The Eastern Market is an eclectic collection of goods from knitted hats & scarves to furniture, old maps, jewelry, and much more. The food market inside is what would draw me back again. Fresh meats and fish, produce & flowers abound! It is a delight for the senses!
Nice-looking building. On weekdays, only the indoor food counters are open. Not a great selection; if you’re expecting something like the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market in San Francisco, you would be in for a huge disappointment. The Market Lunch is a fish & chips counter, selling seafood in non-crispy batter and soggy fries at inflated prices. On weekends when they have arts stalls outside, there is more atmosphere.
Eastern Market is a fun, eclectic place for food, art, crafts, clothing, and other street market goods. The indoor food market runs every day, while the outdoor arts, crafts, clothes, and fun market is weekend only. Indoors is also a great eatery called The Market Lunch. Be prepared for a long line at the eatery on weekends! We’ve enjoyed shopping and sightseeing every time we’ve gone. Fresh meat, pastas, cheeses, baked goods, Ethnic goods, cooked and fresh, it’s all there and it’s all good! The building itself is also interesting and historic. When you’re there, be sure to visit Capitol Hill Books right across C Street, arguably the messiest - and best - bookstore on the planet!
I was very much looking forward to shopping at the Eastern Market, but was disappointed. There were not that many vendors (this was on a Sunday, which I had read was a good day to go). The Metro stops right there. There were a lot of hand-made articles and unusual items, but I really thought there would be more in volume and types of merchandise.
Went to the market on a Thursday around lunch time. Basic farmers market in a historic building.
At the market you can find fresh fish, meat, and pork. They also have fruits and vegetables. But I think rather expensive, but may be it was because we were foreigners?
Not a complete market, and no farmers there when we visit it. Not much is going on.
The range of products offered is rather small, and there are only very few opportunities to enjoy the local food in a convenient environment.
I guess it must be a great place to go on the weekends outside as well.
