Silverlake Farmers Market

Deciding to take a walk around the town, I literally passed through this farmers market food aisle that gave me a taste of what I would have wanted it to be. Besides the crystals, books and papusas, this locale didn’t exactly satisfy my hunger for fruits and veggies. I understand why there is a storefront next to it.

i expected more! not much going on here. walked through the entire market in 2 minutes. didn’t end up buying anything

Unilocal 100 review challenge: ⁵⁴⁄₁₀₀
I stumbled into this small farmers market one Saturday morning. The Gods of Farmers Market were smiling down on us the day we found meter parking right up front. We jumped out the car and Nubia dropped quarters in the meter.
We slide through one of the stalls into the main area. I noticed the floral section with beautiful all kinds of flowers. The man smiled and I blushed and looked away. Nubia mentioned he was new to this farmers market. Some of these sellers hit more than one farmers market throughout town.
Finds:
Jewelry
Precious stones/​rocks
Used Vintage Clothing
Flowers
Honey
Nuts
Fruits
Veggies
The Village Café stall
Pupusas
Crepes
That’s to name a few. Nubia recommended trying the natural honey. They have various flavored honey straws. I grabbed the sour strawberry. One straw down and I was already getting my sugar high. Bestie mentioned the clover honey was a must try. 5 straws for a $ 1. They also had large jars.
The sellers were all very kind and helpful when needed to be. No one was pushy, which was great. Will
Be back some other time to try some eats.

Love this farmers market. I get practically everything I need for the week fresh and tasty.

The 2016 Unilocal 500, Review #110:
Nice little Farmers Market tucked away on Griffith Park Boulevard. They’re open on Tuesdays and Saturdays. You can get everything from fruit and vegetables to empanadas, jewelry, clothing or play a bounce house.
I came away with strawberries, blueberries, blackberries and red raspberries. I look forward to making a wonderful berry trifle this week. Thanks Silverlake Farmer’s Market.

I’m here every Saturday! I get all of my fruits and veggies here, as well as snacks. All of the vendors are helpful, knowledgable, and friendly without being pushy. Tons of free samples. They also have a nice little area with some clothing, jewelry, and book vendors. Parking is tricky, I usually spend about 10 min looking for a spot nearby but sometimes get lucky. I always end my shopping trip with a breakfast papusa platter from the papusa stand and it’s always AMAZING. Great deals on most of the food there, same vendors each week for the most part, and mostly everything in season and perfectly fresh.

I had a fun time at my first visit to the Silverlake Farmers Market. Lots of samples, fresh foods and produce (though a little on the pricey side, compared to Bay Area farmers markets), and a great mix of vendors made for a neat afternoon in Silverlake.

One of the Smaller farmers market in LA but it has a good selection. My favorite booth is Dave’s Korean food. Dave sells vegetable broth that is amazing, buy it if you’re making ramen or are hung over.

nothing like visiting farmers market on weekends after breakfast. it’s your usual spot for organic vegees, organic eggs, and organic coffee.
i did buy some organic cat grass for 2 bucks! that’s a steal and my cats will be happy.

My favorite farmer’s market in the area (vs. Los Feliz and Atwater Village.)
I love that it’s open on Tuesdays and Saturdays rather than just one day like most farmer’s markets. The produce is always fresh and all the vendors have samples.
Also, the jewelry vendors actually have the cutest things, so bring extra cash!

Tuesday afternoon here is wonderful. I haven’t made it to a Saturday market yet. The produce is fresh, and there is a surprisingly enormous amount of variety for such a wee market.
Snacks are awesome. The vegan brownie guy has the tastiest treats in the block.
Fresh, cheap, organic and mindful.

warning: do not trust all organic vendors! they are selling space that borders their tents to gmo produce vendors so they pass for organic + make sales.
do not support this! it is happening here now too. (santa monica + burbank farmers markets have this happening)
chefs + restaurants do not buy organic here! you are lying to your clients! and food allergies can effect your credibility & the health of your clientele! they are selling you gmo crap + making higher profit with higher organic prices for gmo produce in return. they will even lie to you and say it is organic when it isn’t if you call them out!!! this is messed up beyond belief!
la native, silverlake resident, organic chef & anti-​gmo activist
everything was fine and dandy until i walked up to the organic vendor at the end of the street where he was selling part of his tent space to the gmo farmer so that he could get away with lo-​key lying to people and selling cancer filled gmo groceries (that many have allergies to/​very freakin dangerous to mess with). this is a trend happening at all farmers markets as of recent.
i called both of the vendors out on this and they both just smirked and completely dismissed me to get rid of me.
bravo! even organic farmers have a damn price & no integrity… i wonder. does this place have other crap to hide if they are this dismissive and greedy?
do not go here because they are allowing this crap to happen.
this is straight up illegal & completely low low low as hell.
i will be reporting this further as i know they will probably just ignore this or call Unilocal to try and remove it… lucky for them, i’m the wrong person to eff with. have fun screwing people over at the hands of greedy factory farms… for now…=) #legalities

