This is one of my favorite green markets to go to in Queens. They usually have a large selection of…read morefresh produce, lavender, fresh baked goods, fresh fish, honey and selection of yogurts. They are only open on Sundays so make sure to make it early to get all these great products. My favorite reason to go is to interact with the workers. My favorite employee is Pierina; she would always have a smile on her face and was always available to help. When I didn't have cash, she would help me with the debit and credit tokens. I have not seen her in a while so I am wondering what happened to her since she has been working there every Sunday since I can remember. I will try to locate her at other green markets.

Smaller than the Saturdays Union Square Farmers' Market but also packed with lots of variety!…read more I enjoy visiting this farmers' market because of the variety of produce brought to the local street(s). One can find anything from flowers to herbs, spices, fruits, veggies, apple cider, Korean pastes, free samples, vegan baked goods, breads, cookies, fish, duck and other poultry, pig products, beef, assorted mushrooms, tamales (the one closer to 78th street is best, but if you're up for a sweet or dessert tamale, go to the lady on 80th), booze, syrups, honeys, NYC groups that take used clothing and textiles, compost, and a recycling book stand where anyone can take, swap, or donate books. It's also one block away from Travers Park which was recently updated. Great place to go for a stroll and enjoy. Happy shops!

Great place to find seasonal fruits and vegetables, along with dairy products, honey, and more…read more There are farms from Long Island and the Hudson Valley selling their products here. It takes place every Sunday from 8am-2pm. The vendors are set up next to MacDonald Park off Queens Blvd, and part of the service road and 70th Ave are closed to cars which makes it nice to stroll through. The greenmarket is open year-round, so even in the winter you can still find items like squash, apples, leafy greens, herbs, eggs, and milk.

Cool little farmers market near the post office in Forest Hills,…read more Lots of vendors with seasonal produce and few food trucks and food vendors. Plus the usual suspects in terms of crafts etc. Near subway stops and for me had a cloth donation kiosk which made it much easier for me at least to donate my late sisters clothes

If I could give NO STARS I would. Avocados are rotten - I…read moream sure they can have a produce picker weed out bad produce. Also, over charging for bag. The New York State law says 5 cents - they rip you off for 25. The entire inside looks filthy and lesson learned. Would not put one more cent here. Luckily I found the vegetable guy by TD BANK has the best cheapest produce.

I recently walked into Green House Farmers Market and got Shishito Peppers for $1 a bag. I got two…read morebags. Then I got a huge bag of spring mix for $2.49. It was like a restaurant sized bag of salad. It was fresh and is still in my fridge after several days. It was so big I had to ask my neighbors to take some. When it comes to these types of things, you can find amazing surprises at Green House Farmers Market! The cashier was about her business. I stood in line to pay, she said next, I walked up and paid. It is a little tight in there, but it is because they have lots of stuff. I am a fan.

The historic perspective is better served to you, the reader, directly from the website itself as…read morethere is much to learn. Here is my experience. Entering through the coffee shop, bad -- entering through the lobby, good. It'll make your little adventure begin on a higher note -- reasons are many, just please take my word for it. Six floors up and ten paces ahead, your faced with your first and only decision. Shall we take a right, or shall we take a left? When you don't know where you are going, it really doesn't matter which way you choose. The thick dry straw that cushion your walk keeps the dirt from becoming part of your wardrobe an unwanted souviner not tracked home. Staying on the main thorofare and avoiding non guided excursions towards the roofs edges is a good plan, if you do feel the need to venture, keep watch where your planting your feet. Flower beds sit snug in close proximity to the ground and are closely huddled together leaving them exposed for damage from a slight of step. The Greens family is fully represented, a Ware Rabbits dream come true, I gravitated immediately to the leeks, how I love them so. We purchased many items from the farmstand tgat had little or nothing to do with greens. Sourdough bread, hot sauce, honey, carrots and more all came home with me and will all work their way on to my Sunday menu.

