Historic Downtown Jersey City Farmers’ Market

Finally tried Stella’s empanadas! Only got the mac and cheese and the chicken and rice. Both were really tasty. 2.50 each. Just the right size. Lots of flavors to choose from. Friendly service. And since it was November and cold outside, no line like usual. Hooray for empanadas!

Yep, this is my hidden little secret on Monday and Thursday. I work downtown NY and I just hop on the path train and go into the world of food… I do a lot of food exhaustion throughout the week. I have been recently on this «soup kick», and veggies are needed. I’ve been making an effort to come almost every other week and stock up. I also freeze a lot of my frozen veggies too. I love to experiment and try new and delicious fruits and veggies. I had a football game to attend last Monday and this wasn’t on my to do list, but I saw all the colorful and flavorful items. I even saw cider was $ 2. At this point I travel far and wide for many varieties of tasty veggies, but I have to saw if I can buy everything here I do. I haven’t found ANY place that has better prices than this market for most items.
I do enjoy the added flare: mobile consignment shop, antique items, cider donuts, pumpkins, and variety of funny looking squash.
Keep bring the goods and I will keep coming to spend.

My favorite lunch days are Monday and Thursday when the farmers market is going on. So much great stuff, from yummy empanadas to fresh produce. This farmers market has great tomatoes! And I’m super particular about my tomatoes. I wish it was here everyday!

A great resource for Jersey City! I was able to pick up ingredients for a week’s worth of healthy dinners for about $ 50. The prices are fair and the veggies are fresh. They have a good selection of frozen foods and fresh mozzerella cheese, too.
The pickle vendor is the best. I was able to pick up a pint of full sours and some stuffed grape leaves – something that might become a new biweekly ritual for me.
Sure beats taking the ferry to Whole Foods in Tribeca and schlepping everything back!

This farmers market is epic. There’s basically no need for me to ever eat dinner out on a Monday or Thursday. Why would I when I can run downstairs, grab fresh meat and produce and make a killer meal?
Some of the vendors that I can’t live without:
–Produce straight from the farm. Veggies, fruits, plants and anything within those categories that you can possibly imagine. I needed garlic chives for a recipe which are really hard to find and to my surprise I was able to walk away with some! Prices are fair and you can walk away with plenty after spending a couple of dollars.
–Pickle and olives galore! There are so many different types to choose from, but I’m definitely overwhelmed in the best way possible. I could probably live off of the half sour and bread and butter pickles. They have samples out but there aren’t toothpicks, everyone just kind of sticks their hands in the container. Not into that, but all good, I’m usually buying pickles anyway.
–Fresh bread. Focaccia bread and olive roll. Get it. That’s all.
Other vendors there that I have yet to try include a fresh fish stand, homemade Italian delicacies, empanadas, a bakery with samples of nut rolls that are unreal, and kettle corn and organic soaps.
If you are in the area, don’t miss out on a Monday or Thursday. Yay for shopping local!

This is a great marketplace. Lots of unique vendors. Tons of food trucks also. It’s a bit pricey, but everything is fresh and delicious. Too bad weather doesn’t allow this to run year round. It’s a really wonderful addition to the already wonderful Grove St area

One of the reasons why I love Grove St and JC. The market is one of the smaller ones that I’ve been to, but it has that cute, quaint feeling to it. There’s fresh produce for sale, old records and CDs and a ton of different food vendors from all around the JC area. This is the place to go to when you want to sample something small before making the big commitment to eat at the restaurant. Plus, it’s a quick way to sample all of what JC has to offer. I recommend coming here if you’ve just moved in and want to get a feel of what JC is like.

It takes a ridiculous amount of self control and restraint for me not to want to browse through every single stall every Monday and Thursday. So lately, I have just thrown my hands up and have given in to the urge.
Each time I go — the market is the same and different each and every day. There are your usual suspects that are present each week: Stony Hill, Stella’s Empanadas, Dark Side of the Moo, Choco Pain, Hoboken Farms and Raritan Bakery, the guy who sells pickles… you get the picture. And then there are those vendors that will occasionally show up enough for you to remember and then disappear for a few days and come back into your life (yes I am talking to you BigStraw, Cinnamon Snail and Busy Bee Organic).
But regardless of who is present, one thing is for sure its all amazing! I support small businesses when I can, and what better opportunity than to do it at your local farmers market. The smells radiating from the various food stalls should be enough to draw you in, but my favorite thing about the market has to be the fresh produce. Some items are a bit pricier than others but. nothing beats biting into a crisp apple that has just recently been picked or a leafy head of cabbage that you can tell was just plucked from the ground. Also, I can honestly say I have seen the most unusual produce (no no this is a good thing!), the other day I purchase mini cantaloupes — who knew that was a thing; they were the size of a tennis ball and they were deliciousss! Also, while the majority of the vendors sell food I absolutely love it when the boutiques on wheels roll on in. They are generally accompanied with a few other food trucks.
Some things to note, most of these stalls are cash only but the two large produce stands take credit cards. Take time to stroll and explore, there are samples galore. And last but not least, don’t be scared to get chatty with the vendors, they have great insight about their products!

Good selection of vendors. I bought some great tomatoes, and the babaganoush is banging.

