Why it matters: Running since 1993 and operated by the nonprofit Foodwise, this market exists to link city shoppers directly with California’s sustainable growers and food makers while funding food-education programs. The Saturday market is the big one, with 100-plus vendors selling produce, cheese, bread, flowers and prepared food along the waterfront. Come Saturday morning and eat your way through, but the quieter Tuesday and Thursday markets are easier for actual grocery shopping.
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1 Ferry Building, Embarcadero & Market · nonprofit-run farmers market · Sat 8am-2pm, Tue & Thu 10am-2pm