GCM has such a variety of different food vendors, grocery shops and what I was looking for, Spice and Tease. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The place gets pretty busy but it's kept very clean and organized.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Staff at the various places appear to be friendly. It's located on the far right of GCS, past the Hyatt Hotel. read more

Grand Central Market - Specialty Food Near Me - New York, New York

Grand Central Market is ... you guessed it ... a market inside Grand Central Terminal. I've probably been inside Grand Central hundreds of times, but I can't remember if I'd ever visited the market until I visited with my mom last weekend. There are several stands/counters in the market, the largest of which is Eli Zabar's, which has a produce section, a bread and pastry section, and more. Then there's Murray's Cheese and Marky's (caviar) and more. It's not huge, but it's a great little market if you have some shopping to do after arriving back in the city for a train or if you need some fresh fruit or a black and white cookie or some chocolate or some cheese or or some caviar when you're in the station. read more

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An experience that truly has something for everyone. Walk through the market, and get cheese, meats, fresh prepared foods, semi-prepared foods, candies, cookies and all things baked goods and packaged foods, like chips and crackers. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The vibe is perfect for a weekend scroll or when passing through Grand Central.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Grand Central Market - Specialty Food Near Me - New York, New York

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Great location, beautiful store[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] however, lots of perishables that I've seen there is past expiration date !-and the food just doesn't look fresh -for example in the butcher area. read more

Fun time with very unique vendors! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Enjoyed walking through the market and even with the volume of people there it didn't feel over crowded.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] A nice experience overall. read more

Grand Central Market - Specialty Food Near Me - New York, New York

[[HIGHLIGHT]]With browsing time to spare during a recent trip back east, I came across the beautiful market, and immediately wanted one of EVERYTHING offered at each and every stall!![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Well, all I REALLY wanted was a good, old-fashioned, NYC breakfast, some something quick, easy, and CHEAP to take to go on my impending two hour trip up to Connecticut. Lots of quick-ish choices here, I suppose, but NOTHING was cheap (except me!!) so I just browsed for a while and imagined what WONDERFUL "fancy-pants" meals I'd make if I could shop somewhere like this back here in "Armpit," Ohioooooo. So many beautiful meats, cheeses, breads, every spice you could possibly imagine, lots of fresh fruits and vegetables, some prepared meals, baked goods, etc... So MUCH!! Ahhhhh, who am I kidding?? I'm so CHEAP that even if a place like this existed near me, I'd still just be a browser!! Get your juices flowing here in the market, then check out the more reasonably priced FOOD HALL (which I didn't discover 'til my return trip!!) downstairs. You CAN'T go hungry here, if you got the $$$ read more

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This place was amazing! If I lived near by, I'd shop there every day! The food selection- gourmet & beautifully displayed! read more

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There is a nice variety of loose tea leaves and spices, Maybe take a pass on their fruit. I bought cut up mangoes and watermelons, fresh blueberries, raspberries from Eli Zabars Farm to Market. All of the fruit was good except for the raspberries. Half of the packet was molded, green and black mold on the batch. Gross. read more

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This market is cool definitely a tourist hotspot and overprice for everything. What is a staple of New York City For anyone coming to visit or passing through the train station. read more

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A wonderful feast for the senses here in the market. No matter what you are seeking, you can find it here. In a pinch to bring a treat home or to a party? Come on by for fresh seafood, cheeses, fruit, veggies, sweets, pasta, salads, it's all here! I picked up a crisp local apple that was delicious! Crisp and juicy. Next is a black and white cookie from Eli Zabar. While all of the black and white cookies look the same, there are differences in preparation and taste. This cookie has a hint of lemon and then is a bit dry for me. Having had the cookie from Willam Greenberg, anyone elses cookie doesn't compare for now. I'll suck it up and keep looking. Be sure to walk through this great market before lunch time because it can be crowded. read more

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Words can not even begin to express how frustrated I am after my visit. I had arrived to this coffee shop in hopes to take an interview call. Within seconds of me entering I was aggressively spoke to get out or buy something. (I hadn't even set my bag down at a table). I had walked over to the barista and mentioned I'd like to get something but needed to get on the WiFi. She had told me they don't have Internet it's not working and to again get out or buy something. Probably the worst service I'd ever had and disappointed they think it's remotely okay to talk to another human that way. This staff needs training and a hard lesson on how to properly talk to their customers. read more

This place reminded me of a mini chelsea market vibes. Located inside the Grand Central Station. Array of different food booths and even carried a CAVIAR booth. Now thats classy! One booth had samples and it was the gourmet deli meat and cheese area. They had a fruit stand booth, deli meat and cheeses, caviar, fresh seafood, breads and bakery aisle, Aromatics seasonings that is freshly grounded, Produce booth, Hummus section, Japanese sushi booth. Opted for a fruit bowl since I was craving fresh fruits due to the heat and humidity. The fruit bowl consisted of orange, canteloupe, honeydew, strawberries, grapes, pineapples and watermelon. It was refreshing however some of the fruits were not ripe enough. They carried cookies that are shaped of the taxi cab, a metro card LOL excellent souvenir gifts for the foodies. This place is def a foodie vibes place to buy excellent gifts to love ones. I would recommended it since I am a true foodie gal! read more

