The Original Farmer's Market Reviews

We went on July there and it's such a nice place with a good atmosphere, good food ( we tried Italian food ) and people from everywhere. it was difficult to find a place to seat but it's part of the adventure if you go there.

We love visiting the Farmer's Market when in LA. There are so many different food options available.

Great place to go for lunch! So hard to pick which booth to choose from. The aromas floating around were amazing! We each picked something different and shared so we could try a lot more! Everything we tried was yummy!!!

The Farmers’ Market offers a great selection of food that will satisfy anyone visiting! If you have a big group, this is the place to go- everyone can sample something different! They also have other interesting shops (many family-owned!)

The Farmers Market has been here for decades, and you can literally find every kind of food! There's always someone sweeping the floor, it's clean, vendors are friendly.

This is a neat place to visit if you're hungry! There are a lot of different food items you can get from various vendors. Prices vary but are typically reasonable. There were only a few shops with trinkets and souvenirs, fewer than I expected. Nearby is The Grove, which has a lot of higher-end stores for additional shopping. If you park in one of the front lots, most vendors will validate your parking for you (with a purchase) and then the first 90 minutes are free.

Stopped here on our tour. Lots of excellent places to eat ....most are cash only. There are many shopping areas close by. Definitely worth a stop.

I stopped by on my way to Vegas and wanted eggs. I thought (duh I'm in the US so what made me think this is beyond me) that I would get eggs at a farmers market. Not so. See image for something weird and rubbery. Apparently with home made chorizo worked into it. I thought I could never be surprised again; once again wrongly!

We have been to the farmers market before. Very enjoyable. Lots of sites and things to see and bye. We had some Chinese food and it was great

Living near the Seattle area, this market reminded me a lot of the Pike Place Market in downtown Seattle only it’s warm! There are endless food choices, restaurants, fresh meats, seafood and produce! I wish we would have discovered it earlier in the day so we could spend more time there exploring! We had empanadas and curry and I loved that there were so many tables and chairs to sit and enjoy the atmosphere! It was quite packed on Saturday night but it didn’t feel claustrophobic or overwhelming! There are so many specialty shops I would love to go back and explore. There is a large parking area but we took a Lyft to the IMAX VR theater across the street and then walked over!

Around Los Angeles, moving from the Walk of Fame to Walt Disney Concert Hall, we stopped at Farmer's Market and Grove; we thought the Point of Sale was much better, but it definitely deserves to go to the Grove! The Point of Sale is full of places to eat or buy food or souvenirs. Definitely Recommendation to stop by for a visit. Parking is free for 90 minutes.

We ate lunch at Edo and were so disappointed once we started trying better food at the booths in the Farmer's Market. We almost made ourselves sick eating Kaylin & Hobbs Jalapeno Pickles, Nonna's Empanadas, and Anaheim House of Jerky fish jerkies and Bob's Coffee & Doughnuts.

While in South Bay, we ventured out to this wonderful experience--glad we did! While it's adjacent to a very high-end shopping area, the market itself is no longer the produce Mecca it once was. Though there area a few vendors, the reason to be NOW is amazing food--all kinds! Had a wonderful Cajun meal, excellent baked goods, Bob's most-excellent donuts and bought some French cheeses. Parking in the tower garage is not validated in the market so park in the open air lot if you can.

The place used to be the central point for farmers to sell their products directly, but now it seems its more of a organised food court serving a variety under a broader roof. can visit if you want to look at variety, specifically in hard core non-vegetarian food

It is truly amazing as to how many choices of amazing food are available at the Farmer's Market. Our stop at Pampas Grill was memorable. A can't miss stop in Los Angeles.

