Grand Army Plaza Greenmarket

Nice experience all around. Prices are higher than a supermarket but it’s all amazing local produce, meats, dairy, and breads ($20 for 4 apples, 4 peaches, 7 plums, and 2 apple cider donuts which were 2/$1). The King David Tacos cart is here and they’re great for breakfast, and they’re also here other days of the week. Also, vendors selling crafts, super cute… but it’s always busy so you gotta muster up patience for the long lines. And wear a mask, super crowded.

What a great idea. Farmers’ Market pops up here every Saturday. Dozens of booths featuring fresh produce, drinks & desserts. It suffers from its own popularity, though, as it is VERY crowded. Accessible by subway-2 or 3 trains-and car, if you don’t mind walking a bit after searching for a spot. Located right outside beautiful Prospect Park, across the street from the Central Library, and down the block from the Museum. Enjoy.

For anyone who loves a hearty bread made with wholesome grains, the Lost Bread Company is a dream come true. Their breads and savory/sweet treats are delightful taste explosions featuring ingenious bites of green olive dotted focaccia breads, one of my favorites, or the cherry spotted buckwheat loaf, also one of my favorites. Another one of my alltime favorites is their potato knish, a wholesome mini savory bun, full of toasty flavor infusions, and all vegan. The croissants are to die for, and I also love their granola. Go visit, you won’t regret this culinary adventure into Lost Bread Co., currently located as of June 2021, on the other side of the Arc.

My local green market! Great vendors selling really good produce, meat & really fresh fish. There's also artisan cheese, artisan breads and very fresh milk.

A nice small market. Tons of fresh vegetables and fuits available. The quality is very good and prices are affordable. One should go early, as some things might be sold out after noon already.

Always a good spot for great produce. Seasonal varieties are great and baked goods aplenty. Great market for lil ol' BK.

Lot of variety of food but just little bit over priced. Its really not affordable but its good to be honest. Just try the yogurt and eggs.

Visited the market on a sunny Saturday in April and absolutely loved it! A great selection of vendors in a fantastic atmosphere.

Saturday mornings before work, I walk up towards the park entrance and do a little light shopping. I get my butter, cheeses, fancy jams, some pastry I don't need, and in the fall...hot cider. The vendors are usually super attentive and will answer any questions you have. Trust me, you'll love it.

Great place to get fresh air, fresh ingredients, and walk around a great park before after or during the market opening

There's only a few reasons we would trek over to Brooklyn and this farmers market is one of them! I would plan to make a day of it - pack a cooler bag to store your fruits and veggies that you buy at this farmers market, stroll through Prospect Park, go see an exhibit at Brooklyn Museum, then walk over to Olmsted restaurant for lunch. We love this farmers market because Willow Wisp Farm that also sells at the Narrowsburg Farmers Market in the Catskills also has a tent here.

So many amazing vendors that change based upon the season. 8am-3pm every Saturday. EBT accepted! So many great vendors take EBT chips and health bucks. Head to the center of the market to visit the info and EBT tent to get EBT tokens!

If it's uncool to find a day at the farmer's market a true thrill, then I don't want to be cool. I love walking through Prospect Park to make it to Grand Army Plaza, where the city's second largest farmer's market (after the Union Square Market) comes to life every Saturday. I wish they set up shop here more than once a week but when they do set up they really pull out all the stops. The produce changes with the seasons, which is part of the excitement of every visit since you don't know exactly what you'll find. In the summer you'll find strawberries, and in the Fall you'll find all kinds of apples and gourds. Certain veggies, like kale and eggplant can be found year round, but you can find different varieties of each and talk to agriculturalists who are knowledgeable about it all. The prices are great and pretty much every vendor accepts credit card payment. It's not just fruits and veggies that are for sale at the market. You can buy all kinds of bread and pastries, plants, ciders, honey, and even wine. Though this market is a fraction of the size of the Union Square Greenmarket, there is a special local ambience you'll find here. There are fewer tourists, and you can easily find live music and groups of people of all ages people watching and milling about around the arch and around the park. It's a lovely way to spend a Saturday in Brooklyn.

