buy enough to chow down on some great food right away and then freeze a bunch for later use. If you play your cards right, and bring a couple of coolers to fill up you will literally save hundreds of dollars compared to the supermarket. My only caution and recommendation is that you either eat it right away or get to freezing it or canning it. The produce is ripe and ready to eat immediately in most cases! Also, if you go in the afternoon the prices are even cheaper than what they begin the day as. I did not think that was even possible! The quality is the exact same they just need to unload it. Go get you some! read more

Haymarket - About $30 worth...legit - Fruits & Veggies Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

We were just visiting Boston for the week and stumbled upon the weekly Haymarket on Friday. It was very cool to walk through the street with all the tents set up for the vendors. The prices are insanely cheap and we were able to get 4 oranges for $2. We would have bought more, but we were leaving the next day knew we wouldn't have a chance to eat anything more. We did snack on the oranges while walking the freedom trail that day. They sell all types of food here, from fresh fruits and veggies, to fish, to spices. It is a bit hard to be served as people are constantly yelling prices and most vendors are restocking their goods. Once you get their attention it is very quick and easy to hand over the money. read more

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I was able to get: Iceberg lettuce, bananas, strawberries, russet potatoes, avocados, blueberries, zucchini, ginger, cucumbers, grapes, tomatoes, raspberries, cauliflower, garlic, and onions! All for $23!! Amazing, some food was moldy or going bad. But overall what can you expect? These are amazing deals. Definitely worth a visit if you are in the area and are looking for fresh food. I got a lot and froze most of my fruits for smoothies I make. Open friday-sat around 7am-7pm or sun down Saturday's are days you can really bargain. I parked my car at haymarket garage for $10 - about 30 min Once you leave elevators and out the door the street is full of vendors. read more

Haymarket - Iceberg lettuce, bananas, strawberries, russet potatoes, avocados, blueberries, zucchini, ginger, cucumbers... - Fruits & Veggies Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Really good finds Saturday. Love shopping here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9WbTx1yJ0zc&fbclid=IwAR1MWfGCNPqWNkc49WlY6xYEhtN1BRoKAj2Qf_FPahmC704m2ieHxb0hMl4 read more

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Best place to get fruits at! Prices are fair and there is a great variety. Definitely worth coming to check it out. read more

Haymarket - Freshly from the farmers market on a Friday :) - Fruits & Veggies Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

I see veggies and fruits but NO meat , fish , etc) as older reviews suggested. I wonder why. In any event, the fruits and veggies may not be as fresh as it seems being a farmers' ‍ market type setting and all. We bought a bunch for a song (ie under $10), the lowest we ever found, literally anywhere in the U.S. especially when compared to Whole Foods, Stop-and-Shop, RocheBros, etc. Basically, price is amazing on that aspect (without commenting on the freshness or how long your produced would last). I would try to not buy with the first seller you see. Rather, account around the whole area first and see what you want to buy. Chances are, what appears to be a bargain, very likely has the same price or lower right at the next or so booth OR fresher. (The sellers likely know this and may be the urgency in pushing you to buy them quick). read more

Its a real gem to have a spot like the Haymarket Farmer's Market in the middle of the city. I recently moved to the North End and have made coming to this a market a staple of my week! The stalls are there on Fridays and Saturdays and have a variety of fresh vegetables and fruits! The prices are significantly cheaper than a grocery and so much more fresh. Every vendor has been very nice and informative about the different options. I really like this because I can just grab one item of a new fruit or veggie that I wouldn't have tried otherwise like the vine of fresh dates sitting in my kitchen now! Also shout out to the vendors who swing through with the speakers! The music is just fantastic and the perfect start to my Saturday! Important note - cash only and you can get your fresh veggies and fruits for the week for less than $10!! :) read more

