It was a beautiful Michigan winter day, 43, sunny and Eastern Market was HOPPING! If you want to eat at any of the restaurants, make sure to prepare yourself to stand in line. We should have snacked on food in the sheds, as we were to hungry at 1:30 to wait in line for 45 minutes. So we headed to Hamtramck. Same issues there! But it is the last weekend before lent, so that is probably why. We headed to Belle Isle afterward and had a great day.

Been going to Eastern Market since I was a little girl back in the 1960s. Our family would drive down every couple of weeks to shop for vegetables and fruit. In later years, my husband and I would drive down for Flower Day to buy flowers, shrubs, and more to plant our garden for the summer, as well as purchasing meats at the nearby Gratiot Central Market and other markets, and cheese at Hirt's. We've enjoyed meals at the many restaurants in and around the Market. We've enjoyed music at Bert's. In recent years, we've come to enjoy Eastern Market for the produce vendors, but also for the Sunday markets, the Thursday evening events filled with music and people and art, and such special events as the annual Detroit Book Fest and those associated with Detroit Design Week. You can park in Eastern Market before heading down to the Dequindre Cut, enjoying some Bea's Lemonade, and then stopping for a bite before heading back home or maybe some shopping at some of the retail and resale establishments. Most recently we stopped in Eastern Market on a brisk February day to get a taste of the Paczki Party at the Detroit City Distillery! Of course, any visit to Eastern Market is brightened up by the Murals in the Market! They brighten up the Market and promote diversity and discussion. For history of Eastern Market, check out the Saturday morning tours offered during the summer by Preservation Detroit. And don't forget to look down as you walk...you might come across some of the pothole art! No matter the time of day, the day of the week, or the time of year, Eastern Market has something to offer! We always bring our out-of-town guests to see the Market for a taste of Detroit!!

Large farmers market plus plus plus. Loved walking around the sheds. We bought some veggies, flour, herbs, bread - all very reasonably priced. Very neat bustling atmosphere. Shop some of the surrounding businesses that surround the market. Go eat Supino Pizza on the corner - great pies. Then take the walkway over the freeway to central gratiot market for some “meat” - you will be happy you did. Very cool collection of meat vendors and specialty foods.

It was ok as city markets go. If you live in the area, there's lot of fresh produce and it looked pretty good. If you are from out of town, well, there's not much there for you but to look around a bit. I went in early October 2020 and the place was crowded. I didn't stay long as it appeared to be the next COVID hotspot to me. People were not socially distancing at all. They were wearing masks but my prediction is that unfortunately Detroit will see a spike in its COVID numbers in the near future. I'd personally recommend you stay away until next year. Aside from the pandemic problem, the market was ok.

Very easy to find free parking on the street after 12 noon. No sure what it would be like in the earlier hours when Market opens at 6 am. Very busy, very colorful, a lot of friendly outdoor vendors to choose from if you're looking for fresh flowers, clothing, or jewelry, etc. Inside the warehouses are fresh meat shops, fresh fruits and vegetables, etc. We weren't looking for anything in particular but will remember this district if needing to buy anything in these categories in bulk. Not a lot of cooked food to choose from, I think they'd benefit from a few food trucks but that would probably attract insects and need constant cleaning as people these days have little regard for cleaning up after themselves! We enjoyed the atmosphere, there were several street musicians and we stopped to listen to the outdoor musician at the busy Bert's Warehouse. That looked like a fun place to stop and enjoy drinks and a meal.

Great indoor market in the city of Detroit. Historical buildings, street art, a lot of immigrants nowadays from Africa, replacing those from Eastern Europe e century ago. I tried the pastry stuffed with cheddar and butternut, in building 3, quite interesting. Free parking.

My good fiend told me his father started coming to the Eastern Market in 1936. It was our first time visiting Detroit and the Eastern Market exceeded our expectations. This is a must see historic market. We spent a wonderful time visiting all of the vendor stands and tasting some awesome meats, cheeses and fruits. Something for everyone here. Locals know to bring their baskets and wagons to bring home their goodies!

This extensive open-air market was full of amazing plants and flowers when we visited on a May weekend. It gets very crowded and parking is tough, so go early. There are a few stalls selling local prepared foods and local produce.

Eastern market has been a true Detroit gem for a long time and it just keeps getting better. It is a great place to go wander around looking for one of a kind/local food and items and then end your trip with a meal and a drink at one of the many local restaurants etc. right by the market. Great way to spend a Saturday.

Cute farmers market just outside the city of Detroit. Merchants mainly sell farm-grown vegetables, flowers, plants, and some small crafts. Biggest downside is parking - spots are limited and the market is always incredibly packed. Upside is that all the shops and foodie-favorite spots in downtown Detroit are just minutes away to enjoy after.