Ferry Building Marketplace

Ferry Building Marketplace

Ferry Building Marketplace
4.5
Points of Interest & LandmarksShopping Malls
7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Monday
7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday
7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday
7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday
7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday
7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday
7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Sunday
7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
About
A city landmark transformed into a gourmet food emporium and farmers market.
Duration: 1-2 hours
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Address
Neighbourhood: South Beach
How to get there
  • Embarcadero • 5 min walk
  • Embarcadero • 6 min walk
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  • Kentwoolgar
    Brighton, United Kingdom268 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Foody festival of fun.
    If you’re in the area on a Saturday, it’s well worth a visit. Many food stands to choose from. Chose the Mexican stand with the massive queue for breakfast. Outstanding Chilaquiles with scrambled eggs for breakfast. Could have spent a few hours here but my waistline wouldn’t allow it.
    Visited October 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 30 October 2023
  • Scott
    San Francisco, California6,651 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Must see of course
    Always a cool part of San Francisco for tourists and locals. You can grab an amazing empanada, by your clipper card at the Bay crossings shop, visit one of the best mushroom themed stores in California, and board your ferry here. You'll find public bathrooms. Unfortunately, I'm not thrilled with the coffee choices at the ferry building. Blue bottle is way overpriced and they don't even have non-fat milk.
    Visited November 2023
    Travelled solo
    Written 11 November 2023
  • Thomas V
    Oakland, California18,134 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Gourmet Food For Sale
    A building with a long history as a transit center now is used as a food place, a market to buy stuff plus a number of small restaurants, some of them excellent. The ferry terminals are outside and in back. Great fun to walk around both inside and out. Gourmet food for Sale.
    Visited December 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 26 December 2023
  • focusport22
    250 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Good food stalls.
    The Ferry Building has a lot of different food places and a few shops. It a good place to stop for lunch and wonder around sampling different items. There is a very nice view of the water and surrounding area in the back of the building.
    Visited December 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 27 December 2023
  • Anthony B
    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania18 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Winter Trip to San Francisco 2024
    The venue was very accessible to local attractions. Staff were really helpful. Security checks were in place for Elevators. Our room was really Nice- Nice Size of TV. I was able to link it to my google account. Valet Parking. I could see the Bay from our Window.
    Visited February 2024
    Travelled with family
    Written 6 March 2024
  • AMohsen
    Port Said, Egypt609 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Nice place
    The overall location is quite vibrant and joyful which allows spending high-quality time. It is cheerful and full of tourists. The region includes popular and picturesque piers, malls, and shopping outlets like this nice marketplace.
    Visited June 2023
    Travelled with friends
    Written 26 March 2024
  • Mary L
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Merry Ferry: A lovely way to do the Ferry Building
    When we go to wine country in California we like to visit the Ferry Building in San Francisco. We make the short trip to Vallejo. We park for $8. We take the ferry to the Ferry Building in The City. It is a most pleasant trip. As you approach we saw the Golden Gate peaking out of the fog. Alcatraz in between. As you near the Ferry Building you see Coit Tower and city sight lines. You walk off into that building so fascinating and historic they just wrote a book about it. Shops and specialty foods from the area. A farmers market just outside with the best peaches we have eaten. We go to lunch at the Hogfish seafood restaurant. On the patio watching the water and traffic high above on the Bay Bridge. The freshest oysters and seafood and prices that were not outrageous. In the afternoon after a walk toward Fisherman's Wharf, we get back on the ferry for our mellow hour return trip. No hassle with driving a parking to get to and from The City. And oh yea. The senior cost on the Ferry was $4.80 each way. Unbelievable. If your schedule ever matches this day trip, this is a great way to spend it.
    Visited July 2024
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 30 July 2024
  • missynbtx
    New Braunfels, Texas47 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great fresh options for lunch away from the wharf, but still on the water
    So many amazing options for lunch! Take the short ride from the wharf to visit the ferry building for lunch. I ride the bus down from the wharf it’s just $2.50. Had an amazing lunch. There were so many options to choose from, local, foodie, ethnic, bakery, ice creams, teas , coffee, seafood, tacos.. anything you want. Bathrooms were very clean they offer indoor and outdoor seating and you can catch a ferry as well over to salsulitto.
    Visited August 2024
    Travelled with family
    Written 5 August 2024
  • Vanessa P
    Calgary, Canada1,462 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Fine food and drinks!
    On Saturdays there is a farmer's market outside of the building and usually inside is super crowded. You can stop by during the week and it will be emptier. Inside you will find stores, bookshops, cafes, restaurants and little boutiques. The back of the building is the deck promenade that also embarks and disembarks ferries to other parts of the bay.
    Visited August 2024
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 23 August 2024
  • SonomaNut
    Sonoma, California1,118 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great location for travelers needs
    Heading for BART, muni, ferry or Bus this is your place. Pickup your needs and head on out. Stop for coffee, wine, bread, cheese or many other items. Check out farmers market on Saturday. Many changes since pandemic. No more Slanted Door. You have to go to Napa or San Ramon. No longer Ferry to Sausalito.
    Visited May 2024
    Travelled with family
    Written 1 September 2024
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Roberta d
Rome, Italy714 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020 • Solo
I’ve been here alone, just for a coffee time.
The building is at the end of Market street, if you come from there you will find it in front of you.
Inside there are many shops where you can have a great breakfast, both European and American, also excellent for lunch.
There are also supermarkets but they are very expensive, outside you can enjoy SanFrancisco bay.
Written 15 January 2020
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Adar Loberant
Shoham, Israel59 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020 • Solo
Very nice heritage building of the city.
Inside the building you will find a bundle of small business that sell their produce and some hight quality food venders.