We got half dozen apples for our self curated apple tasting. Sun crisp won and the gold rush was our no. 2. It's a really fun activity if you would want to try it for yourself. We also got a ginger pear pie from one of the farmers, definitely a flavor worth trying.

The farmer's market at Grand Army Plaza is so fun to wander during the summertime! The flower stall always has the most beautiful fresh cut flowers to spruce up your space. Check out the green market for fresh produce from farms in the north east New York area. The fresh eggs here are also hard to beat. And, all of this at pretty fair prices! What more can you ask for?

The end of summer on the brink of autumn is my favorite time of year here. It just feels right. The best produce and all favorites lined up--okra, juicy peaches, heirloom tomatoes, salad greens, zucchini & zucchini blossoms, bunches of basil, eggplant, shallots and ALL of the apples and apple samples. There's a new ginger apple crop that's crispy and slightly tart and perfect. I love the garlic too. Everything is good. The sights. The smells. The buzz of foodies getting excited. The location conveniently positioned at the head of the park for a nice transition after a Saturday morning long run. Union Square market is my second fave to this but no longer possible given my current work location and schedule. But as with all nice things, comes a price tag. Like the $12 shocker on my modestly sized hand picked bag of brussel sprouts. But i guess brussels aren't cheap outside of farmer's markets also. It's seriously like a candy store here. For adults. The kids enjoy it too. Minus the unhealthy treats. Just good things for the body and soul.

I usually prefer going to the Union Sq Greenmarket simply because it's the largest one around but it seems the Grand Army Plaza Greenmarket is one of the few places where you can find Gold Rush apples. I would advise going early because most vendors pack up by 3p, earlier if the weather is nice. As the market is located at the northwest entrance to Prospect Park, expect to see a lot of runners, children, and doggos!

Been living in Midwood area for half my life and have stumbled upon this cute market for the first tome only in Fall 2019. Definitely a fun & wholesome way to add to your Saturday walk around the Prospect Park. Multiple vendors sell similar items (apples, baked goodies, fruits and veggies), so first walk around the tables and study the prices and products to choose the best deals. Love the fresh baked sweets and breads. Some vendors allow you to taste the still warm, crispy and chewy bread. That's how they get you to spend $7 on a loaf. Prices are definitely way up there, in line with Manhattan's farmers' markets. Prices on produce are especially steep. $3.49 lb for Honeycrisp apples in the middle of the apple picking season was an exorbitant price to pay. $15 for six medium apples was definitely not worth it. Go to an apple farm and pick a bushel full of apples for $24! Exercise some self control if you're on a budget, as everything looks so colorful and appetizing. Definitely do not shop here hungry--you'll spend a pretty penny! Be aware that some vendors accept cash only. Arrive as early as you can if you want the best pick of the goodies. All the most wanted items are gone by noon. By 3pm, the tables are halfway empty and the vendors are packing up, so your options will be significantly limited. By 4, all the sellers are packing up full gear.

The more I visit this market the more I like it. Yes it can be all kinds of crazy busy on Saturdays but if you can navigate the crowds you'll come out w/ some really fantastic things, ie: Peanut Butter Cookies from Baker's Bounty. Cookies are about 6" and $2.50 a piece and are so soft and deliciously peanut buttery. A bottle of Merlot from Castello di Borghese Wines. Tastings are free and bottles range from $20-$55... but I tell ya that $20 Merlot is really nice. Blackberry and cherry and super smooth. and my favorite find to date - a pineapple sage plant ($3) from Scarborough Fields & Flowers. Amazingly it really does smell like pineapple and I've got plans to use it all summer long in the kitchen.

