Pike Place Market Express

It’s one of the smaller farmer’s markets in the area. My best friend and I happen to stroll into this area on the way after the Morrissey show. Not too far from City Hall. I have been spoiled by the farmer’s market at Pike Place which is essentially a large Farmer’s Market, however, having something like this that is smaller and mostly produce focused is cool.

I wish they had more stands, but the courtyard is pretty small so they try to get a bit of everything. There isn’t really a need for more than one flower stand, but flowers are a hit and the bouquets are cheap. $ 5 – 7 for some really nice arrangements. Today, ellenos greek yogurt was there and they have the best greek yogurt I’ve ever had. It’s more like soft cream cheese.
There are also some baked goods and teas. So cute. If you’re nearby, check it out!

This is the most amazing place in the world. I would move to Seattle simply to have this market in my life! We went once during the week (Thursday afternoon) and again on Sunday. The weekends are definitely a little crazy, but the atmosphere and vendors are outstanding. I love that you can get a beautiful bouquet for $ 5 – 10, fresh organic produce from helpful, friendly people, fresh fish, etc. great restaurants and juice bars. This market has it all… And I’ve never seen anything as clean or organized. I did hear from several locals that they don’t frequent the market as much as they’d like due to parking issues, but as an out-​of-​towner without a car, it was not an issue. I did also notice a few paid lots nearby. Overall, awesome market… Love everything about it.

I work within walking distance of City Hall. I L-​O-​V-​E having a farmer’s market close by. I like to go to Pike but honestly, it’s a little busy during the summer. For me, the express at City Hall offers pretty much everything I need without the foot traffic.
Between June and October, this market is open every Tuesday from 10am to 2pm. I put it on my calendar and wander up there just about every week.
Need fresh flowers? Done — bunches and bunches of them. What about hazelnuts? They got those too — ranch and orange flavored to name a few. Thinking about how you need to eat more fruits and veggies? Come on over — strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, asparagus, snap peas, zucchini, necatarines, apples and more!
Often, the price is just right. I just came back and paid $ 5 for two, that’s right two, pints of strawberries that cannot compare to what I see in the grocery store. Often, growers have picked them the same day or the day before. Fantastic sweetness, freshness, and overall, you can never really eat too much fruit.
I scrambled to get cash before I went up there. What a mistake! It turns out that now, you can use your debit card and exchange it for Market cash. What a great idea! I’ll definitely be using that soon. Plus, if you use the debit/​EBT machine as just described, you get a fancy dancy Market bag.
Don’t be fooled — you can find more than produce and flowers there. I already told you about the nuts but there’s a great pickled place where you can get kim chee!
Hit up the Market someday soon and maybe I’ll see you there!