No one was imagining it – Thanksgiving falls on the latest possible day in 2024 (November 28). According to statistics, celebrants are well prepared: A study by the Food Industry Association found that the vast majority of Thanksgiving celebrants will do their shopping two weeks to one month in advance, with only 5% planning to shop for food the day of. But for last-minute ingredient runs, a nearby grocery store is indispensable.
While New York has no shortage of tempting takeout options and critically acclaimed restaurants, this does not come at the expense of high-quality supermarkets. Whole Foods and Trader Joe’s have made their way to several New York City neighborhoods, and Wegmans is expanding its city footprint.
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Such developments are met with enthusiasm from locals who would be happy not to have to lug bags of groceries for several blocks, if not on public transportation. However, the “Trader Joe’s effect” goes beyond a passion for Everything But the Bagel-seasoned snacks, Unexpected Cheddar cheese, and cauliflower or sweet potato gnocchi: A 2019 study by ATTOM Data Solutions found that homeowners living near a Trader Joe’s experienced an average home seller return on investment of 51 percent. More recently, an October 2024 article in Community Playmaker found that Trader Joe’s offers stable employment to locals and enjoys a popularity that attracts economic growth.
“Being located near a grocery store isn’t only a matter of convenience for homeowners but can have a significant impact on equity and home values as well” – Rich Sharga, EVP of Market Intelligence, ATTOM Data Solutions
There was a time when some wondered if ultra-fast online grocers would upend the traditional grocery store, but that does not appear to have come to pass. Below, we look at the most in-demand grocery stores in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Long Island City ranked by Yelp ratings. They are accompanied by nearby listings with kitchens ideal for cooking and entertaining.
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Lidl, 120 Fifth Avenue
Opening estimated for 2024
Opening estimated for 2024
Park Slope rental development 120 Fifth Avenue is rising on the former site of a Key Food supermarket, but that is not to say this section of Brooklyn will become a food desert. Quite the contrary - when it was announced that a 25,000-square-foot Lidl supermarket would be the centerpiece of the project, developer Billy Macklowe told the Brooklyn Eagle, "We're thrilled to be partnering with Lidl to deliver a new, full-scale supermarket that offers a broad range of quality groceries at affordable prices."
The Butler Collection, #10B (Douglas Elliman Real Estate)
Wegmans, 1932 Broadway
Opening TBD
Opening TBD
Earlier this year, Upper West Side residents were excited to see Wegmans signage appear in the former Bed Bath & Beyond space in Lincoln Center. The news of a long-term lease was announced in June 2024, but an opening date is not yet available.
555 West End Avenue, #TheSolarium
$18,000,000
Riverside Dr./West End Ave. | Condominium | 3 Bedrooms, 4 Baths | 3,420 ft2
555 West End Avenue, #TheSolarium (Sothebys International Realty)
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"I really appreciate the workers who were there [during the pandemic] - they were still very friendly and working hard" - Sarah X.
The Upper East Side is known for gracious living, and its Whole Foods outpost lives up to that with offerings like custom floral arrangements, fresh pasta by the pound, and freshly squeezed orange juice. Local residents greatly appreciate it - this writer once witnessed a Yorkville shopper using a stroller to tote his Whole Foods bags, giving new meaning to the phrase "food baby."
180 East 88th Street, #30B
$7,000,000
Carnegie Hill | Condominium | 4 Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths | 2,388 ft2
180 East 88th Street, #30B (Corcoran Group)
1120 Park Avenue, #14B (Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC)
221 East 78th Street, #2EF (Serhant)
"There are too few quality grocery stores in Harlem" - Pamela S.
When Harlem's first Whole Foods opened, real estate agents and residents alike saw it as a sign of the neighborhood's upswing. Over three and a half years later, locals have come to embrace the store's selection of beers, cheeses, and baked goods. Additional offerings include a Market Burger outpost, mochi bar, and nut butter grinding station.
300 West, #14J (Douglas Elliman Real Estate)
208 West 122nd Street, #TH (Compass)
"The seafood section of this particular store markets some of the freshest seafood in Manhattan" - Peter S.
Before the BridgeMarket Trader Joe's opened its doors, locals looked to this Whole Foods to meet their gourmet grocery needs. Customers appreciate the seafood selection, and the store offers a squeeze-your-own orange juice machine and nut butter grinding station.
252 East 57th Street, #47D (Douglas Elliman Real Estate)
"Is it the ease of location? Just steps from Atlantic. Or maybe it's the ABUNDANCE of plant-based/vegan options present." - Racquel B.
Given its address near the myriad subway lines at Atlantic Avenue-Barclays Center, it's easy for Brooklynites to pick up groceries. This location has Juice Press and Next Level Burger eateries, and additional offerings include a mochi bar and nut butter grinders.
