north-endMon-Tue 08:00-18:00, Wed-Sat 08:00-20:00, Sun 09:00-18:00
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.
north-endFri-Sat 06:00-19:00
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.
kenmore-fenwayMon-Thu 08:30-21:00, Fri 08:30-22:00, Sat 09:00-22:00, Sun 09:00-21:00
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.
north-endDaily 10:00-21:00
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.
somervilleWed-Thu 16:00-21:00, Fri 16:00-23:00, Sat 11:00-23:00, Sun 11:00-21:00
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.
back-bayTue-Fri 11:00-18:00 mid-May to late November
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.