Montgomery Farm Women's Cooperative Market
A small, old-school co-op with a very eclectic mix of vendors, part indoor market and part outdoor lot, described by reviewers as a hidden gem in busy Bethesda. (Yelp)
- Address
- 7155 Wisconsin Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814
- Season
- Year-round. Yelp lists Wed/Fri/Sat 7:00 am–3:00 pm; reviews describe an indoor market plus outdoor market, with Sunday outdoor/flea-market activity and winter variation. (Yelp)
- Off-season
- Reviews say Sunday hours are except during winter; the indoor market remains open year-round on Wed/Fri/Sat, while outdoor Sunday activity appears weather-dependent and reduced in winter. (Yelp)
- Setting
- Mixed indoor market building + outdoor lot/parking-lot market; Sunday flea-market style outdoors when weather permits
- Established
- 1932 (reported by reviews; not independently verified in an official current source)
- Operator
- Montgomery Farm Women's Cooperative Market (co-op)
Not publicly listed; reviewer descriptions suggest a small-to-medium, eclectic market rather than a large multi-dozen farmers market.
Produce, meat, dairy/cheese, baked goods/pastries, prepared foods, Indian food, flowers, jewelry, and some flea-market/crafts items. (Yelp)
St. Michel Bakery (widely mentioned in reviews), Stonyman cheese vendor, Hardy’s BBQ / food truck mentions, and Chris’ Marketplace (seafood/crab cakes) appears in Yelp review references. (Yelp)
Card acceptance is listed on Yelp; I did not find public confirmation for SNAP/EBT, WIC, FMNP, SFMNP, or Maryland Market Money for this market. (Yelp)
Yelp lists street parking, private lot parking, and bike parking; reviewer notes say weekend parking is free. Insider tip: visitors often use the nearby open lot off Willow Street behind/near the market area. (Yelp, Yelp review for Elm Street Urban Park)
Not publicly listed in the sources I found; it is in central Bethesda near Wisconsin Ave, so local bus and walk access should be good, but I could not verify a specific Metro stop from a primary source.
Not publicly listed in current official sources I found. Review snippets mention an indoor market building and outdoor lot; I did not find current ADA/restroom/surface details. Bike parking is listed on Yelp. (Yelp)
Arrive early for the best bakery items and specialty foods; reviewers specifically praise St. Michel Bakery and say the market is small enough that favorites can sell out. Bring a card and be prepared for a mix of indoor stalls and outdoor vendors. (Yelp)
What people love
Common praise centers on the market’s charm, freshness, and vendor variety: reviewers call it a “hidden gem,” praise “great atmosphere and vendors,” and highlight fresh meats, vegetables, cheeses, breads, and pastries. (Yelp)
Common gripes
Common complaints are limited selection compared with larger markets, and the outdoor portion can be weather-dependent or less consistent; some reviewers also note the market feels small. (Yelp)