I love this place and look forward to coming here on Saturday mornings (especially after a long run). You meet local vendors from all over NY and they are amazing. I purchased chocolate covered goat cheese (which taste like chocolate cheesecake) and garlic butter (I used it to make eggs and mixed veggies).

Amazing selection of fresh produce, constantly changing to reflect the best of what's seasonally available.

This is a great big market close to the park. I was there for the Rock and Roll Half Marathon today. I stopped in to Body and Soul the Veggan food stand. They now have a Cinnamon roll with Sweet Potato. Prices are reasonable. They have a stand at the Union Square Green Market also. I've taken pictures of Body and Soul food to post here. I do not see a site for them on YELP. The selection is fresh made. Some unusual combinations of muffins, scones, cookies and breads. These are sure to please any vegan. Stop in and tell them you read their review by Marianne on YELP.

I did not know this existed until I drove past it a Saturday and was like... what's this and parked my car to venture around ! I LOVE THIS PLACE. Everything is so fresh and the apples are SO GOOD AND CRISP! They have great apple pies and some really good vegan pound cake ! Baked goods are on the pricier side but they are worth every penny! I highly recommend walking around and purchasing things like fruits vegetables and fresh meats here. They also have a few vendors selling fresh cheeses ! Bring cash.

I love having easy access to the farmer's market. It's so great and all the produce lasts way longer than from the store. I do wish they had a few more venders like the Union Square one, where is my turmeric sauerkraut and Andrew's honey!... but they have plenty. My only dream is that they expand to more than one day a week. I would almost exclusively shop here if it wasn't only on Saturdays which is when I am often hanging out with friends and family.

My favorite, favorite Saturday activity in Brooklyn! So many incredible farmers and vendors to support. You could do practically your entire week's grocery shop here. There are dairy and egg farmers, poultry and beef, honey, not to mention the freshest, local produce. Standouts for me are Wicklow Apple Orchards, Divine Brine Pickles, and, all time best, Lavender by the Bay! Just a fantastic way to support local farms.

This market is amazing! I've been a regular customer since we returned to Brooklyn in 2005. Everyone local shops here - and I do mean everyone. I've even seen celebrities shopping, and since it's Brooklyn, no one bothers them. That aside, you'll find a great selection of seasonal foods here. Hot apple cider is served at a couple of stalls in addition to bottles to bring home. I'm a fan of baked goods, which are now across the street near the arch, along with fresh fish. Then there are vegetables, fruits (both seasonal) meats, and prepared foods - all from local farmers and vendors. So why only four stars? The markets at Union Square and downtown Brooklyn are open more than one day per week, while the one at Grand Army Plaza is only open on Saturdays. Also, there used to be a food truck rally (okay, maybe the green market is not responsible for that, but I miss it). Given the pandemic, and the likelihood that more people will work from home now, a second day would be great. Other than that, I'm a huge fan!

Great sales but some prices were a little high. But I understand the work of FRESH veggies and fruits. Loved the homemade cheeses!!

It is so easy to shop-and eat-seasonal. It's sad when strawberry season is over, but also...food just seems to taste better!!!

Open on Saturdays till the late afternoon. Some pro tips to help you enjoy this farmer's market: they accept compost, located right next to the main Brooklyn Public library, there is a coffee truck located across the street. If you need restrooms, the BPL branch has you covered. We typically purchase some items here that are not part of your typical farmer's market fare: hot cider and cider donuts, cheese, iced tea (during the summer) and a variety of breads. Because the market is right next to the park, we will sometimes picnic by eating the bread and cheese. Love this market!

They have fresh vegetables, delicious cider, creamy goat cheese, crusty bread, juicy fruit,* sweet honey, and if you're lucky, generous jam samples available for your enjoyment. But if you're not lucky, some 6 year old will be hogging all the jam samples. And you shouldn't throw a little girl on the ground and take her jam, because then her father will be angry, and believe me, it's hard to run and eat jam samples at the same time. _________ *Not the gum. Or, maybe the gum too, but I've never seen it.

