Inwood Greenmarket

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"Hello, freshness. Hello, local agriculture. Hello, environmentally friendly grocery shopping. Hello, health and wellness. Tell me more. Located in front of Inwood Hill Park's Isham Street entrance, this farmers market is the perfect way to spend a Saturday morning or afternoon picking up fresh seasonable vegetable and fruits. It is also an opportunity to socialize with neighbors and local farms. Don't miss the fun of supporting your local economy and learning more about the food you cook with." - Jeanne Henry

"Inwood GreenMarket, Inwood. Hello, freshness. Hello, local agriculture. Hello, environmentally friendly grocery shopping. Hello, health and wellness. Tell me more. Located in front of Inwood Hill Park's Isham Street entrance, this farmers market is the perfect way to spend a Saturday morning or afternoon picking up fresh seasonable vegetable and fruits. It is also an opportunity to socialize with neighbors and local farms. Don't miss the fun of supporting your local economy and learning more about the food you cook with."

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"Toss your hiking boots in the trunk if you’re planning to hit Inwood Greenmarket: This farmers market sits at the edge of Inwood Hill Park, one of the most impressive green spaces in Manhattan, with tons of walking trails, forested areas, the region’s last natural salt marsh, and a rare chance to spot a bald eagle. Before you explore the park, stop by the Greenmarket to stock up on plump fall apples and pears, locally brewed ciders, dark leafy greens, and all kinds of root vegetables. Be sure to grab jars of pickles and chutneys from Divine Brine." - Vox Creative

Kwame Whittaker

Google

This is the best place to get farm fresh vegetables! Meats, bread, eggs, mushrooms, cheese, fruit, honey, baked goods, and even flowers when in season. During the harvest months, the market is best. Parking is nearly impossible. If you have a Healthfirst OTC PLUS card or a Humana OTC car, you can buy coupons to purchase any of the fruit and vegetables as well as fresh baked breads and pastries and even honey and maple syrup. You will certainly see something that will appeal to your palate. There is a huge variety of apples offered, and everything is farm fresh. This is a lot better than any supermarket or Whole Foods. I highly recommend this farm market.

Exploring Meerkats

Google

Nice greenmarkwt with a wide variety of offerings. You can find fresh cheese, fish and meat in addition to fruits and veggies. There are also honey/bee products, baked goods and even fresh ice cream. The pricing is competitive and you know that you are supporting local farmers and producers. Definitely worth a visit if you are in the area.

Annette Veliz

Google

I compost there and love the selection of mushrooms at once of the stands. I find all my fruit and veggie needs met here. It’s a nice bike ride for me to get here along the Hudson River Greenway. I would also like to add that the gardens in this area are breathtaking.

Elizabeth Kubi

Google

I love this farmer markets their food and products are healthy mostly organic. Is a year-round farmers market. I go there often for their leafy greens and other items so far It is my first choice they also have fish and meats including healthy cheeses. It is easy to locate and accessible for the disabled population.

Mariah E.G Cameron

Google

Absolutely loves the community feel and engagement. Proud to offer Bronx wide composting with GreenFeen Organix and to see such enthusiasm about local food, and local food waste! It's so important that we work together to keep our spaces green. Such a Community treasure. Hopefully they get more outreach so more people feel welcome.

Niq Silva

Google

Great selection of farmers and produce, all very well priced, would strongly recommend you to stop by!

Chip Beckwith

Google

I love this market. Saturdays, early morning up to 2pm or so. Most vendors start to pack up by 2 though some stay later. Not too big and not too small. A nice mix of year round seasonal veggies and fruits, baked goods, butchers and dairy products. Also there is often (not every week) a pickle stand and a separate kimchi stand. I buy most of my meat, fresh vegetables there every week. The best things are the super fresh seasonal farm goods (asparagus in May, strawberries in June, corn and tomatoes in Aug, etc). If you visit, check out Isham Park just up the hill to the north.

