Downtown Market — Local services in Tallahassee

Beneath the prominent oak trees – and just a few blocks from the state Capitol - I tripped upon the Downtown Market Tallahassee on my return home to the Vero Beach. I’m in favor of supporting local business, so I stopped.

Homegrown produce and eggs, fresh cut flowers and native plants (native to Tallahassee that is), plenty of homemade food and baked goods, along with locally roasted coffee and hand-crafted items were available among the various vendors. Free parking is a plus. Open from 8 am until 2 pm, I arrived at the market just after 12 noon.

In speaking with several of the vendors, I was told that the market is on the rebound with more and more vendors returning each week. As someone into coffee, I stopped in and purchased several bags of roasted coffee from the husband/wife couple at Midtown Coffee Roasters. Hungry, I made a purchase of Indian food from that vendor. Purchasing early Christmas gifts for my kid’s teachers, I visited Ken over at The Clogging Potter. Cookies and brownies from the father/daughter team rounded out my visit.

Interesting little market. I will visit again and hope that more vendors will return as the leaves start to brown and Fall sets upon us.

William E. Lewis, Jr. Vero...

such a great place to meet local artisans! everyone i met here was extremely welcoming and genuine in sharing the products they were selling. while i was there, i purchased a skirt, a bottle of local honey, and some vintage charms. there are many stands that allow you to try samples as well. parking isn’t usually an issue either, as there are several nearby spots on the street. if you’re looking for something fun to do on saturday morning, with yourself or others, this is the...

No that’s not the lighting! It really is pink! I bought this beautiful immature cauliflower, some cute stickers, and some cookies. There weren’t a lot of shops but they were all lovely. Lots of jewelry, some Indian food, and a taco truck. Next time I will have to try the food! I wanted to buy some bread too but as a college student $12+ for a small loaf is too much for me. That’s not to say it didn’t look...