Borough Hall Greenmarket
“It's not as big as the one in Union Square, but you can still find everything you need.”
“I look forward to Tuesdays and Thursdays for this greenmarket.”
“The stand with the heirloom tomatoes has the best ones on offer I've seen in any greenmarket.”
Borough Hall Greenmarket
Take-out: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Price range.
$$ Price range Moderate
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I love farmers markets. The best apple I ever tasted, that I didn't personally pick in an orchard, was a juicy winesap right here at the Borough Hall Greenmarket. Bringing ultra-fresh organic produce to the masses by placing farmers markets at mass transit hubs… sounds convenient, right? Oh! the potential! Oy! the limitations! This week I basically went window-shopping. Here's what I fantasized about buying: 10 pounds sweet potatoes, 5 pounds red potatoes, 5 pounds granny smith, 5 pounds golden delicious, 5 pounds macouns, 2 gallons cider, a couple pints of maple syrup… what am I, a pack animal? Here's what actually bought that I could carry home on the subway: Pies! made with simple organic ingredients, just like my own. Well that takes care of my Thanksgiving baking (scratching some apples off my list).
I'm a bit torn about how to rate this market, because although it's solid during the off-season, it becomes SO MUCH BETTER during the summer. But you know what? It's summer right now. And right now, it's damn good.
You might not even be looking to buy anything, just walking by, minding your own business and trying to avoid eye contact with the Jehovah's witnesses.
But then there's some girl offering you a peach. A whole peach, no strings attached. And it turns out to be one of the juiciest peaches of all time. So suddenly you're buying four of them.
And while you're paying, the other guy over in the corner wants you to taste all the different kinds of heirloom tomatoes he's got. And suddenly you're buying a White Beauty, an Italian Heart and the green one (with an equally ostentatious name I can't recall) so you can make an heirloom tomato salad that resembles the Italian flag. What the fuck? You've never done anything like this in your life; who knows how this guy convinced you it was a good idea, but just go with it.
And then you poke around a bit, and you find garlic scapes. And dill. Bok choy. Leeks. Shallots. Five different kinds of kale. Plums. Eggplants. More kinds of cucumbers than you previously thought existed. And that's that.
Oh, and I suppose you might as well grab a watermelon too, so you can cut it up for your soccer team at halftime tomorrow. Because giving people things is the only way you know how to make them like you.
This is one of the better greenmarkets in the city. While not as vast as Union square the Borough Hall location has really lots to offer and more vendors each time I go. The produce is really fresh and lasts a long time. I love the selection of apples in the fall as well as the fresh meats and baked goods. I would recommend to go towards the morning when there is a better selection of produce. Some of the vendors run out of popular items.
Luscious fruits, flowers, vegetables etc. All await me as I walk around this cute market located at Borough Hall. I am going to purchase some apples and I cannot wait to sink my teeth into the fresh fruit and other possible goodies!
I'm from Seattle where Farmer's markets are easy to find. It was such a lovely surprise to find the Borough Hall Greenmarket! All the produced looked amazing! Their was a lovely array of tomatoes, from "Stripped German" and "Italian Heart". On a different visit I bought a gorgeous bundle of cauliflower, green beans and San Marzano tomatoes. When I got home and roasted the cauliflower with some garlic and tomatoes. It was amazing!
It reminds me that the farmers have put love into their products and you can taste it.
Check out this market Tuesdays and Thursdays!
The most consistent farmers market I have seen around NYC. The vendors while not always the cheeriest – sell great products and sell on even hard weather days. My favorite vendors are the honey guy, and the stand that sells zucchini & pumpkin breads at $2 for $4. The zucchini bread is delish! Also while the fruits and veggies might be pricier then in the supermarket, you'll be supporting a local farm, getting fresh produce and supporting a great new tradition. The herbs, plants and flowers are at decent prices. Some of the vendors accept EBT & Food stamps which I think is thoughtful.
It's a great place to visit and escape to during the hectic work day or to stroll and enjoy on a nice Saturday.
Since it's located near the courthouse, I stopped by June 9th at about 3:30 pm thinking I would get some produce to go home with me. There were only 5 tables at this greenmarket. I saw some apples, strawberries, baked goods and juice. Not even enough to make a meal. Not impressed by the Borough Hall Greenmarket. Does a couple of stands make it a Greenmarket? It was sad.
It's so nice to have this dependable farmer's market in a nice, open space near the Boro Hall stop.
From Red Jacket to local farmers, there's enough produce and locally-made items to please most Brooklynites. Make sure to always have cash in hand, and check it out before the morning rush so you get a better selection.