New Hope Ferry Market — Restaurant in New Hope

2022 Update - Several of the original restaurants I mentioned are not longer there. I think a few food vendors have come and gone. Now there is a vegan spot and a healthy soup, salad, and sandwich joint with some healthy options. The outdoor seating is really nice and they have clean public bathrooms, so I'm upgrading my original rating.

Had great hope, but this place just misses the mark. The space is clean, modern and inviting. It didn't feel too crowded but the seating inside was extremely limited. As a couple we didn't have to wait too long to find two seats but if you are with a large group, be prepared to wait. The selection seemed great, at first. There are some unusual and unique food vendors that offer fusion food and bowls. I've been looking for a great place to get healthy bowls! So we settled on Boku for lunch. I was excited to see they offered a build your own bowl with tofu. Unfortunately they use the same grill for the veggies as the meat. I know this happens more than I'd like but it was all in plain sight and it was just very unappealing. So rather than go for grilled tofu I asked for everything plain, with steamed brown rice and loaded up on veggies. It was, of course, too plain and lacked flavor. Even with all the toppings, it just needed a simple sauce to pull it together, a simple soy or ginger teriyaki would have made it good. I took it to go so that I could make my own sauce at home. Some of the other vendors miss the mark as well. The coffee vendor did not know what the bread was made with, so no toast. Note to Sky Roast owners, if you're going to offer food, you really should know what's in it. Not just for the sake of vegetarians but for anyone with food allergies. Finally we stopped at Blue Moon market on the way out, and it's so so tiny. Nothing like the Blue Moon at the Stockton market. They have a small corner of some fresh veggies, fruit, and a cooler of kombucha. The small batch kombucha is great. I'd love to see them expand their space and offer some healthy prepared food. We left still hungry and walked to Sprig & Vine, where we had a fabulous lunch. Hopefully this market will get better, as it...

The Smell the Curry restaurant in the Ferry Market was amazing. It’s a smaller version of their other locations, but it still offers a great selection of both North and South Indian cuisines. When you enter the main entrance of the market, it's tucked toward the right-hand side.

For today’s visit, my wife and I ordered the chili chicken and two Mysore Dosas. Just a fair warning: we love spicy food, and these dishes are spicy. If you can't handle the heat, they offer mango lassi or mango juice drinks to help cool things down. If you prefer milder food, there are plenty of other options, including dosas that aren’t spicy.

Dosas, by the way, are thin savory crepes made from a fermented batter of ground black gram and rice. The Mysore Dosa is filled with Indian bhaji (Indian-style mashed potatoes). The dish comes with a few dipping options like sambar (a lentil and vegetable stew) and coconut chutney. It’s very filling—I didn’t have enough room to finish, but I’m looking forward to the leftovers.

The market is a great place to visit while in New Hope. There are several other restaurants to try as well. It reminds me of a tiny version of the Reading Terminal.

We can’t wait to visit this...

What a wonderful discovery! New Hope Ferry Market is a fantastic place that offers an incredible variety of international cuisines - Brazilian, Mexican, Greek, Indian, and more. What impressed me most was how well-organized everything was. Despite having multiple vendors, they all worked together seamlessly as if they were one unified company. The collaborative atmosphere really enhanced the overall experience. Everyone we encountered was incredibly friendly and welcoming. The aromas throughout the market were absolutely delicious, making it genuinely difficult to decide what to try first - a good problem to have! We ultimately went with Brazilian food from Sabor, and it was an excellent choice. The quality and flavors were outstanding. This is definitely a must-visit spot for anyone who loves diverse, authentic international food in a warm, community-focused environment.

We’ll absolutely be back to try more of what the other vendors have to offer! Highly...