One Hanson Place, #10H (Compass)
"I come here for essentially everything: from grocery shopping, dinner at times...and pick up a few drinks along the way" - Jacky C.
Between the gourmet grocery offerings, beer growler fill-ups, and wine store, this Whole Foods outpost truly is a one-stop shop for gourmands. The store also offers a squeeze-your-own orange juice station, nut butter grinders, and bulk Whole Body products.
Fifteen Off-The-Park, #10
$6,950,000 (-12%)
Central Park West | Condominium | 4 Bedrooms, 4 Baths | 3,542 ft2
Fifteen Off-The-Park, #10 (Serhant)
The Belnord, #709 (Sothebys International Realty)
"I love the quality of the groceries here! Don't be discouraged if there is a long line" - Cara T.
Customers of this Whole Foods are eagerly awaiting the reopening of the store's hot bar with its extensive selection catering to all diets and tastes. In the meantime, it continues to offer fresh fruit, squeeze-your-own orange juice station, nut butter grinders, mochi bars, and bulk Whole Body, sweeteners, and spices.
The Chelsea Mercantile, #10X (Compass)
"This Trader Joe's has a parking lot that many locations in NYC don't have so if you plan to drive around getting groceries, I suggest you come here" - Justin L.
In December 2021, Williamsburg's first Trader Joe's opened its doors to the public. The interior decor pays tribute to area landmarks like the Williamsburg Bridge and, while the store offers the same branded products as its counterparts throughout the boroughs, it has one thing they don't: a parking lot.
Austin Nichols House, #B312 (Brick & Mortar LLC)
"This place is definitely a one-stop shop" - Betty L.
Given its proximity to Union Square, this Whole Foods outpost is ideal for grabbing groceries or even a meal for a park picnic. Shoppers appreciate the variety of prepared foods, organic produce, and bulk Whole Body and spice selections.
15 Union Square West, #31
$4,590,000
Flatiron/Union Square | Condominium | 2 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths | 2,000 ft2
15 Union Square West, #31 (Corcoran Group)
64 West 15th Street, #6E (Corcoran Group)
"I love finding cool products here and there" - Miriam W.
Williamsburg has experienced a retail renaissance in recent years, and that includes the neighborhood's first Whole Foods outpost. In addition to the organic produce, extensive vegetarian options, and bakery items shoppers have come to know and love, this location offers a Kimbap Lab, Williamsburg Sandwich, on-tap kombucha, mochi bar, and "odd item recycling" bin.
171N1, #3K (Compass)
338 Berry Street, #1E (Compass)
"I like this market because they literally have everything" - Suzumi A.
Before Trader Joe's made its way to the Kips Bay/Murray Hill area, Fairway was a mainstay for locals. Residents appreciate the great care in the cheese and meat departments, delicious bakery items, weekly deals, and helpfulness of the staff.
Eastlight, #23C (CORE Group Marketing LLC)
"Picnic in the park? No problem" - Rose N.
When this Whole Foods opened in a predominantly office-dominated area, people appreciated the ability to grab groceries on the way home or get takeout for lunch in Bryant Park. In addition to the traditional hot bar, the store's eateries include Pizza Parlor, Fresca Burrito, Harbor Bar, Medi, and Genji Sushi Kano.
The Bryant, #19C (Nest Seekers LLC)
"The quality, service, logistic, and space were top-notch" - Cynthia Z.
The Shops at Columbus Circle are known for their shopping and dining offerings, and the Whole Foods in the basement level would appear to be a combination of both. Visitors and tourists alike appreciate the extensive selection and high-quality customer service.
One Central Park, #7475B
$14,800,000 (-17.8%)
Central Park West | Condominium | 4 Bedrooms, 5 Baths | 3,491 ft2
One Central Park, #7475B (Modlin Group LLC)
"Wide open space and perfectly stocked in every category" - Cam E.
The Tribeca Whole Foods' expansive layout and generous selection have already been welcome, and experienced a new appreciation in the age of social distancing. Tribeca Burger and Tribeca Sandwich sell made-to-order meals, and the store also offers beer growler fill-ups, a mochi bar, and produce from Community Supported Agriculture.
101 Warren Street, #3230
$4,980,000 (-14.1%)
Tribeca | Condominium | 3 Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths | 2,251 ft2
101 Warren Street, #3230 (Corcoran Group)
85 Worth Street, #3 (Douglas Elliman Real Estate)
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"The store is super sleek with multiple cash register areas, plenty of space to walk around, and an overall beautiful aesthetic." - Nishad J.
