I once purchased a quiche from Francesca's bakery and it wasn't very good…read more But, I decided to give it another chance and I bought a blueberry pie. The pie crust was hard as a rock. So disappointed!!!

Francesca's is an excellent stand for home made desserts and lunch. There are many other stands…read morewith fresh fruits and vegetables.

Chelsea Market exceeded my expectations. It's huge, nicely decorated with many shops and…read morerestaurants to browse and choose from. Prices are higher, still, not too bad because the quality of products justifies that. Clean restrooms, from bakeries to Italian stores, Mexican eateries, Indian, a bit of everything to pick from - everything from breakfast to dinner, to snacks. Donuts shops, ice-cream, specialized grocery stores, cheese stores. I'd love to come back someday and indulge some more! A must if you live in NY! If you visit, make time (stop here if you visit the High Line, Whitney Museum or Little Island). Chelsea Market has a bit for everyone.

Chelsea Market is a lively indoor food hall, shopping destination, and public market housed in a…read morehistoric 1890s Nabisco factory, where the Oreo cookie was invented. This sprawling, multi-level space preserves its distinctive industrial character, with exposed brick walls, heavy iron pipes, and an iconic indoor fountain made from discarded factory drill bits. Its bustling concourse welcomes millions of visitors each year, creating an energetic atmosphere that can get crowded, especially near the adjacent High Line park. You'll find a wonderful range of global flavors, from fresh seafood at The Lobster Place and artisanal tacos at Los Tacos No. 1 to specialty tahini at Seed + Mill and fresh meats at Dickson's Farmstand. The market also offers plenty to explore while you shop, including local vendors and specialty boutiques like Artists & Fleas, Posman Books, and Pearl River Mart, as well as unique concepts like the first U.S. Muji food market.

A Fantastic Area to Explore for Food, Shopping, and Movie & TV Fans!…read more We had a great time exploring Philadelphia's Italian Market! Even though the weather wasn't the greatest during our visit, we still really enjoyed wandering around and checking out all the different shops and vendors. One thing we especially appreciated was how much of the market area is covered, making it much easier to explore without being completely at the mercy of the weather. There are SO many cool places to check out here, particularly if you love Italian food and specialty products. One of our absolute favourites was Claudio! We ended up buying a bunch of pasta and other amazing Italian items to bring home. There was so much we wanted to try, and it was one of those stores where you could easily spend a lot of time browsing and filling up your shopping bags. Another fun part of visiting the Italian Market was seeing some iconic filming locations! As huge fans of the Rocky franchise, it was awesome seeing the spot where Rocky runs and gets tossed an apple. We also loved finding the location associated with It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia where Charlie eats an entire pear, sticker and all! These little moments made exploring the area even more entertaining for us. We also met a lot of really nice merchants along the way. It's always great when the people running the shops are friendly and welcoming, and that definitely added to our experience. Overall, we really enjoyed the Italian Market. Between the delicious food, specialty shops, friendly merchants, and fun movie and TV connections, there's plenty to see and do. We could have easily spent even more time exploring! If you're visiting Philadelphia, we'd definitely recommend adding the Italian Market to your itinerary. Come hungry, leave yourself time to browse, and bring a bag for all the delicious Italian goodies you're bound to find. Claudio is especially worth checking out! For more food, travel, brewery, hockey, hotel, and destination reviews, check out our YouTube channel A&M Roam and follow along with Angela and Mike as we travel, eat, drink, hike, catch games, and goof around!

It's the famous open-air market in South Philly. The markets, restaurants, and shops span along a…read more10 block stretch of 9th Street. You basically start at Fitzwater Street near Angelo's Pizzeria if coming from Center City. It ends somewhere around Passyunk Avenue near Geno's Steaks. It was initially established back in the 1880s by South Italian immigrants, but I think most people would agree that the businesses are presently more diverse. We saw Mexican, Honduran, Nicaraguan, Thai, and Vietnamese businesses alongside Italian and other more generalized European markets. It was a planned visit for us. I just had to try South Philly Barbacoa and Anthony's Italian Coffee House. We also saw the infamous line of people waiting to place their orders at Angelo's Pizzeria. Along the way, there were many colorful murals depicting the history of the street market as well as many delivery trucks with fresh produce. That's really the big draw to this area. There were many locals buying produce, meat, cheese, and imported grocery items. It doesn't stop there. Make sure to take a little detour along South Street as you're walking back to the city center. There's public art everywhere including Isaiah Zagar's Mosaic Home, Alley of Murals, and Philadelphia's Magic Gardens. You could pretty much spend an entire afternoon in this part of the city. Don't pass it up when visiting the City of Brotherly Love.