How can you not love this market? Also how can you give this market anything less than a 5 star...unless you hate families, dogs, and lots of fresh produce. I would recommend getting here early if you want to park near the park of or get first dibs on the awesome food and produce. At this market you can get everything from fruit, doggie treats, vegetables, fresh bread, and some duck meat. My personal favs include: - Duck meat stand (FYI: They sell out early) - Bread stand that sells the Focaccia (FYI: get the tomato, basil, mozzarella, and garlic one) - Apple stand (FYI: Their cider and Apple walnut muffin is like crack) - Mushroom stand - Pickle stand - Turkey sausage stand

I was sooo excited to go to the Farmer's Market at Grand Army Plaza. I did have a nice time and did come home with some yummy produce, but I can't say I'll definitely be back. Pros -If the weather's right, Grand Army plaza can be a lovely place to hang by the fountain and take in the scenery. And of course, you can take your bag of treats and have a nice little picnic in Prospect Park -Despite the small size, there is a nice variety of things being offered. Plenty of fresh fruits and veggies, meat, dairy, seafood, bread and other baked goods, ciders and juices, herbs and flowers. Pretty much anything you're looking for will be there. Cons -Size of venue versus size of crowd. I don't actually think the market is THAT small... however, there are way too many people there to simply "peruse." To make matters worse, nearly everyone has their dog or their child - leashed or stroller'ed respectively (or not). -Price - I usually love farmer's markets because I get fresh, local, often organic produce for cheaper than the grocery store. I couldn't find one thing that was LESS expensive than store prices - and while almost everything was local, most was not organic.

I was looking forward to visiting this farmer's market; despite what other reviewers say, I felt the selection was pretty limited and I was expecting more stalls/variety. I was a regular at a lot of great farmer's markets in London, and I guess was expecting more. I mean this is Brooklyn afterall?! Also, I was rather disappointed by the prices - from my understanding the purpose of a farmer's market is to purchase provisions direct from the farmer/supplier which means you will receive a fresher product for less money, as you're essentially cutting out the middle man. Unfortunately, this isn't the case at this market as the produce costs more than the supermarket and I don't think the quality is there to justify the premium. Great, if you stumble upon it but, I wouldn't make it a destination....

This place has everything that a farmer's market needs. Bread, produce, milk, meat, and then some. Good news for peach lovers- they've finally arrived and tasting sweeter than ever! Just to make sure, there were some samples that definitely sealed the deal. Now if you're like me and love getting breakfast at farmer's markets I'm gonna forewarn you. This morning I was not feeling like a baked muffin, scone, etc. but there weren't very many other options. I ended up with a mango yogurt drink from the milk man that was good but nothing out of this world. I wouldn't have been too upset if as I was leaving I saw three food trucks parked across the way. So THAT is where everyone was getting their juices and coffee fix... They all looked great and had me wishing that I had found it earlier! This place gets a bump up due to it's proximity to Prospect Park. If you don't have things that might spoil right away, it's a great place to relax with a book for a little and maybe waste some time until you're hungry enough to grab a dumpling from the Rickshaw dumpling truck!

I think it can be hit or miss depending on the week. I've been here where there have been a TON of delicious food vendors. And other times, where it's mostly just produce and raw meat. Unfortunately, the last time I was here fell in the latter category. Lots of plants and greens for sale. A lot of bread, but not much in the way of sandwiches or real lunch food. Well, there *was* one sandwich stand, but it was gluten free. I need my gluten! Better luck next time, I guess.