Kenneth Mcdevitt

Google

Great place. Pleasure to have in neighborhood. A little expensive but worth it . Support small farmers.

Giacomo C.

Yelp

I just recently relocated to this neighborhood, and was looking forward to visiting this farmers market. Unfortunately, I wasn't impressed. First, there aren't many organic items on sale, which is disappointing. To buy local is good, but what good does it to you if you don't know what's being done to the product? Second, prices are high. Considering the zip code, you'd expect better prices than the Upper West Side. Third, the vendors aren't many, and there isn't much selection of products to chose from... very few options are available. Overall, after seeing what most farmers markets have to offer throughout the city, this one ranks pretty low.

Nel P.

Yelp

We go to this farmers market every Saturday, it depends on which shop you order from, but when you know the right ones, the food can be awesome. Hawthorne and bread alone are some of the best places to buy from. Fresh produce, great bakings (for the sweet tooth's) and great place to be around.

Becky D.

Yelp

Been coming here every Saturday for the past three years. They carry fresh organic produce from regional farms as well as various spirits and desserts. I picked up some pumpkins, fresh strawberries, and chocolate cookies on my latest visit. The quality of their items surpasses anything you can find in the neighborhood. There are no pesticides or chemicals used while growing any of the food. This farming method will make the products a bit more expensive but absolutely worth it. You'll also meet some cool locals along the way.

August G.

Yelp

Unfortunately some of the products are now ridiculously expensive, notably the pretzels, which are now being offered at a high price for half the amount previously sold.

Lia K.

Yelp

They now take credit cards which you trade in for "chips" that hold a monetary value with a small fee of $2. I think this is a great way to convert plastic line of credit into cash equivalents to experience fresh produce from local farmers. Today's booty included- $2 String Beans $2 Snap peas $2 Fresh carrots with the green stems and all! $2 Fresh herbs and an absolutely PRICELESS joy because I am feeding my family well, and supporting local farmers. Even if you have spent years of eating crap, these Green markets are a good way to incorporate LOCAL, fresh, veggies into your diet plan. Other excellent points about the Inwood market is that they take your lightly used clothing and they have a compost station. Parking has gotten worse, so be patient and give yourself lots of time to find a spot.

Cassidy L.

Yelp

Not usually a farmers market kinda person, but thought it would be a fun thing to do. We found some nice produce and bought some scallops and other goods while shopping at the market. Was it ridiculously expensive? Hell yea. Was it worth it? Probably not. But I was on vacation. Would I shop here regularly? No way! But it was fun while it lasted. You must buy little wooden coins now to use at the vendors. So you must get the coins before you start shopping. Be prepared to lay down quite a bit of coin.

Megan P.

Yelp

Freshly baked breads and pastries. Twelve varieties of crisp, ripe apples. Honey. Wine. Local cheeses. Nope, it's not Chelsea market. It's Inwood Greenmarket. Granted there are no Cambodian Sandwiches but I'll take that fresh apple cider doughnut and gingersnap cookie as big as my face without arguing! Despite Inwood being on the outskirts of Manhattan and lesser known, it has some great things to offer. Every Saturday, even in winter's dreary chill, the market beckons with fresh produce and local products. You can bring your week's compost to deposit, munch on a scone from Bread Alone, sneak in a sample of wine (it's only 11 AM...that's okay, right?), get your weekly veggies like sunchokes or oyster mushrooms, and then stroll through Inwood Hill Park. Prices are reasonable, vendors are friendly, and the quality always delivers.

Rebecca Z.

Yelp

I'm a total sucker for a farmers market. I was so happy when I moved up to Inwood to find this market was only a couple of blocks away from my apartment. Now that it's summer we are living large. There is a ton of variety of vegetables, like asparagus, tomatoes, mushrooms, zucchini, squash. And yummy berries and stone fruit. In the winter there are always apples, farm fresh eggs and root vegetables to be found. You can get fresh fish, turkey, chicken, beef, breads, pies, cakes and pastries too. I come every Saturday that I'm at home and try to do the bulk of my shopping here and supplement with staples from the supermarket.

