Where Key West shops, snacks and lunches: the markets worth your morning.
Food markets, farmers markets and covered halls: where Key West shops, snacks and lunches.
Truman Waterfront Farmers Market fills Key West's harbour park every Thursday with fresh produce, local seafood, baked goods and island-inspired hot bites.
Go for: Produce, Local seafood, Prepared food
Tip: Hours moved up to a 13:00 start in 2026, so it now works as a lunch stop; produce, seafood and craft stalls share the park with hot food vendors.
Key West Artisan Market gathers culinary vendors, produce and island makers in the Higgs Beach car park on select Sundays from October to April.
Go for: Local food vendors, Produce, Crafts
Tip: The season runs select Sundays from October to April, so check the posted dates before you go; bring a reusable bag and a bike.
Eaton Street Seafood Market sells the Key West catch two ways: over ice from the 1877 storefront case, or cooked into lobster rolls for the patio tables.
Go for: Fresh fish, Stone crab, Lobster rolls
Tip: Pick a fish from the market case and they will cook it on the spot; stone crab season runs mid-October to May.
5 Brothers Grocery is Key West's 1978 corner store at Southard and Grinnell, stocking groceries and wine behind the con leche and sandwich counter.
Go for: Cuban coffee, Groceries, Sandwiches
Tip: The Bench Crew of regulars holds court outside each morning; come before the 06:30 rush clears the pastry case.
Sugar Apple runs Key West's organic grocery shelves next to a fully plant-based cafe and juice bar on Simonton Street, the market open later than the kitchen.
Go for: Organic groceries, Vegan lunch, Juices
Tip: The vegan Reuben from the cafe counter travels well to the beach; the market side keeps longer hours than the kitchen.
Date & Thyme's market half stocks organic produce, superfoods and grab-and-go vegan meals in a converted Key West petrol station on Fleming Street.
Go for: Organic produce, Grab-and-go vegan meals, Local soaps
Tip: The market side stays open to 17:00 for groceries after the kitchen winds down at 14:00; closed Sundays.