Where Kansas City shops, snacks and lunches: the markets worth your morning.
Food markets, farmers markets and covered halls: where Kansas City shops, snacks and lunches.
City Market on East 5th in Kansas City's River Market has been the riverfront food hub since 1857, with the region's biggest farmers market on Saturday.
Go for: Farmers market, Saturday brunch, Ethnic groceries, Carollo's deli
Tip: Saturday is the busy day; Sunday is the quieter walk. Carollo's deli and Habashi House are the City Market lunch picks.
Brookside Farmers Market on Wornall Road in Kansas City's Brookside village runs Saturdays year-round and Sundays April through October at HJ's Community.
Go for: Local produce, Bread, Cheese, Eggs
Tip: Smaller than City Market; the producers know each other by name. Arrive by 09:00 for the best of the produce.
Overland Park Farmers Market in suburban Kansas City has run since 1982 and won America's Farmers Market Celebration first place in 2022. At 7950 Marty St.
Go for: Produce, Flowers, Bread, Family-friendly
Tip: Year-round indoor pavilion finishes in 2026; Saturday outdoor runs Apr through Nov.
Parkville Farmers Market in English Landing Park north of Kansas City runs Saturdays April through October on the Missouri River. Booking recommended.
Go for: Peaches, Honey, Riverside walks
Tip: Alldredge Orchards for peaches and apples; the river path keeps kids occupied between stalls.
Strawberry Hill Baking Company in suburban Kansas City has carried the Croatian sweet-bread povitica since 1903, with the Merriam facility producing up.
Go for: Povitica, Croatian heritage shopping, Christmas baking
Tip: Buy povitica gift loaves around Christmas; the bakery ships nationwide.
Lenexa Public Market in suburban Kansas City is a year-round food hall in the city's civic centre, with rotating stalls covering tacos, pho, sushi.
Go for: Food hall, Family dining, Beer, Coffee
Tip: Wed to Sun the stalls run busiest; the Saturday morning farmers market adjoins April through October.