Public market · Downtown and Lexington Market

Lexington Market

One of the oldest continuously operating public markets in the United States, founded in 1782. It moved into a new market building in 2022, with food stalls, produce and Faidley's.

Checked as operating: October 2026. Hours change, so check before you go.

Known for
Crab cakes, lunch counters, Berger cookies
Where
Between Eutaw and Paca streets, Downtown and Lexington Market
Price
$ · Budget
Good for
Lunch, Visitors, Cheap eats

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Lexington Market

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Berger cookies

About Downtown and Lexington Market

Downtown’s food heart is Lexington Market, trading since 1782 and now in a new building. On Sundays from spring to fall, the farmers market under the JFX draws crowds from across the city.

  • Many places close early in the evening; plan dinner elsewhere.
  • The Light Rail and Metro stop at Lexington Market.

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Where is Lexington Market?

Lexington Market is at Between Eutaw and Paca streets, in Downtown and Lexington Market, Baltimore.

How expensive is Lexington Market?

It is budget ($) by Baltimore standards.

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