The Original Farmers Market
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3rd & Fairfax
3rd & Fairfax
Current Hours
Monday-Friday
9AM-9PM
Saturday
Sunday
Sunday
10AM-9PM
10AM-7PM
10AM-7PM
Featured Merchants
Services
Stall
Ralph’s Key Shop
Every imaginable key can be duplicated or created at this Market institution. They can make keys for your car, for a special lock or home, all done in a few minutes. The array of key rings is unbelievable: all shapes, sizes, colors and materials, from plastic to aluminum.
Shops
Stall 426
By Candlelight
Besides selling one of the largest varieties of non-leaded candles in Los Angeles, this store offers a restful ambiance in which to shop. You will find a rich variety of candles for your home or as gift items, from hand dipped candles, floating candles, lovely tapers (some in gorgeous iridescent shades that subtly glitter) to seasonal candle arrangements for all occasions.
Specialty Foods
Stall 450
Bob's Coffee & Doughnuts
An L.A. institution: fresh, made-right-here doughnuts every day and a select variety of premium coffees and teas. Kids love the specialty doughnuts (dinosaurs and kitties) and everybody raves about Bob’s cinnamon roll. (Critic Favorite)
Restaurants
Stall 412
Charlie’s Coffee Shop
A great spot for breakfast, lunch or dinner. No matter what you order – the exquisite French Toast, a great sandwich, a cheeseburger so perfect it's a star on TV and in newspapers – expect to hear the gang behind the counter bellow your name when your order is ready. (Critic Favorite)
Our History
In 1880...
The story begins
The story begins
Market Buzz
Tue Sep 29, 2026 @ 12am
Newsletter
October 2026 Newsletter
Our October Bugle is here! Read it for the latest news and updates at 3rd & Fairfax.
Tue Sep 15, 2026 @ 12am
Market Blog
Honoring Hispanic Latino Heritage Month
From September 15th to October 15th, celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month by coming to the Market and supporting our Hispanic and Latino owned businesses!
Fri Sep 11, 2026 @ 12am
In the News
Sunset Travel Award 2026 Winner
Store
Navy Gilmore Oil Long Sleeve
100% Gildan Ultra Cotton long sleeve features our trademarked and retro "Blu-Green" Gilmore Oil logo. The perfect long sleeve for anyone with an affection for Gilmore Oil history,ca California petroliana and automotive history.
Farmers Market Adult Tee
This ultra-light and soft cotton tee features the classic Farmers Market Logo with some added flair.
Vintage Style Farmers Market Magnet
This 2.5"x3.5" rectangular refrigerator magnet with a glossy finish pays tribute to the Market's early days (circa 1950) at the famous corner of Third and Fairfax.
L.A.'s Original Farmers Market Cookbook
By JoAnn Cianciulli
Photographs by Karl Petzke
From its humble beginnings in 1934, L.A.'s Original Farmers Market has become one of the leading destinations in Southern California. And this comprehensive cookbook celebrates the food, people, and history of this Los Angeles landmark. Mexican, Brazilian, Middle Eastern, and old-fashioned American diner fare are all here, among many others. Readers can re-create more than 75 stand-in-line classics like Chilaquiles Verdes from ¡Lotería! Grill, Falafel Sandwiches from Moishe's, and finish up with decadent Chocolate Fudge from Littlejohn's English Toffee House. Vivid photographs and rare archival images bring the Market to life.
7 x 9-1/4 in; 272 pp ; 85 color photographs
JoAnn Cianciulli is a well-known food writer and culinary producer who has been enjoying the Farmers Market for over a decade. Karl Petzke is a San Francisco-based photographer.