Mountain View Farmer's Market

Mountain View Farmer's Market
Every Sunday from 9am to 1pm at the Caltrain Station

Voted #5 Best Farmer's Market in America, #1 in the Bay Area by America's Favorite Farmer's Markets!

There is something so very satisfying about shopping in the open air of a farmer's market. If you have picky eaters or children who are hesitant to try new foods, I recommend taking them to the farmer's market and letting them taste-test samples to their hearts content. They may just eat a piece of cucumber! At the Mountain View Farmer's Market nearly every vendor offers samples and the array of seasonal fruits and vegetables is dazzling. In addition there are a number of vendors who sell fresh fish, meats, pre-made ethnic foods, bread, tofu, hand-made toiletries and beautiful fresh cut flowers.

Keep in mind ...

• Come earlier to beat the crowds, come later to bargain for reduced prices.
• The Acme Bread line is usually pretty long.
• You can take a break and enjoy the balloon making tent but be prepared to pay about $3-5 for a shaped balloon.
• If your children are bringing their own money the best bang-for-their-buck are honey sticks. They can get several for $1 and it is a very satisfying purchase in their pocket.
• The desserts are gourmet and can be very pricey and are (of course) a huge draw for children. My son's always go straight for the cookies, $1.75 each. 
• If you want to experiment and/or enjoy cooking asian cuisine there are two vendors who sell very reasonably priced vegetables and herbs.
• The ultimate treat for moms and dads is at Scream Sorbet. Their Blue Bottle Coffee with Almond sorbet is decadent ... but $3 for a mini scoop. They sell them by the pint ($8-10) and will loan you an ice pack to take home.
• Parking can be difficult during peak hours so avoid the main parking lot and head over to the building next to the Caltrain lot.

 Mountain View Farmer's Market Website

Blue Bottle Coffee and Almond sorbet. So refreshing on a warm day.