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.
What to eat here
- Crab cakes at Lexington Market
- Weekday lunch counters
- Sunday breakfast at the farmers market
Checked places in Downtown and Lexington Market
Seafood counter · Downtown and Lexington Market · $$
Faidley's Seafood
Known for: Jumbo lump crab cakes, raw bar
Public market · Downtown and Lexington Market · $
Lexington Market
Known for: Crab cakes, lunch counters, Berger cookies
Farmers market · Downtown and Lexington Market · $
Baltimore Farmers' Market and Bazaar
Known for: Local produce, breakfast stalls, crafts
Fried chicken carryout · Downtown and Lexington Market · $
Park's Fried Chicken
Known for: Chicken box: wings and fries
Fried chicken counter · Downtown and Lexington Market · $
Super Fried Chicken
Known for: Crispy wings and fries
Tips
- Many places close early in the evening; plan dinner elsewhere.
- The Light Rail and Metro stop at Lexington Market.
Nearby neighborhoods
Mount VernonJonestown and Corned Beef RowHarbor East
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