I love this Greenmarket, it will be one of things I miss about Brooklyn when I leave. This market is here on Saturdays and on a nice warm day, it is the perfect way to start the weekend. Usually if I am ended here, I take a nice jog over from Fort Greene and do one lap around the park (about 3.5 miles). I then proceed to buy groceries as needed for the week. They have many of the same vendors as in Fort Greene Park. The only difference is that this market is perhaps 3x as big. You'll find all kinds of seasonal fruits and vegetables here. I just love the colors and variety. I have stopped eating dairy and eggs, so I have no use for the cheese vendor anymore. I am able to get the usual seasonal fruits (apples, berries, etc) and you can get most of your veggies here. Eggplant, carrots, kale, spinach, mushrooms, squash, etc. This one actually reminds of the market in Union Square, it is massive. But of course, it is better, since its in Brooklyn ;-)

This place is the shit when it comes to farmers markets. I mean that in a good way. They have so many choices for meats, plants, fish, prepared vegan food, veggies, organic and nonorganic, bakeries, breads, flowers, pickled things, honey, alcohol, cheeses and I'm sure a bunch of other things that I can't even think of. I'm always really happy after leaving this place because it's awesome and the vendors are super nice and the shoppers are usually pretty nice as well. I've only had one sad experience at this green market. It happened yesterday when I went to 2 different meat vendors and neither of them had any bacon. So if you need bacon, try to come early. Everybody loves bacon.

Really lackluster debut of the Brooklyn Flea's new location. Really nothing to eat and they only fill 1/3 of the normal space, so just follow the map posted for Smorgasburg...www.brownstoner.com/brooklyn-life/brooklyn-flea-grand-army-plaza-park-slope-2016/

How can I not yelp about a place I go to almost every weekend? My fiance has a running joke with his parents. "Did you go to the farmer's market?" "Is it Saturday?" Yes, we go every weekend that we are home. Luckily, it's only across the street from us so it's convenient. I love the FRESHNESS of everything that is available there. You just can't get fresher veggies and fruits without growing them yourself. BUT it is expensive. Really expensive. Spending $100 there every weekend for a single tote bag worth of items only to have to still go to the grocery store to get another$75 food items with which to cook with adds up. I keep seeing articles saying to shop at your farmer's market for cheaper produce and it's just not true for this market. So minus 1 star for that. (FWIW the little summer farmer's market I used to have by my old place in Williamsburg was much cheaper than the giant food bazaar so it's not all NYC farmer's markets, just this one and Union Square, imho) Since wedding saving is paramount, I had to reduce the amount I shop here so it's just the items that freshness makes a huge difference for me that I purchase. So on my weekly shopping list: Eggs - Bradley Farm's -the best at the market (also the most expensive at $7/dozen) If they are out, the Maple Syrup Farmer's eggs and Tello's eggs (which have gotten WAY better!) are tied for second best, imho, and a more reasonable at $5/dozen (depending on size) (while still blowing the supermarket's highest quality eggs out of the water, especially in the spring-fall). In the winter, good eggs are good eggs- I can taste less of a difference but that's just because the chickens don't have the same naturally available food supply in the cold months and lay less frequently. The pastured meats guys and the goat cheesemonger's eggs are the prettiest in the market with their creamy pastel colors. Bread - if it's sourdough we want, we like the baguettes and the boules at the little artisan baker smack dab in the center of the market (they do a brisk bisiness on topped flatbreads, too) as their sourdough starter/base is just wonderful. But if we want toasting bread or sandwich bread, it's Baker's Bounty for us. Their maple oat, pumpernickel, challah, and whole wheat sourdough is top notch. In the summer, when I can't bear the thought of turning my oven on, I make a beeline for their stall for my weekly loaf of bread. Not weekly but when I run out or have a specific use in mind: Milk/Cream- Ronnybrook. There is simply no other milk that I can get my hands on that isn't ultra pasturized. When I make butter or whipped cream from their cream, it is sweet and delicious. When a recipes calls for milk or cream, I try to always make sure I have some Ronnybrook on hand. I will not make yogurt or cheese with any other kind of milk. Honey - The honey stand is not often crowded, but it should be. They're Wildflower honey is my favorite of all the honeys and they've expanded to offer honey based products. Honey is expensive everywhere and I use it daily so I think it's worth the splurge to get the good honey over the Chinese honey (most supermarket honeys are Chinese or unknown in country of origin) that was made by bees in upstate NY. I was also able to sweet talk the booth attendant, once, into bringing me some solid beeswax for a hand lotion bar project I wanted to work on, too. Wheatgrass - Evolutionary Organics. (for my cats and dogs) It is cheaper at the farmer's market than the pet store. Tomatoes, peaches, nectarines, corn, and strawberries I always get from Madura Farms(? They never have a sign of the farm but they have the spot usually between Baker's Bounty and the Duck Farmer). I am usually able to negotiate a decent rate for a flat or 2 of their amazing strawberries for my jam making for the year, a week ahead of time with their foreman. Ramps are only at Wilklow Orchards, when they have them but way expensive. Fresh Direct has cheaper ramps and I never think of FD as cheap. Sour cherries, rhubarb, garlic scapes, and spring onions, are also occasional visitors to my farmer's market bag, when I see them, though they pop up at more than 1 stand. I can't get the quality I do of those items at the supermarket but you will pay an arm and a leg for them for that very reason. ALSO, if you only have a debit card with you, go to the information booth. They have a debit machine that they can give you market tokens as cash for a small transaction fee/donation towards the Greenmarket. All the vendors accept the tokens.

