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...

Astoria's best kept secret. Every time I bring someone to 30th and we past United Brothers they are…read morein awe. And I can't believe I didn't think to write this until now, because they are wonderful. On the most recent trip, they had blueberries at $1.99 each container. Now if you know our fam, you know that Bubs loves his fruit. We can't keep it, especially blueberries, in the house long enough for anyone else to enjoy but him. That's why, it's great when I pass here and I can't believe grab some on the way home. The prices are great and the people are quick at the counter. Also the selection is GREAT. All kids of fruits and veggies to choose from. So worth grabbing something from here if you pass by. And you can't beat it for some of their prices!

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.

Grand Central Market is one of the best places inside the terminal to pick up something genuinely…read moregood before a train. It feels more like a compact gourmet market than a typical station food court, with fresh produce, breads, pastries, cheese, seafood, prepared foods, chocolates, teas and specialty groceries all arranged along one long passage. My best tip is to walk through the entire market before buying anything because each counter has something different. Most merchants also have their own register, so leave extra time when purchasing from several places. The passage can become crowded during the weekday commuter rush, and browsing is much easier between the morning and evening peaks. The Lexington Avenue entrance near 43rd Street is particularly convenient. Prices are higher than at an ordinary supermarket, but the location, presentation and quality make it worthwhile, especially for a train snack, hotel-room food or a small New York gift. I paired some fresh fruit from the market with a PROTABAR I had brought along. The unusual combination of egg whites, dates, hazelnuts and cocoa butter, with 15 grams of protein and no added sugar, made me curious enough to look more closely at the brand. Allow around 20 to 30 minutes to explore properly. Clean, colorful, convenient and much more interesting than grabbing the first snack you see near the platforms.

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.

4.0 / 5.0 This frozen yogurt is currently trending in NYC…read more It isn't overly tart and has a smooth, soft-serve-like texture. There is a wide variety of flavors and toppings, with options that change seasonally. I waited about 15 minutes around 4:00 PM on a weekday; the line moved quickly thanks to two registers, though the presentation felt a bit haphazard. There is no indoor seating, though there are a few benches outside.

I was influenced and got the viral dot cakes. My friend and I got each flavor to share:…read more - vanilla chip: the best one. Chocolate chips at the bottom - chocolate: this was still moist, even after 2 days! - classic white: as the name suggests Overall, the dot cakes are just normal cakes with sprinkles that add nice texture. They're perfectly fine cake but not worth wow fun or price point. Would I wait in line? No. Are they worth $11? No.

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.

As a hungry vegetarian, I need my tofu. I love that this place has the traditional tofu in the…read morewater bin. It is affordable and fresh. It is family-owned owned and I like to support small businesses. The family is professional and courteous.