Those of you familiar with Rick Steves know that one of his favorite places in Paris is the rue Cler. This is a street full of artisinal bakeries and cafes and cool antique shops and vintage book stores. Ballard Avenue, where the market is held, is very similar. The shops are great, and the MARKET! Oh, the market! This will... More

We have been here many times when visiting in Seattle. Sometimes we go with a mission of buying some fresh organic fruits and vegetables, and sometimes we just go to walk around for fun. We never get there when it opens, but still there is enough selection of produce. It is fun to pick up lunch while there because there... More

Love this market. Hand crafted Carmels, beautiful vegetables like purple carrots and golden beets; humanely raised lamb, pork, beef fed organically; striking jewelry. Don't miss it.

it attended in winter - so lots of apples & pears, potatoes & carrots - but not much else in the way of fresh produce. that said - ait was a very pleasant little market with local friuit & veg; jams & honey; fish / meat / dairy. all looked excellent. a very pleasant sunday AM.

This is a true farmers market with more food and produce than crafts. Whenever possible I get down to the market and do my produce shopping there. Sure, in the winter the food selection is not as wide as say, the Pike Place Market but Ballard is such a great neighborhood with unique little boutiques, it's great to shop and... More