Old Oakland Farmers Market ★ 4.5
The Old Oakland farmers market runs Fridays year-round on 9th Street at Broadway. Bay Area growers, prepared lunch counters and the busiest downtown stop.
Go for: Lunch, Bay Area produce, Prepared foods
Food markets, farmers markets and covered halls: where Oakland shops, snacks and lunches.
Markets to wander
Grand Lake Farmers Market ★ 4.6
Grand Lake's Saturday farmers market by Lake Merritt is among the largest in California. Organic produce, dim sum, pastries and prepared goods.
Go for: Bay Area produce, Dim sum, Pastries, Coffee
Temescal Farmers Market ★ 4.4
The Temescal farmers market in Oakland runs Sundays year-round next to Frog Park at 5300 Claremont Avenue. Bay Area growers and a strong prepared-food row.
Go for: Bay Area produce, Sunday brunch
Jack London Square Farmers Market ★ 4.4
Jack London Square's Sunday farmers market on Water Street is the waterfront pick. Bay Area growers, free yoga at 2 pm and a strong prepared-food line.
Go for: Waterfront produce, Prepared lunch, Live music
Swan's Market ★ 4.4
Swan's Market on 9th Street in Old Oakland is a registered historic food hall with Mexican, seafood, Caribbean, Japanese and Italian vendor counters.
Go for: Lunch food hall, International cuisine, Sit-down dining
Fruitvale Public Market ★ 4.4
Fruitvale Public Market is the 7,000 sqft indoor-outdoor Latin American food hall steps from Fruitvale BART. Eleven vendors, churros, bakery, taco counters.
Go for: Latin American food, Bakery, Pozole
Fruitvale Farmers Market ★ 4.3
The Fruitvale Farmers Market runs Thursdays at the Fruitvale Public Market plaza. WIC and EBT accepted; the Latino vendor mix is the East Bay's strongest.
Go for: Latino vendors, Aguas frescas, Tortillas
Public Market Emeryville ★ 4.3
Public Market Emeryville next to Bay Street is the East Bay's renovated food hall. Fourteen vendors, family seating, and a park just outside.
Go for: Food hall, Bay Area variety, Family dining