Everyone knows that New York City is a top foodie destination and it’s not uncommon for tourists to visit with a pre-planned checklist of restaurants, bakeries and cafes. From Michelin starred places of legend to casual diners and delis, New York City has food to satisfy every palate and budget. The best places are off the tourist trail, where you’ll get the most value for money and be able to mingle with the locals. But when planning your itinerary, don’t forget to include the city’s top food markets, where you’ll find everything from fruit and veg to artisan cheese and bread. Take this list with you to make sure you hit all the top food markets in New York City, USA.
1. Grand Army Plaza Greenmarket
The Grand Army Plaza Greenmarket is a food market located in the northwest corner of the amazing Prospect Park and a short distance from the Museum of Brooklyn, the Public Library of Brooklyn and the Brooklyn Botanic Garden. This public destination brings in a lot of shoppers from the nearby neighbourhoods, who come to shop the huge array of fresh farm products and take part in the programming and cooking demonstrations that take place every Saturday, from 8 am to 4 pm, all year long.
Grand Army Plaza Greenmarket
Address: Prospect Park West &, Flatbush Ave, New York, 11238, United States
Website: Grand Army Plaza Greenmarket
Opening hours: Sat: 8am - 4pm
2. Columbia Greenmarket
Columbia Greenmarket is a food market located on Broadway, on the west side of the Columbia campus, from 114th Street to 116th Street and one block from St Luke’s Roosevelt Hospital. This community destination serves a diverse population, including St Luke’s Hospital staff, university students, faculty and staff, visitors and patients, as well as Upper West Side residents.
A number of the farmers attend on both Thursdays and Sundays. On Thursday, this market thrives on the bustle of the work and school day schedule, while Sundays are more laidback and when neighbours come out to do some serious shopping.
Columbia Greenmarket
Address: Broadway & W 114th St, New York, 10025, United States
Website: Columbia Greenmarket
Opening hours: Thu & Sun: 8am - 4pm
3. Inwood Greenmarket
It's berry berry hot out but the berries at the Inwood Greenmarket are sweet and delicious, Isham between Seaman & Cooper.
Posted by Margaret Hoffman on Saturday, 13 August 2016
Strategically located at the foot of Inwood Hill Park, Inwood Greenmarket is one of the biggest markets in the city. The market is open all year round and people from all backgrounds, ages and tastes gather here to share ideas and do their shopping. The location of Inwood Greenmarket, adjacent to the park, also gives you the opportunity to enjoy your finds in nature and have a picnic, or just hang out and enjoy the soothing live jazz music in the street. Inwood Greenmarket is a one-stop-shop for all your groceries.
Inwood Greenmarket
Address: Isham St & Cooper St, New York, NY 10034, United States
Website: Inwood Greenmarket
Opening hours: Sat: 8am - 3pm
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4. Union Square Greenmarket
The world-famous Union Square Greenmarket is a mix of shoppers buying and chatting with farmers, students touring the market to learn about seasonal food and visitors eating food from some of New York’s hottest local chefs. The seasonal rewards here are unparalleled and there’s a wide range of products to choose from in any given season, from heritage meats, award-winning farmstead cheese and a profusion of cut flowers and plants to just-picked vegetables and fresh fruit, artisan bread, jams, pickles, wine, ciders, maple syrup and so much more.
Union Square Greenmarket
Address: E 17th St & Union Square W, New York, 10003, United States
Website: Union Square Greenmarket
Opening hours: Mon, Wed, Fri & Sat: 8am - 6pm
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I am a licensed New York City Department of Consumer Affairs Tour Guide and a native New Yorker. Over the years, I acquired considerable experience organizing solo tours of the major European and East European capitals of the world, Canada's largest cities and Australia's most popular cities, Washington, DC, Atlanta, New Orleans, and San Francisco. During my international travels, I participated in tours organized by private tour companies to China, Russia, South America, India, the Canadian Rockies, Israel, Japan's major cities; USA: Alaska, Arizona and Utah's scenic national National Parks . I received my Master of Arts in Political Science (Urban Administration) from the State University of New York, College at Brockport, Brockport, New York in 1978. Since my recent retirement from the MTA, New York City Transit Authority, after 39 years of service as an Associate Transit Management Analyst, I hope to share with my fellow Travelers my observations, insights and personal experiences relating to Manhattan’s iconic neighborhoods, landmarks and popular attractions that make New York City such a vibrant and dynamic city to visit. I will strive to make your New York City Experience memorable. Tour Cancellations - Please provide at least 24 hours notice prior to the tour date in order to cancel your booking and to receive a full refund.
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5. Smorgasburg
Smorgasburg is the largest weekly open-air food market in America and showcases a wide range of food vendors, selling everything from Cantonese noodles to gourmet Ring Dings. Smorgasburg is a spinoff of the famed Brooklyn Flea, a weekend flea market selling select used goods and original handmade products. It is a local and tourist favourite, featuring over 100 vendors who come to sell their delicious and cheap snacks.