Grand Central Market - Specialty Food Near Me - New York, New York

I have been going here for 8 years , even though COVID when they were one of the only places staying open . I get breakfast there about 3 times a week and I get Pinot Grigio either 2 or 3 small bottles each night 5 days a week . My only treat after a long day . I have recommended this place to numerous people ! Now you have been out of Pinot Grigio since last week . Why ? Who orders this? You are obviously not doing your job . It's all about knowing your supply and demand .... I'm in the business I know . And this is not the first you have run out for days .... Unacceptable!!! You should be ashamed for not watching things you are low on . Get your act together or find a new manager . read more

The sandwiches are the worst....i had the grilled chicken that was hard as leather and very hard to chew. Totally avoid their sandwiches. It's like they buy all grocery store throw away items and make a sandwich out of it. Disappointed. read more

I'm really conflicted on writing this review. The market itself is so very cool. You have a true fish monger in here. A true butcher. A great spice vendor. Chocolatier. Prepared food ready to go. Candy. Cheese and Charcuterie. Fruits and veggies. A whole variety of almost anything that you could want. So, why am I conflicted????? OMG, look at the prices in the pictures. If you are not worried about money, then it won't matter. But if you have any sort of a budget or make less than 250K+ a year, it might matter to you. Avocados at $5 each, that I complain about if I have to spend more than $1 each at home. Limes at $1.79 each, and I just picked them up locally for 15 cents each. Pineapples at $10 each where I just got them for $1.25 locally. Clementines, $15 for a 3-pound bag, I paid $4 for the same brand at home. Just WOW! I do understand the rent, weather, transport, all those other things, but I live in one of the top 5 most expensive places in the USA as well. The market itself is great, wonderful to walk through and peruse all the goods. Maybe if you are looking for something special, unique, out of the ordinary. But there are much less expensive options throughout the city. read more

Grand Central Market - $5 Avocados...OUCH! - Specialty Food Near Me - New York, New York

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]The compact space houses people who seem to enjoy their jobs.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Personnel were outstanding, both friendly and attentive throughout our meal. Their sweet finishes are especially good. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Grand Central Market appears different to different people, clearly.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I'm pleased this place opened its doors here. read more

They deliver what people expect. Their food quality exceeds normal expectations. Employees are extremely nice and willing to help, and dishes arrive promptly. Despite anything else, the dishes here remain excellent. This restaurant is exceptional! read more

Kind of reminds me of Pikes Place... A narrow market with some expensive prices, but you can find bread, cheese, fish, creamed spinach, spices, chocolate, pre-packaged salads, and desserts here. 2023 #125 read more

oh my god. this place is amazing. they have every kinda food/drinks/sushi/ etc i will deffinitely be back. i was drooling!!

Great service for a last minute shopping of multiple items. Everyone is welcoming and the customer service is very helpful. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The market is beautiful and well designed and organized.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Fresh salads, charcuterie, spice, cheese, among others items for sale. Ready to grab and go. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Love smelling all the fresh spices and herbs in the air and a very clean and organized market.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] All the staffs are super friendly and helpful if you ask them for produce suggestions! So don't be shy to ask! read more

I often sashay my way to the main course of Grand Central Terminal, by way of this long hallway of mini markets leading into the celestial space inside. There's Eli Zabar's (E*A*T) Bakery, Bien Cuit gluten-free baked delights, Murray's exceptional Cheese mart, the pungent lovely Spices & Tease mart, Oren's Coffee, delicious homemade New York Li-Lac chocolates, Pescatore Sushi, Ceriello Charcuterie, Pescatore Seafood, plus over-priced E*A*T mart Flowers & abundant produce. There's also an E*A*T mini shop of fun gift knick knacks, i.e. paper goods, cards, and, "tchotchkes" for souvenir shoppers. Grand Central Market is probably a convenience for those in a hurry or tourists willing to spend. I will just continue to sashay through and enjoy the sight of goods as I make my way to catch my train home sweet home! Safe travels to all! read more

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Grand Central Market has almost always been in my periphery. Even though I have passed through GCT countless times, I don't spend too much time here and hence have not taken much advantage of the shopping and dining that it has to offer. I was in Manhattan doing little shopping, and because it was the middle of a snowstorm, I was looking for a little treat to indulge in under my throw blanket once I got home. Many of the eateries in GCT were closed, but portions of the Market were open so I decided to check it out. It almost goes without saying, but comparing GCM to other markets in the city like Chelsea Market, the former is much smaller. The layout is that of a long strip, with two entrances within GCT and one from out on the street. There are a number of vendors that have taken up shop here, many of which have other/main locations elsewhere. I see some reviews complain about the prices here, but I kind of expect that given you're in a high-traffic area that tourists frequent - also you can't discount the convenience of having all these vendors in one place. Anyway, I was pleased to see Murray's Cheese had a space here. I haven't been to Murray's in many years, so I decided to pick up a few blocks before heading home. I presume because of the snow, the market wasn't too crowded - but I can see this place getting packed during peak rush hour. Overall though, I wouldn't call GCM a destination-worthy market (perhaps pre-COVID it was more substantial), but it's a great place to browse if you're passing through Grand Central. read more

