I love stopping by these fruit stands whenever I'm in lower Manhattan. They have seasonal produce…read moreand tropical fruits that I crave throughout the year. This time I picked up some sapota or sapodilla. I used to eat this fruit back home in India but now that I live here is nice to know there's a place that sells them. I bought 3 lbs of fruit for $15. That seems pricey for the average Joe but these fruit are not available all the time and the quality was good so I couldn't resist.

It's lychee season, y'all!!!!! Go and get your lychees. Still kind of expensive for the small seed…read morevariety at $15 a pound. But they only last 2 weeks from today 5/24/19, so pay the money and get some fresh lychees. The bigger seeded lychees are $6 a pound, then the loose ones are 3 pounds for $10. They said the $6 a pound are sweeter than the free ones. But the small-seeded lychees are the ultimate! Best-tasting lychees-- small-seeded ones! So sweet and full of juicy lychee flavor you cannot get in a can! Also, cherries are really cheap, cheaper than at other fruit stands or Whole Foods. 2 pounds $3!!!! Last week I paid $6.99 a pound at Whole Foods. Guava $5 a pound. Nothing like a sweet guava from Taiwan. Mangoes 2 for $1. Cheaper than at Whole Foods. Bring your cash! I can easily spend $50 no problem. I saw a lady buy 6 bunches of the $15 a pound lychees. Bring yo cash. Not sure if this is the one I go to: Mullberry at Canal.

This market is "worth" knowing about. The photos are all from one vendor who has very high quality…read moreproduce. Ask for help as they are sensitive about product being touched & understandably given quality. This vendor is located at the furthest point. I believe this person is indigenous to the Americas and not Asian, although not 100%. Most other vendors are Asian, with overall good quality and incredible prices. Take the time to find them. The earlier in the day I suspect the fresher the product. International selection and more traditional items familiar to those of US. Many greens today, different squares, several varieties of mango, ginger and galangal, mushrooms, apples, melons, fresh water chestnuts & tomatoes....there was conch and crab also available today, along with some housewares. Bring your backpack, extra bags, cart and/or suitcase. Do not forget our local farmers at farmer's markets but the selection and circumstance may be factors in your visit.

I still don't understand how these stands have flown under the radar for this long. I just picked…read moreup 3Lbs of Beefsteak tomatoes for $1, and 4Lbs of green peppers for the same price. At the stand that I go to, there were also celery, cauliflower, string beans, plums, starfruit, and a half dozen other products on sale today, all at unreal prices. Go, find a stand with a long line (locals know where the fresh stuff is and line up there), and get in on the best bargain in the city...

Huge variety of truly fresh fruits and vegetables. I was there in late Summer, and they had ripe…read morehoneydew and cantaloupe melons from Long Island farms! Also New Jersey-grown tomatoes. I've seen lower prices in Queens markets, but these prices were competitve and very fair especially given the quality.

Pretty awesome spot!!…read more I can speak for the smoothie/juice bar which is an extension of the market area. Based off of first impression this spot is very clean. They have the fruits and veggies ready to go and all of them are bright and fresh. Nothing looked like it had been sitting out. The service was quick and friendly too. They also have free samples of hot apple juice. I tried the one with pomegranate and it was delicious. Literally the most perfect fall treat! What we had: - Yellow Power Smoothie: my husband got this and he says it was really good. It was perfectly balanced and he drank this one pretty quickly! - Build your own Juice: love that they have this option! So helpful when you don't exactly vibe with any of the ones on the menu. I chose one with carrot, orange, and watermelon. The juice was perfectly balanced! I tasted hints of all the components in every sip, not too much of any one ingredient. I would definitely make this my go to spot for juices and smoothies if I lived in the neighborhood. 100% recommend!

