Market$Mon-Sun 08:00-21:00
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.
Tip: Pre-cooked seafood is sold by the pound; carry it to a Wharf bench for a waterside lunch under $30 for two.
Market$Fri 11:00-15:00 (April-October only)
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.
Tip: Cash works fastest at all stalls; the market shuts at 15:00 sharp; arrive by 12:00 for the best produce.
Market$Sat 09:00-12:30 (April-November)
H Street FreshFarm Market in Washington DC is the Saturday-morning farmers market on H Street NE from April through November, with 20 producers from Maryland.
Tip: The Atwater's Bakery booth is the best baked-goods option; arrive at 09:30 for the loaf selection.
Market$Mon-Sat 09:00-21:00, Sun 09:00-19:00
Rodman's Discount Gourmet in Washington DC is the Friendship Heights Wisconsin Avenue grocery and wine shop since 1955, with deep imported cheese.
Tip: The European cheese counter at the back is the editorial buy; cash and card both accepted at the register.
Market$Tue-Fri 07:00-19:00, Sat 07:00-18:00, Sun 09:00-17:00 (outdoor markets Sat-Sun)
Eastern Market in Washington DC is the Capitol Hill 7th Street brick market hall since 1873, with the South Hall butchers, fishmongers and bakers plus.
Tip: Saturday is the busiest market day; arrive at 09:00 for the South Hall butchers and the Maryland blue crab cooked counter.
Market$Mon-Sun 08:00-21:00
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.
Tip: Lunchtime on Wednesdays is the quietest market day; the Saturday brunch hours fill all the rooftop seats.