The best grocery stores in New York

This mom-and-pop market has been a one-stop shop for organic and natural foods, home products and responsibly-sourced produce since 1976. Gothamites praise the store's quality from the temperature-controlled bulk food section to the friendly and knowledgeable staff. Head to the back for fresh juices, smoothies and a hot food counter and bakery for delicious (and healthy) breakfast and lunch options.

Stock up on all your grocery essentials at this supermarket. New Yorkers love the low prices and frequent sales, and while it might not have the range of selection of a Whole Foods, you can still find plenty of vegetarian products along with Caribbean and Latin American specialty items.

Entering a Garden of Eden shop might feel a lot like you're shopping in a European market with the wicker baskets covering the ceiling, a range of international products and a gorgeous charcuterie section packed with cured meats and cheeses. The store draws a crowd during lunch hours for its selection of sushi, the hot food buffet and more.

This small, unassuming, Korean-run grocer in Clinton Hill is a true gem. Besides being open 24 hours a day, the shop stocks fresh fruits and vegetables at a bargain. While sales and fresh offerings can change daily, you're guaranteed to find a great deal in addition to vegetarian and vegan products and pantry staples.

Can't make it to the farmers’ market? Head to this small Brooklyn grocer for a large selection of high-quality, fresh fruits and vegetables year round. The friendly staff and competitive prices make this gem the go-to spot in the neighborhood for leafy greens, grocery staples, bulk items and Asian condiments.

This relative newcomer to the neighborhood has quickly climbed the ranks as one of the best markets in Crown Heights. While it is technically a mini mart, you won't have any trouble finding what you're looking for. Pick up organic fresh produce, natural health food items, specialty Asian products, hard-to-find brands, craft beers and staples like their huge selection of Bob's Red Mills grains and baking supplies.

You can find this massive food and drink complex, from Mario Batali and Joe and Lidia Bastianich, in the Flatiron District. A spin-off of an operation by the same name just outside of Turin, Italy, the store’s retail maze and six full-service restaurants include a rotisserie with the city’s best flame-roasted chickens, hard-to-find produce (plus an in-house “vegetable butcher”) and the meatcentric white-tablecloth joint Il Manzo.