This review is mostly for the hot food vendors (as opposed to grocery stalls).
If you’re gluten free and (mostly) veg (etari)an like I am, this place is a gem for snacks, brunch, and everything in between. So many options to choose from, from papusas to empanadas (yes! gluten free AND vegan empanadas!) to crepes.
Today I had my first completely gluten free crêpe ever, and it was brilliant. I’d been hunting for a 100% buckwheat crêpe since my Paris days (before I was diagnosed with Celiac), and I finally found it! I asked the vendor like five times if it was ACTUALLY 100% buckwheat flour (most flour labeled as «buckwheat flour,» Celiacs will know, is actually a blend of buckwheat and traditional wheat. Boo.) He assured me it was.
Also, authenticity/​stereotype points: the chef is ACTUALLY French. Anyway, it was delish. And it was ony $ 3! Apparently every Saturday they have a «deal of the day.» There other crepes range from $ 6-​$ 11, but this was quite a steal.
A brilliant breakfast, accompanied with a cool iced americano (also from the market).
Other thoughts:
+the book vendor (way overpriced for used books — but hey, it’s Silverlake, and you’re buying a Sylvia Plath paperback at a farmer’s market. Go figure.), which is super fun to browse through with your coffee in hand.
+Beautiful jewelry and clothes vendors as well.
+You can definitely make a whole morning of this market. Wonderful date spot.
+Also, the hyper kid/​crying baby/​stroller dodging is at a minimum in this market. Score. Looks like the hipsters haven’t begun to procreate at a high rate yet.

Super tiny farmers market. No pets allowed although café by with outdoor patio seating allows dogs. There a honey guy. No breakfast food.
I love farmers market but this one was just sad. Its only fun because it was walking distance. Other than that, I expected a bit more. Also, probably because I am comparing it to suburban farmer markets.
But hey, any farmers market is better than none in an area.

Great small local farmers market in the heart of silverlake! From produce to jewelry! All the vendors Are friendly, nice and knowledgeable in the product they’re selling! Almost all offer you free samples to try!
My favorite by far is called KOMEME it’s a vegan/​vegetarian & gluten free empanada food booth! Very delicious and affordable! Savory and sweet empanadas for everyone! They also give free samples! You can take it to go, or eat it there!

Fruits don’t taste all that great and the limited variety of produce that I found was largely overpriced. No apples, tasty oranges, or cherries during this time of the year is almost a red flag for me. Overall, I left dissatisfied searching for somewhere else. even a trader joe’s would be better than this

Product selection and quality — 5 star
For the locals whom can walk — 5 stars
Parking for vehicles — ½ star

I don’t know why this farmers market has 4 stars. Did I go on an off day or time? I came on a Tuesday around 4pm. This farmer’s market has got to be the smallest little thing I’ve ever been to. Quite shocked really. or maybe I’m spoiled from all the larger farmer’s markets I’ve been to? Anyway, I walked in and through the market in 3 minutes. Very small selection of produce and anything else you’d want to see at a farmer’s market. Boo hoo… I guess I’ll try again next time. Overall, barely okay.

Love love love. My happy place! It just feels good walking through the market with all the colors and people. You can get almost all your basic organic veggies and fruit and even some more unusual varieties of beautiful eats for a reasonable price. Love the fresh squeezed juice, the pupusas, the mole, the homemade hummus, the flowers, etc. Unique jewelry, homemade bath essentials, vintage clothing and even (overpriced) vinyl are also a part of the market experience. Sometimes there are some really cool food trucks too. The Bison Burger Truck is next level! My only wish is that it stayed open later as I’m a late riser. :)

favorite farmer’s market in LA!
great area– stop at Millie’s for an old fashioned breakfast beforehand!
The market is small but every vendor is great. I finally found collard greens and persimmons (couldn’t find them at other farmers markets!), Livia’s desserts are to die for, the pupusa stand is cheap and delicious, and the cheese/​dips/​spreads stand (I think Israeli?) is also awesome! All around good vibes and quality vendors for grocery shopping that’s both quick and enjoyable.

every tuesday and saturday, I am here.
I must always visit the pupuseria in the corner which is delicious and has an amazing slaw they put on top of said pupusas, then theres Ari’s.
Ari’s table has little bowls of heaven that is amazing goat cheese & fetas. I personally can’t live without the jalapeño goat cheese & the sundried tomato feta. I am suggesting, actually I am DARING you to go there and not fall in love with those cheeses. They are so good on just about anything, crackers, pita, eggs, chicken, I mean it goes ON and ON. I seriously cannot stress how good this homemade cheese is. The prices are always great and the gent that works the booth with give you samples all day long.
Other than that amazingness, this farmer’s market is sensational.

