Food markets, farmers markets and covered halls: where Boston shops, snacks and lunches.

Markets to wander

Boston Public Market ★ 4.5

Mon-Tue 08:00-18:00, Wed-Sat 08:00-20:00, Sun 09:00-18:0030 vendorsnorth-end

Boston Public Market on Hanover Street has run as an indoor year-round food hall in Boston since 2015. 30 New England artisans and farms; the Greenway-side.

Go for: Local produce, Cheese, Pastry, Coffee

Tip: Open year-round; Saturday is the busiest day. The George Howell coffee counter and Red's Best fish stall are the two anchors.

100 Hanover St, Boston, MA 02108

Haymarket ★ 4.3

Fri-Sat 06:00-19:0050 vendorsnorth-end

Haymarket on Blackstone Street has run an open-air produce and seafood market in Boston between the North End and Government Center since 1830. 50 vendors.

Go for: Produce, Fish, Fruit, Cheap eats

Tip: Arrive at 06:30 for the freshest produce; come back at 18:00 for the close-out liquidation prices. Cash only at most stalls.

Blackstone, Hanover and North Streets, Boston, MA 02113

Time Out Market Boston ★ 4.1

Mon-Thu 08:30-21:00, Fri 08:30-22:00, Sat 09:00-22:00, Sun 09:00-21:0015 vendorskenmore-fenway

Time Out Market on Park Drive has run a 25,000 sqft Fenway food hall in Boston since 2019. 15 eateries handpicked by Time Out Boston editors.

Go for: Pizza, Burgers, Cocktails, Asian

Tip: Validated parking $12 for the first two hours. The Joanne Chang pop-up at Flour and the Tony Maws BISq stall are the two anchors.

401 Park Dr, Boston, MA 02215

Quincy Market ★ 3.8

Daily 10:00-21:0036 vendorsnorth-end

Quincy Market on South Market Street next to Faneuil Hall in Boston since 1826 is the oldest and largest food hall in New England. 36 vendors.

Go for: Clam chowder, Lobster rolls, Italian, Tourist food

Tip: Tourist-heavy; eat at Boston and Maine Fish Co or Pizzeria Regina sub-stall, the better-quality options inside.

4 South Market St, Boston, MA 02109

Bow Market ★ 4.5

Wed-Thu 16:00-21:00, Fri 16:00-23:00, Sat 11:00-23:00, Sun 11:00-21:0030 vendorssomerville

Bow Market on Bow Market Way in Union Square Somerville has run a 30-vendor courtyard food hall in Boston since 2018. Independent local owners, Saus, Maca.

Go for: Vegan, Dumplings, Cocktails, Local craft

Tip: The courtyard fills on weekend evenings. Saturday afternoon is the calmer shopping window; Wednesday opens at 16:00.

1 Bow Market Way, Somerville, MA 02143

Copley Square Farmers Market ★ 4.3

Tue-Fri 11:00-18:00 mid-May to late November30 vendorsback-bay

Copley Square Farmers Market on St James Avenue runs Boston's downtown seasonal greenmarket from mid-May to late November every Tuesday and Friday. 30.

Go for: Local produce, Farm cheese, Honey, Pastry

Tip: Tuesday is the calmer day; Friday at lunch is the busy office crowd.

139 St James Ave, Boston, MA 02116

Somerville Winter Farmers Market ★ 4.4

Saturdays 09:30-14:00, November to April50 vendorssomerville

Somerville Winter Farmers Market on Sanborn Court in Union Square Somerville runs from November through April every Saturday. 50 New England vendors keep.

Go for: Root vegetables, Cheese, Dairy, Bread

Tip: The market shares a courtyard with Bow Market; pair with Saturday Bow Market shopping. The cheese pulls the longest line.

9 Sanborn Ct, Somerville, MA 02143
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