Dan's Farmers Market — Attraction in Alameda

Great place for affordable seasonal fruits and veg, but I wouldn’t shop there for most other grocery items.

Cute local market, nice variety of fruits, vegetables, and other groceries. Some things (mostly produce) were pretty reasonably priced while others seemed pretty expensive - if you’re willing to shop around you can get a decent amount of food without spending too much. We got enough veggies to make a week’s worth of meals for around $20 (no meat or dairy in our cart).

They offered discount prices on very ripe and almost spoiled food, which I personally appreciate - we waste a...

This is my go-to place for fresh produce. They have great stuff, with occasional specials that are surprisingly good. (Example: big bag o' salad for very little.)

They also do special requests. When I said I wanted to make peach jam the next weekend, they (Dan?) went out to a farm on the appointed morning and got me a flat of just-picked, organic peaches. The price was lower than I expected.

I haven't tried their new fish counter. I'm sure it's high quality, but the smell was a bit strong at first. The last time I went in, though, I didn't notice the...

I love dan's - the produce is relatively affordable, local, sometimes organic, and fresh. It is open decent hours, the employees are nice enough (although not special), and it has a decent selection.

They also have a "near expiration" bin of really cheap stuff. If you dehydrate or really need something on the cheap and are a "iron chef" style cook. Mosey over, buy what is on the cheap bin and cook it for your next meal.

The potatoes are also pretty cheap. They are not Safeway sale cheap but they are half of safeway regular price and far under...