Old Oakland Farmer's Market
Old Oakland Farmer's Market
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- 12th St Oakland City Center • 5 min walk
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Barry W
Berkeley, CA173 contributions
Mar 2015 • Friends
This is a good Farmer's Market. They meet on FRIDAYS from 8am to 2pm(or later?). It is 3 short Blocks from the 12th Street BART station, and 2 blocks from the HEART of Oakland's Chinatown.
My 2 Favorite spots are a florist and a TAMALE maker. The florist is usually at the South East corner of 9th Street and Washington. The All Star Tamales is usually on Washington St, between 9th and 8th Streets, on the South side. There are good choices for fruits and veggies. Swan's Market is on the corner, and it has fresh seafood and a butcher, plus interesting restaurants.
My 2 Favorite spots are a florist and a TAMALE maker. The florist is usually at the South East corner of 9th Street and Washington. The All Star Tamales is usually on Washington St, between 9th and 8th Streets, on the South side. There are good choices for fruits and veggies. Swan's Market is on the corner, and it has fresh seafood and a butcher, plus interesting restaurants.
Written March 14, 2015
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PlatinumHoney
Los Angeles, CA1,986 contributions
Jan 2016 • Friends
Lots of interesting foods, fruits and vegetables...beautiful to see oranges bright orange and so ready to eat, cauliflower in all its different colors, chocolate, pizza, hummus, pasta, not to mention the delicious apple-pomegranate cider I had.
Written February 1, 2016
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Zebra888
Northern California131 contributions
Jul 2015
Great farmer's market covering four blocks in Old Oakland every Friday between 11 -2. Good prices and selection of vendors for fruits and veggies, including organic. A variety of musicians perform. Popular food trucks, vendors for artisan cheeses and chocolates, flower and artwork. The location is only a short 5-10 min walk from the 12th St BART and across Broadway from Chinatown. Lots of great places to eat in Old Oakland and Chinatown. Plenty of parking lots and garages, though most drivers seem to troll around for the limited street parking. The streets are blocked off for car traffic. Tip -- if you shop close to 2pm, many of the fruit and veg sellers will drop their prices to move the produce.
Written August 4, 2015
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Thomas V
Oakland, CA17,546 contributions
Feb 2020
This is a good market, not the biggest in Oakland, but worthwhile as it is one of the few places one can buy good food downtown. Nice place to stroll around. And Old Oakland is charming, but small.
Written March 6, 2020
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Thomas V
Oakland, CA17,546 contributions
Aug 2019
This is a good farmer's market for fruits and vegies. There are not many places to buy food downtown, so this is an oasis. Make note of the days when it is open.
Written September 6, 2019
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margaretc007
Bethesda, MD4,422 contributions
Feb 2019 • Solo
According to some locals, this is an ongoing Oakland tradition, which occurs every Friday. How wonderful. There were stalls with fresh produce and stalls for drinks and food of various cuisines. Some folks were seated in the central seating area. A busker was playing her guitar entertaining folks. Lively place.
Written February 14, 2019
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Mike4mula
Carlsbad, CA134 contributions
Jul 2017
We walked through here on a Saturday morning, and it was a peaceful, wonderful experience. Lots of beautiful fresh produce from all over northern California. A good selection of hot food to choose from, and a great place to bring kids.
Written August 4, 2017
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19132024
Central Valley 73 contributions
Nov 2015 • Solo
Lots of veggies for Asian cuisine. Sandwiches and handmade Jewelry for sale. Streets blocked off for foot traffic. Stumbled upon it on my way to the BART station. Pleasant surprise.
Written November 15, 2015
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Zman47
Oakland California216 contributions
Mar 2015 • Family
Well laid out, music and a great vibe, Within a few blocks of the the water, with the sun shining and a slight breeze off the bay.. The vendors were smiling and wanted patrons to sample their offerings. The crowd was manageable and all attending were seeming to enjoy themselves. We bought veggies but enjoyed coffee and pastries on site. As there are several farmers markets
in town each has there own personality. All seem to be very good to excellent. This one is on the higher side of any rating.
in town each has there own personality. All seem to be very good to excellent. This one is on the higher side of any rating.
Written March 17, 2015
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