In the thick of the acclaimed restaurants of Manhattan West, this Whole Foods is the natural setting for those who prefer to dine in. In addition to its organic produce, extensive meat and seafood selections, and prepared food of all cuisines, this branch has outposts from Matchaful, Cafe Grumpy, Black Top Stir Fry, Jajaja, and West Side Corner to be enjoyed at home or on the public seating area the store opens up to.
Fifteen Hudson Yards, #72B (Corcoran Sunshine Marketing Group)
"One of the smaller locations throughout the city but still great in functionality" - Brandon G.
The Lower East Side is known for its bars and nightlife, but residents can take some of that home in the form of an extensive selection of local beer growler fill-ups at this Whole Foods supermarket. This store also has a Dish & Saucery outpost, squeeze-your-own orange juice station, and nut butter grinders.
32 East 1st Street, #4B (Douglas Elliman Real Estate)
"Fairway market, the place where you can feel the New York spirit" - Lola G.
Despite the recent arrivals of Whole Foods and Trader Joe's (see below), Fairway remains a mainstay for Upper West Siders. They appreciate the ease of navigation, popular brands, and fresh offerings in the cheese, meat, seafood, and bakery departments.
200 Amsterdam, #41
$22,500,000 (-4.3%)
Lincoln Center | Condominium | 4 Bedrooms, 4.5 Baths | 4,672 ft2
200 Amsterdam, #41 (Serhant)
"They almost always have everything in stock, and if they don't there is always a team member around to check in the back or help you find an alternative." - Kellianne H.
Thanks to the endless prepared food offerings, it is hard to imagine an easier way to put together a gourmet meal on a busy night in New York City. Locals love the layout, fresh produce, courteous staff, and attention to health and safety.
The Jefferson, #6H (Corcoran Group)
"Wegmans is the Disney World of all groceries" - Chin T.
When Wegmans' first Manhattan location opened in fall 2023, social media pages showed visitors lined up around the block before the doors officially opened. Forbes likens this supermarket to a food hall like Eataly in Flatiron or Harrods in London, and shoppers appreciate the high-quality produce, expansive prepared meal selection, and fair treatment of workers.
21 Astor Place, #2A (Corcoran Group)
"Very clean, organized and well ran location. The check out line looks super long but it moves quickly!" - Olivia S.
The Upper West Side Trader Joe's is located across the street from the 72nd Street 1/2/3 subway station for easy access all over New York, but is just an elevator ride away for residents of rental-turned-condominium 212 West 72nd Street. Local shoppers appreciate the high-quality products, offerings for vegetarians and vegans, efficient layout, and courteous staff.
212 West 72nd Street, #15G
$7,495,000 (-3.3%)
Broadway Corridor | Condominium | 4 Bedrooms, 4.5 Baths | 2,834 ft2
212 West 72nd Street, #15G (Douglas Elliman Real Estate)
"The staff is super kind and really nice. They always have the things I need in stock and that always makes me happy" - Chelsea P.
This Trader Joe's is well positioned to attract shoppers from Boerum Hill, Cobble Hill, and Downtown Brooklyn alike. Safety protocols and a limited number of shoppers allowed people to feel safe going in at the height of lockdown; at any time, locals appreciate the airy atmosphere, exclusive offerings, well-organized layout, and efficient staff.
The Boerum, #1414 (Corcoran Group)
303 Warren Street, #GARDEN (Compass)
"A true slice of suburbia but in Navy Yard" - Sarah B.
When the first Wegman's in New York City opened in October 2019, transplants got up at five a.m. to be the first shoppers and part of the celebrations. Some were skeptical as to why one would do that, but were quickly won over by the impressive prepared food offerings, grocery items and recipes, and helpful staff. Additionally, the supermarket introduced a live feed to see if there's a line outside the store.
168 Plymouth, #5F (Serhant)
"Whether you live in the area or passing through, this Trader Joe's is sure to please." - Johanna B.
As Hudson Square makes the transition from industrial to residential, this Trader Joe's is well positioned for incoming residents to do their food shopping. Visitors appreciate the friendly staff, expansive layout, and extremely generous grocery offerings.
Greenwich West, #21A (Corcoran Group)
The Lofts at 62 Wooster, #5
$14,995,000 (-14.3%)
SoHo | Condominium | 4 Bedrooms, 4.5 Baths | 5,874 ft2
The Lofts at 62 Wooster, #5 (Compass)
"Best grocery store ever, friendly staff, and all the random organic healthy items usually nowhere has" - Kelly O.
When downtown supertall One Manhattan Square was under construction, Extell Development made a commitment to opening a full-service supermarket in the building to replace the Pathmark that once stood on the site. That came to pass when Brooklyn Fare signed a lease for its largest location yet in the base of the building. It opened in May 2024 to span two floors and offer groceries, prepared foods, sushi, a deli, a coffee bar, and more.