This is a lovely rooftop farm in LIC/ Astoria, Queens. It was my first time going there but won't…read morebe my last. They have all the fresh produce. The staff are super friendly and helpful. I went on the last weekend they are open to public and I wished I had know that earlier. The view up there is great and it would be a nice summer hangout with family and friends. Coffeed downstairs is closed for renovation. I had eaten there before and absolutely love it.

Brand new fruits and veggie place in Astoria. Friendly customer service, reasonable prices and a…read morefantastic selection of health conscious and produce stuff - literally every type of fruit or vegetable is available here (as long as it's in season). There are also some neat, organic ingredients and some hard to find juices (like sour tart cherry and black cherry!) that are all 100% juice with no preservatives and crappy chemical stuff in em' - awesome! Totally welcomed addition to the neighborhood.

Green Gate is one of my go-to produce stands that I pass on my way back from yoga. They have a…read moregreat selection of non-perishables in addition to an extensive fruit and veggie selection. I often pick up my hemp milk here so I can make my peanut butter, spinach and banana smoothies in the morning. The folks here are always friendly. I usually hit up the olive bar too, but they need to clean out those kalamata olives for real. I think they've been sitting there all dried out for a couple weeks. Brine kills bacteria though right? Decent juice bar too!

I'm in my fourth year of membership for this CSA and it's great. I get the freshest veggies and…read morefruit ever (fresher than what I've gotten at the farmers' market!) delivered locally to the Forest Hills Jewish Center. The amount of veggies and fruit delivered is likely too much for a single person like me so I split my share with a friend (or two). What I've loved is learning about new produce and supporting local farmers. I now am pretty expert at cooking with kale (hated it at first), garlic scapes, kohlrabi, celeriac, purslane and so much more. The farm we support believes in producing hearty, healthy, organic veggies and you'll see loads of them in the deliveries each week. The CSA gets produce delivered from Golden Earthworm Organic Farm on LI, fruit and berries from Briermere Farms on LI, grains/four/amazing beans from Cayuga Organics near Ithaca NY and then usually another farm for garlic, cheeses and jams that are offered during the season. Since the pick-ups are at the FHJC, all of the items are kosher. Sign-up is only during March/April and then the season starts just after Memorial Day and runs through the week of Thanksgiving (26 weeks - weekly pick-up). There is also a winter season with root veggies that runs from Dec-March where the pick-ups are every three weeks with more carrots than you might know what to do with (make Carrot Candy -- great recipe from Mark Bittman that I swear by). Overally, a wonderfully run CSA and I'm glad to to be a member. This year, you can pay for your share by PayPal (so I guess they sort of accept credit cards too).

I was wondering: green market vs a CSA? Since the Forest Hills greenmarket and Tuv Ha'Aretz CSA…read moreare in the same location, it really came down to cost and choice. You have to sign up and pay in advance for the whole season, usually in the spring. I emailed tuv@fhjc.org to get on their list and to inquire about availability before my first year as a CSA member. Volunteering is required (help at share pick-ups, newsletter writing, deliver unclaimed shares to the food bank, unload the delivery truck, events, etc.) keeps the costs of the shares down; I have been part of a CSA where volunteering was not required, and it costs over double what I pay at Tuv Ha'Aretz, so it's well worth the pay-back of volunteering for a few hours. In terms of cost, the CSA wins -- at about $25 a week, it's a bargain. For the same amount of vegetables, I can pay about $40 at the greenmarket. In addition, I enjoy playing a version of "Iron Chef" against myself -- use up all the vegetables and fruit we get (after all, wasting the vegetables is a waste of money, too). They're chosen by the farmers, so the delivery is often a surprise and an education when we get things we haven't cooked with or eaten before. I've learned to prep and love purslane, for example. And I've learned that some dishes -- for instance, like spanakopita -- are about anything which can be called "greens" -- chard, herbs, onion tops, turnip tops, carrot leaves, kale, lettuces, etc. -- and not just spinach; so, it's become my go-to for masses of greens and herbs when they are producing heavily. With a CSA, you get a share of what the farmer is growing every week for half the year from June to November. This CSA gets its shares from an organic-certified farm (Golden Earthworm); the fruit is minimally sprayed -- pests make this the reality of trees and fruit bushes in our locale. In contrast, the farmers' market allows you to pick and choose among what's available: organic vs non, choice of produce, etc. My cooking has changed, and I feel more attuned to the seasons since joining this CSA. The separate winter share is, as expected, less exciting and varied, but that's the reality of winter vegetables and I've become more creative and open about how I cook and feed my family and friends throughout the year. For instance, too many squashes? I make ravioli, risotto, potstickers, shepherd's pie, halvah, chili, etc. We live in Queens, considered the most culturally diverse county in the country, so we have a lot of inspiration to use "what's in the box" every week. At ~$25 a week, I can afford to supplement from the greenmarket if there is truly something else I want in my kitchen and table. And I really love that I don't have to garden to get amazingly fresh and vibrant produce.