Allison C.

Yelp

The Inwood Greenmarket is a year-round Saturday treat for all of us that live in Inwood. I'm certainly not complaining that I live three blocks away from it! Besides the usual fresh fruits, vegetables, pastries, meats, eggs, cheeses, and other treats, there is a large composting area on the east end of the market, on Isham and Seaman. Admittedly, it feels good to contribute my dozens of avocado skins to a greater cause instead of just tossing them in the trash. Haaa. They do textile recycling, which I'm thankful for. I certainly end up with lots of clothes, old towels, old sheets, et al, that definitely are not in any condition to donate for typical reuse. I always leave there with something, even if its just an apple to munch on while taking a Saturday stroll around Inwood Hill Park. It is such a wonderful greenmarket!

Alberto B.

Yelp

I'm not a farmers market guy. As a matter of fact you'll see that from most of my reviews I tend to be the restaurant type, not the cook at home type. But I have to say I loved this place. In addition to food venders you can get wine, you can recycle textiles, and bring your dog! (I don't have one but it's dog friendly) One block away from the A train, I found everyone at the market very friendly. There are a variety of vendors and it's open enough to walk around but small enough to not be overwhelmed. My favorites there are The Daily Bread and Ronnybrook Farms. Fresh, free-range eggs, real bread, milk, and veggie galore are a plenty. However I would recommend arriving early so you can have your pick, as some vendors do run out of specific items. Also because it's all natural without pesticides etc - they may not look like store bought items but TRUST ME it's much much healthier and tasty!

stephan b.

Yelp

4 stars mainly for the excellent fish monger. Great selection of local sea food - usually including scallops, tuna, swordfish, flounder, and bluefish. Also vendors of local turkey and duck. And a Bread Alone truck offering the only really good bread in the neighborhood. Besides apples, the veggie selection is unremarkable.

Dominik D.

Yelp

Great selection. Lots of organic and biodynamic products. The prices are fair, and the fact that a jazz band was playing was the best part!

Viv C.

Yelp

My cousin wasn't lying when she told me they sold the best apple turnovers EVER. Look for the first stand on the right on the corner. Now that's a breakfast I could wake up to every Saturday morning. Overall, it's a smaller market, but the selection is fresh, tasty and affordable. Definitely worth checking out if you are ever in the neighborhood. But besides visiting my cousin, I don't know why you'd be all the way north at the last stop of the A Train. But if you are there on a Saturday...Two words: APPLE TURNOVER.

Tempest B.

Yelp

The Inwood farmer's market is relatively new compared to the more famous ones downtown, but it's already become an indispensable part of the neighborhood. It's also now open all year 'round! Every Saturday, even in Winter. Like most of the localized greenmarkets, there are only a few vendors here. But the ones we have are wonderful and varied and most of the time I don't have to travel all the way to Union Square to get everything I need. On most weekends there are 2 - 3 places selling fruits and veggies, the best honey vendor in town, Diapola Turkey Farm (the best!), organic meats, poultry, and fish, and a couple of places selling fresh baked goods. (In the warmer seasons we sometimes get Bread Alone - heaven!) All of the vendors are nice, knowledgeable, and invested in helping you choose the right stuff. The honey guy is particularly outgoing and friendly. I love this market. I rarely need to visit the grocery store. They have everything I need.

Chris C.