Worth a visit paired with a trip to The Grove, one of the prettiest shopping strips we’ve ever seen! Great vibes at the Farmers Market, with a wide selection of stalls. Plenty of seating, not crowded at all on a weekday, with lots of food and coffee options, dining al fresco in perfect California weather! I recommend the corned beef steak and Tyler really recommends the hot dog, and we all had coffee / hot chocolate and ice cream! Pop next door for free tram rides at The Grove! There’s also a few retail shops at the market, the boys picked up cars from the toy shop, and there was a cute little bookshop I didn’t have time to explore. Definitely go on a weekday if you like it chill, I’ve been on a weekend before, and it’s not the same relaxed, environment.

You must stop here when visiting LA. Coming from Philadelphia where we have the Reading Terminal, this was a great surprise. Great variety of food options to choose from with plenty of seating and a number of shops to buy souvenirs, etc. Before making a selection, make sure to take your time and visit each stop to view their menu choices. Have your group try different spots to enjoy the variety.

I love to visit local market when traveling, so I choose to visit the original farmer market instead of central market to find local farmer fresh products not restaurant style food. Unfortunately, only 2 vendors provide vegetable and fruits over there with limited options. Wondering why it is called a farmer market. Usually farmer market means farmers come to the market to sell their own brand products. This place is more like a food court where you can find different nice food options for brekky or lunch. It is right next to The Grove.

We fell in love with the Original Farmers Market on our first visit here. There's so many things to do here that it's easily a full days worth of activities. The dining and food choices here of fresh made cuisine are nearly endless.

Always among my favorite places to visit when in LA. Great fruits and vegetables on display, meats, souvenirs, drinks, and fun. All kinds and varieties of stands to sample different types of food you may have been wanting to try but were afraid to order in a restaurant as a full meal. Just a great way to spend a couple of hours even if you just people watch!

The farmer's market opened in 1934. It's one of the LA landmarks. They have food stalls where you can buy food and eat. Since it's a market, you can buy fresh produce here. It has a parking area and if you eat or buy here, just ask to validate your parking ticket and it's free. Lots to choose from.. It's close to The grove, you can just walk from here.

This little bazaar is busy, fun and interesting because it is the gateway to The Grove shopping center and the lunch area for CBS Television Center. Set in mid-Los Angeles on Fairfax Avenue, this market is a destination for the bold. (You have to be bold to brave those streets in something smaller than a tank!) They offer fresh fruits and vegetables, at no savings, lots of prepared foods and sweet treats. It's a souvenir magnet along with all kinds of fun stuff to buy. The vendors are from the world over and are interesting conversationalists. The restrooms and grounds are kept fairly clean (hordes run through the place!) Parking costs take some getting used to. The weather usually favors your visit to this small, tasty different quadrangle in LA.

Lots of unusual food and drink choices. You can practically pack a picnic for the plane ride. Very happy I happened on it today!

Happy Hour Taco Thursday is 2 tacos for $4.99. While they are small, (the tortilla shell is 5" diameter), these tacos are delicious. I had the beef, but chicken and pork are also available. All you need though are these two small tacos and you are good to go for a flight.

If you’re looking for fresh ingredients to cook your next meal, looking for a quick bite or just want to explore then this is the place for you. Right next door to the Grove outdoor mall, the market has a great selection of vendors selling a variety of foods. There are also a number of stalls selling meals to eat on the premises or take away. These are a bit hit and miss in terms of authenticity and/or taste. The place also has a fun ambiance that makes it interesting just to wander around. It has definitely been discovered by the tourists, so that has probbly not been a good development. You can spend an hour or so here, and I’d recommend combining it with a visit to the Grove.

While waiting to fly home I stop by this shop to grab a bite. This place was crowded so I opted for the Mexican counter for a breakfast burrito. The service was good and the chef was really working hard. I order Da Chorizo. It was filled with mostly beans and rice. Hardly any egg and the sausage was ground as opposed to chunks. Disappointing in light of the price. It wasn't the best, but at least it was hot. The next time I'll go to the sandwich or pastry section of this market. Try it and make your comments.

I absolutely loved visiting the Farmer's Market in LA. There is so much to see and if you go hungry here it is your own fault. We shopped for souvenirs, ate at the Crepe place, and I bought some chili dried mangoes which were awesome. Great place to spent a few hours.

