The Best Local Markets
Shop Local for Fresh Produce & Quality Meats
Words by Sam Lauron Photos Eric Morales and Ashley Haguewood
Whether you’ve found yourself spending more time in the kitchen or you’re seeking to infuse more farm-fresh ingredients into your meals, a visit to one of Austin’s best local meat and veggie markets nourishes the body and the local economy.
Urban Roots
The youth development programming at Urban Roots may be temporarily paused in light of coronavirus, but the East Austin farm is keeping to their mission to nourish the community. In addition to donating their harvested produce to local restaurants and organizations, Urban Roots recently launched produce boxes. The pre-packed, half-bushel boxes are $30 and include a selection of approximately eight seasonal veggies. They also offer Root Veggie boxes which include beets, carrots, potatoes, onions, and rosemary. {Read more about Urban Roots here.}
7651 Delwau Ln. | urbanrootsatx.org
Longhorn Meat Market
A staple in the community, the family-owned butcher shop has been serving fresh cut meats to the neighborhood and beyond for 50 years. Longhorn Meat Market is known for their high-quality cuts of meat and serves a variety of beef, pork, poultry, and a grocery items like eggs and coffee as well. Order online for pickup or delivery.
2411 E. MLK Jr. Blvd. | longhornmeatmarket.com
Johnson’s Backyard Garden
The backyard garden turned 186-acre farm has long been a go-to for all things produce and farm education. Johnson’s Backyard Garden produces over 60 types of fresh fruits, vegetables, and herbs and distributes the harvest to the community through restaurant distribution, markets, and CSA boxes. The CSA boxes, which are distributed to those in the Community Supported Agriculture program, come in four sizes, are full of seasonal certified organic produce, and are delivered to members on a weekly or every-other-week basis. {Read more about JBG here.}
4008 River Road, Cedar Creek, TX | jbgorganic.com
Dai Due
Since opening in 2006, Dai Due has been dedicated to using only ingredients found in Texas:; a mission that has extended to both the intimate restaurant and the in-house butcher shop. Dai Due’s butcher shop offers traditional, hand cut meats that have been sourced directly from Texas farms and include everything from grass-fed beef to lamb to quail, and even breakfast sausage. To compliment their quality cuts, home-made sauces and pickled veggies are available for purchase. {Read more about Dai Due here.}
2406 Manor Rd. | daidue.com
Boggy Creek Farm
As the first urban farm in Austin, and one of the first in the United States, Boggy Creek Farm has stood the test of time thanks to their passion for organic produce and dedication to serving their neighbors. The farm stand at Boggy Creek Farm is open Wednesdays through Saturdays from 8am to 1pm and offers fresh produce and herbs as well as milk, eggs, bread, and meat. {Read more about BCF here.}
3414 Lyons Rd. | boggycreekfarm.com
Salt & Time
If you’re looking for traditional meats or creative charcuterie plates, look no further than Salt + Time. The full-service butcher shop serves up a wide selection of fresh cut, sustainable meats in the form of house-made bacon, burger patties, and sausages, to name a few. In addition to the butcher shop, Salt & Time has also increased their market offerings and are fully stocked with all of the necessary provisions like fresh produce, dairy, eggs, bread, and much more. {Read more about Salt & Time here.}
1912 E. 7th St. | saltandtime.com
Eden East
Whether through market days or sit down prix fixe dinners, Eden East has been a constant source of thoughtful ingredients and locally-produced goods. While the farm stand remains open under a “one in, one out” procedure, Eden East is making their farm goods even more accessible to the community with their veggie bags. The bags, which can be picked up at their farm on Springdale Road, include a selection of seasonal vegetables and herbs and come in a small size for $20 or a large for $30. {Read more about Eden East here.}
755 Springdale Rd. | edeneastaustin.com
