The Market in the Loop

For University City residents looking to eat locally and support Missouri agriculture, The Market in the Loop is a reliable source of fresh, in-season food from farms in the surrounding region.

Shoppers can visit Thu: 7:00 AM-6:00 PM;Fri: 7:00 AM-6:00 PM;Sat: 7:00 AM-6:00 PM. Arriving early is recommended for the widest selection of products.

The Market in the Loop's vendors collectively offer Vegetables and Fruits, with the full range of products reflecting what Loop producers are harvesting each week.

Farmers markets like The Market in the Loop represent a fundamentally different way of accessing food compared to a supermarket. When you shop at The Market in the Loop, the person selling you tomatoes is often the same person who planted them — a level of transparency and traceability that industrial food systems cannot replicate. That direct relationship is what draws many University City residents to the market week after week.

The selection at The Market in the Loop changes as the growing season progresses. Early in the season, expect cool-weather crops like salad greens, radishes, and herbs. Peak summer brings the widest variety — tomatoes, peppers, corn, stone fruits, and squash. By fall, the market shifts toward storage vegetables, apples, pears, preserves, and baked goods that make use of seasonal harvests. This seasonal rhythm is something you feel at a farmers market in a way you never do in a grocery store.

The Market in the Loop draws shoppers from across the University City area who value knowing where their food comes from. Unlike the anonymized supply chains that supply most grocery stores, every item at this market was grown or produced by a vendor you can talk to, ask questions of, and build a relationship with over the course of the season.

By connecting University City residents with local producers, The Market in the Loop supports a shorter, more transparent food supply chain that benefits both buyers and sellers.

Contact The Market in the Loop directly to learn about accepted payment methods, including whether SNAP/EBT benefits are accepted.