Lots of choices and we couldn’t decide where to eat for lunch. Had really nice Brazilian BBQ and French crepes, there was a small band playing on Saturday. We were there around 11am which was not to busy. Went back there around 4pm after visiting the Grove and it was packed!

Had the small nachos with chicken. Small was plenty of food for one. Very good. We also went to Bob's coffee and donuts. I lo e donuts and these were perfect.

The Original Farmers Market is located right next to the Grove in what I call the La Brea area in Los Angeles. It is worth walking up and down all the aisles before making your food decisions. There is a lot to choose from. We had delicious dinner food from: Nonna's Empanadas- delicious empanadas, all different flavor and filling combos. We tried several different varieties and loved them all. The Gumbo Pot- true New Orleans cooking. We had the Rice and Beans and the Jambalaya. Both delicious. I recommend walking around this gem and checking out all the different food places and quirky stores. We absolutely loved our two choices and would eat at either place again. Stroll through the Grove as well for an outdoor mall experience. Parking at the Grove is plentiful and easily accessible. The Grove has all the standard national 'mall' stores and eating places. I recommend walking around the Grove, but eating uniques eats at the farmers market.

I loved to visit here as a young girl, so having an opportunity to return on a recent trip brought back delightful memories. Many cute little shops, especially Monsieur Marcel. They offer lots of kitchen supplies, gifts and have some of the most fantastic meats and cheeses! There are many ethnic food stations to choose from as well as lots of sweet shops to tempt you. Restrooms are clean and large enough to avoid lines. Our only complaint is that parking can really be a challenge, but validation is offered.

I was told this is the #1 Tourist attraction in LA and I believe it. We heard all manner of languages being spoken while visiting. There are multiple dining options and seating is plentiful. In addition there are souvenir shops and even a butcher! And it is literally right next to The Grove, so one could eat lunch at the market, shop all afternoon at The Grove, and return to the Market for dinner. And be sure to see the original gas station that is on site.

Last went here over 60 years ago while living in the area. It has not changed exept get better. Just so much to see,do and places to eat in this great place. If you miss it you will miss one of the great places in all of Hollywood,Ca. bring the entire family to enjoy this outstanding place. Plan on at least 3 hours to see it all. Everyone can pick what they want to eat as there are so many different types of foods. Plus gift shops,fresh fruit stores. You name it, they got it for anyone.

Don't get confused by other farmer's markets. This is the original. With so many options for food, you can't go wrong here, but I highly recommend Trejo's Tacos! I realized that the face of the restaurant was that of the actor with the same name as I was standing on line. Yes, the line gets long and you do have to wait, but it's worth it! There's a reason that this place has the longest line and people are willing to stand on it. I tried a few different tacos and I liked the Chicken Tikka, Carnitas, and Fried Chicken Tacos best, all of which were delicious. I wasn't crazy about the spicy shrimp tacos, but it wasn't bad. And I wasn't crazy about the Aguas Frescas, but still enjoyed my 2 meals here all the same!

This was another stop on our Princess cruise LAX tour, so didn't have a lot of time--just enough for a quick lunch, but not enough to browse very many vendors. Spouse ordered fried Washington oysters & a side of fries; I don't know which eatery. The meal was almost more than he could eat. The sights, smells, colors, variety was almost overwhelming, but in a good way. We've never seen it or anything like it before that day; it was a real experience that we enjoyed.

The weather was pleasant, so a visit to The Original Farmer's Market was made. My sister lives in Los Angeles, so I invited her to meet me there so we could have lunch.

We headed here at about 10am, when there were still places in the car park. Lovely place to walk around, we stopped at the French Company for crepes which were delicious. We got the biggest toffee apples I’ve ever seen!

You will have to ROLL out of this because you will eat and eat and eat! Lots of variety!!!! The shops weren't so great (in the actual market) but there is lots of nearby shopping in the Grove. Would recommend!!!

