downtownMon-Sat daytime, closed Sunday
Hollins Market is Baltimore's oldest continuously running public market, dating to 1836 in Southwest Baltimore and reopened in 2024 after a $2.1 million renovation, with butcher, seafood, produce and cafe stalls under its iconic clock tower.
Tip: The 2024 reopening reset the vendor mix; the produce, butcher and seafood stalls are the strongest reasons to make the trip west of downtown.
downtownSundays, April to December
The Baltimore Farmers' Market sets up under the Jones Falls Expressway on Sundays, the state's largest producers-only market, running April through December.
Tip: It runs under the JFX overpass on Sunday mornings; come early for the breakfast stalls and produce.
downtownMon-Sat daytime, limited Sunday
Lexington Market has run downtown since 1782, one of America's oldest public markets, reopened in a new 2022 hall with Faidley's crab cakes at its heart.
Tip: Faidley's crab cake stand is the anchor; the new hall replaced the older building next door.
federal-hillDaily, daytime to evening
Cross Street Market is Federal Hill's neighbourhood public market, renovated into a modern hall of oyster bars, taco counters and a central bar at its core.
Tip: The central bar and oyster counter make it a destination for happy hour, not just lunch.
fells-pointDaily, daytime to evening
Broadway Market sits at the foot of Fells Point's main square, a rebuilt two-shed public market of oyster bars, coffee, tacos and a rooftop bar.
Tip: Connie's Chicken and Waffles and the oyster counter are the draws; the rooftop bar runs in season.
downtownDaily, daytime to evening
Belvedere Square Market in north Baltimore is a food hall of specialist stalls, with Atwater's soups and breads, Neopol smoked fish and a wine bar.
Tip: Atwater's and Neopol Savory Smokery are the anchors; weekend mornings are busiest.