(Photo above: The best crab cake sandwich I’ve tasted so far is at the Farmer’s Market of Ferry Building)
If you visit San Francisco and wonder what food and agriculture produce we have here in California, you have to visit a farmer’s market at least once. The one I recommend and the easiest to access for tourists is Ferry Building’s Outdoor Farmer’s Market. Farmer’s Market at Ferry Building happens every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday around 10am to 2pm (For the early birds, Saturday starts at 8am)
All the vendors at the farmers market are from the bay area, many are organic certified. The market features fresh produce such as vegetables, fruits, flowers to street food like grilled whole chicken, fried oyster sandwich, crab cakes and more. Many vendors there welcome people to try a piece of their fruits and vegetables, and you can see many people starts eating the raw vegetables they just bought.
I brought my cousin to the Saturday market since it is a larger market than any other days. Saturday farmer’s market consists of vendors at the front and the back of the Ferry Building. From what we saw that day, there were at least more than 40 vendors on site. I personally love farmer’s market because I always find new and interesting vendors at the market.
My cousin and I ordered the crab cake & oyster sandwich. When we got our sandwiches, we were please. My crab cake sandwich was bigger than I thought, its thick, juicy, and looked like it could actually fill me up. My cousin’s fried oyster sandwich as not bad either, there were more than enough pieces of fried oysters included. We quickly found seats like the ones in the photo below, and enjoy a beautiful view of Bay Bridge, Ferry Building, and San Francisco while chewing our sandwich.
(Photo: Oyster Sandwich that my cousin ordered)
If you are lucky to seat at one of those round tables in the photo, it is a great place to scout what others order for food and great place to start a conversation with other locals to see which stands are worth visiting and try.
I usually buy honey and roasted almonds at the farmer’s market, but this day I found another interesting item, Rose Petal Sugar. Apparently the flower farmer dry and grind the rose petals into powder, and then mix it with powdered sugar. When you open the lid, you can immediately smell the roses. You can use this on fresh baked cookies and in hot tea. For me, I love just opening the lid and smelling it. Like I said, you never know what delightful discoveries you may find at the farmer’s market.
Seeing this brings back memories of the SF Bay Area. Nice photos as well.
Thank you !! Hope you can visit SF Bay Area again. =) There’s always something interesting here for everyone.
Most definitely. I am usually there during the Fall/Winter seasons. Considering there are many loved ones, I continue to visit from time to time.
The farmers market at the SF Ferry Building is one of the best in the country, I think. I’m a little biased since I live in the Bay Area, but people from everywhere are usually very impressed with it. That oyster sandwich even looks good to me and I’m not a big fan of oysters!
XD Thank you! I think Bay Area is great also because we have so much different food, activities, and markets here. There are always something to see and to do.
I love markets and this one looks awesome!
Haha, I have a thing for markets too because back in Asia there are outdoor markets everywhere every day. I love the interaction that markets brought forth. It is just different than shopping in a supermarket.
Sounds like a great day!
=) it was. I love sharing what I love with my family and friends.
OMG- that crabcake sandwich looks amazing! I want to take a food tour with you!!
Haha, if you come visit, let me know and I can give you suggestions.
I would eat both of those sandwiches… in one sitting.
O.O !!!
Those sandwiches were pretty good, that vendor have many different kinds, and I love how their bread is soft, not too hard that makes my jaws sore
…I am planning to line up for the baked whole chicken next time.
I’ve actually been to that market!! As a tourist I wasn’t able to take full advantage (ie fill my fridge) but I thought it was wonderful.
=) cool!! I actually plan to revisit the market again because apparently every week the vendors are slightly different (especially the ones in the back)
Yummy! Thanks for sharing !
Thanks! Glad you enjoy it. =)
The SF Market is so fantastic! Last time we were there my husband bought one of those mushroom plants that looks like a block of white nothing until you start watering it. Then, all of the sudden, the most delicious porcini mushrooms sprout.
Omg, I wanted to buy one of those mushrooms too!!! The mushroom culture looked so interesting. I saw them last time I went there too.
Mmm, I love that farmer’s market! My favorite is the one by the civic center on Wednesdays and Sundays, though – very cheap produce and popular with locals. Also lots of samples. 🙂
Wooo, I have not been to that one yet. I usually run to the ones in outer sunset since it is closer to where I live XD. I will check that one out sometime.
Love the Farmer’s Market! Can’t remember the last time I visited one! Will have to knock on your door next time I’m in town so you can take me on a food tour! 🙂
Haha, if you come, let me know on my blog and we’ll see. =)