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!

My review is focused solely on their juice bar (however we do buy our produce from here, too!). My…read morehusband and I LOVE that they have a 24-hour juice bar that serves fresh juices and fruits. They have about 14 different types available (7 juices and 7 smoothies), though you're also able to create your own. We love that they use FRESH everything in each of their recipes! You can literally watch them grab the fruits and veggies needed for your drink as they place them into the juicer/blender. It's very reassuring to see this as you can't always trust fresh ingredients are being used in other places that make smoothies. When ordering a smoothie, they'll ask what you want for the base. The options are Apple juice, coconut water, almond milk or water. We almost always choose coconut water as it's a great source of electrolytes AND tastes absolutely delicious with any of the smoothies using tropical fruits. They also have a delicious Apple cider tea! It's always out (hot and fresh), they have about 4 different varieties and they allow free samples. I love the clove and ginger flavor and my husband loves the ginger honey flavor. You can purchase this as an individual cup or as a half gallon or gallon option. I can't wait for autumn to hit as this tea is PERFECT for a chilly autumn day! And I plan to purchase in bulk to keep at home so I can indulge without having to walk so far every time I want it. Our new Sunday ritual is to buy our produce and then grab a juice/smoothie from here. We love coming here and I'm sure you will too!

Went today and bought fruits including pre sliced mangos. I got home 10 min later and opened the…read morecarton and it smells awful, is mushy and tastes rotten. There is no number or email listed to assist with this issue.

So I went a couple of days ago and I bought a bag of cherries. The cherries said $1.49 a pound the…read morefirst time it was good and then the next time I was buying it the cherries were not fresh at all . The entire bag was absolutely horrible ! You guys should throw them in the garbage ! The major problem is the system when you ask for reciept . You don't know what you're paying for ! I get anxiety shopping here .. constantly have to count every little thing .. you guys should change these cash registers !

The Sunnyside Greenmarket is open all year, every Saturday, from 8 AM to 2 or 3 PM, depending on…read morethe season. On the day I visited, there were about 10-12 vendors from NY, NJ, and beyond, and the majority of them were farms offering produce. I did a little comparison shopping, and prices between them were pretty similar. There were free samples here and there too. And the selections varied so they weren't all selling the exact same tomatoes and greens. Besides fruits and veggies, I spotted baked goods, honey, dairy products, and meat. One cool thing about this particular Greenmarket is that there was a book swap and a composting station too. The layout is tight. All the vendors are in a row along the sidewalk, and they take up most of the sidewalk so at times you have to dodge other people, children, bikes, strollers, and dogs. Speaking of dogs, there's a dog run in the adjacent park. Of course, I ended up buying/spending too much, but it was well worth it for the delicious fresh local ingredients!

Very nice market that has enough variety and fresh produce, pies, ciders, etc. Everyone is kind,…read morethe park is nice and the prices are very reasonable.