Oliver Zingone is the best bodega cat on the UWS! Don't skip…read moreout on this local treasure.

A great family owned and family run local market. They have a great variety of whatever you need…read moreand fantastic produce. They will even pick and deliver fresh produce to you! The owners and staff are especially knowledgeable and are truly the nicest people. Zingone Brothers market is what people think of when they say they love the Upper West side--Quality, Character, Caring.

Ok. I know it's been closed for health violations in the past -- perhaps multiple times -- and they…read morehad a lengthy standoff with the DOH last year before they reached some sort of deal to reopen. But. I still have a big soft spot in my heart for this labyrinthine, old school neighborhood grocery with surprises around every corner. Sure, the bargain fruit from the stands out front are often on their last leg (I've learned to categorically avoid). But there is also a vast selection of excellent, sometimes obscure, usually well-priced cheeses on offer, always with lots of samples. (I tried gjetost / brunost there for the first time many years ago.) There are nice olives and chocolates and jams. There's a variety of prepared foods, which aren't obnoxiously priced, though I don't think we've ever tried them. (It's almost as easy to throw together a quick meal than it is to reheat something from the store.) And I keep stumbling upon wonderful, unexpected products like date molasses, sumac, and even ramps ($44 / lb, cf $50 / lb at Citarella)! Staff are baseline kind of grumpy... but in a weirdly endearing old people sort of way, and are usually very helpful when you ask a question.

I live on the block and I only try to go when I absolutely need an essential. Every time you pick…read moresomething off the Barzini's shelves, you risk buying a product that is moldy or expired. They will occasionally have something niche that you need, particularly a spice or a cheese, but that doesn't make up for the fact that their inventory is so neglected. And if you've read any other reviews, it won't be earth-shattering to hear that the owner is rude.

I've been wanting to write something up about Taskin E. and his fruit cart for years. He's…read moresomething of an institution on the UWS, beloved by many area residents. For years -- around nine I believe he said -- he worked the produce cart at the southeastern corner of 86th and Broadway. There's actually another vendor who is much closer to me during warmer months, not to mention ye ol' Trader Joe's and Whole Foods within an easy walk -- but I always made it a point to swing by Taskin's because he's just that nice of a guy. He's patient, polite, and kind, never pushy about purchasing more than you want or need. And he was always out there even when it was bitterly cold, windy, snowing, or raining. In December 2022, the ultra hard-working Taskin finally got his own cart, located on the southeastern corner of Broadway and 90th Street. It's well-priced and well-stocked with the usual produce (eggplant, zucchini, berries, citrus, broccoli, cherries, mangoes, bananas, carrots, etc...). And occasionally he has some fun finds like Medjool dates, persimmons, and pomegranates. My family and I plan to continue our frequent visits, especially since it's just down the street from another neighborhood favorite of ours, Tal Bagel. The cart is named after Taskin's young son. I look forward to seeing both Ruzgars prosper and grow!

Everything here is wildly expensive, even for NYC. Not to mention the food behind the counter is…read moresubpar to put it nicely. Avoid at all costs

Really nice mini market on the west side on West End Ave…read more For a bodega type place this superette was large and super stocked. Open 24/7 which is a bonus. I stumbled upon this place when out for.a late night long run and dropped in for a bottle of water. Clean and organized too.

I live one block from this store. They are outrageously expensive...more than almost any other…read moregrocery storer much less fruit stand on the UWS.

Not a bad market. I dropped in after my daily run to pick up some fruit when I saw the display set…read moreup outside along with fresh flowers. Stepping inside from first sight it looks small, but as you wander around the store is winding and set back with aisles on an upper back level. Had to check out the beer section to the right of the entrance. Not a bad mix of domestics, imports, and crafts. Nothing special though that will wow you. Prices were OK.

I've been visiting and living in this neighborhood 27 years. This fruit and vegetable stand has…read morealways been here 365 days a year! I've purchased many avocados over the years and never been disappointed. The service is fast even though he's very busy. The produce is always fresh. I've seen the same owner here almost every day! I'm recommending. My California friends purchased some items this morning. That's a good sign.

Located right across my local gym this fruit stand normally has a good variety of fruits and…read moreveggies at terrific prices. They carry fresh produce and are there day and night. Even better than Key Food which is really just a few feet away.

This place is the perfect little family owned bodega. Delicious smoothies, great prices, quality…read moregoods, and caring owners.

Another hidden gem on the UWS/Morningside Heights area. Everyone knows M2M and The Mill (ugh…read moreterrible) for Korean food and this the least known. However it's also the cheapest and possibly the best. My Korean ex and I would go here and pick up some soups and kimchee as well as various other things I don't remember their name but all good and tasty. Everything here is pretty much $5-7. The steal is the pork or beef bulgolgi and rice/vegetable combo for $5 or so. Check out their cheap and homemade breakfast made infront of you...I sometimes pick up an egg and cheer sandwich for $1-2. I don't know how they're making profit off everything but again, I'd always go here instead of the crappy food at the Mill. Support this place Columbia students!

Great produce at a great price!! Went here on my way back to my dorm and bought fresh broccoli $1-2…read moreand quenepas (a Caribbean fruit) for 1 lb $4! It's located in the city so the prices are on the affordable side. If you want to save a few bucks, skip Whole Foods and stop here!

This guy is here from the wee hours of the morning till at least dinnertime gently hawking bananas,…read moreapples, and other produce. Pick up a banana at one end, drop the guy a smile and a quarter at the other end, and be on your way without even breaking your stride. It's my only salvation from actually turning into an enormous Bouchon cookie, which is the more sinful treat of choice in the area.

This little Farmer's Market is great. It's on Thursdays and Sundays from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m…read more Consistently, there are two produce stands (one also sells grass fed beef), two bakeries, one jam/jelly/chutney stand, flowers and plants. Occasionally Ronnybrook Dairy shows up. Everyone is very friendly and helpful. It's never too crowded and there is a good variety of local made/grown food.

This was great, and on the way to Columbia from our hotel! I got hot cider for about $1.read more

It is a very good store and friendly to .they can also help you in the fruits and vegetables that…read more you need. also they have cool fruit cups for summer