Cortelyou Greenmarket — Local services in New York

DITMAS GREEN MARKET HAS A LOCALS FOCUS Not as large as the destination Green Markets at Union Square and Grand Army Plaza, the Cortelyou Road market is a neighborhood affair with little stall jostling and has vendors from upstate New York, New Jersey and the remoter parts of Long Island. Typically arising at 0400 to be loaded and on the road to the street outside PS 139, where writer Bernard Malamud studied, the farmers, cheese mongers, dairy men and bakers offer fresh vegetables, fruits in season, and meats and fish. Scallops there are a favorite and the breads never...

The Green Farmers Market is a breath of fresh air—literally! The produce is incredibly fresh and locally sourced, and you can really taste the difference. I love the variety of vendors, from organic fruits and veggies to handmade goods, fresh-baked breads, and eco-friendly products. It’s clear that sustainability and community are at the core of everything they do. The atmosphere is friendly and vibrant, and it’s always a pleasure to chat with the farmers and makers. Shopping here makes you feel good inside and out. Can’t...

There are a lot of expired foods on the shelves here and the employees are hit or miss. It's not a great grocery store but if you keep an eye on the dates for any dairy products it's suitable. The layout of the store is so bad it's hard not to notice it. At busy times the line will be backed up by 30-40 customers all the way to the back corner of the store. There are no good coops in this part of Brooklyn and this place isn't helping but it's not awful so it's probably the best option if you...