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Great outdoor market where you can get fresh fruit, veggies, and fish. Vendors are from a variety of countries and was fun chatting with a couple and getting some good insights (like a specific fish can be bought at Asian Markets in the city all year). I recommend walking from one end to the other and checking out what there is on offer. And prices. And then shopping for what you want. Some strawberries may be $1 because of quality, others may be $3 but a better deal because you ca eat them all. Many vendors sell the same things. Bring shopping bags with you. Don't get in everyone's way with a cart though. We did buy a couple cases and they helped us by letting us go to the back of their stall instead of having to go through "traffic". You can easily get your whole weeks produce for under $30. Or under $10 if you take low quality. Like this place a lot, highly recommend. read more

My co workers told me about this place and how cheap everything is so I had to come see for myself. I held off on writing this review until I tried all the produce I bought to ensure that not only was it cheap but also good to eat. The answer is yes--cheap and good! But not everything though. There were a few things that were rotten or close to it like a mango and a pepper and some raspberries but the rest was identical to supermarket produce. Everything I bought game out to $45-$50 so it was a steal. Plus, it's convenient that they validate your parking if you park in the haymarket garage so you can shop for 2 hours ($1) or 3 ($2) worry free. There are a few rude vendors and from what I've heard they typically don't let you pick your own but when I went 98% of the produce I picked so I think they've gotten better about this policy. read more

Haymarket - a variety of fruits and vegetables laid out on the grass - Fruits & Veggies Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Every Friday and Saturday, year round, this outdoor produce market offers great deals on fruits and vegetables. In the colder months, September after Labor Day through late spring, there is also a fish market! Salmon can be as little as $3/lb and it's fresh on ice. Go earlier on Friday to get the best selection. Check the fruits and vegetables before you buy to make sure you get the best! Prices are already cheap so I don't try and bargain with the vendors. Cash only. It helps to bring singles but every vendor can make change. I can get produce for the week on $20! Rosa Farms (largest stand next to the Boston Public market) is the best. They always have a lot of great fruit and each week there's something different that's in season! read more

Inexpensive fresh fruit and veggies galore!! For some reason I expected more stalls, but the 7-8 stalls that were there sufficed. The majority of stalls are for fruit and some vegetables. There was one stall selling fish and one stall selling clams and oysters. Cheapest fruit here in this outdoor market. I saw 10 lemons go for $1. 7 nectarines for $2. Strawberries, raspberries, blackberries for $1. Cantaloupe for $1. Carton of Roma tomatoes for $1. I found vegetable selection to be limited and not necessarily cheaper than a regular grocery store. There were potatoes, sweet potatoes, zucchini, eggplant, carrots, beets, spinach, bell peppers, etc. -- the basics but nothing particularly unique. It smelled a bit fishy but you get over that once you start shopping and raking in all the great deals on fresh fruit. Open Fridays and Saturdays only from 6am to 7pm. read more

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This is the biggest and cheapest farmers' market I've been to in Boston. It stretches down a block and has so many vendor all selling the same fruits and veggies more or less. There are some veggies or fruits that only one or two vendors carry such as okra and red beets. If you go around closing time like 5pm or so you get even steeper discounts. They were selling cases of organic blueberries and strawberries for $5! Each case had 12 boxes of berries. Most of the veggies I bought a bag for $1. The produce may not be the freshest (overly ripe) but are definitely an excellent price and ready to eat. read more

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Haymarket is awesome! Came here on a Saturday to find a bunch of cheap produce that was still good quality. While things here are not at their peak freshness - you're getting such good deals that it really doesn't matter. For example, I got an entire CASE of blackberries for 2 bucks. We spent some time after purchasing them to pick out the moldy ones - and maybe lost a box's worth of blackberries to mold, but I still made it out ahead. I recommend walking around and checking all the stalls for prices/freshness before committing to any of them. Some stalls let you check out the produce more than others. For example, the blackberry guy just picked up an entire case and bagged it for us. When we got a case of blueberries though, the guy didn't say anything as I flipped the boxes around to do a quick mold check. Nevertheless, this is a great deal for produce. If you're purchasing fruits (such as the mentioned berries) - I highly recommend accepting their plastic bags even if you're against the plastic. We did have some leakers in the bunch and it would have ruined some of our bags if we didn't opt for those plastic baggies. Anyhow, we spent less than $10 and left with over 10+lbs of fruits. P.S. The prices do change (we even saw a vendor flip a price card). They do get cheaper later in the day and as they are about to close. read more