This is an incredible market! The farmers/vendors and their staff are always nice, helpful and wonderful people. The variety is incredible! My biggest complaint is some of the shoppers, they are rude and inconsiderate. Having a child in an oversized stroller does not give you the right to cut the lines and block the aisles. If your dog is not well behaved leave he/she behind. Expect them to be petted. And the bikers! Please lock the the bike up! I know you spent a lot of money on it, but it should not be used as a barricade to block other shoppers from entering the booths. Maybe bring your own bags?

Great LOCAL food! Actually local! From hudson valley and other wonderful parts of New York State! Woo-hoo!

I come here as nuch as I can. The bakery vendor is where I go. The fresh Challah bread is the best! Good for my weekend mornings stuffed french toast. I also love the mozzarella and spinach breads. It can get crowded in the afternoon..so I make my trip there early in the morning. All the vendors here have great things to offer. From milks and cheeses to fresh turkey meats and flowers.

Great market so close to home. No need to go all the way to Union Square. You can get samples of fruits and veggies. Go early so you avoid the crowds of people (think 11am). Lots of baked goods and cakes sold here and bread! Delicious bread. I've been here plenty of times and love wandering the market. Bring cash!!!!

I love this place! If you're just passing by, check out the free samples of cheeses, apples, jams, and jellies. Otherwise, come with a canvas tote bag and fill it with a week's worth of fresh produce! They also have fish, poultry, and meat! Also: they have a great (and cheap!) selection of houseplants! Everything is so fresh and yummy, you'll find yourself coming back again and again! Also, you'll feel really good about supporting local farmers, cheesemakers, fishermen, etc.!

This is a great farmers market, year round. There are vendors selling fish, meat, dairy/cheese, fruits and vegetables, mushrooms, wine, cider, baked goods, lavender products, and whatever else I'm forgetting. They accept EBT. A few of my favorite winter things: Warm cider. Apples, until a few months from now when you can't look at apples anymore. Body and Soul, gluten free baked goods. Composting and textile recycling! Phillip's Farm's value bags: $3 for apples, $4 for carrots, parsnips, and other items for stew. Fish. I mean, how bad ass is it to be on a boat in the winter?

I would like to go on record that I bought my first slab of "red-ish" meat here. Okay. I fibbed. I didn't actually purchase the (turkey)meat. My friend did. She paid the 10 bucks. We brought the meat home and I fried it up in sausage type patties. I made some omelets. She toasted the bagels. I cut the strawberries and bananas. I pretty much spent the entire weekend being a good domestic housewife. I didn't know I had that in me. Thank you Grand Army Plaza Greenmarket for inspiring me to cook up some MEAT in a frying pan. I highly appreciate the grease stains on my olive green tank top from all my domestic house duties.