We stopped here while on a private tour of LA. Our driver from Grand Express tours recommended it and it did not disappoint! If you go and like pickles, you have to get stop in at Kaylin+Kaylin Pickles! We absolutely loved them, so much we went back for a second round.

A sprawling place full of eateries from various parts of the world, Chinese, brazilian, middle eastern, french, malysian,etc. Fresh produce, fruits and vegetables, meats, chicken and fish. A great place to hangout and watch people from different countries pass by, especially during summer. Close to the Grove with its trendy shopping and more upscale restaurants. Was and remains a tourist attraction

We planned to visit around lunchtime so had a nice reasonably priced lunch, walked around and good experience. It's right beside The Grove so got to see both. Recommend this along your tour of LA

This place may appeal to the weary traveler with all its neon charm and south of the border music. The coffee though is overbrewed and the butter croissants rock hard. If you wonder why it's because they are true to the concept of farm to table...they skip cooking. What a dump

Our first visit to the original Farmers Market. Friendly people and a large variety of food! Brazilean, Italian, French and the list goes on! It was dog friendly and clean.

It was a stop along the airport concourse. We bought trinkets. There was food. Everything seemed outrageous.

Los Angeles Original Farmer's Market offers not only the freshest fruit and vegetables, it has an indoor seated restaurant called, Du-par's, as well as, a variety of eateries, for every palette and taste! Souvenirs of Los Angeles, Hollywood and California are also there.

Always stop by here for lunch as there is so much choice. You really can get just about absolutely anything. We like the Pampas Grill Churrascaria which is always amazing. Good choice of meats cooked how you like it. Great salad selection too.

I know airport food is stupidly priced, that's a given. But when my $4 caffè latte became a $6 caffè soy latte, I asked, "why?" The answer was that soy is expensive. DUH! But penalizing me for lactose intolerance with a 50% markup? That's crazy.

Tons of food choices but a bit pricey. Right near the mall too soi you can shop and eat. I recommend going at least once. Fun with a group. ENJOY!

This Farmer's Market has a lot of restaurants, specialty foods and shopping. Even celebrities come here! There's something for everyone! Come early as seats are limited. Great field trip for families. Also, The Grove, a huge mall with many shops and restaurants, is located adjacent to the Farmer's Market. You could spend an entire day here!!

We parked at the L.A. Farmer's Market and looked around, confused. The area is overwhelmed by The Grove, a giant upscale strip mall; the kind that has a Nordstrom's. Not what we were expecting. Luckily, after a couple of minutes of wandering, we found the actual farmer's market tucked away from the Louis Vuitton/Barney's/Apple Store. It's small, but cute. Decent produce, good-looking meats, and some interesting restaurants and treats. It feels to me like the restaurants there are missing an opportunity to be a fantastic draw. Normally you can tell the best food in a place like that by the lines. Sadly, we saw no lines at all at any restaurant. There was plenty of seating at noon on a Saturday; it really wasn't crowded at all. It's not a bad place to grab lunch and wander around, but none of the food we tried was amazing; it was just ok.

There are dozens of places selling very good food with all kind of variety. Plenty of places to shop. The area was very clean.

Great place to find lots of dining options (most of which are quick service). Also has small unique shops spread throughout. Next to The Grove and CBS Television City.

I bought an orange for $2.75! I was going to get a parfait but it was $8 . What a scam! The orange wasn't even ripe . I paid $2.75 for a bland orange . Beware of their overpriced products. If I'm going to pay your outrageous prices. I should at least enjoy my food.

This is a fun place to drop into and look at he stuff. Everything is well presented and fresh. The staff is bright and helpful. Literally a farmer's market in the middle of one of he busiest airports in the world! Perhaps a quick look at the prices will be telling, but it is somehow refreshing just the same.