Large speciality marketplace with lots of nice items to choose from. Always a convenient "go to" in Grand Central when looking for something quick to eat as well as a great place to pick up something last minute before leaving town. read more

Grand Central Market - Eli Zabar's Pecan Pie - Specialty Food Near Me - New York, New York

This set of food spots wasn't really central to my plans while at GCT, but I decided to Market on my "to try" list anyway. It's pretty amazing having so many awesome food stalls inside Grand Central Terminal. Surprising and definitely new because I don't remember exploring this place before - but it's so expensive and massive that it seems like it would have taken ages to set up. Lots of great options and the reason it doesn't get 5 is because of the high prices. read more

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A very well thought out gourmet food market. Convenient for commuters and midtown dwellers. An array of food vendors. There are cheeses, cured meats, sushi, and, seafood in naming a few. There's also a bakery, a chocolatier, coffee, and, what I enjoyed most, a freshly cold press juice stall. Pleasant atmosphere. Intriguing sculptured lighting. Not everything there worth what they charged. A fun walk through it is. Is there anything special I'd come back for if I'm not in area, nope can't say I do. Cheers! read more

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The items here are a little overpriced, but it's great to find such an assortment of gourmet items in one location. All vendors have separate cash registers. When visit have in mind: The place is small (no need to pay for a tour guide). vendors only have farmer organic products so prices are a little high and its a great to create a picnic and take it over to Bryant Park. I wish there were a single point for checkout, but is an interesting experience. read more

Grand Central Market - Specialty Food Near Me - New York, New York

Ruh-Oh, I guess I am one of the few who found this market a tad lack luster. When I heard that Grand Central had a famous market, I was all ears and nose of course. I made it one of my pit stops while touring the actual Grand Central and the nearby Library. Once I saw the doors, I was ready to be blown away...only to find one long hallway packed with people barely able to maneuver or take a gander at many of the offerings. Do not get me wrong, from what I could see, there was a fair share of ethnic foods, veggies, fruits, spices, jellies, etc. So it packs what you would come to find at a market just in a small narrow hallway. I also associate markets to be less than your average grocery chain or supermarkets, but not the case here, it was a complete tourist trap with sky high pricing. I understand it is New York, but this was a tad silly. I have experienced many markets both near and far and this falls towards the bottom sadly. So would I recommend it, probably not, it is not worth the hassle. I would say though if you are in Grand Central Station, just take a walk through it to land yourself in front of another iconic building outside. read more

There are so many great places to purchase from. I was downtown the other day and something just told me to take a walk thru so I did. I met so many of the owners they gave me a lot of samples. Especially the manager of the Chocolate shop read more

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Man.... I could do shop here for everything I ever wanted. Spices, meats, breads.... On and on. This is a must visit if you're close by.... And hungry with no budget I bought bread and spices I never even heard of before but smell amazing!!! The sushi.... Wow... fresh and a great assortment of good sushi rolls and bowls. It was top shelf!! I'll add pics next time I'm there for sure. I was like a deer in the headlights making sure I took it all in! read more

Pre-covid this market had everything, a deli, bakery, fresh produce, sushi etc. It has done a great job of reopening a majority of the stores. However, a lot of the spots remain empty. I'm hoping to see more take their place going into 2022. But if you're in a pinch transiting through Grand Central it's worth a stop. If you're a tourist passing through the area also worth a stop. read more

Grand Central Market - Specialty Food Near Me - New York, New York

Dammniiiit, I would find this place on accident and on my last day in NYC. I was searching for "delis" to eat from and they were kinda, sorta few and far between where I was roaming..and here right in the midst of Grand Central Terminal was all kinds of foods and delis to eat from. Produce, flowers, FOOOOOODs...reminded me of an indoors farmer's market. Freshly made deli pasta is what I was looking for throughout the city as I roamed. It was good and easy for me to snack on when I walked through the city. If I had known this place was here, I would've eaten here daily as I would get off at this subway station and walk to and from the city from here. It was a good central point for me. read more

Grand Central Market - Yummy pesto pastas from one of the vendors. - Specialty Food Near Me - New York, New York

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It's a great atmosphere and is well kept. Employees are always bustling as they clean and sanitize the common area and restrooms. There is a strong police presence so safety is well felt. The stores are all good choices and the prices vary but can be costly. It's a fun terminal and experience. read more