Good Eating at the South Collier Farmers Market

Last Friday, on a whim I decided to stop and check out the 80+ vendors at the South Collier Farmers market, located at the Naples Outlet Center. I was pressed for time and I knew that jewelry, hats, clothing and crafts are not going to be on my list for this visit.

Good Eating List: It was almost noon and I saw long lines at some of the food tents – which inspired me to have a shorter list just on food.

If you are craving something from New England, Maine Shack’s food truck offer Lobster 

Rolls along with a cup or bowl of their classic New England clam chowder. I was not too surprised to see Marco’s Mister Crabcakes doing a brisk business at this location.

Empanadas by US was very popular, offering beef, chicken, ham, cheese fillings and if you want it spicy, they have one for you. Dynasty Guacamole offered freshly made guacamole dips to take home to satisfy your avocado craving.

Straight from New York Bagels is a popular stop to bring home a bag of assorted fresh baked bagels. My favorite stop was Flan World - the ultimate flan experience. They offered the classic caramel flan, coconut flan, “arroz con leche” (rice pudding) and the “tres leche flan” (three milk cake). 

The Best Conch Salad tent is a Bahamian experience. But they also offer lobster salad, Maryland crabcake salad, traditional Mexican ceviche or Dominican peach ceviche. Worth a try!

I did stop by and brought home a basket of the sweetest Florida grown strawberries at the Plant City Strawberry tent while they are in season.

Most, if not all of the vendors are a family-owned business. South Collier Farmers Market at Naples Outlet Center is open every Friday from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM through April 29, 2022.

They have plenty of parking.