By kat

August 8, 2007 8:14 AM | Link to this

DEKALB FARMERS MARKET. lettuce so fresh that the milk (juice, whatever it’s called) is still oozing from the stem from where the farmer cut it upon harvesting it.

By Sandy_G

August 8, 2007 8:38 AM | Link to this

P & W Produce on Beaver Ruin Road in Lilburn. I don’t know how they do it, but they always seem to have the best vine-ripened tomatoes. Their prices are lower than the grocery stores and the quality is just so much better.

By highlandGirl

August 8, 2007 8:55 AM | Link to this

The Morningside Saturday Market across from Alons. More vegetables than fruits, but the farmers’ produce will remind you what food is supposed to taste like. We had the most wonderful red potatoes from there the other day…

By Cheryl Thompson

August 8, 2007 8:55 AM | Link to this

R.C.’s Fresh Fruits and Vegetables, located on Ga. Hwy. 20 between Canton and Cumming. Closer to Canton. It’s a little red brick house on the right if you are coming from Canton. Ray is the owner.They also have Amish Farm butter and preserves. Try it out!

By jess.me

August 8, 2007 10:09 AM | Link to this

I prefer the stale, plastic no name food from Aldi’s. Several locations in Atlanta metro. Yummy.

By None near me ...

August 8, 2007 10:18 AM | Link to this

Sigh. No locations near Perimeter or Roswell. Help please??

By OTP is terrrible

August 8, 2007 10:51 AM | Link to this

Move intown.

By Jan

August 8, 2007 11:05 AM | Link to this

Move intown?

3/4 listed are WAY OTP

By Ricky

August 8, 2007 11:16 AM | Link to this

Definitely Dekalb Farmers Market. The largest, freshest variety of fruit & vegetables in Georgia, hands down, not to mention the incredible fresh seafood, meats and cheeses. Did I mention the prices are also the lowest? Go there and you’ll never go anywhere else.

By Katt

August 8, 2007 11:34 AM | Link to this

I’ve heard great stuff about the H Mart in Duluth. Great prices, pretty fruit and veggies….

By AV8R

August 8, 2007 12:50 PM | Link to this

The Dekalb Farmers Mkt has got to be the best of all, the best selection of fruits and vegetables in Atlanta. You can buy the best meats,fish and cheeses that are as good as it gets and last but by no means least is the world class bakery, if all they had was the bakeryI’d go. Try it you’ll never go anyplace else.

By Beth

August 8, 2007 1:06 PM | Link to this

Check out this link to locate a market near you http://apps.ams.usda.gov/FarmersMarkets/ Read Animal, Vegetable, Miracle: A Year of Food Life by Barbara Kingsolver. You will learn fascinating information about the foods we eat and the amount of fossil fuels consumed delivering our food to the table. Eat Local: Grow Local

By Erin

August 8, 2007 1:12 PM | Link to this

The DeKalb Farmer’s Market is by far the best I’ve ever seen. I’ve never seen that kind of selection anywhere else of fresh fruits, veggies, meats, cheeses, etc.

By Stephanie

August 8, 2007 1:21 PM | Link to this

The farmers market at the Spruill Center on Ashford-Dunwoody Rd. has organic and/or locally grown/sustainable veggies, herbs, flowers and meats (sometimes) on Wednesday from 8-1.

By The BlogFather

August 8, 2007 2:14 PM | Link to this

The best rotten tomatoes for throwing at democratic candidates is definitely at the P.U. Market on South street. (go north).

By Pam

August 8, 2007 2:31 PM | Link to this

The Farmers Market on the historic downtown LAWRENCEVILLE square.

By Bina

August 8, 2007 2:53 PM | Link to this

Ditto about the Dekalb Farmers Market. Fresh Market and Whole Foods are good too (WF is just very pricey). I’m not impressed with Trader Joe’s produce freshness but they are still better than the list below —-

Places NOT to go for fresh produce: TARGET WALMART KROGER PUBLIX

By Melodie

August 8, 2007 3:02 PM | Link to this

David’ s Produce near Northlake Mall on LaVista has the freshest REALLY homegrown ( not ever refrigerated ) tomatoes around. He goes to local growers to get them. Also has a fantastiic selection of sweets from a place in Between, Georgia.

By Frances

August 8, 2007 3:19 PM | Link to this

Um, duh…the Georgia State Farmers’ Market in Forest Park (near the airport) still has tons of vendors selling VERY fresh and cheap produce!!

By Alice

August 8, 2007 3:39 PM | Link to this

Compare a tomato from Dekalb Farmers Market with the read deal from Decatur, Peachtree Road or Morningside farmers’ markets and its a no brainer. Plus, I’d rather put my money directly in the hands of a farmer.

By JJ

August 8, 2007 3:54 PM | Link to this

Pike Place Market in Seattle. Puts the Farmers Market to SHAME!!!! Best fresh fruit, veggies & fish in the world!!!

You can walk along and sample fruits, or buy as much or as little from each vendor…..walk around noshing….what a fabulous experience.

By Cyndi

August 8, 2007 3:56 PM | Link to this

For THE BEST tomatos, a guy sells them from his house on Old Norcross Road in Duluth, by Berekely Hills Country Club.

Or the Suwannee Farmer’s Market at Park Towne Center every Saturday through September……

By Joy L.

August 8, 2007 3:57 PM | Link to this

Dekalb Farmers Markert- Hands down. Just had a discussion about it earlier today with my colleauges here @ work. The vareity is amazing and you can’t ever get enough of freshness in fruits, veggies, cheese and meats. I recommend it to everyone!

By Kay

August 8, 2007 4:01 PM | Link to this

I like Harry’s Farmers Market in Alpharetta, it’s cleaner than the Dekalb market and they will place special orders for you if something is in season, but not in stock.

By LAL

August 8, 2007 4:26 PM | Link to this

Dekalb Farmers Market…by far the best…price, quality and selection-wise. I live in Kennesaw(not by choice), but I am in Decatur about once a week…I don’t leave without a visit. Also, the food at the DKF cafeteria is tasty and inexpensive.

By John H.

August 8, 2007 4:30 PM | Link to this

The Marietta Farmer’s Market. Only open on Saturday’s 9-12 PM. Just off the square. Great stuff right from the farmers.

By Road Scholar

August 8, 2007 6:09 PM | Link to this

For tomatoes, peaches,…truck garden stuff, the truck at East Wieuca and Roswell Road (at the drycleaners)has had delicous tomatoes and peaches this year. There is a place in Sandy Springs at Mt Vernon and Sandy Springs Circle that has good stuff but more expensive. Finally if you want shelled peas by the bushel, try Hatchers Produce at the Farmer’s Market in Forrest Park. They are clean of debris, excellent quality and easy to parboil for freezing. They sell other things to the public in quantity also.

By bobbie

August 9, 2007 10:38 AM | Link to this

BURGER FARMERS MARKET IN MARIETTA, GA. HAS FRESH VEGGIES AND FRUITS AND SHELLED BEANS, BOILED PEANUTS. ALSO HAS FLOWERS AND PLANTS.

By dawnn

August 9, 2007 3:49 PM | Link to this

Diddo to to the Pike Place Market in Seattle where I’m from—no other place like it—here in the ATL—Dekalb’s farmer’s market and Whole Foods Market they cater as well —very fresh fruits, veggies, meat & fish organic all organic but —hold on to your wallets!!!