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Little Italy Mercato

Little Italy Mercato

Farmers Market
Little Italy, San Diego
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    Gerrie S.
    "This is pretty much the best farmers market in San Diego"(4 Tips)
    Jennifer J.
    "flower stall at corner of Date and State has the best lilies"(2 Tips)
    lori z.
    "Go to the tamale stand at corner of Date and State."(2 Tips)
    Ambriss R.
    "Face booths: La Creperie & Bitchin Sauce"(2 Tips)
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  • Lee M.heart icon on user image
    Lee MovicMarch 1, 2015
    Been here 50+ times
    San Diego's largest Farmers' Market spans more than 5 city blocks. Enjoy fresh food, crafts, & live music every Saturday from 8AM-2PM. Crêpes are popular but the line moves quickly!
  • Amanda R.
    Amanda ReussAugust 21, 2019
    A must-visit during a San Diego stay. Open every Saturday from 8:00 am - 2:00 pm, this farmers market is the biggest in San Diego. You can find everything from fresh uni to loads of local produce.
  • Richard W.heart icon on user image
    Richard WinklemanSeptember 2, 2018
    One of the best Farmers Markets in all of SoCal, if not the best given the location/ambiance. Allow more than adequate time, this is a great venue and refreshing exercise.
    Upvoted Sep 14
  • SanDiegoStreetStyleheart icon on user image
    SanDiegoStreetStyleSeptember 2, 2014
    Love to do this every Saturday AM in Little Italy (now on Cedar St). Bring your reusable shoppers and cash. They say "no dogs," but they're everywhere (and adorable).
  • Jess T.
    Jess TaiApril 5, 2014
    Awesome farmer's market but really smells like urine (probably from all the dogs?) everywhere! They should really do something about it.
  • Peter S.
    Peter SyravongNovember 22, 2011
    One of THE best in San Diego! Look for the Crepes on the corner the Mercato, super delicious. Line may be long, but it moves quite fast.
  • Jennifer J.
    Jennifer JuckettSeptember 17, 2011
    Been here 25+ times
    Get pad thai or drunken noodles (and coconut pancakes) from thai lady. In front of cottages bn state and Columbia. Yum yum !
  • Aikane 0.
    Aikane 01November 12, 2013
    The side streets add to the ambiance and cultural feel here. Beautiful church and reminds me if my childhood.
  • Jinnie L.
    Jinnie LJanuary 19, 2015
    they have really great produce selection♥ and they have a really really fresh flowers!
  • Ambriss R.
    Ambriss RembulatMarch 3, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Great selection. Beautiful view of the harbor. Definitely my favorite farmers market in San Diego. Face booths: La Creperie & Bitchin Sauce
  • tina 🏄🏻‍♀️ 🎟🎹🎼🍜🍣🥃heart icon on user image
    Lovely place with varieties of things
  • KitchenKonfidence.com
    KitchenKonfidence.comJanuary 22, 2011
    Several blocks of complete farmer's market awesomeness. If you are wondering what to do with your newly purchased produce & other food items, check out kitchenkonfidence.com for recipes & inspiration.
  • Kat S.heart icon on user image
    Kat S.December 9, 2014
    Love our early morning trips to this farmer's market. Great produce and specialty/local goodies!
  • Aikane 0.
    Aikane 01November 12, 2013
    If you can get past the crowding as you move street to street, it's got wonderful produce, flowers, and vender choices.
  • Meghan M.
    Meghan MurrayJanuary 12, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Highly recommend the strawberry stand near Date and India. The ladies have the BEST berries there.
  • Alison M.
    Alison MaffettDecember 28, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Orange coffee truck, oysters, Carmel sauce and pastured eggs are some of my favorites.
  • Christopher G.heart icon on user image
    Christopher GallagaJuly 24, 2017
    The best market in San Diego spend the morning and have lunch on the street.
  • Sarah R.
    Sarah RSeptember 9, 2019
    Great market with lots of fresh produce
  • Kirsten O.
    Kirsten O.September 18, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    The flower stand right at the intersection of India and Date Street (near Cafe Italia) is my fav. Lots of white blooms (my personal fav!).
  • Gen L.heart icon on user image
    Gen LoweApril 23, 2016
    Best farmers market in San Diego, love the creme brûlée
  • Dorota L.
    Dorota LindaMarch 23, 2013
    Drink the green juice samples...lettuce, spinach, kale, etc. all liquified into tasty goodness.
