Sorauren Farmers’ Market

Wonderful neighborhood market. Vendors come in from different parts of Southern Ontario. Today I bought wildflower honey, goat cheese, vegan cheese, organic crackers, pear cider, Latin America snacks, and plums! Yummy!

This place has the best vibe for a farmers market. A beautiful park to enjoy your purchases. They have plenty of prepared foods, as well as seasonal produce, meats, vegan options and gluten free.

Favourite local farmers market in the west end. I'm glad they finally opened the physical market, but the online shopping experience early in the season was very streamlined and efficient. The COVID situation definitely puts a damper on the whole experience overall. But at least we can see what's available, browse and talk to the vendors in person. Everything is there that you want, bread, cheese, meat, fruits, veggies, prepared food, wine, honey, chocolate, even wild foods. Most if not all the vendors have debit. Not too crowded. The only drawback is the lack of parking in the neighbourhood, best to walk in if you're close enough.

Though a bit smaller than summers past, it is delightful to spend some time at The! market. Good to see the familiar faces of regular vendors, and to be seen equally.

Spend five minutes at this stall, where the lovely person selling flowers asks after the health of your mother and get a mini bouquet for your sweetheart while you chat.

Another ten minutes at this one where they tell you they've had a drought this year (though they've still somehow put together a delightful display of produce... small blessings) and then they ask where you've been and why it's your first visit.

Take your time, it's a one way flow only (which is good. We can't all be running in to each other) and these chats are a necessary part of the experience. It has been a lonely summer after all.

And the more questions you ask, the more knowledge you'll gain; about what to buy and how much, what's good in in which seasons, how to cook it to extract maximum flavour.

Food is love after all, and this market has the best food in the city.

It's gotten a bit smaller since the pandemic but they're doing all they can to offer fresh food without putting anyone at risk. They have prepared food. Fresh fruits and veggies; one vender had meat and another had cheeses. Almost everything you need. Well done.