I'll admit that I'm a little biased. Any business that is local and community based gets an immediate 1 star bonus. I love Tempe and I love the community we have here and this little farmer's market is exactly the kind of business that we need more of. The new Tempe Farmer's Market helps to fill the hole that The Gentle Strength Cooperative left behind. They built it inside that really neato, gray brick building just across the tracks from Buffalo Exchange. I always thought that building had massive potential and I'm glad somebody is putting it to good use.
There are a couple of negatives. First, the prices are a little high. But, you pay for what you get. I just got done eating the best BLT ever. I made it with a giant, locally grown, organic heirloom tomato, locally grown bacon from that organic pork farmer in central Phoenix, and locally baked organic bread. Second, the selection is a limited. But that's to be expected from a farmer's market. You don't go there to do all of your shopping. You go there and see what they have and then plan your meals around what's available. Part of the fun is going home and Googling recipes to decide what to do with that beautiful butternut squash you just bought. That's how you become a better cook as well.
Shop local.