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DeKalb Market Hall.

Worth it, says Antonina. The variety here is staggering.

Antonina Pattiz
Antonina PattizI went myself · from my Best food markets in New York
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Worth it
  • Address445 Albee Square West, Downtown Brooklyn
  • From my guide, updated June 2026.

DeKalb Market Hall (445 Albee Square West, Downtown Brooklyn) sits under City Point with 40+ vendors and it’s massive. The standout is Katz’s Delicatessen, which opened a location here and serves the same pastrami as the legendary LES original.

The variety here is staggering. Ethiopian, Jamaican, Japanese, Colombian, soul food, dumplings, arepa, all within a two-minute walk. It can feel overwhelming. My advice is to do one lap, identify three things that look good, and commit.

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DeKalb Market Hall

Downtown Brooklyn