Great mushroom stand , the mushrooms were awesome and the women that sold me the mushrooms are very…read morebeautiful ....

I've been to a number of Farmers Markets throughout Chicago and the surrounding suburbs. From the…read moremarket in Daley Center to markets on the near west side, Lombard, Brookfield, Skokie, and now Riverside. While parking can be questionable at some locations the regular and handicap parking here seems plentiful within the the square and the entire area has both a true small town feel and also a big local park feel with trees and flowers. For an afternoon Farmers Market there was a full supply of vendors during each of my visits. Many have mentioned the knife sharpening and after I had a pair of scissors sharpened I'm also a believer. With many vendors offering multiple types of veggies and plants there is a lot to look at. While I didn't buy raw honey (not super processed or pasteurized so most people say it has better health benefits and and fuller flavor) here at Riverside yet, I expect to need some at the start of the next season. There are multiple Amish vendors and I was lucky to spend a while talking to one of the Amish families about their farm and some of their core values. I've worked directly with a few different Amish families in Illinois and Indiana and have found each to be an unique experience. If you have time to talk to some of them or buy your veggies or baked goods from them you'll love the experience. Some people I've spoken to treat a Farmers Market like a bartering flea market but I find the quality to be high and prices reasonable and don't think that it's appropriate to ask a farmer or baker to lower their price when they have put some high labor in to their products. Hard work should be rewarded.

Well, decided to bump this up one star because they are really trying to make this work and for…read moresome reason I am starting to like this Farmer's Market. Although it was not the most pleasant day weather - wise - - gray and somewhat drizzly at times AND my favorite vendor, Sputnik Coffee is no longer participating, I still enjoyed the market today. I really enjoyed chatting a little with some of the vendors: Pixie Dust Salts - sea salt mixtures like vanilla, lavendar, rosemary ; John Bailey Honey (Keisha is a delightful young lady that introduced me to the products) - not only honey, various fruit jams, applesauce ; two produce vendors : Steve Frank Farms and Cedillo's Fresh Produce. There's Running Mile Hot Sauce and Yvolina's Tamales. There was an info booth about using Link cards at farmers markets and another about the McKinley Park News. There was also a face painter. Not Just Cookies was sold out and gone by the time I got there slightly before 1 pm. According to the newsletter Broken K Ranch, Made a Mano and The Urban Canopy also participate. I noticed that from 10 am to 11 am there is "Yoga at the Farmers Market". Bring your mat, water, towel and optional blocks and strap. Suggested donation is $5. https://mckinleypark.news/events/full-calendar/event/9251-yoga-at-the-farmers-market On some market days, there is entertainment. You can check the news letter for weekly info on the market. https://mckinleypark.news/events/featured-events/event/9218-mckinley-park-farmers-market You can sign up to receive emails about McKinley Park that will update you weekly about the Farmers Market and other happenings in the area. This is a rather pretty location for a farmers market. Because it is in the park, it seems more relaxed to me. I really liked it last year when Sputnik Coffee was here. I heard they are trying to find another coffee vendor and I sure hope they are successful! I also would like to see another bakery vendor and hopefully both will be reasonably priced and well stocked also! Farmers Market - Review #1 McKinley Park Neighborhood - Review #1

3 stars for showing potential in an underappreciated venue: McKinley Park…read more Yoga in the park was well attended. Good deal for 1 hour at five bucks. Or was that the minimum donation? Take care of your instructor! There was a cool truck with free pizza samples. Cauliflower crust tho. My brother loves that but I'm old fashioned. A bakery had a wide array of cookies. Hot sauce table. Only one produce vendor that I can recall. The organizers need to step up their efforts to get farmers into the farmers market. That's the draw for city people: produce. How about herb vendors? Cheese? This is a great spot and this FarMar needs more attention.

Love love love this market! It is on the smaller side, but has everything you need in one stop!…read moreSome of my favorites include the fresh floeer bunches, microgreens, local honey and jams, and all the veggies and fruit. I also buy my veggie plants here every year and they do so well!!! The church coffee and donuts are also a hit!

Lovely market I was able to get so many fresh fruits and vegetables. I throughly enjoyed tasting…read morefresh Wisconsin cheese.

