Heart of the City Farmers Market
The Verdict
"One of the few farmers markets in the city run directly by the farmers, with lower prices than the big markets. The selection includes Southeast Asian greens, Mexican chiles, winter citrus, and summer stone fruit."
What you need to know
Heart of the City Farmers Market is a farmer-run nonprofit that has operated at United Nations Plaza in Civic Center since 1981, one of the few farmer-run markets in California. The plaza becomes a market on Sundays and Wednesdays.
What’s Sold
The vendor mix reflects Central Valley farming communities and the surrounding neighborhoods, with Southeast Asian vegetables, Mexican chiles and herbs, winter citrus, and summer stone fruit. Prices run lower than at the marquee markets. Most vendors take cash, some take cards; the market accepts EBT, and Market Match doubles CalFresh up to $15 per visit.
Getting There
Civic Center BART and Muni Metro is at the edge of UN Plaza, and many Muni lines stop in the area.
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Pro tips
One of the most affordable farmers markets in the city. Bring cash for the best deals. Great for Southeast Asian produce and herbs you won't find elsewhere.
