The Original Farmers Market

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3rd & Fairfax
Current Hours
Monday-Friday
9AM-9PM
Saturday
Sunday
10AM-9PM
10AM-7PM
NOTE: Many merchants have extended hours. Please call individual businesses for details.

Featured Merchants

 
Specialty Foods
Stall 416
Local Ice
Local Ice serves their delicious cold treats on the Market's West Patio. Made in small batches using organic ingredients, their creamy ice cream and dairy-free Italian ices are hand-crafted on site for you to see! Classic treats like splits, sundaes and milk shakes are also available. Delectable flavors include: Tommy’s Traditional Vanilla, Samantha’s Sweet Strawberry, Josh’s Java, Cookie Monster, Salty Sam’s Caramel, Bananas Foster, and many more.
 
Restaurants
Stall 408
E.B.’s Beer & Wine

Serving marvelous beers (many on tap) and pouring from an ever-changing world-wide wine list, E.B.'s Beer & Wine is named for Market founder Earl Bell Gilmore. E.B.s is a great afternoon meeting spot and one of the coolest bars in LA.

 
Specialty Foods
Stall 432
Littlejohn’s English Toffee House
Michael Graves of Littlejohn’s turns out handmade confections from scratch every day – you can see him and his crew at work in the windows of the shop, often up to their elbows in chocolate or caramel or toffee. The result is nothing less than sweet heaven – many customers won’t even think of consuming other candy and fans make special trips to the Market just for Littlejohn’s exquisite creations.
 
Restaurants
Stall 110
SAVTA

Nestled at the corner of 3rd & Fairfax, SAVTA offers a rustic-chic haven where Californian innovation meets a blend of French and Mediterranean traditions. From fresh, house-made croissants and brunch classics to wood fired pizzas, vegetable-forward dishes, each plate reflects owner Vincent Benoliel’s care and creativity. Guests can escap the hustle and bustle in a space that embraces LA’s casual charm and rich food heritage set to the backdrop of a historic icon. Embracing their success in NYC, the Los Angeles location is SAVTA’s second restaurant.

Our History
In 1880...
The story begins

Market Buzz

 
Fri Feb 27, 2026 @ 12am
Market Blog
Women's History Month
In celebration of Women's History Month, we are paying tribute to the many wonderful and diverse female-owned businesses at the Market
 
Fri Feb 27, 2026 @ 12am
Newsletter
March 2026 Newsletter
Our March Bugle is here! Read it for the latest news and updates at 3rd and Fairfax.
 
Mon Feb 09, 2026 @ 12am
Market Blog
Valentine's Day Guide
Your Valentine's Day Guide for gifts, treats and eats from the merchants of The Original Farmers Market

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Gilmore Oil Stickers

The perfect addition to your Gilmore Oil Co collection.  These 3" high-quality stickers are available in 3 different designs: "Roar with Gilmore", "Red Lion" and "Record Breaker". Individually sold. 

 
Farmers Market Burlap Tote

Our new burlap tote bag is made of natural jute fibers making it a strong, durable, eco-friendly and stylish shopping essential! The bag's natural fibers provide a chic rustic look and features a green screen printed logo on the front pocket. This functional bag features a front cotton pocket for stashing personal items like a phone, wallet or keys, cotton twill handles, and a wooden button with loop closure Size: 14" W x 8" D x 14 L".

 
Los Angeles's Original Farmers Market

By David Hamlin and Brett Arena Since 1934, the Original Farmers Market at 3rd & Fairfax in Los Angeles has been at the center of the citys history, from the Great Depression to todays Great Recession. It has endured as one of LAs most treasured locations, drawing visitors not only from the city it helped mold but also millions of tourists from around the world. Authors David Hamlin and Brett Arena capture the Markets quirky beginnings, its enduring personality, popularity and eccentricities in a new book from Arcadia Publishings Image of America series. With the help of hundreds of rare archival photos made available from the Farmers Market owner, the A. F. Gilmore Company, the authors trace the evolution of the property through a rich history that reads more like fiction than real history. 128 pages, paperback.

 
The History of the A.F. Gilmore Company
"A Family's Vision - Spanning Three Centuries" chronicles the history of the A.F. Gilmore company from the 1880s to present day. Sections cover the family's humble beginnings, Gilmore Oil, Gilmore Field, Gilmore Stadium and of course, The Original Farmers Market. Compiled by members of the Gilmore family and the A.F. Gilmore Company, this book provides a rich inside knowledge of the the company's history complimented by rare archival photographs. 64 pages, paperback
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