Every Monday and Thursday during the summer. I believe it goes to thanks giving. The store there include two different farms with fresh produce. There this bakery that is always giving sample. They have this awesome nut roll

I missed this farmer’s market so much during the winter. Great selection of Vendors this year. They have a new stand selling fresh hummus, baba ganoush, and granola and a new stand selling takoyaki. The stands selling fresh bread, pickles, olives, olive oil, and vegetables are still here as well.
My favorite stands to stop by are Stella’s Empanadas and Raritan’s Bakery. The empanadas are cheap and great for a snack. If you stop by Raritan’s Bakery, try the samples of their Hungarian Nut Roll. They have flavors like walnut, apricot, and black sesame, all of which are delicious. Just a warning, the nut rolls are on the really sweet side. The nut rolls go for $ 10 each.
Also look out for the food trucks. Every Thursdays the Cinnamon Snail comes from 4pm-​8pm. The lines for this truck are longer than the lines at the stands. Be prepared to wait, but the pastries are worth it. There are also new trucks like Mordi’s Schnitzel, Brooklyn Popcorn, and the Taco Truck.
During the fall, they sell many varieties of apples and root vegetables (my favorite is the acorn squash).

Great variety of vendors selling everything from produce to blue crabs. I also love all of the food trucks onsite, because you never want to shop hungry, right? If it’s a Thursday, you got to check out the farmers market!

Good selections of vendors this year :)
It’s fun to stop by and have more variety of fresh produce and freshly prepared food for breakfast, snack, lunch, dinner!
I got a BBQ chicken plate from legal bean and they gave me generous amount of food.
I’m gonna pack half of it for lunch tomorrow.

I stopped by here and got a couple of pretzel rolls (mmm), which I used later to house a burger at home. They have a lot of fresh vegetables and Legal Beans had a tent too with their yummy pulled pork sliders… I also got a sample of an apple turnover.
I have also gotten some frozen meats, eggs, and other desserts from here.
They stop it in mid December though «/​…

I wish I went to this place sooner. I have been deprived of fresh produce (hailing from California, nothing beats a tomato off the vine) — this place delivers produce for a decent price, and I love supporting local!

I really wish the farmers market was year round. I miss it so much when it isn’t here in the late winter and early spring. They have a great selection of stands, so many different types of food and snacks. The prices of some produce are definitely more expensive than the local stores or Fresh Direct, so I shop around accordingly for certain items, but with most things you get what you pay for. Everything is fresh and their baked goods are amazing.
The stands with the frozen meats and pre-​made dinners are a steal. So clutch. We always stock up and keep our freezer packed.
Paolo’s Kitchen has some amazing items, they make their sauces, pasta, even dressings from scratch. Delish!!! We’ve enjoyed everything we have purchased from them. And the guys working at the stand are always so friendly.
Hoboken Farms also offers some great frozen items. Crab cakes and stuffed chicken are two of my favorites.
Last, but not least, The Taco Truck (and the many other food trucks that make appearances) can never be passed up on!

Great farmers market right next to the Grove Street PATH. Here on Monday and Thursday from 4 – 8. Perfect to walk around and grab some fresh produce after work, enjoy the Fall weather, or bring your dog and enjoy the freshly prepared food stands/​trucks.
Since it’s fall, a lot of the produce stands were offering fresh Apple Cider, Apple Cider Doughnuts and Apple Pie. Stony Hill Farm Market is my favorite, and the crowd favorite, as the line is definitely always the longest. They have great produce at great prices. Huge cucumbers for 75 cents, pints of yellow cherry tomatoes for $ 3, and delicious apple cider donuts for under a buck.
The Taco Truck sets up shop here as well, but they were out of half of their menu items by 7pm. Tacos are delicious and filling. Empanadas here from the Empanada Stand are great — especially the Beef & Cheese or the Corn, Roasted Pepper & Mozzarella.
Made with Love and a few other bread/​pastry stands like Montclair Bread are also here. Made with Love sells doggie biscuits if you do bring your pup.

This market is probably the only reason why I have changed my mind slightly about Jersey. I used to think of the whole state as one big industrial waste park and where we get the term «Jersey wall.» I don’t think that that popular TV show has helped their reputation much either.
But since I got to stroll around Jersey City and this market was the first thing I saw when I came up through the PATH station, I think a bit differently now. This central area is rather cute with a nice vibe. All the vendors are super nice and what’s even better? My favorite food truck was parked there ready to greet me with their wonderful vegan food. CInnamon Snail is by far one of the best food trucks roaming the NYC/​NJ area.
This market is small but sells everything. You can get fruits, veggies, bread, empanadas, Indian-​Chinese food, dried spicy mangos, salsa, necklaces, kettle corn, soap and tons of other fun stuff. So come on down on a Thursday evening and enjoy this quaint little farmer’s market. You might just be surprised that Jersey charmed you!

Offers a nice mix of prepared food and fresh items. Enjoy a TTT taco or BBQ sando while you pick up some fresh produce, meats, and cheeses.
It’s nice to get off the stuffy, crowded PATH train, and in 2 staircases be able to enjoy a relaxing open air market. Never overly crowded this is great way to transition between work and home. Even better on Fridays to kick off the weekend.
I am always happy with the selection, and the prices are reasonable. Support the ‘hood, and come check it out!

The entire vibe of a farmer’s market just makes me happy.
This one is centrally located, has a good assortment of goods and is there twice a week.
Honestly, I come downtown just to walk around and get my tomatoes and I really try to come on Thursday’s because The Cinnamon Snail is there for for dinner.
Yup.