What’s happened with the Mississauga Farmer’s Market? It is less than half empty compared to usual and all the«farmers» only have produce from the Food Terminal. Where have all the REAL farmers gone? I’ve been twice already this season and same thing!!!
Alina N.
Évaluation du lieu : 5 Toronto, Canada
I think this is the best farmer’s market — at least that I’ve seen so far around Toronto. It is certainly the biggest since it is on the way to the Niagara region(greenbelt :)) and always has a huge amount of choice. I’ve been going here for many years and in the summer do all my fruit/veggie shopping here — the fruits/veggies taste like they don’t come from the same universe as what u’d get in the supermarket.
Stephanie S.
Évaluation du lieu : 3 Mississauga, Canada
In comparison to the other farmer’s markets that I’ve been to in the city(Backyard, Celeb Square), this one near Sq1 is HUGE! Right now, it’s located across the street from Sq1, in the parking lot of a commercial building. There is plenty of parking, but it does get busy. BONUSES: — fairly large, lotsa vendors to choose from NEEDSIMPROVEMENT: — not that much variety. It seemed like most of the vendors were offering the same fruits ‘n vegs — barely any food vendors. These were the ones I saw: German baked goods(donuts, tarts, breads), COBS, gourmet hot dogs/sausages, & one other one that no one was patronising. What about market staples like coffee & fresh cut fries? — market seemed geared towards FAMILIES as pints/bushels were pretty large. As someone who is primarily cooking for myself, what am I going to do with an entire bushel of beets &/or a huge basket of peaches(that will rot quickly!)?? — as many other markets, do not expect bargain basement prices. Prices tend to be higher than grocery stores I was expecting to grab lunch here, but ended up at Whole Foods due to the small selection of prepped foods. (I’m telling you, if anyone has even a smidgen of talent in cooking/baking, and are willing to front some cash for a stall, YOU would make an absolute killing here! Even if it’s something as simple as fresh brewed coffee.) Enfleurage Organics, a honey, & a coupla meat stalls(including eggs) were present, but again, majority were in-season, grown in Ontario fruits/vegs.
B H.
Évaluation du lieu : 2 Toronto, Canada
Now @ 3 Speck Parkway & the problem persists: the Food Terminal Frauds are allocated the best locations from which they continue to undercut real farmers, e.g. Washington State cherries, California strawberries, apricots, plums, asparagus… trucked clear across the continent & priced below Niagara, Holland Marsh, Norfolk & Wellington Co produce being sold by growers. Lots of Ontario fruit & veg also bought in for resale by people who’ve never had dirt other than asphalt under their nails. Yolanda’s Farm, with pretty truck & canopies(1 acre lot w cherry trees magically producing(yesterday) California strawberries & grapes & who knows who’s peaches, etc. Lions Club cares only about the revenue generated. Why don’t we all ask: «did you grow this?». If not, go to the supermarket & it’ll be cheaper & likely just as «fresh».
Gabi S.
Évaluation du lieu : 3 Mississauga, Canada
Very overpriced. It’s convenient because it’s close but overpriced and not all vendors are local. Avoid products with barcodes on them. Last time I checked tomatoes on the farm don’t grow with labels on them.
Soleil S.
Évaluation du lieu : 4 Toronto, Canada
For 2012, the farmers market moved away from the Zeller’s parking lot and right beside the Colliseum Theatre. It’s opened at 8 am on Friday and Sundays. It’s a medium sized market that has a combination of real farmers and artisans and resellers. One of the great things about this market is the Montforte Dairy stall. It specializes in sheep and goat milk cheese. It’s ridiculously good. With a large variety of cheeses, I’m always salivating when I’m purchasing it. They have fresh cheese curds, mozzarella, pecorino, feta, halloumi, gouda, aged cheddar, smoked cheddars, jalapeño cheese, as you can tell they have a lot! The seller is also very nice and patient with indecisive buyers like me. There is a fair bit of baked goods sellers and though some of them are just ok. There’s a little strudel stall that is amazing. An old Eastern European man who is charming and he mans the stall. The smell of freshly baked apple, strawberrry, or peach strudels is addicting. Overall, there are a lot more resellers year over year which is disappointing. I would say it feels like 75% resellers and 25% real farmers. I would prefer to go to the Etobicoke Civic Market or go downtown to the other farmers market. But in a pinch, the prices here are not horrible and for those who live in the west end, it’s closer than the other markets.
Nicole H.
Évaluation du lieu : 4 Crystal Beach, Canada
Oooooh-Emmmmm-Geeeeee!!! Sooooooo happy is me! On my way home from work this morning I stopped by the market and now I’m absolutely on a sensory high!!! Some of the stands aren’t actually from farms(from what I hear) but just people that buy large quantities of produce and go to market to sell it. I didn’t buy anything from those guys. I DID, however, buy from a bunch of different families/farmers. It was so wicked cool! I was really overwhelmed by the size of the setup and the number of stands. I most appreciated the guys that offered samples of their fruits and veggies. In fact, I wound up just saying«yes» to buying everything they fed me as I took each euphoric bite. I’m not gonna lie… not all of the vendors are very friendly. I actually felt that the majority were not so. That was a bit of a letdown. But I spent enough time passing through the lanes and chatting with a handful of people that I still had a warm and welcoming experience. The market is open Friday and Sunday from about 7 or 8 am until about 4 or whenever they pack up and will run to October. I know where I will be doing my shopping for the next couple of months!