A true gem! After spending $10 - $15, I can leave here with a week's worth of fruit and vegetables. Yes, it is crowded, noisy, and chaotic but that is part of the fun. Bring cash, preferably ones and fives. Plan to use your finds within the week (spoilage can be an issue). You may end up with a spoiled item that goes straight to the bin/compost heap but for these prices, chucking one or two pieces is not a big deal. Especially great if you are planning on making a large batch (pasta sauce, lemonade, etc.). I do wish they were in operation on Sundays, but that's more of a me problem. read more

I got there at 6pm on Saturday and was surprised to see how cheap the prices were. Turns out they lowered the prices to sell cause they're only there Friday and Saturday. I didn't know that and thought I'd get something on Sunday and so I didn't get much. Such a shame since everything looked very fresh. We saw some savy shoppers buys lots of stuff for a few dollars. I read this one was of the oldest open air markets and has a lot of history. read more

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I am in loooove with this farmer's market. I wish we had something like this in New York City. We have farmers markets, but you can expect to pay $8 for a box of strawberries. This market offered everything your heart could possibly desire at insanely cheap prices. If I lived in this area, I'd do all my shopping here and probably wouldn't spend more than $20 for the week. The highlights and musts for me were the raw oyster and clams stand with fresh shucked oysters for 4 for $5 and giant clams for 6 for $5! I'd suggest going with the clams. They were huge, fresh, and sweet. The guys shucking them took great care to make sure they didn't serve us any dead or not fresh ones. We even went back the next day before leaving for ny to get another fix and ended up getting 4 extra clams for free because they were closing up and nice enough to give us what they had left. I also managed to get a crate of strawberries, a crate of peaches and plums, a bag of tomatoes, a bag of romaine lettuce, and a bag of lemons for $7 total! Pro tip: go when they're about to close for the weekend and they start selling/giving away boxes of produce for almost nothing! I saw a bunch of college students with a haul that took up a whole sidewalk and I'm pretty sure they got most of it for free. They might've been donating some of it to homeless shelters or churches, but either way, amazing deals to be found here! read more

Great place to buy your fruits and veggies. Very good pricing. Few things to know. 1.) it's cash only , 2.) check the fruits/veggies before paying because if you pay and then try to return something when you realize something went bad they don't want to give you money back and can be rude if you even ask and lastly 3,) earlier on the day there is far more variety, later in the day/evening they want to leave so pricing is like half the price but selection will be limited. I got a bunch of strawberries and grapes for like $2 total. At the grocery store it would have cost me like $12-$14 read more

My family happened upon this open market while on our way to Union Oyster House and we were flabbergasted by the deals each vendor was offering. There was a 1ft X 2 ft full box of peaches for $6, and a 4 lb cherry box for $2. All produce was of excellent quality. Wish we had something similar in TX! read more

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The best time is at the crack of dawn. I usually show up about 7 o'clock in the morning when I can find a parking space out on the street. I find the best selection is in the morning when they have just opened for business. They have a public garage for later in the day. If you have a vendor at the market stamp the ticket, it is only a dollar. You can't beat that. The one point I always keep in mind is that the vegetables need to be used on a timely basis. Most of them get their produce from the same place at a food distributor in Chesea. The distributor needs to sell off the old vegetables to make room for the fresh. That is where the Haymarket vendor come in and purchases the old produce. They use to lower the prices during the course of the day but I discovered that this does not happen. They must have raised the rent because no one does it anymore. The vegetables seem to be priced at about half the market rate at the grocery stores. Sometimes someone will push their prices higher if they think their quality or display is better than the rest. Watch the quality and the prices. Buyers beware. read more