Empanadas, coffee, chocolates, high quality cheeses, Vietnamese food and more.
Written 27 January 2020
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Eddie L
San Jose, CA145 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020
This building is almost as San Francisco as the Golden Gate Bridge but in my eye it has always been under used. Renovation over the years has made it very visitor friendly and lots of fun to visit.
Lots of nice shops inside this building selling anything from home made perfume to oysters, honey, hand crafted chocolate, wine etc; things that are beautiful nice but not exactly essential to all.
When you are tired of walking and shopping there are benches along the bay for you to enjoy the sea breezes and the view. can't beat that.
Lots of nice restaurant nearby, touristy but enjoyable nevertheless.

We walked there from nearby, so I don't know what the parking situation is like. So be careful here.
Written 18 February 2020
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SFCA100
San Francisco, CA15 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2019
The Ferry Building, opened in 1898, is located along the Embarcadero which runs by the San Francisco Bay with views of the Bay Bridge, Alcatraz and the Golden Gate Bridge on a non-foggy day. It now houses eateries of higher quality, usually home-made, food and desserts. There is also a farmers' market which hosts many organic fares during the weekends. It is worth a visit for the historical aspects, a photo op, and to enjoy a sampling of the delicious treats.
Written 5 March 2020
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Gagan_Gupta_1975
Macau, China634 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020
A city landmark which is transformed into a gourmet food emporium and farmers market.Once you enter the huge doors you can see food stalls, Market and once you reach the end you can see the ferry piers to different islands. You can rest on the wooden benches near the sea and view the ferries and big ships passing by. If you are visiting in the evening you can see the San Francisco Bay Bridge illuminated with lights.
Written 5 May 2020
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Barry M
Houston, TX23 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020 • Business
Slanted Door- simply the best, stands out as a San Francisco icon, even though it is in the midst of a major tourista thoroughfare! Drinks were great, food better and the staff was the best. Pho bo was perfect on a cold windy day and our server was a fabulous tour guide, recommending some great spots. Ate at the bar and didn’t want to leave!
Written 31 January 2020
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Randy M
San Francisco, CA350 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020 • Solo
Ferry Building is a wonderful repurposed structure that has so much to offer. Great food options at any price point. Gift giving options or simply a nice place to grab a drink or coffee on you way into the city or on the way home via ferry!
Written 2 January 2020
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Brandon K
Flagstaff, AZ2,024 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2022
This is a food market and small store experience. There are some restaurants as well, but the main focus is cook at home or take away food, like pastas, candy, pastries, etc. There are wine tasting and hummus tasting stalls. We walked the whole area before deciding which stalls to come back to. If you are in the mindset of going through little artisan stalls and spots, this place is for you and you will give it even more than 4 stars. If you are looking for touristy take home gifts, this might not be for you (unless gourmet food is your choice for gifts). I will say that this is a stop you need to see if it is your first time to San Francisco, but you might choose other places on a return trip, unless there is something at the Ferry building you are hooked on and want more of in the future.
Written 25 August 2022
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Mary L
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2024 • Couples
When we go to wine country in California we like to visit the Ferry Building in San Francisco.

We make the short trip to Vallejo. We park for $8. We take the ferry to the Ferry Building in The City.

It is a most pleasant trip. As you approach we saw the Golden Gate peaking out of the fog. Alcatraz in between. As you near the Ferry Building you see Coit Tower and city sight lines.

You walk off into that building so fascinating and historic they just wrote a book about it. Shops and specialty foods from the area. A farmers market just outside with the best peaches we have eaten.

We go to lunch at the Hogfish seafood restaurant. On the patio watching the water and traffic high above on the Bay Bridge. The freshest oysters and seafood and prices that were not outrageous.

In the afternoon after a walk toward Fisherman's Wharf, we get back on the ferry for our mellow hour return trip.

No hassle with driving a parking to get to and from The City.

And oh yea. The senior cost on the Ferry was $4.80 each way. Unbelievable.

If your schedule ever matches this day trip, this is a great way to spend it.
Written 30 July 2024
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Brad B
San Francisco, CA82 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2022
We walk to The Ferry Building several times a week from our home. It's a great destination for lunch, farmer's market items, and now they even have a dog treat boutique called Mishka's.

The Ferry Building is also a great location to grab a photo with the Bay Bridge in the background and to grab a ferry to a nearby city.
Written 22 July 2022
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