FRESHFARM CityCenterDC Market

FRESHFARM CityCenterDC Market pairs a downtown lunch stop with the broader food-system work of FRESHFARM, whose programs span food distribution, food education, nonprofit partnerships, restaurant partnerships, and Market Share CSA pickup. Set in the Park at CityCenter at 1098 New York Avenue NW, the market sits within downtown Washington’s luxury shopping district while operating as a seasonal FRESHFARM market. That combination gives this market a distinct shape: a midday shop where produce vendors, bakers, beverage makers, and prepared-food stands all fit into a compact central-city setting.

Why it matters locally

FRESHFARM CityCenterDC Market is part of a market network built to create economic opportunities for farmers and local businesses, fuel local economies, and provide food access points across the region. At this location, that mission lands in a very specific downtown setting: the market is organized by FRESHFARM, located in the Park at CityCenter, and also serves as a pickup site for FRESHFARM’s Market Share program.

The market’s producer standards also shape its local relevance. FRESHFARM’s farmers markets are producers-only, and participating farms and food businesses come from within 200 miles of Washington, DC. That means a lunch-hour visit here connects shoppers not just to prepared foods, but to Mid-Atlantic growers and makers selling what they grow or make themselves.

What you'll find there

The mix here leans strongly toward lunch-ready foods, drinks, and grab-and-go items, with produce and orchard fruit rounding out the market. In a compact downtown footprint, the lineup covers quick meals, pantry add-ons, baked goods, and fresh shopping in one pass.

• -Shop produce from Barajas Produce.
• -Pick up buns and sandwiches from Bun’d Up.
• -Find prepared foods from Chia Catering.
• -Order Italian prepared foods from Cucina Al Volo.
• -Grab handheld savory items from DMV Empanadas.
• -Snack on Farm Kettle Corn.
• -Choose salads and vegetable-forward prepared foods from Fat Kale.
• -Sip beverages from Hippie Sippin’.
• -Buy fruit from Mickley’s Orchard and Farm Market.
• -Add jars from Priority Pickles.
• -Browse Quince Blossom Ridge.
• -Take home breads or pastries from RavenHook Bakehouse.
• -Queue up for tacos from Taco Dirty To Me.
• -Compare another taco option at Taco Loco.
• -Get pizza from Timber Pizza Company.
• -Cool off with drinks from Urban+Ade.
• -Round out lunch with plant-based fare from VegHeaven.

Know before you go

No dogs are allowed at this market, a useful detail if you are planning to stop by during a walk through downtown. The market is located at 1098 New York Avenue NW in the Park at CityCenter, placing it directly within the CityCenterDC complex rather than on a standalone lot. This location is also described as a lunchtime market in the middle of downtown Washington’s luxury shopping district, so it fits especially well into a workday errand or midday meal run. Restrooms are not available on site. One visitor noted that the setup works well for getting produce and prepared food in one stop near the fountain area.

Payments & SNAP

SNAP/EBT is accepted at FRESHFARM CityCenterDC Market. Payment methods are clearly communicated for shoppers, which helps when you are planning a quick downtown stop. As part of FRESHFARM’s broader food-access work, the market sits within an organization that emphasizes food distribution and public access across its programs.