Yelp

For some reason, it becomes harder and harder for me to find really good produce. When you're trying to lead a healthy lifestyle, that's fairly important. So, when I discovered the Inwood Greenmarket, I was stoked to say the least. Granted, its underdeveloped compared to Union Square and the more seasoned markets but, I could almost do all my shopping just a 10 minute walk from home and have the added attraction of supporting local farmers and vendors. There are about 5 different farms represented from which you can get peppers, tomatoes, eggplant, potatoes, onions, apples, pears, peaches, blueberries, strawberries, raspberries... you get the idea. You can also find a seafood stand with some good looking fish, a cheese monger with locally made cheeses to curl your toes and impress your company at home, wine and a smattering of bakeries with some delectable looking treats, including one pumpkin muffin that I had to split with the girlfriend. There's even a guy selling/giving out samples of turkey products. For a little market, they sure do cover a lot of territory. The pace is slow and unlike Whole Foods, you don't feel like you're trapped in a George Orwell novel when it comes time to check out. As much as I can, I will continue to support my local friends and stock my fridge with their deliciousness. I encourage you to do the same.

Courtney K.

Yelp

This is where I default for my produce, and I've managed to find some very interesting stuff. Since this place is only open onece a week, it takes a bit of planning, but it's well worth it. The prices are staggeringly low at most of the tents. $1.50 for a pound of any apples, $2 for a pound of cucumbers, $0.50 cents a pop for small seasonal squash, and it's all fresh and local. My favorite part, honestly, is that the vendors all appear to be very open about their certification statuses. I personally have never asked, but I've heard numerous people inquire about whether or not a farm is organic, and they don't try to hide it if they haven't been certified. "We use all organic methods, but have yet to be officially certified." I find that admirable, and indicative of the ethos of this place. Every now and then they do a special event, too. One week recently was "apple week" and patrons were asked to try different breeds of apples then vote on a favorite. I didn't stick around for the outcome, but I have a new favorite apple! Few weeks back there was a clam bake. Every week there's a featured item with taste trials, recipe demonstrations and more. And there's always a giant rack with recipe ideas you can take home for free. Some vendors take cards, all take cash. People on EBT can use their benefits here, too. I don't know how exactly the program works, but I love that it's a thing. A word to the meat-free, though: the peach folks right at the entrance to the market (away from the park) use fish oil on their peaches (maybe other stuff, too, I haven't read every sign). The produce is tasty, so this sucks for vegetarians and folks with fish allergies.

Ciara G.

Yelp

At only an avenue in length, this market in my opinion, for this area, is the perfect size. It is cute, quaint, and the shopping experience, quick. I came on the later end and many vendors had already came and went and some were in the process of packing up. I highly suggest getting there with your list on the earlier side. I didn't need anything in particular but had my eye out for some jam and cherries. Didn't see any cherries, no jam either, but there was a booth selling pickled items and chutneys. Even though this market is small, they have all your basic farmers market fares. Produce, fruits, bread vendors, cheese, meats, maple syrup and honey, and the kicker for me, local wine! I'm not sure how many Saturdays I will be lucky enough to have off work, but when that happens, I'll surely walk the few blocks over and treat myself to a stroll down the Inwood farmers market.

Ayana M.

Yelp

I guess I am going to be in the minority here b/c ppl seem to love this market, but I have to say that after 3 visits I am pretty unimpressed. Very cute little market and a great area of the city-- but it's quite small, so there aren't many vendors. Doesn't have great variety in terms of the produce, and the quality was middling. But the biggest thing is that it is incredibly overpriced. High prices are the norm for many of the city's outdoor markets, but this one strikes me as esp pricey.

Iliana P.

Yelp

I love the fact that there is a Farmer's Market close to where I live. After a light jog around the park I went over the market and I was happy to find everything I was looking for: bread, apples and milk. I stopped at the Breezy Hill Orchard apple stand where I found a great selection of apples so I got one of each to give them all a try. I also purchased apple cider for $3, which was delicious. Next, I stopped at the Milk Thistle Farm milk stand, for $5 your get a quart of milk, but if you return your bottles they reimburse $1, the chocolate milk is very tasty as well. Finally I stopped at a bread stand (will have to fill in name later, because I forgot) where I got some cinnamon raisin bread, which was great! I just wish they had more prepared food stands, they may have some earlier but by the time I got there, there were none. Maybe next week I'll see more.

BISTEDC B.

