FRESHFARM Foggy Bottom Market

FRESHFARM Foggy Bottom Market pairs weekly shopping with a larger nonprofit food-system mission that includes food recovery, food distribution, school partnerships, Market Share, CSA, and FoodPrints alongside its market work. The market sits at 901 23rd Street NW on the campus of George Washington University, steps from the Foggy Bottom Metro, which makes it one of the easier FRESHFARM stops to reach on foot from transit. That setting shapes the visit: a central Washington market with produce, prepared food, pantry staples, and grab-and-go drinks gathered in a compact university-area location.

Why it matters locally

FRESHFARM operates this market as part of a broader regional network designed to create economic opportunities for farmers and local food businesses, support local economies, and expand food access. Its farmers markets are producers-only, and the organization says every farmer and producer grows or makes what they sell themselves. The same directory states that participating farms and businesses come from across the Mid-Atlantic and are located within 200 miles of Washington, DC, tying Foggy Bottom shoppers to a defined regional foodshed rather than a generic resale market.

That local emphasis shows up in individual vendors as well. DMV Empanadas uses locally sourced ingredients, Hilana Cuisine makes Jerusalem-style falafel with local ingredients, and several coffee vendors roast locally for the DC market.

What you'll find there

The vendor mix is broad enough that a single stop can cover produce, proteins, baked goods, drinks, pantry items, and lunch. Foggy Bottom also leans heavily into ready-to-eat options, so it works for both grocery shopping and a midday meal.

• -Pick up fruits, vegetables, berries, and honey from 78 Acres.
• -Find orchard fruits, berries, mixed field vegetables, honey, apple cider, jams, and sauces at Quaker Valley Orchards.
• -Shop certified organic produce from Chicano Sol.
• -Bring home mushrooms from All Caps Farm.
• -Add salad greens, heirloom tomatoes, herbs, radishes, beets, asparagus, rhubarb, broccoli, and cauliflower from Gardeners’ Gourmet.
• -Look for apples, peaches, vegetables, small fruits, and eggs at Frazier Fruit Farm.
• -Choose bread, pastries, and jams from Atwater’s.
• -Grab pastries, croissants, tarts, baguettes, and macarons from Roggenart.
• -Stock up on 100% whole grain breads made from local grains milled on site at Seylou Bakery.
• -Sip fresh-pressed juices and homemade smoothies from BK Juices.
• -Order coffee from Bouvardia Coffee or Zeke’s Coffee.
• -Take home artisanal cheese and yogurt from Blue Ridge Dairy Co..
• -Buy milk, yogurt, butter, and cheese from Clear Spring Creamery.
• -Choose salmon, cod, catfish, halibut, crab, oysters, and rock fish from Cold Country Salmon.
• -Cook with beef, pork, rabbit, goat, turkey, lamb, chicken, eggs, goat milk, and goat cheese from Country Vittles.
• -Eat lunch with pasta, sauces, and hot sandwiches from Cucina Al Volo.
• -Go for tacos, burritos, and pupusas from Abi’s Mexicanfood.
• -Try soup dumplings, bao buns, and dandan noodles from Chinese Street Market DC.
• -Finish with cupcakes, banana pudding, and cookies from Teecups Cupcakes.

Know before you go

No dogs is the clearest policy to plan around, and restrooms are not available on site. The market’s location is also a practical advantage: it is on the campus of George Washington University and steps from the Foggy Bottom Metro, which can simplify a quick stop between other errands in central Washington.

If you like to shop across categories, this market supports that kind of trip. Produce vendors, dairies, meat sellers, seafood, bakeries, coffee roasters, and prepared-food stands all appear in the lineup, so one visit can cover lunch and groceries without needing a second stop.

Payments & SNAP

SNAP/EBT is accepted at FRESHFARM Foggy Bottom Market. Food access is part of the organization’s larger work as well, with SNAP, Fresh Match, Produce Plus, Market Share, and other food-access programs included across FRESHFARM’s materials. Payment methods are presented clearly for shoppers planning purchases across produce, prepared foods, and pantry goods.