Market at the Fareway

Glengarry Properties purchased the Chestnut Hill Farmers Market in 2007, and today Market at the Fareway carries that lineage forward in Chestnut Hill with a refurbished, renovated food market that aligns with the neighborhood’s historic feel. Behind the Chestnut Hill Hotel and accessible via the Fareway, the market brings together groceries, prepared meals, and indoor seating in one compact stop. The mix leans more food hall than produce-only shed, with Korean tacos, Tibetan dumplings, wood-fired pizza, deli sandwiches, coffee, meats, and baked goods under one roof.

Why it matters locally

Previously known as the Chestnut Hill Farmer’s Market, this market ties a long-running market identity to a renovated space in Chestnut Hill rather than starting from scratch. Its own description emphasizes personalized service while shoppers buy groceries and prepared home-cooked meals, which sets it apart from a single-purpose lunch counter or specialty shop. The setting also matters: the market sits behind the Chestnut Hill Hotel, opens onto the Fareway, and includes plenty of indoor seats for eating, lingering, and meeting up in all seasons. The lineup itself is rooted in Philadelphia businesses and onsite operators, including a family-owned Asian bakery, locally roasted coffee, fresh hoagies, and craft beer made onsite.

What you'll find there

The strongest pattern here is prepared food alongside staples for taking home, so a visit can look like lunch at a table, a coffee stop, or a meat-and-grocery run in the same trip. Several vendors focus on full meals, while others fill in bakery, deli, meat, juice, and chocolate.

• -Try Chicko Tako for traditional and fusion Korean cuisine, including Korean tacos.
• -Find Southern Flames serving Southern cuisine and BBQ.
• -Pick up fresh hoagies at Liberty Kitchen, a locally focused deli and market.
• -Order Tibetan dumplings, soup, and smoothies from Momo’s Of Tibet.
• -Head to Chestnut Hill Brewing Company for wood-fired Neapolitan pizza and craft beer made onsite.
• -Explore regional South and North Indian cooking from Smell the Curry.
• -Stock up on meat from KP Fine Meats, described as premium and mindfully sourced.
• -Add pastries or sweets from Ka-Nom Nom, a family-owned Asian bakery in Philadelphia.
• -Start with locally roasted coffee from Poppy’s Cafe.
• -Go for Vietnamese dishes at Saigon Noodle Bar.
• -Choose hand and cut sushi rolls, specialty rolls, and sashimi rolls at Tokyo Sushi.
• -Bring home chicken and turkey products from Neidermyer’s Poultry.
• -Grab hand-squeezed fresh juices from Chicko Produce.
• -Finish with from-scratch chocolate from Made by ME.
• -Stop by Ranck's Lunchmeats for breakfast sandwiches.

Past events have included Santa visits at the market, the Chestnut Hill Community Holiday Parade, and an art show with a silent auction.

Know before you go

Free parking off East Southampton Avenue is one of the biggest practical advantages here, and the market also mentions 15-minute pop-in parking plus a bike rack for shorter stops. The site describes a detailed set of accessibility features, including accessible parking spaces with access aisles, accessible routes to the front and back entrances, 32-inch-clear doorways, wide interior aisles, accessible tables, and accessible public restrooms. Dogs are welcome, which pairs well with the outdoor patio described as a beer garden. If you plan around the weekly schedule, note that Wednesday and Sunday hours vary by vendor, while the market operates year-round.