I passed by this market and HAD to go inside! Everything was fresh and the prices were unbeatable…read more I got $2 strawberries (very fresh looking), $1 avocados and 2/$1.50 cucumbers! I will come by anytime I need fresh produce!

if youre in the neighborhood and need fresh veggies and fruits, this is the place to go. Staffers…read moreare friendly, prices are fair (great for Manhattan), shelves are organized, products are fresh, store is clean. I use to live in Hell's Kitchen 20 yrs ago they had a larger storefront in the area so I'm glad they are still around. On 9th Ave, close to Moynihan station. Pricing for example: $1.99LB for kale. $1 LB for loose beets. Also a great place if you just want to buy a small quantity if you are a single or in a small household. Also great place if you are a Juicer! Note they close relatively early at 630pm M to Sat. And earlier on Sundays

FInally got to try A&N an they are pumping out those briefly viral watermelon smoothies that are…read morehonestly still completely worth it, especially if you're in the area and now that the weather is getting warm again, for a great bargain you get a small or giant size of watermelon slushie that is suuuuper refreshing, naturally sweet (not too sweet) and will keep you going in the warmer weather. it's close to Elbow Bread which is convenient (grab yourself some pastries while you're here) and near the plaza in the Chinatown/LES where everyone chills when it's nice. The staff were nice and essentially knew we were already there for the watermelon slushie when we went. Do them a favor and grab a corner store snack or buy some fruit while you're there - they're clearly a family run small business :)

Their fruit slushees are so delicious- especially if it is a hot day. It's the consistency of a…read more7-11 slushee but feels healthier and not so sweet. I get watermelon and lychee- $10 for a large quart. I tired to make a dupe at home and it's really hard to get the fruit ice ratio right. It's def expensive for what's in it but I'd get it again.

I love the Grand Central market and never missed the opportunity to pick up some goodies when I…read moretake the train in or out of Manhattan. This time around, I stopped for cheese and picked up two blocks for a fun night in including SwissRaqulet, which looks fantastic. Another stop for some turmeric at the spice store. Then over to the bakery for a loaf of rye with sunflower seed and peasant style sourdough. Well, they're a snuck in a pan su chocolate for the train ride home. Can't forget my daughter who took care of things in my absence so a quick stop to the candy shop for pecan clusters, then a race to the finish on Metro North Hudson line.

The Grand Central holiday market is always fun to stroll through and soak in the festive spirit…read more It's filled with a wide variety of vendors--jewelry, artwork, doggie items, and lots of unique gift ideas you don't see everywhere else. I really enjoy browsing and admiring so many of the items, though I do wish the pricing were a bit more accessible. There are plenty of things I'd love to buy... just not quite within my not-so-deep pockets. That said, the market is worth visiting, especially during the holiday season when it's here. Even if you don't buy much, it's a great place to wander, people-watch, and feel a little extra holiday cheer. I just can't fathom going into my purse for the items. Maybe you can?

Butterfield Market is a small grocery and prepared food store in the UES, on the SW corner of 78th…read moreStreet and Lexington. Walking into the store from the corner entrance, directly in center there's a beverage station with coffee and tea dispensers. About half the store is dedicated to prepared foods--on the left are chilled and packaged desserts, on the right are warm and cold mains, salads, cheese and charcuterie, sides, sushi, convenient packaged foods (crackers, breads, candies, snacks). Toward the middle of the store are a few aisles of jarred, canned, dried goods, teas and coffee sachets, condiments and spices. Towards the south side of the store is a butcher counter, more prepared chilled foods, salads, wraps, chilled bottled drinks, followed by the fresh produce area. At the front of the store are a few registers you check out. They keep the store very clean and tidy, the shelves are well-stocked. Staff are friendly and on point. The food selections are good quality and you also pay a premium since it's UES after all.