Regarding Lillian’S 1 star rating, I do think it’s a bit harsh considering the Southern California farmers markets. I do go to this farmers market and I want the vendors to succeed so that they will continue to be there.
Regarding the complaint about too many un-​food like things. I think that is relative to personal preference. Many people may like the ⁵⁰⁄₅₀ ratio. Any un-​food vendor who continues to sell here obviously does so because they have good sales which means people are going to this farmers market for more than food.
Keep in mind it is the promoter of the farmers market that decides who is there. It may be, that there just aren’t as many organic farmers that can travel this far to bring their produce. It’s a lot of work and if sales are not good enough it’s hard to justify the time and expense. Many organic farms are just too far away from Los Angeles.
For me, two certified organic farmers is good which they have every week. One specializes in fruit and the other in vegetables. They both have a good variety to choose from. There arealso some more organic certified vendors that have been selling as of late.
Dave’s fermented vegetables which are Vegan/​Vegetarian are great. I really love their products and have found them nowhere else. There miso and ginger salad dressings are so good and they are concentrated so a little goes a long way. They also have pot stickers, miso, daikon, kimchi etc.
The «not certified organic» valencia oranges at this farmers market are $ 12 for a 25 lb. bag which is an incredible bargain. They are not «certified» organic but they are organic as far as I am concerned. I have spoken with the grower and they do not spray or use any kind of fertilizer for the soil. The soil is rich in nutrients already and the well water is full of beneficial organic compounds which they use for the trees. To me, you can usually taste the difference between organic and conventional. These oranges are the best. You will not find an organic orange at Whole Foods or Trader Joes that even comes close to tasting as good especially when you factor in the price of .50 per pound.
Many growers are using organic methods but do not get certified because of the expense. I spoke with one of the owners of Kumu Farms on Molokai, HI who grow papayas. I was told that the cost to be certified taking in to account all of the testing, book keeping, fees etc comes to 33% right off the top. Of course they must pass that off to the consumer but it illustrates how hard it is for a small farmer to be able to afford certification.
Another thing to take into account is corruption within the organic industry. If you research the governmental agencies that oversee this industry you will find that there are many who have been caught labeling stuff certified organic when in fact it wasn’t. I believe this is just the tip of the iceberg. There are likely many who have not been caught. Another method I heard about is for a certified organic farmer who grows but does not have enough product so they buy from other growers who may not be organic yet it will later be sold as organic. Buyer beware as they say.
I’ve found that down here you may have to go to several different FM’s to see all of the vendors that you may like rather than finding them all in one place. I have gotten used to that and just go with the flow. To me a small farmers market even with less organic etc is better than no farmers market at all.
If you want really big though Sunday in Hollywood at 1600 Ivar Ave. is the place.

I’m not a hipster! I just couldn’t make it to Santa Monica fast enough before it closed. I hate the weekend traffic.
Very small market. This is more for locals who can just walk here and grab a few basics.
PRO-​tip: Stop in at Pine & Crane restaurant and see what Chinese vegetables they have to sell for $ 4-​$ 5 /​lb.
You’re better off at the Atwater Village market for selection and parking.

As a Downtown LA dweller I continue to seek out quality neighborhood Farmer’s Markets, Silver Lake may not be my immediate neighborhood but is close enough to cycle so I consider it part of my hood.
The Silver Lake Farmer’s Market has just about everything I need. Located on a side street right off Sunset Blvd and the best news is I can cycle there, Sunset has a bike lane from DTLA adding an ease to being on a busy street. What I like most about this market compared to others in the area is many of the farmers are certified organic, which has been difficult to find in the DTLA markets. If you’re looking for organic and you’ve caught on to the «no sprays» advertisement (be sure to ask about fertilizers) there’s one new advertisement farmer’s are now using… «Certified California Grown» which indicates nothing about their method of farming. There are 2 farmer’s advertising Certified CA Grown so beware.
In addition to fruit and vegetable organic farmers there is also a grass fed beef rancher, Novy, free range no antibiotic eggs but unfortunately I’ve not yet seen a poultry or cheese vendor.
There is a small food court including gluten free products, fresh squeezed orange juice and coffee. This also seems to be a gathering place for neighborhood parents with young children providing yet another community feel to the market.
Of all the Saturday markets in my surrounding neighborhoods Silver Lake offers plenty and I love cycling there.

Having just moved to the Silverlake/​Echo Park area, we assumed it would be the mecca of farmers markets. We were so excited to get our shop on this Tuesday afternoon.
The market is probably one of the smallest I have ever seen (the smallest being Westood’s). We walked through in about 10 minutes. There are a couple of fruit stands, a couple of veggie stands, a poorly stocked hummus stand, and some other miscellaneous items. Nothing exotic here. They didn’t have a flower booth which was a little bit of a bummer. Prices were also generally higher than I have seen at other markets.
Overall, come here to get your boring regular produce at high prices.

We couldn’t help but to walk through the Silverlake Farmers Market on our way home on a sunny Saturday morning. (
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Not the biggest farmers market I’ve been to, but they have all the usual vendors: Local farm produce (
), fresh bread, clothes, shoes, Korean side dishes, Mediterranean side dishes, flowers, coffee, honey, vinyl records, furniture (
), etc. I always pick up a few of the Mediterranean side dishes (variety of hummus, dips, couscous, m tabouli, tzatziki, etc). This vendor has endless samples so you won’t go home with something you don’t like! 3 for $ 10, great deal.