USDA Farmers Market

This farmers market on the National Mall has local produce and freshly prepared food and beverages you can enjoy at a table or picnic-style on the grass, with blankets provided. There are also interesting special exhibits. Fridays, May through October, from 9-2. A good place to visit before the museums open, have lunch, or pick up fresh fruit, vegetables and other items to take home. Located near the Smithsonian Metro station.

Every time I have visited DC on a Friday I go here for lunch. Today I had a goat burger, spicy pork empanada and a ripe farm peach. The only suggestion would be to add some benches or picnic tables under the trees to eat at

Fun to stop by the USDA farmers market to lunch while out and about sightseeing. My friends had the pizza and bulgogi rice bowl while I had a lamb burger. It was all delicious and so convenient!

Wow! I'm impressed with the number of vendors and the broad selection. Even found two vegan options for lunch. I'll be back next Friday for sure. Lots of friendly people and lots of seating. Free water too compliments of USDA.

We felt so lucky to exit the metro at Smithsonian to find this farmers market. We had amazing empanadas, ripe peaches, and smoothies made with real fruit. Anyone in DC on a Friday should find this market.

Great place to eat lunch and buy unique items. My favorite food is PUDDIN the Cajun Food Truck and the teens love the Pizza.

This market was so much fun! It's definitely worth a walk through. Stop and get some amazing pizza, as well as some fresh fruit! The karaoke was fun to listen to. The atmosphere was great, and all the vendors were so friendly! We enjoyed eating our pizza and blackberries in the garden next to the market. We will definitely be back!

This was my first time at the USDA Farmers Market and I loved it! All of these vendors are local and serve delicious and amazing products. The business I loved the most was the falafel shop! Hearing the owner's story about coming over from Palestine and starting her business was very interesting and the falafel was excellent. I also really liked the Veg U stand where the USDA does an informational session on different produce. I can't remember the names of the different types of apples but they were all delicious! I definitely want to come back, especially to buy one of the alpaca scarves for fall. They were SO soft. Thanks for having us!

Now this is the place to be if you like great foods and drinks too! You have tourist, government employees, and general Washingtonians at this market. They have free samples, raffles, educational exhibits, fresh produce, and breads. There's also music. I won a nice USDA tote bag from a raffle. I also received a meat thermometer, which I really needed and learned how to properly use it. Go check them out! They open at 10:00 am on Fridays. They are at the Smithsonian Metro stop behind the elevator.

Among DC's best lunchtime farmers markets over 20+ food and artisan vendors from wood-fired pizza to bourbon brown sugar pudding to fresh produce. There are even live recipe shows and plenty of shaded seating under tents. While some of the classics remain Timber, Lemonade Love, Puddin', Capital Kettle Corn, Bun'd Up, there are some new vendors popping up! Here are my favorite vendors of 2019: - Timber Pizza: Delicious wood-oven pies! The classic "Cheese Please" is divine! The pesto Green Monster and specialty flavors are tasty too. You can also get half and half. Those meandering lines that wrap around the block are well worth it! If you want to beat the crowds, just wait in line 10 minutes around1:50pm before the market closes. - Cowbell Kitchen Vegan 5/5 - The tasty homemade veggie burger in a cheesy jalepeno bun with an array of relishes to choose from in a self-serve station hits the spot! While the scrumptious grilled cheese last year was delicious, I prefer the healthier veggie burger at lunch. Don't skip dessert - the muffin-like blueberry cupcake is delicious. - Lemonade Love 5/5 - Refreshing fruity lemonade with interesting flavors served in a gigantic cup, The beets, strawberries, and watermelon lemonade are my top picks. - Hilana Cuisine Falafel 4/5: Flavorful crispy chickpea balls coated with Tahini and wrapped in a soft pita. So fresh and delicious! - Bun'd Up 4/5: The tofu and Koreano bao bao sandwiches are fluffy, flavorful, and warm! - Call Your Mother Jewish Deli 4/5 - While the Wood-fired bagels are tasty, don't miss out the chocolate swirl Babka muffin! - Puddin' 4/5: Indulgent bourbon brown sugar pudding. The small size is plenty for sharing! Big Joe's Wicked Barrel Honey - I bought a small bottle of honey infused in a whiskey barrel for $18. Pricey, but fun to try with a little kick! Also watching the bees buzzing around in the honeycomb screen was fun and a bit eery! Great spot to grab lunch and to pick-up plenty of produce for the weekend!