At the Ferry Building on San Francisco’s Embarcadero, this farmers market brings together local growers and food vendors beside the waterfront. Browse seasonal fruit and vegetables, flowers, baked goods, nuts and prepared food, or pick up coffee and breakfast to eat nearby. Saturday is the main market day, with produce stalls outside the building and more food shops inside. The selection can vary, so come for the market atmosphere and a meal as much as for a specific item. The neighboring Ferry Building is an easy next stop for specialty food shops.
A market beside the Ferry Building
The market takes place at the Ferry Building on the Embarcadero, with stalls set up outside the building and additional food businesses and specialty shops indoors. Its mix of shopping and ready-to-eat food makes it easy to browse, grab breakfast or lunch, and then continue exploring the building.
Local farmers and food makers bring produce and other goods, while prepared-food stalls give you options if you are not shopping for ingredients. You can also find flowers, baked goods, nuts and coffee. The selection changes, so a particular fruit or product is not guaranteed on every visit.
What to eat and browse
Arrive hungry and look over the prepared-food stalls before choosing a meal. Chilaquiles, tamales and roasted chicken are among the options associated with the market. Pastries and coffee make an easy breakfast, while fruit and other snacks work well if you want to keep browsing.
The indoor Ferry Building adds another layer to the visit, with food shops and places to stop for a drink or a bite. If you are buying produce, the market is a chance to support local growers and vendors. If you are mainly after a meal, you can still enjoy the stalls without turning the visit into a grocery trip.
Choosing a day to visit
The market operates on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, with Saturday starting earlier and running longer than the weekday sessions. Saturday morning is the practical choice if you want to see the fuller produce selection. It can also draw a crowd, and food lines may take time, so allow room in your plans if you have a specific stall in mind.
The waterfront location makes it simple to pair the market with time at the Ferry Building. Some travelers continue their outing by ferry to Sausalito or Tiburon; check ferry information separately before planning around a departure. Outside, birds may approach food, so keep a close hold on anything you are eating.
FAQ
Is the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market free to enter?
Yes. You can browse the market without paying an admission fee; food and goods are sold by vendors.
When is the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market open?
It runs Tuesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. It is closed Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.
What can you eat at the market?
Stalls sell prepared food, including chilaquiles, tamales and roasted chicken, along with pastries and coffee. The available selection can change.
