Buying strawberries :)
 

Hi all~ Looking for a place to buy fresh strawberries for my stay in S.F. Staying on Powell St. and looking to see if there are corner/street markets where I could get these. Also, looking (in same area) for a place to get a 12 pk of Diet Coke. Don't want to pay and arm & a leg for these @ my hotel. Thanks for help/suggestions! :)

I would be there is a grocery store/market somewhere near your hotel. After all, the locals must buy groceries also.

C'mon, Amy, SF is hardly a vast wasteland. I really don't think you have to worry about and plan ahead for this. When you get there, let me assure you, you'll find a place that sells them. But, heavens, what if you have to buy 2 6-packs instead of 1 12-pack? Will that ruin your trip?

I don't know about strawberries per se, but the farmer's market at the Embarcadero is a great place for local produce.

The Farmers Market is at the east end of Market at the Ferry building not sure if it is Sat. or Sun.<BR>The only supermarket type I can think of is at Fishermans Wharf --don't know street ---one block over from Cost Plus store & Barnes & Noble.<BR>Otherwise most of the "markets" in downtown area (Powell St,) are small, Mom and Pop type--would have coke, bread, milk canned goods , newspapers, film etc.<BR>Good luck...

Diet Cokes really won't be a problem to find in one of the most popular cities of America.<BR><BR>Fresh strawberries might be more of a challenge since you're really past season for this fruit. The farmer's market would be your best bet.

x, it's still strawberry season here SF! The late season berries are smaller but still delicious. I'm buying them at our local produce market in the South Bay for $1.69/pint and making strawberry pie to take to a friend's house for dinner tomorrow night.

If you're so concerned, why not just stock up at home and bring a supply of stuff with you?<BR><BR>I'm sure the airport security will get a chuckle . . .<BR>

I was just at Pier 39/Fisherman's Wharf a few days ago and there's a little fruit market among all the tourist shops. They were selling great-looking monster-sized strawberries here. They were also selling chocolate for dipping! (mmm...). I didn't check the prices, though. It appears they are down there every day.