3 spots to eat near farmers markets in the Twin Cities

Shoppers at the Kingfield Farmers Market (4310 Nicollet Av. S., Mpls., ­neighborhoodrootsmn.org, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Sun.) have to wait until 11 a.m. for their Sunday fried chicken fix, but their patience will pay off. Other highlights? A pimento grilled cheese sandwich with bacon, fried green tomatoes, picture-perfect mac and cheese and one of the Twin Cities' great double-patty cheeseburgers.

4257 Nicollet Av. S., Mpls., 612-345-4516, revivalfriedchicken.com

Located across the street from the great St. Paul Farmers Market (290 E. 5th St., St. Paul, stpaulfarmersmarket.com, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Sat.-Sun.), this sharp, great-looking spot starts its brunch service at 10 a.m. Chef Adam Eaton carries over his dreamy bologna sandwich, awesome burger and must-have shrimp and grits from dinner, then adds a fabulous "everything" bagel, caramel-glazed French toast, and more. A great bar, too.

261 E. 5th St., St. Paul, 651-800-1415, saintdinette.com

There are plenty of prepared food options at the Linden Hills Farmers Market (2813 W. 43rd St., Mpls., lindenhills farmersmarket.com, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sun.), but there's also lots of variety at this charmer, including crawfish with Cheddar grits and a soft-poached egg, braised pork shoulder with pickled mango, and a fried tofu hash with fermented black beans. Doors open Sunday at 8 a.m.