Pike Place Market - 1st Hill Farmers Market

Pike Place Market connects Seattle shoppers with fresh food through market currencies, CSA programs, and express farmers markets designed to expand access to fruits and vegetables for low-income neighbors. That mission gives the 1st Hill market a clear practical identity: this is not just a produce stop at 1200 9th Ave, but part of a wider Pike Place system that links farm goods, neighborhood distribution, and everyday grocery shopping in the city. In a Seattle institution with roots reaching back to 1907, the 1st Hill location carries the same emphasis on direct food access while keeping the focus on seasonal farm offerings from June through October.

What you'll find there

The mix centers on practical farm shopping rather than novelty, with produce leading and pantry staples and flowers filling out the stand mix. Pike Place also ties this market to its broader food network through CSA pickup and farm sourcing, so shoppers may recognize the same farm-to-city emphasis found across its other programs.

• -Pike Place Market farmers supply PIKE BOX CSA shares with weekly produce selections and pickup logistics.
• -Express Farmers Markets vendors bring rotating farm-fresh vegetables and fruits through the season.
• -Other express market vendors add flowers for shoppers picking up both groceries and bouquets.
• -Some vendors also offer local honey and jams alongside fresh produce.
• -Organic meats are part of the broader express market selection described for the season.
• -Pike Place Fish remains part of the larger Pike Place tradition, known for fish throwing during business hours from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.

Beyond produce shopping, Pike Place Market maintains an events calendar with programs such as Improv Happy Hour and other comedy performances, reflecting activity across the wider market organization.

Know before you go

No dogs are allowed, a rule that may shape plans for anyone used to bringing pets on market errands. Restrooms are available on-site, and the Pike Place Market parking garage operates daily from 5 a.m. to 2 a.m. with entrances at 1531 Western Ave, 1901 Western Ave, and 1530 Alaskan Way, more than 800 parking stalls, and a 6 feet 8 inches clearance. EV charging is available through SemaConnect and ChargePoint, and bicycle parking includes a 34-bike rack in the Red Garage at P6. RVs, trailers, and buses are not accommodated in the garage because of the height limit and vehicle restrictions. The market phone number is (206) 682-7453.

Payments & SNAP

SNAP EBT is accepted, consistent with Pike Place Market’s stated work to help low-income neighbors access fresh fruits and vegetables through market currencies, CSA programs, and express farmers markets. That makes this market a practical stop for shoppers planning to use food assistance benefits on seasonal farm goods.