Wow this Farmers Market is truly a market, mushrooms, collards, pastries, fruit and many flowers…read more Street parking was not a hassle on Saturday morning. The crowd was manageable and we didn't experience no buffoonery. I'm going back because I had a greedy spirit and finished my treats from Pleasant House Pub and Royal pies. Shepherd pie Peach hand pie Spinach & cheese pie GONE is it Saturday yet?

I'm sorry, I really wanted to like this market. Don;t get me wrong, the vendors were great and we…read morebought more than we should have, honestly. But there are some significant issues. From outside in, the parking sucks. All very narrow street parking. Good luck. Then just finding the market is a challenge. An almost unmarked door just down from a coffee shop. What is this, some kind of speakeasy? Once you're in you're looking at two rooms of about 8 vendors per room. Kinda weak. And only maybe 2 of them were actual "farmers". The others had juices or baked goods or breakfast burritos or whatever. Not bad, just not exactly farmers market items en mas. The venue is...weird. It's like an artist coop or something. Really poorly suited to the market. The first thing I noticed was the smoke from cooking (burned?) breakfast foods hanging in the air. Less than ideal. The prices are stupid. Like stupid high. Sure, you expect that from "artisanal", "organic", "small batch", etc stuff. But this was over the top. $8 for a loaf of bread less than 1/3 of a loaf at any other bakery is stupid. The vendors are great, the quality is great. The space, both inside and out sucks, and the prices border on criminal. I suggest you look around for other venues if you are on a budget.

I love this Westside neighborhood garden and all the good it holds! The Finding Justice Flower and…read moreVegetable Garden at 215 N Kenneth Ave., Garfield Park is a hyperlocal urban farm with seasonally ripe garden produce for purchase by anyone, especially the neighbors. The owner, Ms. Miller, shares her love of growing healthy vegetables and edible medicinal flowers with her dedication to making fresh produce available locally within her community. The farm has been planted, tended and weeded by Ms. Miller with help from local teens and adults. Here you can honor the earth and get nourishing seasonal local vegetables which supports the local economy. In late July I saw Shishito Peppers, collard greens, cabbage, mint, basil, and thyme ready for harvest and for sale to anyone. The Finding Justice Garden website lists all ripe produce throughout the seasons. Swing by and take a look. Get healthy locally grown food right in your community. Also, Taco Tuesdays are a popular delicious event at the garden. Order produce online at https://findingjusticegarden.com. EBT accepted.

What a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference! Fresh, healthy produce with a powerful…read moremission.

I am a bit surprised about the 4-5 star reviews for the Bridgeport Farmers Market. There is…read more(LITERALLY) like 5 stalls! Not the kind of Farmers Market you would walk away from not needing to go to the Supermarket and get the rest of the things you need. I supported the market this year, as I will again if they set up this year. However, there was not much to choose from and it was frustrating. Its nice that Bridgeport is starting to move forward and work towards having a functioning Farmers Market. I hope as the Market grows, I can come and edit this review in the future.

I was excited to read about this in the Bridgeport newspaper. So I came here on Sunday. I woke up…read morekinda late, so I got here at like 12ish, and they close around 1pm. I didnt see many vendors there, but that could've been cuz I went so late. I did see plenty of fresh fruits, veggies, salsa, tomato sauce, honey, pastries and cheese for sale. I bought some cheese from Brunkow Cheese out of Wisconsin. It was the best cheese ever. I got a bag of cheese curds, oven baked cheese, horseradish chedder cheese spread, and Morel Mushroom cheese all for about 20 bucks. They will be back again the last Sunday of September and October. So I will definitely go again, but earlier this time.

What a cool little farm stand! They have eggs from their own chickens, pickles, zucchini and onions…read more(and a couple other things) they grew. The selection grows with the season and they have peaches in August. Really nice folks working here. They take cash or PayPal/zelle or similar electronic payment options. Will be back again and again!

The market has gone down hill in my opinion... there is limited space for vendors, but we're still…read morefed repeat booths at one market. Additionally, many vendors, including the village/market, use AI advertising and branding. Why should I spend my time at your booth if you can't spend time doing actual marketing?

Parking available on the street or in the adjacent commuter lot. Clean! Lots of vendors for arts,…read morecrafts, food and miscellany. Booths are spaced out a bit, so the shopping experience is not crowded and close, definitely a plus in the summer heat and humidity! There are a few picnic tables in a grassy area, with a bit of live entertainment. Nice!