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Ferry Building Marketplace
Market and Historic and Protected Site
Financial District, San Francisco
The experts at Travel + Leisure and Michelin Travel & Lifestyle recommend this place
"Get a New Orleans-style iced coffee from Blue Bottle and walk around"(35 Tips)
"Cowgirl creamery gives delicious samples"(16 Tips)
"Amazing oysters at Hog Island Oyster Co, and great atmosphere"(9 Tips)
"Gotts,slanted door, and hog island are excellent"(8 Tips)
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Raj NDecember 26, 2016A must visit when in San Francisco. Love the artisan made cheeses coffee and food!
Julia KateSeptember 14, 2016What a great area! I went back constantly! Awesome shops etc. They need to keep the homeless skaters out of the building after hrs to preserve the special place.
minijohnMay 12, 2015I was surprised at how big the farmers market actually is!! I loved the whole "Support your local farmers" scene <3
Raymond PeckMay 22, 2017My favorite lunch in the city is a wheel of Mt. Tam or Red Hawk cheese from Cowgirl Creamery and an onion slab or baguette from Acme Bread Co.
Ina LiMarch 20, 2015Great selection of local produce. Make sure to get some olive oil and spices from Stone House!
Tina DSeptember 4, 2015Empanadas from El Porteño hit the spot, Cowgirl Creamery makes amazing grilled cheese, green milk tea with boba from Out The Door is the best.
Dennis HsuJanuary 15, 2018Filled with cool shops and restaurants. If you have a few hours, take a ferry over to Sausalito and grab lunch by the water.
Elena HoffmanMarch 20, 2017Love El Porteño for some good empanadas and hit up some of the other vendors for unique deserts.
Bennett W WongMarch 24, 2016Need a cup of coffee for that caffeine fix? Blue Bottle Coffee got you covered! Purchasing locally grown fruits and vegetables? The Farmer's Market is your answer!
Stuart RobinsonJanuary 26, 2015One of my favourite places to chill in San Francisco - buy a book from the Book Passage then grab a bite to eat & a glass of wine - heaven!
Jerry LucasJune 14, 2015Amazing variety of many types of stores. The G.L Alfieri Organic store has very good fruit smoothies.
Secil SansevenJuly 7, 2016One of my best visits in Sf. You can find many good restaurants and organic food shops as well as nice view.
Reminds me of Quincy market. Basically a large indoor farmers market with permanent vendors and higher prices. Great place to bring out of town guests.- Bubbles UtoniumFebruary 22, 2015Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday come and explore all the wonderful food and produce booths! So many great things to choose from.
Gururas KhalsaSeptember 28, 2015Its a mall with historic finished and swank retail + a few local cart vendors with good looking by wares. tip: go to the smaller local places if you go.
Jeffrey-Ryan B.November 2, 2013If visiting SF you should take in the old and historic ferry building! While at it take an evening bay dinner cruise on a nice night in summer!
Thê-Minh TrinhSeptember 3, 2014This lovely building houses both a ferry station and a marketplace where you can buy all the healthy and tasty food you want
Purchase artisanal products here. There are plenty of eateries, so I recommend planning to have lunch here.
- M. ScottOctober 28, 2017Amazing farmers market on Saturday plus awesome food stands inside ferry building. A must visit any time of the week.
- Daniel StansellApril 24, 2017Full of great places - get Secret Breakfast at Humphry Slocombe, drinks at Slanted Door, and a great burger and cheap beer bucket at Gott's Roadside.
Michelin Travel & LifestyleFebruary 5, 2013Grab a Blue Bottle coffee, some Cowgirl cheese, Boccalone meats, Acme bread, and sweets from Miette. The Saturday farmers’ market is stellar. - Green Guide Editor
One of my favorite places in SF. The view and cuisine makes me happy
Mike DJune 7, 2016Eat everything worry about everything else later. Try not to blow all your money on fancy cookware & books
ViajandolavidalocaMarch 17, 2017So many food options. Great marketplace! Wish they catered a bit more to vegan eaters but was overall happy with the selection.
Jennifer EvansFebruary 16, 2015So beautiful with tons of great food including oysters, wine, cheeses, mushrooms, tea...name it they have it!
Carly POctober 4, 2016Tacos with scenic views, and as a recommendation from a San Fran local and didn't disappoint
SCHARFFEN BERGERMay 11, 2012The Ferry Building is a San Francisco landmark and we love being a part of the local marketplace. Don’t forget to stop by the SCHARFFEN BERGER store and grab a treat!
