Where Boston shops, snacks and lunches: the markets worth your morning.
Food markets, farmers markets and covered halls: where Boston shops, snacks and lunches.
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 forLocal produce, Cheese, Pastry, Coffee
TipOpen year-round; Saturday is the busiest day. The George Howell coffee counter and Red's Best fish stall are the two anchors.
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 forProduce, Fish, Fruit, Cheap eats
TipArrive at 06:30 for the freshest produce; come back at 18:00 for the close-out liquidation prices. Cash only at most stalls.
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 forPizza, Burgers, Cocktails, Asian
TipValidated parking $12 for the first two hours. The Joanne Chang pop-up at Flour and the Tony Maws BISq stall are the two anchors.
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 forClam chowder, Lobster rolls, Italian, Tourist food
TipTourist-heavy; eat at Boston and Maine Fish Co or Pizzeria Regina sub-stall, the better-quality options inside.
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 forVegan, Dumplings, Cocktails, Local craft
TipThe courtyard fills on weekend evenings. Saturday afternoon is the calmer shopping window; Wednesday opens at 16:00.
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 forLocal produce, Farm cheese, Honey, Pastry
TipTuesday is the calmer day; Friday at lunch is the busy office crowd.
Somerville Winter Farmers Market on Sanborn Court in Union Square Somerville runs from November through April every Saturday. 50 New England vendors keep.
Go forRoot vegetables, Cheese, Dairy, Bread
TipThe market shares a courtyard with Bow Market; pair with Saturday Bow Market shopping. The cheese pulls the longest line.
Guided tour · 3 hours
Discover Boston through its most iconic foods, from New England clam chowder and lobster rolls to Boston baked beans, brown bread, and the original Boston Cream Pie.
Guided tour · 2 - 3 hours
Choose a 2-hour express or 3-hour full Boston food tour. Taste clam chowder, arancini, brick oven pizza, cannoli, and more while exploring the North End’s history and ...
Guided tour · 2.5 hours
Sample Boston's most iconic seafood dishes on a guided walking tour. Enjoy fresh, local favorites and learn about local history during your adventure.