Guide to Farmers' Markets in St. Louis

Arch Eats

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It’s peak produce season in St. Louis, and George and Cheryl have been busy scouring the area’s farmers markets for the perfect tomatoes, peaches, and sweet corn. Along the way, they’ve come across some hidden gems that make these markets some of the spots to enjoy the region’s culinary bounty—and they’re letting you in on the secret. From a must-visit new pastry stand at Tower Grove to one of the best condiments in the bi-state area at Lake St. Louis, this episode will give you your ultimate farmers market shopping guide to make this your most delicious summer ever. 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Mentioned in this episode: <a href="https://www.balkantreatbox.com/" rel="nofollow">Balkan Treat Box</a>, 8103 Big Bend, Webster Groves, 314-733-5700 <a href="https://www.madrinastl.com/" rel="nofollow">Madrina</a>, 101 W Lockwood, Webster Groves, 314-963-1976 <a href="https://www.whitecastle.com/" rel="nofollow">White Castle</a>, multiple locations & phone numbers. <a href="https://www.downtownkirkwood.com/farmers-market/" rel="nofollow">Kirkwood Farmers’ Market</a>, 150 E Argonne, Downtown Kirkwood, 314-984-9496 <a href="https://www.shopstonies.com/" rel="nofollow">Stonie’s Sausage Shop</a>, 1507 Edgemont, Perryville, 573-547-2540 <a href="https://www.buttonwoodfarms.com/" rel="nofollow">Buttonwood Farms</a>  <a href="https://www.facebook.com/OdelehrsMarket/" rel="nofollow">Odelehr Farm Baked Goods</a>, 7127 Illinois River, Brussels IL, 618-883-2265 <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TropicalMooseShavedIce/" rel="nofollow">Tropical Moose</a>, located in Kirkwood Farmers Market & Kirkwood Park, Kirkwood, 314-570-6517 <a href="https://fergusonfarmersmarket.com/" rel="nofollow">Ferguson Farmers’ Market</a>, 501 S Florissant, Ferguson, 314-521-4661 <a href="https://www.facebook.com/people/MO-Flourishing-Fungi/61559032768690/" rel="nofollow">MO Flourishing Fungi</a>, 160 Saint Benedict, Florissant, 314-626-4189 <a href="https://www.facebook.com/p/Bluefield-Kitchen-100064021741143/" rel="nofollow">Bluefield Kitchen</a>, pickup location varies, North County, 314-606-4331 <a href="https://www.hotplate.com/#" rel="nofollow">Hotplate</a>, online food business platform. <a href="https://marketwagon.com/?url=referred&utm_as_data_source=true&utm_source=google_ads&utm_campaign=Market-Wagon&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21581728984&gbraid=0AAAAAqgN0FWViNdP_QWyjzWbnB-M07GGc&gclid=CjwKCAjwkbzEBhAVEiwA4V-yqt9oDHyiNAp494jUCKKNV_S1XPj8DyuItXJWjksWEYBpFEa2wnSRnxoCmFEQAvD_BwE" rel="nofollow">Market Wagon</a>, online farmers market. <a href="https://earthdancefarms.org/about/" rel="nofollow">Earthdance Organic Farm</a>, 233 S Dade, Ferguson, 314-521-1006 <a href="https://www.lakestlouisfarmersandartistsmarket.com/" rel="nofollow">Lake St. Louis Farmers’ Market</a>, 20 Meadows Circle, Lake St. Louis, 636-352-6716 <a href="https://lunamaki.com/" rel="nofollow">Luna Maki</a>, 636-344-0498 <a href="https://www.facebook.com/CapuliCakes/?ref=_xav_ig_profile_page_web#" rel="nofollow">Capulí Cakery</a>, no storefront address, 314-546-0847 <a href="https://www.cityofwildwood.com/180/Farmers-Market" rel="nofollow">Wildwood Farmers’ Market</a>, 221 Plaza, Wildwood, 636-458-0440 <a href="https://www.nhbknifeworks.com/" rel="nofollow">NHB Knifeworks</a>, no address or phone. <a href="https://www.instagram.com/angelsfruits1/" rel="nofollow">Angel’s Fruits</a>, no storefront address, 314-624-9199 <a href="https://www.facebook.com/p/The-Boulevard-Farmers-Market-100083467836104/" rel="nofollow">Boulevard Farmers’ Market</a>, 1 Blvd Saint Louis, Richmond Heights, no phone. <a href="https://tgfarmersmarket.com/" rel="nofollow">Tower Grove Farmers’ Market</a>, 4257 Northeast, Tower Grove, no phone. <a href="https://klondikebison.com/" rel="nofollow">Klondike Bison</a>, 2207 Lynch, 314-773-6779 <a href="https://www.skaldbakery.com/" rel="nofollow">Skáld Bakery</a>, found at Tower Grove Farmers’ Market (4257 Northeast), no phone. <a href="https://www.cometstl.com/comet-bakery" rel="nofollow">Comet Bakery</a>, 640 W Woodbine, Kirkwood, no phone. <a href="https://www.instagram.com/estelasfrscas/" rel="nofollow">Estella’s Frescas</a>, found at Tower Grove Farmers’ Market (4257 Northeast), no phone. <a href="https://www.fourthcitybbq.com/" rel="nofollow">Fourth City Barbecue</a>, looking for a new home, can be found at Tower Grove Farmers’ Market (4257 Northeast), 314-669-6505 <a href="https://www.wheelhousefishco.com/" rel="nofollow">Wheelhouse Fish  Co.</a>, found at Tower Grove Farmers’ Market (4257 Northeast), no phone. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/danggoodproduce/" rel="nofollow">Dang Good Produce</a>, 15795 State Hwy W, Bourbon, 573-732-3276 <a href="https://www.instagram.com/foodwithyoo/?hl=en" rel="nofollow">Food with Yoo</a>, found at Tower Grove Farmers’ Market (4257 Northeast), no phone. <a href="https://www.farmspiritstl.com/" rel="nofollow">Farm Spirit</a>, 2710 Locust (inside Bluejay Brewing Co.), no phone. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/p/Ivans-Organic-Fig-Farm-100057303976519/" rel="nofollow">Ivan’s Fig Farm</a>, found at Tower Grove Farmers’ Market (4257 Northeast), no phone. <a href="https://www.grandarmyfarm.com/" rel="nofollow">Grand Army Farm</a>, found at Tower Grove Farmers’ Market (4257 Northeast), 314-302-7454 <a href="https://www.citygrownflowers.com/" rel="nofollow">Urban Buds</a>, 4736 Tennessee, Dutchtown, 314-399-8377 <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ironhillfarm/" rel="nofollow">Iron Hill Farm</a>, 3253 Iron Hill, Union, no phone. <a href="https://tgfarmersmarket.com/" rel="nofollow">Tower Grove Farmers’ Market</a>, 20 year anniversary, August 30, 4257 Northeast, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. You may also enjoy these articles from SLM: <a href="https://www.stlmag.com/podcasts/arch-eats/" rel="nofollow">More episodes of Arch Eats</a> <a href="https://www.stlmag.com/podcasts/arch-eats/episode-47/" rel="nofollow">Essential summer dishes in St. Louis </a><a href="https://www.stlmag.com/dining/st-louis-farmers-markets-guide/" rel="nofollow">Guide to farmers’ markets in St. Louis</a> See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.