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, Friday-Saturday only, pennies-on-the-dollar prices.
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.
Address: Blackstone, Hanover and North Streets, Boston, MA 02113
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 in the Colonnade; Boston Mayor Josiah Quincy commissioned it.
Tip: Tourist-heavy; eat at Boston and Maine Fish Co or Pizzeria Regina sub-stall, the better-quality options inside.
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 door is closest to the North End.
Tip: Open year-round; Saturday is the busiest day. The George Howell coffee counter and Red's Best fish stall are the two anchors.
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; two full-service bars, communal seating.
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.
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 in the Colonnade; Boston Mayor Josiah Quincy commissioned it.
Tip: Tourist-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, Tanam and Hot Box the anchor stalls.
Tip: The 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 Massachusetts farms and producers; the city's central greenmarket.
Tip: Tuesday is the calmer day; Friday at lunch is the busy office crowd. Closed November through early May.
Somerville Winter Farmers Market on Sanborn Court in Union Square Somerville runs from November through April every Saturday. 50 New England vendors keep produce flowing through the cold months.
Tip: The market shares a courtyard with Bow Market; pair with Saturday Bow Market shopping. The cheese pulls the longest line.
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 door is closest to the North End.
Tip: Open year-round; Saturday is the busiest day. The George Howell coffee counter and Red's Best fish stall are the two anchors.