The pretzels were glorious. GLORIOUS!!…read more "The warmth bounces around your mouth like it's a building with mirrors for walls and the pretzel is a laser."

I've been working down the street from here for 2 years and had no idea it was there! So happy I…read morefound it! The pretzels-yum!! And worth the line. It seemed though near closing time (30 minutes before) even with the line they sold what they had and didn't make anymore so I felt guilty for those behind me. But the cinnamon pretzels and cheesesteak one were so good! I bought a few other items from the stores. The honey mustard pretzels in a bag from the store in the back-so good! Lots of parking, they take cash or card, reasonable prices. Only open Thurs-Saturday. Definitely recommend!

Very nice market space with a number of food options, from chocolate and cheese to noodles, crepes,…read moreand island-inspired eats - great for groups. There are also houseplants, a farmer's market type stand featuring fresh produce and goods, and more. The market is comfortable, with seating available to eat in and enjoy, as well as a cute kids play area with books, games, and toys. Restrooms are clean. We enjoyed noodles from Mr. Lee's Noodles and chipotle chicken crepes from Crepes at CASA. Great spot to explore!

Think of a smaller version of Philly's Reading Terminal Market.There is wide variety of sandwich,…read morepizza, coffee, beer, chocolate, Asian food, bakery, Ice cream. meat and deli kiosks. There is something here to please every member of the family. Very nicely set up in a renovated older building conveniently located right off main street. This is a worthy stop if you find yourself in the area.

If we go to Jersey City on a week day to hang out we sometimes catch the Farmers Market. It's a…read moregreat spot for the Farmers Market with so many of the local farmers that we also have coming into Manhattan to sell at our local Farmers Markets. New Jersey has some very good farms with fresh vegetables and we can get some here before we head back home to Manhattan on the Path Train.

First time at place. Liked that the produce was fresh and the cashiers were quick. Will like if…read morethey get few more stands for variety. I guess it's still new. But for starters it's awsome. I can pick up food after workout on my way home very convenient location.

It's always a great experience at the Metuchen Farmers Market. I've been to many farmers markets in…read moreneighboring towns but Metchuen's the best one yet! There are consistent vendors that sell every week and some that are new who sell every other week or every two weeks. This keeps things exciting and you can look forward to seeing new foods. This past week I was lucky to try Kikitos Jibaritos, a Puerto Rican sandwich vendor, and it's a must try if you spot them at the market! Some vendors accept both cash and card payments and a few only take cash. I recommend bringing both! Also, bring your own bags! There were a few vendors that didn't offer bags. Another tip: bring water or something to drink. I believe there was only one or two vendors that sold drinks. Bathrooms are also available for vendors and not to the public. Parking is also very hard to find so come early! The market is from 9am to 2pm.

This farmers market is located in a open area near the parking garage in downtown Metuchen. It's…read moredefinitely worth a stop if you're in the area. Parking is free at the adjacent parking garage. There is a nice mix of prepared food, produce from local farmers, and other vendors selling their wares. I also appreciate that their website was up-to-date and informative.

I stopped by this corner market to pick up fruits. The produce is available at good prices and most…read moreof the time they are ready to eat. Today, I bought nectarines and peaches. The nectarines were juicy and delicious. The guys are friendly and helpful.

Amazing and juicy nectarines! I love their fruit. They good selection most of the time. You have…read moreto go there when they first set up so you get the good stuff. And they have good prices.

I love the holiday shops at Bryant Park. When they start setting this up in October, I get so…read moreexcited for the holidays. All the lights, the booths and the skating rink really put me in the holiday spirit. I love how everyone just enjoys browsing and buying items for their loved ones. There's so many cute little booths with different foods to try from. I love sitting in front of the fountain or the rink and people watch. One of my favorite things about living in NYC!

We love the holiday shops at Bryant park and go at least once a year. We usually will do hot…read morechocolate, fried pickles, walk around and stop by whichever shops are popular. We got the chicken schnitzel in pita bread from 12 chairs, which we highly recommend. I wasn't a big fan of the fried Greek cheese. Wanted to try the Dubai strawberry but the line was way too long. Overall, the holiday shops are always great and fun.

Best cookies I ever had. And better costumer service. Was very accommodating for my daughter with…read moreceliac disease, Made gluten free, daughter had no reaction, and gluten free or not best cookies I ever had!

A friend brought cookies and the mini coconut and banana pies to my house for the holiday. I have…read morenever tasted anything so delicious!! The cookies were so good but the pies were so delicious. I cannot wait to bring them to my family's house! Love supporting small business owners .