15 Tastiest Food Halls In NYC To Try Right Now
Calling all foodies! NYC’s food hall scene has exploded in the past few years, offering New Yorkers the chance to try all kinds of cuisine in a comfortable and communal setting. And while many of them tend to focus on regionally specific cuisine, others offer a breadth of options ranging from burgers to sushi to tacos to pasta.
Here’s our favorite food halls in New York City right now where you can grab a tray and stay for days!
1. Eataly, Multiple Locations
In the mood for Italian? Eataly is your place. This restaurant/marketplace is your one-stop shop for both beautiful meals as well as quality Italian products like olive oil, pasta and coffee among other things. Now with a few locations in NYC (including a new one in SoHo), you enjoy LAVAZZA cafes for coffee, pizza and panini stations, fresh pasta classes, gelato stations and much more. That’s amore!
Where:
Flatiron – 200 5th Ave
Downtown – 4 World Trade Center, Floor 3
SoHo – 200 Lafayette St
2. Industry City Food Hall, Brooklyn
Industry City is one of Brooklyn’s hottest new areas, and years ago it made headlines when it first opened its “Japan Village” food hall with ramen, sushi, onigiri and a mini Sunrise Mart. That’s still fantastic, but now they have another entire food hall in a separate building, still within the Industry City complex. It includes stalls from the world’s finest vendors selling grab & go tacos, Pan-Asian bites, Berliner doner kebabs, and so much more. Learn more about Industry Kitchen Food Hall here.
Where: 220 36th St, Brooklyn
3. Market 57, Chelsea
Market 57 is just steps away from Hudson River Park and Pier 57, and it features 12+ vendors selling everything from oysters to Mediterranean food. Many of the businesses that call this spot home are women- and minority-owned businesses as well, and the hall as a whole is curated by the James Beard Foundation. Learn more about Market 57 here.
Where: 25 11th Ave
4. Chelsea Market, Meatpacking
Taking up one whole city block on the west side, Chelsea Market boasts more than 35 vendors selling everything from soup to nuts, wine to coffee, cheese to cheesecake. It’s one of NYC most famous food halls and for great reason…where else can you have Los Tacos No. 1 for lunch and Economy Candy for dessert within a 2 minute walk? Learn more about Chelsea Market here.
Where: 75 9th Avenue (between 15th and 16 Streets)
5. Gansevoort Market, Meatpacking
Founded back in 2014, Gansevoort Market used to reside in the Meatpacking District before relocating to its current home in The Oculus at Westfield WTC. Now with a modern approach, they host 10 different vendors that range from Japanese comfort food to Neapolitan personal pizzas. It’s a great spot to stop for lunch during work or grab a bite after exploring everything FiDi has to offer. Learn more about Gansevoort Market here.
Where: 101 Liberty St (The Oculus at Westfield WTC)
6. Mercado Little Spain, Hudson Yards
Mercado Little Spain is Chef José Andrés’ “love letter to Spain,” inspired by European markets with kiosks boasting bocatas, empanadas, churros, meats and cheeses, and much more. You can have a sit down meal in restaurants like the Spanish Diner or Leña…or eat your way through Iberia while trying out paella, churros, and jamón y queso at the smaller kiosks. Learn more about Mercado Little Spain here.
Where: 10 Hudson Yards
7. Urbanhawker, Midtown
Urban Hawker is NYC’s first Singaporean food hall, featuring 17 vendors representing Asian cuisines that range from Malay to Peranakan, and beyond! The entire market is curated by KF Seetoh, founder of the World Street Food Congress and Makansutra, where you’ll be able to find classic dishes like Singapore Hainanese Chicken Rice, Sambal Chili Crab, and more. Learn more about Urban Hawker here.
Where: 135 W 50th St
8. Urbanspace, Multiple Locations
Urbanspace is an “immersive” pubic market that focuses on creating community through food. With multiple locations around NYC, their chef-driven food concepts range from bao buns and noodle bowls to brioche doughnuts.
Where: Find your location here
9. The Market Line, Essex Crossing
Anchored below Essex Crossing, the Market Line is a 15,000-square-foot food hall with 30 local vendors. The space is connected to the historic Essex Street Market—which relocated from its original corner of the LES in 2019. The Essex Market functions as a “Grocery Store” of sorts for locals, and is home to the historic market’s 21 longtime vendors in addition to more than a dozen new vendors and restaurants. Visit it while you can, because it’s set to close later this year.
Where: 115 Delancey St
10. DeKalb Market Hall, Brooklyn
DeKalb is known for a few things, but quite possibly the most important is their offshoot of Katz’s Deli. Of course, that’s not all they have to offer. 40 locally-owned Brooklyn vendors are showcased at this enormous food hall. Think sushi, arepas, ice cream, coffee and even specialty pickles. They’ve got it all!
Where: 445 Albee Square West, Brooklyn
11. Le District, Battery City
Like Eataly, but the French version! Le District (inside Brookfield Place) offers delicious French-inspired food and products as well as a fresh grocery store. Whether you’re looking to try out artisanal cheeses and sandwiches or sit down at a Michelin-starred restaurant, there’s something for every budget. Learn more about Le District here.
Where: 225 Liberty Street
12. The Hugh, Midtown
With over 15 different restaurants to choose from, The Hugh is one of the best food halls in Midtown by a mile. Our perfect itinerary? Grab a quick bite from the first all-avocado bar, Avocaderia then hit up refined cocktail lounge The Boardroom for a fancy cocktail to wash it down. Finish off with a James Beard nominated pastry from Mah Ze Dahr and you’re good to go! Learn more about The Hugh here.
Where: 157 E 53rd St
13. Tin Building by Jean-Georges, Seaport
This immersive food hall is the brainchild of Chef Jean-Georges, where 12 different dining venues await for you to try out! From seafood staple Fulton Fish Co. to vegan hotspot abcV, this culinary destination is home to nearly any kind of cuisine you have a hankering for (think sushi, dosas and everything in between). Learn more about Tin Building here.
Where: 96 South St
14. Olly Olly Market, Chelsea
Olly Olly Market is right in the heart of Chelsea, and is home to plenty of F&B concepts that are unique to the food hall! From elevated chopped cheeses at Schmackwich to artisanal cocktails at Bar Avant, there’s plenty of options to choose from. Not to mention the food hall’s awesome events, like Trivia Nights, Wellness Nights, Kid’s Day, Market & Music Day, plus more! Learn more about Olly Olly Market here.
Where: 601 W 26th S
15. Gotham West Market, Hell’s Kitchen
This all day-and-night food hall in Hell’s Kitchen is home to all sorts of food vendors, nestled right into tons of communal seating areas. The vendors in the market come from famous chefs from all over the world, with names such as Gorin Ramen, Creamline, and Petee’s Pies Company sharing a home here. Learn more about Gotham West Market here.
Where: 600 11th Ave
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