The Original Farmers Market
Los Angeles, CA 90036
Phone: (323) 933-9211
- Cross Street:
- Fairfax Avenue
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri 9am-9pm, Sat 9am-8pm, Sun 10am-7pm
Editorial Review for The Original Farmers Market – by Kim Cooper
The Background
Founded during the Depression by growers seeking to sell directly to the public, Farmers Market has become a popular spot for dining and strolling. Also, a large mall complex has been built around the original market.
The Experience
Locals swear by the jelly donuts at Bob's Coffee & Donuts. Kokomo Cafe is a trendy breakfast joint boasting hipster waiters. Du-par's serves classic diner food, including some of the best pancakes in town. The Gumbo Pot is a great traditional-Cajun stand. Add to these literally hundreds of (expensive) booths carrying fresh fruit, nuts, candy, cheese, meats and fish. In summer, 40,000 people may visit daily, many of them in tour buses. The huge crowds don't ruin the fun, they simply add to the ambiance.
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Insider Tips
When to GoWeekends are extremely busy so if you want a quiet shopping/dining experience, head there on the weekdays.
User Reviews for The Original Farmers Market
07/02/2008 Posted by tonystarksgirl
There's different varieties of food. Great atmosphere. When you step into the Farmer's Market you feel like you are in a different time. Great place to hang out.
Pros: food, atmosphere
Cons: parking
11/23/2007 Posted by gychii
The Farmer's Market near the Grove actually predates the Grove (if memory serves). I suppose it is good at what it is, but for this frequency out diner, I'd prefer something more along the lines of a great dinner with a good waiter over this nearly food court type place. It's an institution, I get that. But it's nearly embarrassing to take out of towners to. The food stations server average food and their not quite the friendliest to the patrons. Make a reservation somewhere, and skip this train wreck.
Pros: Interesting
Cons: Poorly planned layout, ok food
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