I love farmer's markets, the suburbs always miss out on the quality and experience that is a famer's market. I think Pike Place is a cut above the all the rest. First is year round, and the suppliers make sure to carry the freshest local produce. When I get the opertunity to work within walking distance, I always have lunch on post ally. Piroshky Piroshky (Yes that the name) is really good russian pastries (kinda like hot pockets), also I recomend Beecher's Handmade Cheese, they have a great mac and cheese (kinda expensive). All in all, the market is for food, there are some nice shops, but their really just for tourists.