Market At The Fareway

Situated behind the Chestnut Hill Hotel in Philadelphia and accessible via the Fareway from Germantown Avenue or the South Hampton Street parking lot, sits the Market at the Fareway with offerings from 15 different vendors. Visitors can find a variety of local and fresh products including coffee, tea, bread, cupcakes, chocolate, flowers, fresh produce, meat, poultry, Italian, Mediterranean, candy, sushi, gluten-free, vegan, Korean tacos, and deli sandwiches. Glengarry Properties, a locally owned company, purchased the Chestnut Hill Farmers Market in 2007 after moving to Philadelphia from a small town in central Pennsylvania. The Market was completely remodeled and rebranded in 2013. It now resembles a “modern general store”, has a new name, a new feel, and new vendors. In addition, the Philadelphia Market is environmentally friendly and it recycles cardboard, plastic, glass, cooking oil, and kitchen scraps. The Market offers 30 more seats for a total of 42 in its inviting outdoor space and flexible space in the Pavilion. During beautiful summer days, the doors to the Pavilion are open and visitors can enjoy the outdoors. When the weather is cooler, the Pavilion doors are closed and visitors remain warm while still being able to take in the natural sunlight. The owners came up with the name after receiving many entries from a naming contest. Fareway refers to “fare”, another word for food, and the “way” refers to the expanded walkway and European piazza-like public space. Visitors coming to the Fareway can use the free parking lot off of East Southampton Avenue and relax on the benches and oversized colorful armchairs while enjoying the free WiFi, fire pit, fountains, gardens (which change from season to season), and Fresh Artist artwork. There is something for everyone; kids and adults alike can enjoy the space.