Brooklyn Fare offers such perks as senior discount days and free local delivery. Residents of One Manhattan Square also enjoy no delivery fees and a minimum of only $10 on their delivery orders, complimentary coffee on the first day of every month, and access to gourmet culinary baskets from Brooklyn Fare’s catering department.
Brooklyn Fare offers such perks as senior discount days and free local delivery. Residents of One Manhattan Square also enjoy no delivery fees and a minimum of only $10 on their delivery orders, complimentary coffee on the first day of every month, and access to gourmet culinary baskets from Brooklyn Fare’s catering department.
One Manhattan Square, #77J
$6,500,000
Lower East Side | Condominium | 3 Bedrooms, 4 Baths | 2,347 ft2
One Manhattan Square, #77J (Extell Marketing Group LLC)
"Thank you Trader Joe's for finally opening up this 125th Street location!" - Mike R.
At the National Urban League Building in Upper Manhattan, anchor retail tenants include Target and Trader Joe's, the supermarket's first location in Harlem. The project is also set to bring 170 units of affordable and supportive housing for New Yorkers making 30 to 80 percent of the area median income, as well as the Urban Civil Rights Museum, which will focus on the contributions of civil rights activists in the northern half of the United States. Additionally, roughly 70,000 square feet of office space will be rented to several locally based non-profits below market rate.
"One Wall Street Whole Foods is a welcome addition to FiDi" - Dennis G.
The Financial District has been evolving from an office neighborhood to a live-work-play destination over the past few years, and the arrival of its first Whole Foods at the beginning of 2023 seems to have sealed the deal. The 42,000-square-foot grocery store is located in the base of One Wall Street, and the office building’s original elevator doors and mailbox are on display in the store.
One Wall Street, #2513
$1,795,000 (-12.7%)
Financial District | Condominium | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 832 ft2
One Wall Street, #2513 (One Wall Street Sales LLC)
"A fancy and large Whole Foods compared to what I find on the West Coast, but hey, this is Madison Avenue!" - Beth C.
NoMad has long been celebrated for its restaurant options, but those who wish to eat at home had to trek a little further to Kips Bay. That changed in June 2022, when the Whole Foods in the base of 63 Madison Avenue opened to the public. In addition to a specialty department aimed at celebrating artisanal producers and cheesemakers, the store offers a Za'atar Mediterranean food counter, bar area NoMad 63, and a Cafe Grumpy outpost.
Rose Hill, #9A (CORE Group Marketing LLC)
Pell Loft Building, #6
$3,495,000
Flatiron/Union Square | Condominium | 3 Bedrooms, 3 Baths | 2,800 ft2
Pell Loft Building, #6 (Compass)
"About time! This area has needed a Trader Joe's for a while now...Every register is occupied by staff and they are quick and efficient." - Michael S.
Until June 2021, Long Island City residents craving Mandarin Orange chicken, Everything But the Bagel-seasoned snacks, or Cinnamon Sugar Bread could either trek to Rego Park or get on the subway from Manhattan with an armload of bags. The store's decor pays tribute to the local neighborhood, and residents appreciate the store's rich selections of produce, cheese, beer, and flowers. The "Trader Joe's effect" has clearly worked on The Prime, the condos on top: The building is sold out as of this writing.
"A brilliant addition to the community" - Ruggy L.
A key component of the Essex Crossing mega-development was the largest Trader Joe's location on the East Coast. While it has not usurped local mainstay Essex Market, locals are nevertheless excited by the seemingly endless product selection, wide aisles, and friendly staff.
One Essex Crossing, #7J (Serhant)
"Claustrophobic TJ fans need not fear shopping at TJs in Manhattan!" - Sarah K.
In the Ladies Mile Historic District, the Trader Joe's outpost has become a shopping destination for New Yorkers all over the city. The soaring ceilings and spacious layout make for a comfortable shopping atmosphere, the extensive grocery, body, and plant offerings are highly attractive, and the helpful staff are a highlight of the visit.
Iron Lofts, #5 (Compass)
131 West 24th Street, #2FL (Sothebys International Realty)
"Oh Trader Joe's, my favorite grocery store in the U.S., you've finally arrived on the Upper East Side!" - Old Fart M.
Six years after the Food Emporium under the Queensboro Bridge closed, Trader Joe's opened its doors where Midtown East gives way to the Upper East Side. The Bridgemarket space's landmarked status required a few Landmarks hearings, but the grocery store ultimately prevailed to the delight of locals. The space has been described as the city's most beautiful supermarket, and shoppers enjoy an airy atmosphere and abundant light.
200 East 59th Street, #6A (Douglas Elliman Real Estate)
Sutton Tower, #22A (Corcoran Group)
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