This is a great farmer's (farmers'?) market. Let me count the ways: - Pfaltz Farm has two things I always, always get: strawberry jalapeno hot sauce (I can't have my salad without it as my dressing) and their mesclun mix, which is just a blend of any and every lettuce green they may have that day, and they usually have somewhere between 10 and 15 varieties. Awesome. - Honeycrisp apples: I know you can get these in some supermarkets but it is just the greatest all-time apple and they're the best when they're fresh, local, and organic. - Farm eggs, raw milk cheese, free-range meat, Long Island wines, lavender, pickled everything, IPA cider, apple cider donuts, a rainbow of beans, carrots, cauliflower, tomatoes, actual flowers, everything everything everything I love. - Bring your compost! I always forget, but it's something you can do! - If you don't have cash, you can buy tokens with a credit/debit card, which also takes EBT.

For us Brooklynites, this is the equivalent to the Union Square Greenmarket, complete with enthusiastic farmers, apple-sellers, and the lot. It's open nearly every Saturday of the year, and is especially bountiful in Fall and Spring. Go there as an outing or for your local produce, then hang out in Prospect Park, followed up by a trip to the Brooklyn Museum or Library, and you've got a great day ahead of you. I like the stand that sells local fish, caught off a boat in Long Island, and the people who sell plants grown in the Bronx. If you live near Park Slope, Prospect Heights, Crown Heights or Flatbush Avenue, there's no reason you shouldn't be shopping at this Greenmarket!

On one hand, I don't think there is better produce to be found in the area. The supermarkets in the area have been pretty anemic in terms of fruit/vegetable selection. I found some really awesome beefsteak tomatoes here that rocked my sandwich. On the other hand, you have to deal with the people with dogs and children on leashes. The people who insist on pushing strollers through the already crowded aisles of the stalls. The same to people who push their bikes around rather than locking them up while they shop. And back to the first hand, we have the delicious baked goods, gourmet cheese, and fresh seafood that you would probably have to make several stops to pick up. But then that second hand has $2.80/pound for eggplant when Whole Foods has eggplants for $1.49/pound. In the end, the Greenmarket probably doesn't have everything you need but it's nice to come here to get some nice produce on a nice sunny day.

Love it! The produce are usually fresh and organic. I came here to buy some okra, grapes, peaches, and corn. There's a man that sells corn 2/$1 near Prospect Park West. His corn runs out quickly so try to get there early. The fish and meat run out quickly too, so you should be the first person on line. Corn and okra are only harvested during spring and summer. The apple cider donuts tasted good. They were 60 cents each. The whole wheat hero breads were tasty too. The green grapes were about $4.99 a pound (pretty pricey). Honestly, you'll probably pay about a few cents or a dollar more than your local supermarket. The quality is better, so try not to sleep on this place.

I'm a big fan of supporting local businesses and farms, so when I heard about this farmers market near my place I was so excited. They had a good variety of merchants from produce to whiskey to meats. I went on a Saturday afternoon so it wasn't too crowded yet but I didn't have that much cash on me so I couldn't purchase as much as I hoped. In any case, they had a great variety of sellers from the New York area. Plus, it's right next to the park. So you can get some bread, fruit etc. and have a picnic right there (if the weather permits)! Once it gets warm again, I'll definitely be going here more often.

I used to live near the Union Square market, and there is truly no replacement for it. It's so much bigger than any other greenmarket in the city, and that broad selection is unbeatable. That said, however...what GAP gives up in variety, it more than makes up for in quality. Bradley, Maxwell, Blue Moon Seafood, Evolutionary, Wilklow, Flying Pigs, all provide the highest, highest quality food available in New York. Yes, it's expensive. But, what's the most important thing for you to do in your life? Treat your body like the temple that it is. Don't eat junk. Don't buy "Organic" because the government tells you it's good for you, even though it's been shipped here from California. What a waste. Okay, my $.02. I'll shut up now.