Came here to try their froyo on a weekday at around 6 and there was a short line. Since there was…read moreonly one person working at the express window, the line moved very slow and I still waited for around 30ish min. I got the plain with pistachio drizzle and blueberry and my husband got their peanut butter crunch. Their froyo was only okay. It's kinda like a 16 handle but with more expensive toppings. The peanut butter crunch is with vanilla yogurt and it was kinda melty. Neither of the yogurt tasted very special. The whole experience was truly a patience test... The store wasn't set up very well. The express window wasn't really express when there's only one person working there. Not mentioning the people waiting in line in the store can also get yogurt and the topping bar for the people that are getting the froyo in the store is the same topping bar that they used for the express window and they are always in each other way. There was also a lady that was standing at the window and not doing anything? The guy that was working there was also very slow. If you want frozen yogurt in the area, I recommend Madison Fare or even just pinkberry or 16 handles. This place was not worth the wait.

Cozy place filled with natural and organic foods. 4th Street Food Co-Op is located in East Village…read moreon that street obviously. It packs a lot into this small ass place. A lot of good plant based items. The prices are okay and it's good most things are in bulk so you only have to get a little bit of something. Bulk items are how they go. It's got lots of things like dried beans, grains, and more. They are certainly very environmentally friendly, charging a fee for bioplastic bags, so they encourage customers to bring their own. Apparently it's Lower Manhattan's only food cooperative. To be a working member it's a $48 annual fee, and they work a few hours a week. Included are discounts on items. Those not working can pay a $60 annual fee to get discounts on things. For sure there's a lot of healthy stuff in here. It's also good to buy local. The store has tons of environmentally safe products as well as things for vegans and vegetarians.

One of the best food co-ops in the city. They do a lot with the space they have: 2/3 of the store…read moreis devoted to bulk items, unlike the Greene Hill Food Co-op in Brooklyn, half of which is bogged down in specialty gourmet items from UNFI encased in plastic. Training to work at 4th Street is thorough, but someone I know came through while I was doing it and I got to see the diversity of the shoppers.

This review is for what used to be Lee's Fruit and Vegetables at 309 Grocery. Mr. Lee sold it a…read morecouple of years ago, so it's under new ownership now. I've been in since the change, and the new folks are solid. Friendly, easy to deal with, and everything I picked up was fresh and exactly what you want from a neighborhood produce spot. It's not Lee's anymore, but it's still a good, reliable place to grab fruits and vegetables. Definitely worth stopping in if you're nearby.

Went in to quickly grab some vegetables for a couple upcoming dinners. A lot of the veggies did not…read morelook fresh but found some packages that looked decent. As I start to prep them the same day I purchased, I've found mold on all the vegetables I purchased. I'm normally cool with just cutting off some black spots off broccoli, but there was way too much for me to feel comfortable. Disappointed a place with fruit & vegetable in the name doesn't have fresh produce. If you need packaged goods though, they have a decent selection. Outside of that, would not recommend.

A relatively enormous Chinese supermarket, HK supermarket is your one-stop shop for pretty much any…read moregroceries you could think of. You'll need to park your personal carts at the front. Packaged goods are on the basement floor. Meats are to the left, produce is at the front, and drinks and sauces are to the back. Prices are quite reasonable although I've noticed that most American products are slightly more expensive. They do offer grabber tools to help you reach higher shelved products, which is nice. I'd definitely recommend HK Supermarket due to its excellent inventory. Just remember to come before it closes since it usually shuts down around 7-8pm.

Have to update my review, which is getting old. Afraid this place is simply not as good as it used…read moreto be. Over the years it has gotten more crowded and filthier. The prices, which once were the big lure, are also longer quite as good as they were. As some here have noted, they engaged in outright price-gouging during the COVID pandemic, which I found to be obnoxious. But then the quality of the vegetables steadily declined. Perhaps it was a bad supplier or whatever. And they weren't as cheap as they used to be. The service, while never good, has turned rude, and worse at the fish counter. My old fish store on Grand closed so I started going here for fish. At first I didn't mind when "locals" were waited on ahead of me, but frankly it became irritating after a time. I'm not sure it's legal, to be honest. And the prices of fish are not as good, a buck more expensive per pound, than other fish merchants. The rat i saw on my last visit clinched it for me. Goodbye, Hong Kong Supermarket.