To Do Today: Central Square Farmers Market
Pick up the standard veggies, fruit, and meat, but also be sure to try the pastries, dumplings, and ginger drinks
Visitors can find plenty of tasty ingredients and fresh produce at this weekly market in Cambridge. Photo courtesy of Nick Surette
To Do Today: Central Square Farmers Market
Pick up the standard veggies, fruit, and meat, but also try the pastries, dumplings, and ginger drinks
What?
The Central Square Farmers Market.
When?
Noon to 6 pm every Monday through November 21.
Where?
Central Square, Cambridge, along the block of Norfolk Street between Massachusetts Ave and Bishop Square Drive. Easily accessible via bus or the MBTA Red Line.
How much?
Free admission, with items priced by the vendor.
Why should I go?
For those looking to try some something new in the kitchen, from international foods to fresh seafood and much more, cross the BU Bridge into Cambridge and head to the weekly Central Square Farmers Market. The market runs rain or shine through the summer and fall, with a mix of weekly and pop-up vendors, so there’s always something new to try.
Start your visit with the usual fare of fresh veggies and locally sourced meat and dairy—and then move on to the more interesting stuff. Fans of pastries and other baked treats can visit Hi-Rise Bread Company or Mahalab Bakery, while those looking for some honey products should stop by Sherman & Cherie’s Beezy Bees. The market also offers diverse cuisines, from Asian to Chilean to African. Patrons can grab some Turkish pastries at Onebitesweet, pick up some frozen dumplings at Mei Mei Dumplings, or try out West African dishes and ginger drinks at Yamacu.
The market accepts most forms of payment, including cash, credit and debit cards, WIC/Senior coupons, and EBT.
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