Really nice selection of fruits and vegetables at the Haymarket stalls. All priced rather competitively. At times some vendors are selling potatoes, raspberries, peppers in bulk. Parking garage right next to the stalls - as you exit the parking garage you spill out into the markets. read more

Ladies and gentlemen; this is a farmers market... for real. My parents and I were absolutely stunned at all the cheap prices. They were selling asparagus for $1, like huge bunches of it, and when I went to pay the guy, he waved his hand and said: "Nah, just take it." So I was sitting on the drive back, just looking at the asparagus to see if there was something wrong with it, why did he just give me a bunch of asparagus for free? So when we get home, I cook it in a nice lemon, and vegan butter sauce with garlic, and you wanna talk about delicious? Man, oh man, I think it was the best asparagus ever. You know those containers of strawberries that normally sell for prices at the supermarket at like 2 for 5 bucks? This was $1, no joke, so we ended up getting a bunch of stuff for just over 5 bucks. There was so much more and I wish we had had more time to see it all so if you have an opportunity to, and you appreciate fresh, and good quality produce; make it a point to stop by. read more

The best farmer's market in the city! Where else can you get a whole BOX of mangoes for only $6? Other finds in this market include: - $1.50 for 2 bunches of asparagus - $1 for 1lb hot Habaneros - $1 for 2 bunches of assorted herbs (Parsley/Cilantro/Scallions) - $1 for 5 Golden Delicious apples - $5 for a whole tray of Kiwis All the fresh produce here are such a bargain, so don't expect everything to be spotless/perfect but it's such a great deal you really can't complain. Make sure to double check before grabbing. Most vendors provide plastic bags but be environmentally friendly and bring a tote bag for all those goodies! read more

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I think of Haymarket as its own island but really it is so close to the Faneuil Hall area. Not sure why it is listed near Chinatown since it's NOT. Yes, you can get lots of fruits and veggies at low prices but you should look closely before buying. The quality and prices range from one table to the next. It is a crazy busy but a fun place to go. Pineapple for $1, Cherries $1.50-$/lb, great fresh pita bread. We didn't see the fish market but I wasn't looking to buy and just browsing. The clean up at night is also amazing. One it is just gross to see how much trash is complied in such a short amount of time. The other is how the workers clean it up so well and things go back to somewhat normal the very next day. read more

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I was blown away by this place! Got a pack of strawberries for $1, six oranges for $2 and bananas for $2! The cheapest farmers market I've ever been to! I wish we had this kind of farmers market where I live (Vancouver, Canada). The strawberries weren't in the best quality, but I wouldn't complain for the price I paid! read more

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Dang, who doesn't like a bargain? Or bargaining? If you do, this is the place for you! We can't resist the deals like 3 hefty juicy Crenshaw melons for 5 bucks (vs. $2 for one), or a dollar for a container of strawberries - or blueberries or raspberries or a bag of lemons - or big ripe avocados for a buck and a half. And dive deeper inside the market, the cheaper the produce gets! And all very fresh, very good quality (the brisk competition keeps the stalls honest). It's also fun to check out the shops lining the Haymarket such as the fish monger, the halal meats butcher, and the cheese shop, also at very reasonable prices. The place is hopping on a Friday afternoon, great people watching, and lots of fun hearing the hawkers hawking their goods and overhearing the colorful side conversations between sellers and buyers. Cash only, open only Fridays and Saturdays, and bring lots of totes (Next time, I'm gonna get one of those metal shopping baskets on wheels that I saw a lot of). There's also the relatively new indoor artisanal foods and goods at the Boston Public Market right up next to the Haymarket. read more

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No reason to give it 4 stars or less! I love going to the Haymarket as it reminds me of the daily/weekly vegetable/meat/fish markets in India. Too many shops, too many people, noise, low prices and variety in everything. The prices are already low but if you check around in different shops you may find something yet cheaper. As a shopper, it is your responsibility to check what you are buying, so if you are careful in picking the good stuff, you can shop lot of stuff and save lot of $$$! read more