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Essex Market

Market · Lower East Side

Essex Market, photographed by New York Dearest

The Essex Market has been around since 1940 officially (unofficially since the 1880s), serving as a food gathering place for New Yorkers for 80 years.

The Essex Market has been around since 1940 officially (unofficially since the 1880s), serving as a food gathering place for New Yorkers for 80 years. More than 30 vendors call the three-story market home. So, if you’re looking for a fun winter activity in NYC, swing by the market to rest your legs.

Order a bite and make your way to the upstairs seating area. The floor-to-ceiling windows are perfect for watching the stormy weather outside while you warm up with a hot coffee or tea.

Hours
Monday to Wednesday 8am to 8pm, Thursday to Saturday 8am to 9pm, Sunday 10am to 6pm; closed on Christmas Day
Cost
Free
Subway
F, J, M, Z to Delancey St-Essex St, 1 min
Address
88 Essex St, New York, NY

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