The Complete Guide to New York City Greenmarkets- First Edition
As a New York City native, I’ve been going to farmers markets for as long as I can remember. Some of my favorite memories include taking a walk with my grandma and her little red wagon and loading up on fruits and veggies, that she would add to the ones she grew in her Brooklyn garden, for our usual Sunday feast.
Farmers markets definitely took a hit for a few years, remember pesticide watch and the great meat obsession of the turn of the century? But, they seem to be back in a big way while we all return to our roots in these crazy economic times, and get back to basics. Whether you’re a long time resident, or a new visitor looking for a quick, fresh bite, the farmers market is the place to stop.
Below you can find a list of resources to help you plan your trip and a round-up of popular New York City Greenmarkets.
Map of NYC Greenmarket locations
Brief history on NYC markets
Borough by borough market listings
Seasonal veggie slideshow
Greenmarket User Reviews
Manhattan Markets:
Whitehall Ferry Terminal: Tuesdays
Bowling Green: Tuesdays & Thursdays
Broadway & Chambers at City Hall Park: Tuesdays & Fridays, Seasonal
W. 12 St & 8th Ave: Saturdays
E. 17 St & Broadway at Union Square Park: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays & Saturdays
E. 47 St & 2 Ave: Wednesdays
W. 66 St & Columbus at Tucker Square: Thursdays and Saturdays
W. 97 St & Columbus: Fridays
Broadway between W. 114 & 115 St’s at Columbia: Sundays and Thursdays
Inwood on Isham St between Seaman & Cooper: Saturdays
Bronx Markets:
Poe Park at Grand Concourse & 192 St: Tuesdays, Seasonal
Bronx Borough Hall at Grand Concourse & 161 St: Tuesdays, Seasonal
Brooklyn Markets:
McCarren Park at Bedford & Lorimer: Saturdays
Havemeyer & Broadway: Thursdays, Seasonal
Grand Army Plaza at Flatbush & Prospect Park W: Saturdays, Seasonal
Prospect Pk W & 15 St: Wednesdays, Seasonal
Bay Ridge at 3rd Ave & 95 St: Saturdays, Seasonal
Staten Island Markets:
St. George on St. Marks and Hyatt: Saturdays, Seasonal
Queens Markets:
Astoria on 14th St – 31 Ave & 31 Rd: Wednesdays, Seasonal
Jackson Heights at 34 Ave & 77 St: Sundays, Seasonal
48 Ave & Vernon Blvd: Saturdays, Seasonal
Cooper Ave & 80 St: Saturdays, Seasonal
My favorite is the Union Square Green Market for sure, but I’e heard the Staten Island one is good too!
The St. George market on SI has the best empanada’s but yeah Union Square is amazing, too!
I am a regular at the Grand Army Plaza greenmarket. Great pizza and cakes!