The Avenue Market, formerly known as Lafayette Market, opened in 1871. After a 1953 fire, merchants continued business in a makeshift shed until the new location opened across the street in 1957. Lafayette Market ended its run in 1996 when a complete renovation turned it into today’s Avenue Market. The 34,000-square-foot market features a variety of products, regularly offering produce from local growers, and scheduled family-friendly activities for community residents, institutions and visitors.
A new vision is emerging for the Avenue Market located along historic Pennsylvania Avenue in the Upton neighborhood of West Baltimore. The vision is to establish the market as an economic hub for local African-American entrepreneurs focused on equitable and sustainable growth. The goal is to provide healthy food access and support local farmers while simultaneously working with entrepreneurs to scale their businesses and create career-path employment for local residents.
VENDORS AT THE MARKET
CARRY-OUT
- Douglas Fried Chicken 443-686-1711
- Hellen’s Breakfast & Lunch 410-883-1177
- Mary’s Carry Out/Mary’s Kitchen 410-462-7163
- Taste Good 410-813-7028
BAKED GOODS
- Grandma Louise Pies 443-379-4891
- J&C Bakery 443-686-1711
PRODUCE
- No Boundaries/Fresh at the Avenue No Boundaries/Fresh at the Avenue (Sat 9am – 4:30pm) 443-675-6893
RETAIL
- Ruth’s Lavender 443-825-2542
SERVICES
- ATM Bank of America 410-242-7744
- Boss Cash Avenue 410-225-9968
- Rhonda’s Varieties & Sweets 667-209-1478
- Ruth’s Lavender 443-825-2542
The Avenue Market
1700 Pennsylvania Ave
Baltimore, MD 21217
Mon-Sat (8am-5pm)
Closed on Sundays