Yelp

Overpriced Items. Sometimes I wonder what slave wages they pay the workers. Organic Farms should also pay a livable wage considering that its also good for the enviromnent. The Duck is pretty good, as well as the Herbs, but I hesitate from 3 Stars becuase the prices are steep. My Nutritionist PHD professor said people should not pay over priced prices for Organic food and that now its just a COMMODITY. Like the stock market. Organic Foods Corporations are being run by Wall Street. Its just like overpaying for a cup of coffee becuase it has a nice graphic design on the cup and the coffee is picked by people working on slave wages. Another Negative....REAL FARMERS OPEN UP EARLY. This Market does not open up until 9 am .....so I guess the Farmers are pretty well off charging exorbitant prices for overpriced lettuce and apples.

sg d.

Yelp

Best to go early as bakers sell out of the most delicious stuff early! People bring dogs, babies and I've seen a cockatoo! Bring small bills and quarters---yes it's a bit on the expensive side but it's all fresh and lovely! indulge! Bring your own plastic bags and be prepared to wait in line a bit at the popular stalls-- on the best days there is live music! also bring used clothing to recycle-- my favorites are pickle guy and the honey guy!

Julie K.

Yelp

This is my greenmarket (as in, the one I go to every week... in fact, there is another greenmarket on Thursdays right on my block, but it's just not as good). Great vendors, and saves a trip down to 14th. Plus I find that the prices up here tend to be a little better on produce. Lots of organic farms (not certified, mostly, but Hawthorne's here too). It's not really missing anything as far as I can tell... Here's what we've got: Milk (at Milk Thistle) Eggs (at Breezy Hill) Tons of produce (mostly organic, just ask) Fermented veggies (at Hawthorne) Wine (really awesome wine from King Ferry Winery... love their dry riesling) Lots and lots of bread Cheese Seafood Beef Turkey Duck Honey If you go, you gotta pick up an apple turnover from Breezy Hill Orchards. That is worth the trip alone. Open year round, which is a great bonus.

Emm C.

Yelp

Five stars for coolness factor. Three stars for pricing. Maybe I'm spoiled from living in San Francisco and near the ferry building. People say its pricey there but I can't Believe I paid $11 for 4 beef patties frozen and $13.50 for four spicy sausages. At the Fb it ran me about $8 each. It better taste that good. Love that this is a short ride away from midtown but found it small and pricey. We also got a finger lakes wine for $18. Apples are about $1.50/lb. cute plants and down to earth people. Very scenic park-at side of northern Mannahatta!

Ryna D.

Yelp

I'm really glad that I have this in my neighborhood. It's small but the selection is quite good. Produce, meat, cheese, wine, dairy. I will definitely try to frequent them more.

Mike J.

Yelp

Saturdays between 8AM and 3PM you can grab up some organic goodness on Isham Street in the upper Manhattan neighborhood of Inwood. Get your milk, eggs, fruits and veggies and so much more plus some sweet items like cookies and honey. Visit some parks in the area that you might not have even known existed and make a day of it.

William A.

Yelp

Great farmer's market. There was probably about 6 veggie stands, 4-5 bread stands, honey, flowers and local sheep cheese. It has potential to have even more. We picked up a BIG head of green lettuce for $1.50, apple spiced donuts for $2, 1/2 pint of A.J. for $1.25 and a basket of red cherries for $3.50. I would say this is a foodies market. Its not Union Square, when compared with variety, but its got heart. I wish farmer's would have something like this in Bennett Park, off of Fort Washington. There is just as much a market for fresh and organic produce.

kat D.