Blayne DouglasSeptember 29, 2010I really love the Ferry Building. In one stop I've visited my fish monger, favorite cheese shop, favorite cooking spice store and Godiva chocolate... so many other flower, coffee, restaurant, special
BravoJanuary 27, 2010The Ferry Building is very popular, and I recommend it to anyone who is visiting San Francisco. They've got great restaurants (Slanted Door, MarketBar) and a morning farmer's market a few times a week
DanaJuly 18, 2015Awesome (if a little pricy) market inside, and ferry rides out the back. Worth going on Saturday for the farmer's market.
A great way to go to Jack London Square. There are many great dining options to enjoy in the neighborhood.
Corners TavernJanuary 26, 2015A Chef's dream! Cowgirl Creamery, Far West Fungi, ACME... the list goes on and on. If you love to cook, you will be nothing short of obsessed with this magical place.
Zach WeinsteinFebruary 16, 2019The best farmers market in SF. Arrive at 8am on a Saturday to see the whole scene. Excellent food stalls
The Ritz-CarltonJune 18, 2011The Ferry Building is a shrine to all things food. Unbelievable seafood? Check. Delectable organic cuisine? Naturally. Best coffee beans known to man? Of course. Just three words: explore, buy, enjoy.
Grad a snack, booze or coffee then head to benches behind the building on the bat. Great shops in a beautiful building.
المهره الصعبه ماهي لأي خيالSeptember 8, 2016Nice block to have a great meal, nice coffee, ice cream or just to walk around 😍
DinnidinMarch 18, 2016Good market & oysters for $2 each served on a plastic plate like oysters are not a big deal, right? 👍👍👍
Gilt CityJune 21, 2011Meet SF's culinary and mixology masters and sample what’s in season at CUESA’s first ever Summer Celebration on 7/10. Relish Flour + Water, Cotogna, Namu, The Monk’s Kettle, Gitane, BIX and more.- Brian SunterNovember 10, 2019Cool place to walk around. Neat California shops and farmers market. Gotts,slanted door, and hog island are excellent
Lots of specialized shops, including cheese, oils, fish, deli and others. Every Saturday is a farmers market
Soojee HahnNovember 16, 2015Cowgirl creamery, Heath Ceramics, to name a few... Everything upscale grocery related can be had in this lovely building
Laura CNovember 17, 2011This gorgeous building right on the Embarcadero houses some of SF’s most notable food merchants including Hog Island Oyster Company, Cowgirl Creamery’s Artisan Cheese Shop, Bluebottle coffee, etc.
Jinnie LDecember 2, 2014I really recommend this place to anyone (especially tourists)!! really lovely place :) farmers market is on tues, thurs, n sat. !!
Francois BrSeptember 6, 2014Very nice place for foods for thoughts also! Visit the lovely bookstore "Book passage"
EceJanuary 10, 2016This building feels great, beyond my expectations! There are many local small shops to choose from!
Al B.March 26, 2016Definitely check out this place on Saturdays for the weekly farmer's market that gathers all farmers around the bay.
Jason SuMay 22, 2011Amazing food stores and farmer's markets. Price range varies. Ranges from oysters, cured pork, desserts, and hot dogs, you can find something for anyone. Closes early.
Not the cheapest place to shop, but you're going to find amazing products at every turn... most of them local. Grab some food, wander around, and inevitably run into someone you know.
Esty ZolotnitskyMarch 15, 2016So many options inside the ferry building. They also have farmers market on Monday and Thursday I believe :)
The Corcoran GroupJune 19, 2011There’s something for everyone at this food lover’s heaven. Try and come on a day when the farmer’s market is open – Tuesday, Thursday or Saturday.
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Ferry Building Marketplace
1 Ferry Building (at The Embarcadero)
San Francisco, CA 94111
United States
San Francisco, CA 94111
United States
We envision the Ferry Building Marketplace as a vibrant gathering of local farmers, artisan producers, and independently owned and operated food businesses and the customers they serve.
Closed until 11:00 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Fri
- 10:00 AM–6:00 PM
- Sat
- 9:00 AM–6:00 PM
- Sun
- 11:00 AM–5:00 PM
(415) 983-8030
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- 9.1
"Beautiful location and tons of awesome food. Get Cowgirl Creamery's Mac and Cheese, it's rich and delicious"
Sarah Mitroff - 8.8
"The best coffee I've had in San Francisco. Try the almond milk cappuccino!"
Raj N - 8.6
"Rich buttery bread. Soft juicy fried chicken, yummy eggs. Delicious. Try it."
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- 9.3
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Ian Walter - 8.0
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