North Berkeley Farmers' Market — Attraction in Berkeley

Selection is decent and the vibe is nice when there's a band. Market service staff usually polite, if you don't interact with them directly as a business interested in sponsoring or participating in the market. Then, you will be rudely informed of inconsistent and arbitrary policies which are poorly communicated and enforced. To wit: buskers, massage are allowed; performance / poetry on demand with a typewriter is not. Canvassers are allowed; "passing out flyers" is not (though this is not enforced. Staff are haughty and dismissive when asked about ways to support the market as a local business. The market aggregates high-income customers and could be better supporting its core mission by monetizing those customers better with sponsorship and appropriate ancillary businesses. It could also train its staff to be more courteous to people who spend thousands there and are asking...

This is a wonderful market with fresh produce whenever it is in season, meat, sea food, bread, pasta, cheese, honey, olives.... It is a joy to use. In addition, musicians entertain us, children are entranced by them. This is a heavily used market especially during the season when there is the most fresh produce. It is on Rose and Shattuck at 3 to 6 on Thursday. Why it says San Pablo in the header...

Wow...I highly recommend this place for fresh veggies and fruits. If you visit must try honey blaze. Along with vegetables you may like to enjoy fresh juices and chips. Mask is not compulsory but encouraged! Ohh yes, you can buy fish and honey too. I couldn't compare the price with other markets so I can't comment on the price but its kind of different experience than...