Broadway Farmers Market

my husband and i went to this years (2015) farmers market on Broadway and was very, very disappointed. not only was the food not good like it use to be but the vendors (arts and craft items) were no where to be found. all it was, flowers, food and a couple of token craft vendors. no bread bakery items like they use to have (to get a bite to eat), not much in the way of cookies, etc. like in the prior years. not even as many vegetable stands either. all i can say is «don’t bother paying for parking, its not worth it» Sorry to say!
i always, always support downtown but they need to do better with the Thursday market…

The Famers Market is a fun place to check out while you’re in downtown on a Thursday. There are a lot of flowers and different styled bouquets for an affordable price. The cheapest I’ve seen is $ 5. Depending on who you go to, the $ 5 bouquet can be very colorful and pretty. Some seem fuller than other. Although the bouquets can be very beautiful, they don’t seem to last that long. Another thing is the food at the venders seem a bit over priced. Well, I remember the ice cream being around $ 5, it wasn’t worth it.

Definitely go for the flowers! So many choices; there was even a pick-​your-​own station. Most stands accept credit/​debit as well as cash; there’s even an EBT option for those with food stamps, which is a very nice plus. Warning: you *will* get hungry here, as food stops are at every corner. Two ice cream joints today, which was certainly a hit on this particularly warm day. Friendly folks, fair prices, worth a look-​see!

I love the farmers market on Broadway. It’s great and has such cheap flowers and fruit. I enjoy seeing all of the vendors.

A cute little farmers market covering about a block, give or take. It is good enough for me as it is in walking distance from our house. A little small, but it offers everything you would see at any other farmers market. Fresh flowers, fresh produce, food trucks. A good time on a Thursday.

The absolute best thing about this farmer’s market are the flower stands. There are so many of them and they really deliver on long-​lasting flowers that are beautiful and cheap. I’ve purchased so many $ 5 bouquets from here over the years.
Food trucks — they have ‘em and there are plenty of folks from the surrounding offices lined up to get at them and order. I’ve never been blown away by something I had from one of the food trucks here and, strangely enough, have had better food from the same trucks in other locations. I don’t know what that’s about but there you have it.
I never use this street for driving, despite working downtown for many years and living in the Stadium District, so I’ve always thought it was a great location — close enough to get to, not important enough to make me cranky. Though, location does seem to make it easy to forget!
October’s arrival usually means my house is a little less colorful.

The Broadway Farmer’s Market is very popular and one of the biggest in the area. They have a great combination of food to buy and food to eat, local politics and products, and fun entertainment. On my latest visit I was wowed by lunch from the Lumpia World food truck and got lots of amazing produce, including a great selection of organics. I also have to rave about Ice Cream Social – they have the best ice cream in the south south (fig and honey, buttered popcorn, chocolate peanut butter, lavender, star anise!!!). Today I got to savor my ice cream while watching an older couple serenade the crowds (the «Double Barrs»!). The atmosphere is really festive on a sunny day, with local grocery shoppers and people seeking lunch coming from nearby businesses. You can eat to your heart’s content, consult with master gardeners for free, listen to live music, and plan your meals for the week while getting in some of the best people-​watching around. The only problem can be parking, but I always find a spot within a block or two. Enjoy the summer through October! And leave with a show-​stopping bouquet of flowers for a mere $ 5 from one of at least five flower vendors.

Great place to meet up with friends and shop for handmade goods and fresh produce. Good live music and food carts!

Out of the Farmers markets I frequent in Tacoma (6^th ave, 66^th, Proctor, Broadway), Broadway is my favorite. This is my first year attending the Broadway market. I usually go to 66^th (formally off 56^th & S. Tacoma Way on Sundays). You can catch me on Broadway Thursdays during my lunch. From fresh flowers, the lumpia truck, a slice of pie, or veggie plants this is the place to be before 3p. I suggest bringing cash although you can use credit cards to get tokens (go to the information table for assistance). The crowd is good, the atmosphere inviting, and the food delish!

This is a delightful, little farmers’ market. The flowers are beautiful and priced so well. I love steak sandwiches that one vendor sells. Taste of India usually has a booth, too. I find the pastries a little overpriced. There is an ATM conveniently located at the end of the market. I’m looking forward to when they open again in May, and I hope that it’s larger this year.

good food. picked up fresh cherries bing and rainier. lots of crafts booth. I love pie spent 20 dollars on pie. I’m such a nut. fresh kettle korn. spent 10 there. bought steak sandwiches 15 there. hawiian shave ice (just a snow cone not real) spent 10 there. bought apples 10 there. asparagus spent 10 there. listened to a cute violinist. gave her a couple of bucks. had a couple lumpia 5 bucks. hey I was robed I spent a hundred dollars and didn’t even know it. dang you farmers markets. five here ten there I’ll get you yet farmers market. oh well just money had fun though. I love pie
this is a really nice farmers market. love the organics. love supporting the locals. it’s always nice to know I can get good fresh ingredients all the time. I just need to be more aware of how much I spend. just by giving a little here and there it does add up just be aware. go early and beat the traffic. everything fresher in the mornings anyways.
bring small bill. I made a misteak only had hundreds on me had to goto the bank to get change but it all worked out.

The Downtown Tacoma Farmers Market takes place every Thursday (May through October) from 10:00 — 15:00 on Broadway between 9^th and 11^th streets.
Lots of local food vendors, fresh cut flowers, seasonal vegetables, bakeries, arts/​crafts, etc. There is usually live music, too.
City of Tacoma charges to park on the streets downtown and the area can get crowded on market days, so beware!