The Green Market at Piedmont Park — Local services in Atlanta

Note to produce shoppers: This is more of a bakery, food truck, artisan market, with about 25% produce. I would give 5 if they had more produce. Having said that, it's very good for what it is. Furrowed Earth Farm has great variety, and a few surprises. The owner Garrett is a sweet and hard working soul with great assistants. He's kind of a king of Tomatoes, as fussy as they can be to grow. You need to get there on the earlier side for things like figs and strawberries, as it's a small operation. Patchwork Farms, Pearson Peaches, a mushroom vendor, and a few others. Piedmont Park sells vegetable starts from their own garden in the Spring. I think this is a good market for Midtown as a lot of customers are there for pre-made foods and a stroll through the park. I go there because I can walk and if I go early enough, I can get most of what I need for a week. There's music sometimes. No Market if there's a big event that weekend. I dearly miss the guava pasteles and cortaditos from Buena Gente food truck! (They opened a shop in Decatur area...it's good! But I miss them). There are lots of other markets around town with more produce if this one isn't sufficient for you. ...

We love the idea of a market such as The Green Market at Piedmont Park. It's a great place to people watch too - many celebrities filming in town are often spotted there (we saw Luke Wilson a couple weeks back).

My biggest issue with the market is that it's not a more permanent fixture. Most major cities have something similar, but it's active for more than just Spring. I realize weather can be an issue during extreme months but until this becomes more "permanent" it'll likey not have what's needed to make this market a real gem this city needs. Specifically, there's still a very strong presence of stalls represented by large companies 'advertising' their offerings in prefab tents. I'd rather see a greater breadth of local artisans, farmers, etc. And vendors that remain the same, week after week, after week so that the market could be a reliable stop on the weekend versus a 'let's see what we find this week'.

It's a great start (though it's been in 'start' mode for some time now), and I understand why it operates the way it does, but I also hope they go for more - something befitting a city the size, and...

This is the least farm of the weekend farmer’s markets. Consequently, it is the most Atlanta. But like boujee Atlanta. There are a couple of vendors with fresh fruits and vegetables. Blue Donkey Coffee is always at the entrance and will have a long line. The bakery next to Blue Donkey is also really popular. Among the other tents, you'll find preserves, hot sauces, tea, flowers, and a few crafters. Of note, there will be at least one, if not two, organic specialty dog treat tents. Treat yo self and treat your dog. There are several places to grab a hot meal. The crepes are a 10/10.

There are bike racks right by the market. There is a garage (paid) for parking and sometimes you can find street parking in the surrounding neighborhoods. Triple check for signs advising on where you...