Rittenhouse Farmers' Market — Local services in Philadelphia

Twice a week farm market has perhaps 20 vendors on Saturdays but half that on Tuesdays. Mix of local and Amish farmers and food producers. Great bakery breads and sweets from Wild Flour and others. Myriad apple vendors, some with added apple based products such as cider, apple pie, apple cake, and dried apple slices. Sometimes there's a vendor making fresh cider doughnuts that are irresistibly good.

Produce, as available seasonably. Always find good salad greens, scapes, and I seek out Rineer Farm for their produce, eggs, frozen meats, trout, eggs, intensely flavorful jams, and great B&B pickles (I like zesty version).

There's an Amish flower vendor on 18th St North-East corner with gorgeous (albeit pricey) bouquets.

There are several vendors of prepared foods -- some better heated at home but some warm enough to enjoy on a park bench. (No tables but plenty of benches. Or bring a blanket and picnic on lawn.)

Market runs 10-2pm but great items sell out so go on earlier side. Bring large tote bag although most vendors offer plastic...

The Rittenhouse Farmers’ Market, located at 1800 Walnut Street in the heart of Center City Philadelphia, is a vibrant community hub that brings together families, food artisans, and farmers. Operating year-round, it’s a producer-only market, meaning all goods sold are grown or made by the vendors themselves. With a mission to foster local food connections, the market runs on Tuesdays from 10 am to 2 pm and Saturdays from 9 am to 2 pm. It’s a place where locals can find a diverse array of fresh produce, artisanal foods, and handcrafted items, all sourced within a 150-mile radius of Philadelphia. This market not only supports sustainable agriculture but also strengthens the local economy by providing a platform for regional producers to sell directly to consumers. Whether you’re looking for organic vegetables, freshly baked bread, or unique homemade preserves, the Rittenhouse Farmers’ Market is a must-visit destination for anyone passionate about supporting local...

Still a great market to browse, except when they try to run it while there's an art fair in the square, then it is painfully annoying to walk through the crowd.

Most things aren't cheap but pretty much everything I've bought is high quality. If you see the fresh apple cider donuts at the apple stand in winter, it's worth getting a few since they're warm and wonderful. I also enjoy the bread from Merzbachers and cookies from Aurora Grace. There's a bagel stand where you can get cream cheese and bagels to take home and an ice cream place. Mushrooms, pickled things, fish, and more too. It's a good variety.

I'm updating my review since it previously had COVID...