Yelp

Technically I live in the Heights, but close enough that on Saturdays I make the trek up to the green market. Its small, but you can still get your fish, meat, milk, cheese, bread, eggs, and of course, tons of fruits and veggies. I can do all my shopping here on a Saturday morning and then stuff myself with apple cider donuts on the way home. Reasonably priced, its a fixture in the neighborhood and everyone from the hipsters to the families on food stamps comes by to shop. They have a booth that has handouts of recipes you can make with all the yummy in-season stuff you've just purchased and yes it does taste better than the stuff in the supermarket. I usually have to pace myself, because otherwise I will have spent all my money before I make it to the tables in the back. Walk around, compare prices and inhale the aroma of lots of local goodies. They open at 9am, but not everyone is setup by then. The sweet spot is about 10:30-11 and you want to get there on time because the best stuff goes fast.

Tom M.

Yelp

Nice little market that runs on Saturdays. They had a nice assortment of vendors. There were several vegetable vendors....one was organic, I believe, two cheese vendors, a fish monger, two meat vendors and some bread and baked offerings also. Prices are on the higher side, but that seems to be the norm at many of the greenmarkets. Great quality though. It was an easy ride in from NJ for me. It was about 2 miles North of the GWB right up B'Way.

Maureen R.

Yelp

The Greenmarket up here is especially appreciated because frankly, the produce in the grocery stores around here sucks. Get it good and fresh on Saturdays instead! Psst, come early too, as most booths are packed up to go by 3.

Joanna T.

Yelp

I love this farmers market! Considering that I live in Washington Heights, my few year-round options are either Morningside Heights or Inwood. The Inwood Farmer's Market is great! Not too big and overwhelming, but enough diversity for you to get fresh veggies, fruits, nice cheeses, and baked goods....and pretty much everything you need! I normally end up here after biking and get some delicious breakfast baked goods. It's also next to the park so you can have a nice walk with your farmers market shopping. This market definitely greatly improved my happiness in Washington Heights!!

Rita E.

Yelp

I'm a big fan of farmers markets and I'm lucky to have a great one here in the neighborhood! Every Saturday between 8 AM and 3 PM booths bursting with fresh wares line up Isham Street. People from all over Inwood and Washington Heights peruse the excellent produce, breads and treats from Bread Alone, snack on the delicious giant chocolate chip cookies or apple cider donuts from Knoll Crest Farm and Breezy Hill Orchard, and grab fresh yogurt, wines, and honey. What else is great is that you can donate "textiles" here, meaning unwanted towels, clothes and shoes, via an NYC recycling program. They also sometimes have a mini cooking demonstration at the Greenmarket booth. The Greenmarket up here is especially appreciated because frankly, the produce in the grocery stores around here sucks. Get it good and fresh on Saturdays instead! Psst, come early too, as most booths are packed up to go by 3.

Amanda A.

Yelp

This is my default greenmarket. Bigger than Morningside Heights (but many of the same vendors) and smaller than Union Square (which can be a full day affair). For me, it's worth the trek from Hamilton Heights. Apple cider donuts...need I say more?!?! I also usually get the seven-grain bread from Hawthorne and I just tried the goat cheese chevre from Ardith Mae--silky as a baby's bottom, as they say. A bit pricy, but good for special events. Oh, and there's pretty good fresh produce too.

Laura M.

Yelp

I am writing this review on a sunny Friday afternoon, because all I can think about is how excited I am to wake up tomorrow morning and check out all the delicious summer fruits and veggies at the greenmarket! (What can I say, I love food.) The greenmarket is one of the biggest gems in the Washington Heights/Inwood area. The market is packed year-round with a variety of local fruits and veggies, cheeses, breads and pastries, and my favorite honey guy in the whole city. I only wish the greenmarket were bigger, because sometimes all the best stuff is gone early on (but that's true of all greenmarkets, and the size of this one is perfect for the neighborhood). On my list for tomorrow: fresh peaches, strawberries, and blueberries, greens, corn, heirloom tomatoes, duck prosciutto (for my bf--this stuff is like his crack), and a jar of wildflower honey. Don't worry, I'm setting my alarm.

Sue F.

