Food markets, farmers markets and covered halls: where Raleigh shops, snacks and lunches.

Markets to wander

NC State Farmers Market ★ 4.5

Mon-Sat 05:00-19:00; Sun 08:00-17:0075 vendors

The flagship NC Department of Agriculture market, year-round on 75-plus acres near I-40. One of the largest state-run markets in the Southeast; SNAP accepted.

Go for: Produce, Plants, Local food, Year-round

Transfer Co. Food Hall ★ 4.2

Mon 11:00-21:00; Tue-Fri 07:00-22:00; Sat 08:00-22:00; Sun 08:00-20:0010 vendors

Raleigh's flagship food hall in a converted coach garage. Ten vendors spanning Korean BBQ, Indian, Japanese, empanadas, bagels, and Burial Beer. 50,000 sq ft.

Go for: Korean BBQ, Bagels, Indian street food, Craft beer

Midtown Farmers Market ★ 4.1

Sat 08:00-12:00 (April through October)35 vendors

Producer-only Saturday market in North Hills, April through October. Locally family-farmed foods; SNAP accepted with matching incentives up to $30 per visit.

Go for: Producer-only, Local farming, Seasonal produce, SNAP-friendly

Moore Square Market ★ 4.0

Sun 11:00-15:00; Wed 16:00-19:00 (May through October)20 vendors

The most accessible downtown farmers market at Moore Square, May through October. SNAP Double Bucks doubles EBT value; Sunday afternoon and Wednesday evening.

Go for: Downtown access, Local produce, SNAP Double Bucks

Five Points Farmers Market ★ 3.8

Sat 08:00-12:00 (May through October)15 vendors

Neighbourhood Saturday market at NoFo on Fairview Road, May through October. More intimate than the NC State Farmers Market; suited for local weekly produce.

Go for: Neighbourhood produce, Small batch goods

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