I saw Mayor Bloomberg there once. He was inspecting the produce. If it's good enough for the Mayor, it's good enough for me. I even saw him kiss a black baby, then give a nickel to a war veteran on crutches.

One of my favorite greenmarkets in the city. Late summer it's a fantastic flurry of activity. Delicious fruit and veggie stands from Wicklow Orchards, Evolutionary Organics, Maxwell Farmstand and others. Cato Corner's is one of my favorite cheesemakers in the area, and I've never been disappointed by Blue Moon Fish. Top it off with a baguette from Baker's Bounty and I'm set to cook for the next week. Yes it's pricey, but; 1. It's Park Slope 2. A lot of these farmers work without harsh pesticides, which means an inherently larger loss of product - which in turn raises prices. 3. They don't have the same distribution network as oh, say - PathMark, so they're paying more per pound to transport their goods to Grand Army Plaza. The Quality of the stuff I've gotten more than makes up for it. I'm eating a Nectarine right now from the market, and it is so amazingly delicious and juicy. I try to limit my spending to about $60 per trip, and I wind up getting usually enough food to last me through the week, of course if you go there and you buy the most expensive ingredients your money isn't going to go as far. Regarding the peach: Once I've eaten more of it, and it's an incomprehensible mess, and the lighting in here gets a little worse, I'll take a picture of it with my 6 year old cell-phone camera (without a flash) and post it. I hope you'll all upvote it as very, very helpful.

Free composting. Collect your compost and discard here. For details, read http://www.grownyc.org/greenmarket/brooklyn-grand-army-plaza Good vegetables, love the duck vendor, and your typical selection of baked goods.

I used to live in Santa Monica, which is blessed with incredible weather and an equally incredible farmer's market. No matter the time of year, you get great fare thanks to the climate. As such, the Grand Army Greenmarket perplexed me (initially). Why can't I get plump tomatoes or spicy chiles in Jan.? But it has grown on me. And I now realize that all of the booths are run by local purveyors, offering their seasonal fare, so it changes throughout the year, many many times. Here's what I've learned: - You have to submit. You can't go there with a dish in mind and expect to gather all the ingredients. Instead, you have to go and see what's available. Make that your starting point. - You can find some instant eats, or some simple combinations and create a meal within minutes. But for more complex dishes, you might have to hit another market for certain proteins or specialty items. - The really passionate folks take their big, thick milk jugs for re-fills, which is beyond my world. But I respect them. - The crowd can be annoying with the strollers and bikes, but the purveyors are usually super friendly and full of advice... if you ask. So yeah, you can't pull up and expect purple potatoes and sprouts in Feb., but you can get really good grub from really passionate folks who own the supply chain. And you will get some great grub and solid fare... on their terms, not yours.

I love this market - I try to go every Saturday. Lately there have been more vendors and it's getting really crowded. Unfortunately for your Saturday morning situation, you should get here early. Last time I went, I noticed a line of at least 15 people lined up for the fishmonger. In fact, if you go after 1pm, don't be surprised if the fish are sold out. The amazing variety of produce is great to check out, and it's first come first serve. My favorite vendor is Rick's Picks, 'cause i'm obsessed with their smokra (pickled okra). But I always hit the baker with the short short shorts first to make sure they're not sold out of whole wheat baguettes. mmm. Also, I'm a fan of picking up a bundle of kale for $2.50 that you could not eat in a week if you tried. Love the produce! Great people watching. Take your Friday night date through here if they are lucky enough to end up in your neigborhood in the morning.

What can I say wrong about this place! All the vendors are friendly with smiles on their faces. You have the backdrops of scenic eye-candy all around you; Prospect Park, BK Library and Grand Army Plaza. Even when I can only purchase one fruit, I make this the place to go! Bring a friend, the family, EVERYONE if you want! Great atmosphere