Yelp

After coming here for a full year, I can say with complete confidence this is a wonderful, 5 star greenmarket. It is small, but only four blocks from home and a great variety for the size. A fish vendor, milk, wines, honey, pickles, turkey, duck, meat (sometimes), cheese, eggs, Bread Alone, Hawthorne Valley...and plenty of fresh and seasonal veggies. My favorite place to shop in the neighborhood...

Robert J.

Yelp

Excellent market with very nice and helpful sellers. Absolutely love it.

J S.

Yelp

Please add a few more vendors!!! It is awesome to have this green market in my neighborhood. The cooking area with free samples are always very good, made with items found completely at the market. Too bad they never taste the same when I make them at home! The 'turkey man' has great items, yet is one of the few not to accept credit cards. Too bad because he is also one of the priciest! Good veggies, local beer and wines, breads and more!

Sue B.

Yelp

I remember when the greenmarket opened years ago. Back then, it was smaller...and only in the spring, summer, and fall. Now, we have it in a an expanded size year round. I'll never remember the names of all of the vendors, but it seems that I have purchased from all of them. Today's bounty included cherries, a bone-in sirloin, corn on the cob, peaches, garlic, and potatoes. It's so wonderful to have produce, baked items, seafood, red meat, turkey, wine, cheese, and milk products all from local purveyors available each week. Yes, some things (though not many) are more expensive than what you'd find at C-Town, but they make up for it in taste. It's my Saturday morning ritual, whenever I am in town!

Nicole Z.

Yelp

I enjoy coming here. They are open every Saturday from 8AM-3PM, even in the cold winter. In the summer there's a lot of variety of fruits/veggies/herbs/flowers. In the winter there's obviously a lot less available - think potatoes, squash, greens and apples, but there's vendors that sell honey, dairy, different kinds of fish, meats (even a duck vendor), wine, breads. I just wish the walk was shorter so I can come here more often. Great place to shop for local, organic produce.

A H.

Yelp

I've been going here for several years. It's a good vibe, and there's certainly something to be said for the idea of getting items brought in from a farm and looking the grower right in the eye while you're buying. Not much here is organic, but buying local is very important, economically and nutritionally. But, as always, buyer beware. Most items here are a very poor value for a market in a less-affluent part of the city. Take my purchase of chicken thighs yesterday. I got them from my egg guy (a great value sold by an honest, hard-working family... no need to out them here). I bought 2.7lb of thighs at $9.95/lb. I needed boneless, skinless for a recipe, so I broke them down myself. But they weren't just thighs. They were thighs with back portion (though just labeled "thigh"). So what did I end up with? 1lb, 8.2oz of skin, bones and assorted giblets; 1lb, 1.7oz of meat. Let's say I'm not a great butcher and do a bit of rounding. I basically paid $20/lb for local but non-organic boneless, skinless chicken thighs. I'll make a stock with the rest. Let's call that $4.50/lb for chicken parts. Organic chicken thighs at Trader Joes are $4.99. NY-local at the neighborhood grocery $7/lb. Yes, you can conclude from this that I should have not made this purchase. But people line up to do this, every Saturday.

Linda L.

Yelp

I adore the Inwood greenmarket. Nothing makes me feel better than handing over my hard-earned money for fresh food sold by local farmers (rather than forking my cash over to the surly checkout folks at C-Town in exchange for rumpled goods that have traveled from who-knows-where). Other reviewers have said to come early or stuff disappears, which is true - but if you come late, around 2:30 PM, certain vendors, especially the ones selling baked goods, will give you a huge discount on whatever is left (I got an enormous apple cake for $2 once - it felt like stealing). I love getting my milk from the Milk Thistle Farms lady: $4 for a quart, plus a $1 bottle deposit because the milk comes in awesome glass bottles, which you bring back every week. Seeing that glass bottle of milk in my fridge makes me smile every time. I also highly recommend the Hawthorne Valley Farms Maple Vanilla yogurt. Apparently the Milk Thistle Farms lady isn't a fan - I sense some kind of underlying dairy-farm tension there - but I can't get enough of it. Ooh! And I don't know what the name of the farm is, but the guys who sell the eggs and apple turnovers also have amazing homemade pasta and homemade chicken noodle soup. My last favorite thing about the Inwood greenmarket is a lot of times there's fantastic live music, usually around 12-1 PM. Today a guy was singing "Blue skies smiling at me" - perfect.