Smorgasburg
Address: 90 Kent Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11211, United States
Website: Smorgasburg
Opening hours: Sat: 11am - 6pm
6. The Bowery Market
Located in the heart of Noho, the Bowery Market is a uniquely designed open-air food market, occupying the lot of a former auto body shop. This community space is home to five vendors, each with its own kiosk and limited seating. The vendors include veggie-focused cafe the Butcher’s Daughter, Greenpoint-based Champion Coffee, Italian sandwich specialist Alidoro, Sushi on Jones and Pulqueria taqueria.
The Bowery Market is a must-go place when visiting New York City, both for its flavoursome food options and unique atmosphere. Open from 9 am to 10 pm, Monday to Friday and Saturday and Sunday from 10 am to 10 pm, you’ll have plenty of time to come experience the market’s charm!
The Bowery Market
Address: 348 Bowery, New York, NY 10012, United States
Website: The Bowery Market
Opening hours: Mon - Fri: 9am - 10pm; Sat & Sun: 10am - 10pm
7. Gotham West Market
Gotham West Market is a unique day and night market in Hell’s Kitchen. The spacious destination offers cuisine from eight unique and critically-acclaimed culinary purveyors, including Corner Slice, Seamore’s, Choza Taqueria, Waffle De Lys Genuine Roadside, Jianbing Company and Ample Hills Creamery.
The market also houses NYC Velo, a full-service bike shop and rental destination and provides customer amenities, including a free and interactive photo booth, a postcard station and Wi-Fi. Gotham West Market is the perfect place for group outings, family dinners and foodies and is open daily from 8 am to accommodate early risers and morning commuters.
Gotham West Market
Address: 600 11th Ave, New York, NY 10036, United States
Website: Gotham West Market
Opening hours: Sun - Thur: 8am - 10pm; Fri & Sat: 8am - 11pm
8. Chelsea Market
Chelsea Market is known to be among the best food halls in New York City and is situated in a building which was formerly the National Biscuit Company factory. Since 1997, this market has served as a combination of an urban high-end food court and a public square. Nowadays, in addition to dining places and food vendors like Jacques Torres Chocolates, One Lucky Duck, Buddakan and Amy’s Bread, the Chelsea Market is also home to stores like Supply, Posman Books and the Bowery Kitchen.
The Chelsea Market serves scents, flavours and textures from all parts of the world. Come shop for food or socialize after work with your friends.
Chelsea Market
Address: 75 9th Ave, New York, NY 10011, United States
Website: Chelsea Market
Opening hours: Mon: 8am - 12am; Tue - Sat: 7am - 2am; Sun: 8am - 10pm
9. Carroll Gardens Greenmarket
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Posted by Brooklyn Greenmarkets on Sunday, 8 September 2019
Located across the street from Carroll Park, Carroll Gardens Greenmarket is a destination for families, neighbours, and many people who come to enjoy Sunday brunch. During the summer and spring, live plants and fresh-cut flowers attract customers to the market, stretching towards the sidewalk in front of PS58. Carroll Gardens Greenmarket offers the Brooklyn community a wide range of regionally grown produce, wild-caught fish, award-winning goat cheese and grass-fed meats.
Visit Carroll Gardens Greenmarket every Sunday, from 8 am to 2 pm, and shop for all your home-cooked food.
Carroll Gardens Greenmarket
Address: Carroll St & Smith St, New York, 11231, United States
Website: Carroll Gardens Greenmarket
Opening hours: Sun: 8am - 2pm
10. Bay Ridge Greenmarket
The air is crisp and the Greenmarkets are filling up with pumpkins, mums, apples, and more!
Posted by Brooklyn Greenmarkets on Wednesday, 18 September 2019
Located on 3rd Ave and 95th Street, Bay Ridge Greenmarket is an open-air market, hosting both long-term residents and new families in the neighbourhood who come to shop, share recipes and catch up with their neighbours. Bay Ridge Greenmarket provides the community with a gathering space and offers a great selection of produce, selling everything from baked goods and freshly caught fish to a bounty of seasonal fruit, vegetables and flowers. The market draws shoppers week after week, all season long. Visit Bay Ridge Greenmarket every Saturday, from 8 am to 3 pm, shop your heart out and catch up with your friends.
Bay Ridge Greenmarket
Address: 3rd Avenue & 95th Street Walgreen’s parking lot, Brooklyn, NY 11209, United States
Website: Bay Ridge Greenmarket
Opening hours: Sat: 8am - 3pm
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Welcome to New York City! If you think you’ve seen it all, you have to check out the famous food markets in the city. Each market in New York City will offer you something different. Don’t be left out – come and experience it all.
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