Three Markets, Three Opinions, Zero Wrong Answers
At Wellspent, we live for a good farmers market haul—plump cherries in June, heirloom tomatoes in late summer, and enough greens to make your tote bag groan. We also know that asking someone to name their favorite Portland market is a little like asking them to pick a favorite pizza place: highly personal and fiercely debated. So we polled a few staffers to get the lowdown on their top spots, what makes each one special, and the one thing they never leave without.
Joe's go-to
King Farmers Market
NE 7th Ave & Wygant
Sundays, 10am - 2pm
May 4 – November 23, 2025
The seasonal King Market—running May through November—is our go-to for a few good reasons. It’s close to home (walkable, if we’re feeling ambitious), so we can skip the PSU market parking gauntlet. It borders a park and playground, making it kid-friendly and super social—we almost always run into someone we know. And though compact, it punches well above its weight thanks to a top-tier vendor lineup.
Groundworks Organics
Always our first stop, Groundworks has been growing certified organic produce in Oregon for 25 years. Their rotating lineup of greens, spuds, onions, garlic, and seasonal stunners like snap peas and berries never misses.
Hot Mama Salsa
Nikki Guerrero’s chips are the best in town, and we always swing by to sample the salsa of the week. Keep an eye out for the version made with olive oil–poached peppers and tomatoes—it ranges from mild to wild, depending on what’s in season.
The Fermentista
A friend turned us on to the fermented leeks from The Fermentista, and we’ve been hooked ever since. When they’re in stock, they land on everything we eat (they kill on a reuben). Owner Sarah Pesout works magic with all kinds of local veg, so even if the leeks are out, there’s always something irresistible.
Enchanted Sun Breakfast Burritos
Enchanted Sun has been feeding hungry market-goers for nearly two decades, and their (very) long lines at PSU attest to their deliciousness. Luckily, their King Market booth is a lower-key way to snag one of their signature burritos—perfect fuel for a Sunday full of errands.
Linda Brand Crab
Pro tip: snack your way through the market with a $6 mini Dungeness crab cocktail from Linda Brand Crab—lemon, hot sauce, done. John and Patricia Edwards have been in the crab game for over 40 years, sourcing fresh-off-the-boat seafood from a trusted network of PNW fishers, and their seasonal market offerings represent your best bet for fresh, local fish year ‘round.
Heather's go-to
Hollywood Farmers Market
NE Hancock St. between 44th and 45th ave
Apr-Sept — Every Saturday 8am-1pm
Oct-Nov — Every Saturday until Thanksgiving 9am-1pm
Dec-Mar — 1st and 3rd Saturday 9am-1pm
Deep Roots Farm
My main source for produce. They always have a solid, seasonal selection and the quality is consistently excellent.
Eloísa Organic Farm
Their produce is beautiful, and while I usually avoid long lines, I’ll gladly wait for their tomatoes.
Stoneboat Farm
My go-to for radicchio and winter squash.
Unger Farms
I think about their berries all year long. I’ll show up early and wait in line to get my favorites—especially the Spartan blueberries, which I devour like it’s my job.
Sun Gold Farms
A low-key MVP. Their dried beans are a pantry staple in my house, and they’re at the market year-round—even in winter when things slow down. Their popcorn is a bonus treat.
Alleamin African Kitchen
I’m usually in and out with just produce, but when I treat myself, it’s a sambusa from Alleamin—stuffed with lentils, potatoes, and greens, they totally hit the spot.
Noah's go-to
Montavilla Farmers Market
SE Stark & 76th
Sundays, 10am -2pm
May-Dec — Every Sunday
Jan-April — Every other Sunday
My wife and I moved to the east side of Mount Tabor a few years ago, and Montavilla became our regular market. It’s spectacular, and runs year-round on Sundays, which is awesome. In our old neighborhood, we weren’t near any farmers markets, but our new place is only a 10 minute walk from Montavilla. It’s got great vendors—more than 50 booths!—and a nice little seating area where you can post up and chow down on a killer breakfast burrito.
Eloise Organic Farm & Sunrise Family Farm
The long lines that form at these two booths are testament to the fact that both grow exceptional produce; my wife and I will often split up, one of us in each queue. They're both spectacular and often carry similar produce. Eloisa tends to have a few more leafy greens, and honestly, both are absolutely worth the wait.
Crooked Furrow Farm
Our go-to for beautiful fruits, veggies, and plant starts—they never disappoint.
Kiyokawa Orchards & Baird Family Orchards
We hit Hood River-based Kiyokawa for apples and pears; they have a crazy variety of both, and you can sample everything to make sure you’re getting the variety you like best. Baird is legendary in these parts, and is absolutely the place for superlative hazelnuts, cherries, peaches, and all the juicy stone fruit your heart desires.
Henry Higgins Boiled Bagels
We really miss Ramona’s breakfast burritos (we hope her cart Nourishment PDX comes back soon!), but in the meantime you can’t go wrong at Henry Higgins. Their everything bagel has my whole heart.
Deck Family Farm & The Hummus Stop
When it comes to lamb, Deck Family Farm is a staple in our house. I make a mean kofta kebab, and my wife Kate’s grilled lamb chops are to die for. And don’t sleep on The Hummus Stop—their hummus and pita chips are absolutely delicious, perfect with lamb.
La Marotte
For something a little special, La Marotte nails that perfect combo of incredible French pastries and charming Euro bakery vibes. They specialize in baked goods and jams inspired by southern France, Spain’s Basque region, and North Africa, and there’s always something new and tasty to try.