Jessie R.

Yelp

This is the most amazing farmers market! Strawberry and tomato season is always one to look forward to, and the beets and greens are just fantastic. The yellow tomatoes are especially tasty. The fisherman is amazing (talks about the fish, the stream, the ecosystem) and it's a sad day if I'm there too late for the spinach quiche. Plus, everyone is willing to share a recipe! It creates a great neighborhood community and amazing cooking. Once you go, your supermarket will never be the same.

Delia S.

Yelp

The apple turnover is out of this world! I tried it after reading someone's review here. It tasted like fall, childhoo, my grandmother's kitchen. It looks pretty standard -- I have never tasted its equal. My husband and I have come to love this market after just 2 tries this winter. Each time we have had a wonderful surprise -- Me, the cider; he, the honey. Plus fresh organic yogurt, cheese and cookies, and cage-free eggs, for far less than at some of the nearby markets. We can't wait for the produce when the season really gets underway.

Melia P.

Yelp

They have it all - orchards, farms, meat/poultry, cheese/eggs, bakery, wine, honey, syrup. Try to get there early some of the produce can sell out. The prices are comparable to other markets in upper Manhattan. They also have fabric recycle, which is pretty cool for old sheets and towels you would normally toss. Market managers are friendly as well.

Stephen S.

Yelp

Just moved to Inwood and I'm thrilled that this exists. It's definitely possible to get all the food I need for the week from this place, because they have a great selection of vendors that cover all my food needs. I totally plan on making this my regular place to shop for food.

Laura B.

Yelp

When I moved to Inwood, I was worried that I would be missing out on things like great green markets. Turns out, I ended up a block away from one of the best green markets in the city! There are quite a few vendors here, and a pretty good variety of goods. There is produce and apples galore; make sure you shop around, don't just go to the first one you come by. There are also 2 or three bread vendors, a milk/yogurt/ice cream guy, a man selling honey, a fish monger, two meat vendors, and my favorite: The Duck People! You can buy raw or prepared duck and other things like duck sausage and pate for a reasonable price. Making duck breast is my new favorite meal. These people are here ALL the time too. Some winter Saturdays have slightly fewer vendors, but still a good selection. The only reason that I am giving this green market 4 stars is because it does get kind of crowded. The vendors stick around until around 2:00, and if you go later in the day, expect to wait in some fairly long lines for some of the produce stands. If you go at 7:00 or 8:00 am though, you are golden.

Tina M.

Yelp

There's no hope for New York City as a whole, which is a repugnant dump, but there's hope for certain neighborhoods such as Inwood.

Eliza M.

Yelp

Love the Inwood Farmers market! Great, fresh selection. Lots of variety. Its wonderful when you get to do something good for yourself (by buying nutritious food) and your community (by supporting your local farmers). Win win! Oh, and get there early.

Andrew E.

Yelp

This is one of the best parts of the neighborhood. Dog and kid friendly and a good variety of vendors. I get fresh veggies and eggs here as often as possible. It's a great place to take friends who have never been to Inwood and a great part if weekends here especially on nice days.

DD W.

Yelp

Farm fresh fruit and vegetables; so fresh that the soil is still moist and clinging to the just picked root vegetables! there are artisinal cheeses and baked goods, a few exotic vegetables, maple syrup, honey and Lot of apples. However if you're looking for a large selection of USDA certified organic fair go somewhere else. Even though I know when you get local farmers produce it is less likely to have tons of pesticides I still prefer organic--at least on the dirty dozen--the list of 12 fruits and vegetables that are required/recommended to be organic. Otherwise, pleasant atmosphere.

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