South Bend Farmer's Market

“Me and my family went plant-based and as chemical free as possible almost 2 years ago, we’ve had so many good allies at market to help us transition and stay over!! From herbs, to natural soaps, to nutritional but tasty foods and sweets! The market is our family thing on Saturdays, everyone knows us, and these guys really make it feel like a community. Please support these local business, you won’t regret it!”

“This was a true farmers market. So often I go to what is a so-called farmers market with a selling more jewelry and other homemade stuff. This place had fresh meats with no preservatives, fresh fruits and fresh vegetables. They even had fresh cut flowers. Yes there were some jewelry but most of it was the vegetables and it was just incredible. Everybody was so friendly and welcoming”

“Great place to get fruits , veggies, meats , coffees, homemade goods. I suggest doing a walk through before making purchases as you may find some vendors have better prices than others. Also suggest, while most everyone takes credit/debit cards, some vendors have trouble sometimes with the card readers, so take some cash for back up.”

“Great place to get local produce, meat along with crafty items desserts and whatever else you may be in need of. Great little restaurant inside also”

“Affordable fruits and veggies. I get most of my weekly produce here. Citrus and mushroom vendor are a nice perk as well. Theres definitely busy times when it's hard to walk though. I go early to beat the crowd.”

“Almost every vendor here is lovely and kind! Almost...3 stars because there's one vendor there that was really rude to me, and rubbed me the wrong way. I believe her name is Mary and she sells the vintage rings and other jewelry, but mostly rings. Essentially she shamed me for asking about higher priced pieces and not wanting to buy them because I'm not gonna spend $100 on a pretty ring right now. She also made me feel like I was going to steal from her twice, in very weird ways. I also was just making conversation with her and asking where she sources her rings (because she doesn't make them, so I can't ask about the process), and she acted like I was asking trade secrets and said very rudely, "I don't want to give out that information." Like lady, I'm not going to steal your business! It was just super weird and I will not be even taking a look at her booth in the future, that's terrible customer service skills and not how you should treat people who are about to give you any amount of money. If the people who run the farmers market read this, I would rethink having her sell at your market, no matter how much money she pays in vendor booth fees. This was my last stop of the day and left me with a very sour taste in my mouth.”

“The Farmers Market has seen better days. While it once offered a charming, old-style atmosphere with fresh produce, it now feels dated and run-down. The prices have climbed significantly, and many vendors come across as overly self-important rather than focused on quality or customer service. The market has taken on a distinctly "yuppie" vibe, which may appeal to some but alienates others who preferred its former welcoming, community-oriented feel. Unfortunately, if you don’t fit into a certain niche, you might feel like an outsider rather than a valued customer. For those seeking an inclusive, reasonably priced farmers' market experience, this may no longer be the best choice. Final Thoughts: 2/5 Stars – A shadow of what it once was, with overpriced goods and an unwelcoming atmosphere.”

“I don't usually do Google reviews, but something needs to be said about the South Bend farmers market restaurant my family my sister Me, her husband and her toddler were at the restaurant this Saturday. A waitress openly called our family disgusting within earshot. As a former waitress whos Income mainly depended on tips that's a bold move! This was apparently the waitresses last Saturday there. Regardless, I'm speaking up to at least educate the business on the employees that they have hired.”