Due to convenience, people often shop at chain grocery stores like Publix, Trader Joes, or Whole Foods. However, in addition to these stores, farmers’ markets are displayed all across the country. Visiting and buying from a farmers’ market is a great way to support local businesses, spend quality time outside with friends and family, and enjoy delicious food. With this in mind, the Knightly News wanted to highlight a particular farmers’ market in Atlanta, one where many members of the Pace Community go to shop. The Peachtree Road Farmers Market takes place every Saturday from 8:30 to 12:00 p.m. Located in the parking lot of The Cathedral of St. Philip, over 100 vendors set up shop for the morning. At the market, one can always find families, dogs, and a group of you kids playing and dancing to live music. The market often hosts live musicians of varying genres and ages. Not only does the market have stands for food and vegetables, but also for jewelry, clothing and the occasional dermatologist.
A favorite of this farmers’ market is Crepe Masters! Everyone who goes to the Peachtree Road Farmers market knows to get a delicious Crepe from this stand. The menu ranges from sweet crepes to savory crepes and lots of ways to make them your own. The line is quick, and the staff is always willing to help make your experience as easy and tasty as possible. Senior Ashley York said, “Whenever I go to the farmers market, I make sure to stop and get a crepe for breakfast! They are always amazing, but my go-to is the classic bacon, egg and cheese!” This Atlanta business has been around since 2007, and they even cater events!
The Chai Box is a great stand at Peachtree Road Farmers Market. If you are not in the mood for coffee but need a caffeine kick, make sure to stop by and grab a Chai Latte. The Chai Box not only sells lattes at the market, but you are also able to buy Chai concentrate to make lattes at home. They have varying options of sweetness and blend too! This local business makes all of its own chai and was started by an Indian family in Atlanta to spread their culture and tradition of family time while drinking Chai. The Chai Box is locally grown and partners with Compost Now to compost all of their waste and stay environmentally sustainable.
Another delicious stand enjoyed by many is Flaky not Not Flaky Bake Shoppe and Chocolatarium. This stand is known for its original pastry, the sconut, a mix between a scone and a donut. Flavors of this include, original glazed, chocolate, and apple pie. “It is my favorite breakfast treat, it’s always served warm and I look forward to their seasonal flavors!” Said junior Sophie Flynn.
The Daily Chew is a cafe and serves food inspired by its founders’ South African and Jewish roots. The Daily Chew is a woman owned and female operated small business established in Atlanta. Owner Julia Kesler Imerman, was born in Atlanta and learned her cooking skills from her grandmother. At the Daily Chew, they serve a wide variety of food from breakfast and coffee to salads and shakshuka. One can always see and smell the delicious shakshuka being made fresh on a cast iron skillet. Additionally they serve muffins, cookies, and cakes.
Tucked in the far right corner is the booth for The General Muir Bread. Always crowded with a long line, TGM serves a variety of breads and baked goods. The company originally started as a supplier of baked goods for the General Muir but due to its high demand and deliciousness it became an individual restaurant. A fan favorite of the products they make include bagels, pretzels, and hearty soups.
Evolve Botanica is a skincare and candles stand that is at the farmers’ market every single Saturday. This sustainable brand sells soaps, bath bombs, candles, balms, serums, and so much more. Evolve works to combine plant-based products with modern chemistry and uses no harmful chemicals or additives in any of its products. Their natural soaps and products have a range of scents from peaches to teakwood. Buying soaps and candles from EVolve rather than Bath and Body Works or Anthropology is a great way to shop sustainably and to support a local business, not to mention the benefits of natural products!
Mary George Art sells her paintings at the farmers’ market and works to paint based on the positivity of nature. Painting is a side gig for this Atlanta mom. She paints for joy and inspiration, which her pieces so obviously express. Mary George Art paints hearts, flowers and other natural scenes in vibrant greens, pinks and blues. Her pieces are beautiful and would be great for dorm rooms!
photo credit: Ashley York