Monroe Street Farmers' Market — Attraction in Madison

Lovely little farmers market on the near west side. You don't have to drive through traffic (although the construction on Monroe St. right now can be a pain) or worry about parking like you would if you were to go downtown. The selection is more limited, but there is still plenty to choose from: multiple produce vendors, honey, cheese, coffee, homemade soaps, flowers, pottery, jams, bread, meat, eggs, etc. A little bit of everything. My husband and I especially love Bryant Family Farm -- meat selection with common and not-so-common items, and a variety of eggs (but get there early if you want duck/goose/quail eggs, because they can sell out quickly).

You can be in and out immediately, or spend a little more time enjoying coffee and listening to the live music....

Fantastic market and excellent selection of great produce, meats, cheeses, baked goods, pottery, coffee...just everything. My only complaint is the presence of dogs. Today was very hot and humid, and there were numerous dogs walking around...panting, tongues hanging out, and no water provided by owners. It's not a "look at my dog" parade. No reason whatsoever they should be allowed. I am also a dog...

Usually about 15 or so vendors...a really good mix of produce and other small-batch products. You can get great coffee, tasty Mexican food and sweet treats. There's always music, too, so it's a fun, festive vibe. Plenty of parking, plus easy to bike or walk from the neighborhood. So much easier to deal with than the big Saturday market on the Square, yet you can still find...