This place has a few different stations to get different types of food for dining in or taking it to the gate / flight. We chose the sandwich area and got a couple of the Pesto Chicken Sandwiches which came with homemade chips. The price is pretty steep (but what isn't at LAX) but the sandwich was really good. Fresh bread and a lot of nice white meat chicken along with the pesto sauce made this sandwich. By time we were eating our sandwiches on the plane the chips had gotten a bit on the soggy side. The Farmer's Market has plenty of other items to choose from to satisfy pretty much anyone.

The Original Farmer's Market was a great place to wander sampling food, sipping a glass of wine, buying fresh fruits and vegetables, and being tempted in their speciality stores. There were many tables and chairs throughout to eat from counter type restaurants. Magee's had excellent beef enchiladas. Monsieur Marcel's was a wonderful French restaurant where we dined on raw oysters, French onion soup, an Italian meat and cheese platter and a bottle of red wine. Their store adjacent to the restaurant had a meat/cheese counter, wine and fun souvenir items. A person could eat lunch here, shop at the trendy Grove nearby and eat dinner back at the Farmer's Market.

Happy to have had lunch here! You'll be spoiled with the options available for dining al fresco. They have all kinds of cuisine I can think of - Western, Chinese, Asian, Mexican, Steak, Seafood, Burgers, Ice cream, Donuts, Fried Chicken...we left with full, happy tummies :) There are retail stores and small stores around too....

This market has a long history, since it opened in 1880, and I have visited it many times over the last 30 years. In the past it was more lively and active market, but it still manages to preserve its rich history. Since 1934 The Original Farmers Market has been L.A.'s must-visit destination for locals and tourists. In the past, many of the well-known Hollywood stars, including Marilyn Monroe, visited the market. We especially love Bennett's Ice Cream, and it was great this time too!

The restaurant features high quality cheeses, meats etc and serves sandwiches, salad and cheese boards all of which can be eaten there or taken on board. You need to be aware that the menu does not completely describe the food and leaves off many vital items. In my case the menu did not list that the cheese boards include a large (about 1/4 c) quantity of jam which got into almost everything. As a diabetic the cheese board would have been fine but once the jam got into everything the meal was inedible due to the risk of severe hyperglycemia. Simply listing the jam on the menu would have averted the issue since I could have asked for it to be left out. Also the bread was ice cold and a bit soggy indicating it has been kept sliced in a refrigerator.

Waiting for our flight out to Maui, we stopped in for a sandwich to take on the plane. The variety of pre prepared sandwiches was one thing, but the available cheese board and crepes were too inviting. Fresh and delicious, it brought a whole new meaning to "Airport Food".

Bobs donuts maple bar. There, that's all that needs to be said really, they are amazing! We really enjoyed the farmers market, yes prices were a bit over the top but that's to be expected. We tried a few different eateries and all were very good and parking was free (Validated ticket). Parking the car was a bit of a task due to the amount of people in there trying to get a space, probably took about 20mins before we found an empty space. Definitely worth a visit if your in the area, it would have been nice not to have to battle the crowds but a weekend visit was our only chance.

Good place to walk around and sample all the eateries and stalls. So many other shops in the area like Whole Foods (serving great hot food), Museums and of course the La Brea Tar Pits.

This restaurant is set up as a miniature version of the Original Farmers Market in LA. It offers several counters with a variety of food available. I stopped at the smoothie stand for a fresh berry smoothy and warm butter croissant. There was also a deli counter and a place with soup and quiche. There are tables to sit at in the center as well as a few racks of sundry items for sale. If you want a quick, freshly prepared meal, this is a good place to go to.

There's so much to see at the Farmer's Market - and so much to smell and eat! I recommend Nonna's empanadas (and delicious coconut cookies). Be sure to read the history of the area and the Gilmore family as you enter from the parking lot. It's definitely a true California success story!

Must visit place when you’re in LA! Next to the groove. We were there on December where all the Christmas light and vibes was awesome! Variety of food choice. I would recommend the lobster roll in the seafood counter in front and also brazilian food is delicious. The donuts in front also recommended.