Where can I buy cheap groceries in New York City?
Posted by admin | Under Cheap Groceries Tuesday Jun 8, 2010I just moved here from California, and I’m shocked at how much more expensive produce is here. Yesterday I bought a small bunch of watercress for $2.50, bananas for $2, and a few tomatoes on the vine for $4! These are outrageous prices for produce that I’m not used to. Are there any farmers markets or cheap grocers in the city?
The Union Square market is actually there four days a week. Down the block is Trader Joes where they feature great prices on things like nuts and cereal. Banana are 19 cents, bagged salad mix is $2, as is a double pack of celery. You will pay a premium in the super markets. I recommend Fairway Market at Broadway and 74ths street or so, or 125th street by the Hudson.
great farmers market in union square sat & wed.
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There is also one down in South Ferry at the ferry terminal. Their there on Tuesdays.
Good luck
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Cheap and New York City is an oxymoron
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The Union Square market is actually there four days a week. Down the block is Trader Joes where they feature great prices on things like nuts and cereal. Banana are 19 cents, bagged salad mix is $2, as is a double pack of celery. You will pay a premium in the super markets. I recommend Fairway Market at Broadway and 74ths street or so, or 125th street by the Hudson.
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If you are in queens there is a green grocer on Main Street about three blocks south of Roosevelt Ave with excellent prices. Also, you might want to pick up a snack or lunch right under the train there. A portion of Lo Mein is $1.25 and two chichen legs are a buck.