Where Washington DC shops, snacks and lunches: the markets worth your morning.
Food markets, farmers markets and covered halls: where Washington DC shops, snacks and lunches.
Eastern Market in Washington DC is the Capitol Hill 7th Street brick market hall since 1873, with the South Hall butchers, fishmongers and bakers plus.
Go forBlue crabs, Cheese, Saturday flea market
TipSaturday is the busiest market day; arrive at 09:00 for the South Hall butchers and the Maryland blue crab cooked counter.
Union Market in Washington DC is the NoMa 5th Street NE food hall in a 1931 warehouse since 2012, with 40 vendors including Rappahannock Oyster Bar.
Go forCoffee, Oysters, Asian food hall
TipLunchtime on Wednesdays is the quietest market day; the Saturday brunch hours fill all the rooftop seats.
Dupont Circle FreshFarm Market in Washington DC is the Sunday-morning farmers market on 20th and Q since 1997, the city's flagship FreshFarm site.
Go forMid-Atlantic produce, Cheese, Sourdough
TipArrive at 09:00 for the best Bread Furst loaves; the Keepwell Vinegar booth runs free tastings of their drinking vinegars.
La Cosecha in Washington DC is the NoMa Latin American market hall on 4th Street NE since 2019, with 12 Latin food vendors, a mezcal bar and a pan dulce.
Go forLatin American food, Mezcal bar, Pan dulce
TipThe mezcal bar runs flights from 17:00; the Peruvian-style ceviche counter at the centre is the editorial pick.
The Municipal Fish Market at The Wharf in Washington DC is the Southwest Waterfront open-air fish market on Maine Avenue, the oldest continuously-operating.
Go forBlue crabs, Shrimp, Oysters
TipPre-cooked seafood is sold by the pound; carry it to a Wharf bench for a waterside lunch under $30 for two.
Capital Harvest on the Plaza in Washington DC is the Friday lunchtime farmers market at the Reagan Building on Pennsylvania Avenue from April to October.
Go forLunch-hour produce, Mid-Atlantic farms
TipCash works fastest at all stalls; the market shuts at 15:00 sharp; arrive by 12:00 for the best produce.
H Street FreshFarm Market in Washington DC is the Saturday-morning farmers market on H Street NE from April through November, with 20 producers from Maryland.
Go forMid-Atlantic produce, Bread
TipThe Atwater's Bakery booth is the best baked-goods option; arrive at 09:30 for the loaf selection.
Rodman's Discount Gourmet in Washington DC is the Friendship Heights Wisconsin Avenue grocery and wine shop since 1955, with deep imported cheese.
Go forImported cheese, Wine bargain finds
TipThe European cheese counter at the back is the editorial buy; cash and card both accepted at the register.
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