  • Justineheart icon on user image
    JustineNovember 23, 2014
    Get here before 12pm for fewer people and more product options!
  • Jill B.
    Jill BarkmanOctober 11, 2021
    Fun shopping there. Lots of fresh vegetables, fruits were there.
  • Jennifer D.
    Jennifer DaviesNovember 28, 2010
    Been here 25+ times
    I always get a bar of natural soap from Sunset Soap Co. at the east end of the mercato. It's $5 and lasts a month and is super worth it.
  • lori z.
    lori zitoSeptember 11, 2010
    Been here 25+ times
    Go to the tamale stand at corner of Date and State. They sell tons of fresh produce and the owner of the farm ALWAYS throws a few 'extras' in for free :))
  • Christopher G.heart icon on user image
    Christopher GallagaOctober 7, 2018
    Great mixed street market in San Diego.
  • Christopher G.heart icon on user image
    Christopher GallagaOctober 7, 2018
    Great mixed street market in San Diego.
  • Christopher G.heart icon on user image
    Christopher GallagaOctober 7, 2018
    Great mixed street market in San Diego.
  • James V.heart icon on user image
    James VincentAugust 10, 2013
    Love everything about this mercato. Molto bene.
  • Linda's B.
    Linda's BrittlesAugust 10, 2012
    Linda's Brittles Gourmet Nut Brittles will be at the Mercato again this Saturday, 8/11. Get your "brittle" on!
  • Jennifer J.
    Jennifer JuckettDecember 10, 2011
    Been here 25+ times
    Jesse Graham's flower stall at corner of Date and State has the best lilies and he's a cool guy too!
  • Maura O.
    Maura OJune 16, 2011
    Golden raspberries, fresh fruit, pretty flowers, and some bitchin' sauce are all necessities. And the orange truck has great Vanilla Lattes
  • Roger M.heart icon on user image
    Roger MaNovember 20, 2016
    Been here 10+ times
    Live uni all day errday
  • Sandy
    SandyNovember 26, 2011
    You have to try the pineapple teriyaki beef jerky and strawberry watermelon lemonade. Delish!
  • Lisa S.heart icon on user image
    Lisa SMay 25, 2019
    All foods grown from the ground. I am a regular.
  • Jennifer J.
    Jennifer JuckettSeptember 17, 2011
    Been here 25+ times
    Do not miss Jesse, young guy w his dads lilies grown in encinitas. They are amazing! And he's nice.
  • MattersOfGrey.com
    MattersOfGrey.comDecember 15, 2012
    Parking is tough. Best bet is to park a couple blocks away at a parking lot and walk there.
  • Amy Lindsey S.
    Amy Lindsey SherpaOctober 4, 2014
    Bread and garlic oil samples :)
  • Monika O.
    Monika OessMay 18, 2013
    Best farmers market I've seen yet in San Diego!
  • Vivien A.
    Vivien AriolaSeptember 22, 2010
    Awesome Saturday outing for fresh fruits, veggies pastries, hummus, etc. Music is awesome with Manny Cepeda!
  • Roger M.heart icon on user image
    Roger MaAugust 31, 2015
    Been here 10+ times
    Grab yourself some live uni!
  • Beth E.
    Beth ElderkinApril 23, 2011
    Try the vanilla bean quark from Spring Hill. Great with apples, you'll be back for more!
  • Gerrie S.
    Gerrie SchoorsOctober 15, 2014
    This is pretty much the best farmers market in San Diego
  • Misty K.heart icon on user image
    Misty KintSeptember 13, 2016
    Biggest and best market in town!
  • SanDiegoStreetStyleheart icon on user image
    SanDiegoStreetStyleOctober 4, 2014
    Fall so fancy (you already know).
  • Beth E.
    Beth ElderkinFebruary 19, 2011
    Try the chantrelle mushrooms! Hand-foraged and delicious! Perfect for vegetarians.
  • Emma Lena C.heart icon on user image
    Emma Lena CarrollNovember 12, 2017
    So much fun with amazing food
  • Sam J.
    Sam JohnsonFebruary 11, 2012
    Pull pork and mashed potato parfaits are the bomb!!!
  • Samba S.
    Samba SowApril 13, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Make sure to stop at the " La Crêperie"
  • @DowntownRob M.heart icon on user image
    @DowntownRob MarlbroughSeptember 10, 2011
    Been here 25+ times
    Jackie's Jams are amazing! And they take credit cards ;-)
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