Food & drink · Lower East Side
Essex Market
on Lower East Side, with 6 more shops within a short walk
Public market on Essex Street housing a hall of independent food vendors, each keeping its own hours. A practical lunch or snack stop between Orchard Street boutiques.
Hours
- Monday
- 8am–8pm
- Tuesday
- 8am–8pm
- Wednesday
- 8am–8pm
- Thursday
- 8am–9pm
- Friday
- 8am–9pm
- Saturday
- 8am–9pm
- Sunday
- 10am–6pm
Checked October 2026. Holiday hours can differ.
On the map
Good to know
- Parking
- Take the J, M or Z to Essex Street or the F to Delancey Street; the M9, M14 and B39 buses also stop nearby. Drivers can use the municipal parking lot at Essex and Delancey Streets.
- Lower East Side shops
- Legacy shops open early (Russ & Daughters at 8am, Moscot at 10am), while most boutiques and vintage stores open late morning and run into the evening.
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All of Lower East Side →Before you go
What are Essex Market's hours?
Essex Market is usually open Mon–Wed 8am–8pm, Thu–Sat 8am–9pm, Sun 10am–6pm. Hours can change on holidays, so check the shop's site before a special trip.
Where is Essex Market?
Essex Market is at 88 Essex St in Lower East Side, New York.
Is Essex Market open on Sunday?
Yes, usually 10am–6pm on Sundays.
Where can I park near Essex Market?
The closest option for Lower East Side is Take the J, M or Z to Essex Street or the F to Delancey Street; the M9, M14 and B39 buses also stop nearby. Drivers can use the municipal parking lot at Essex and Delancey Streets.. Most of the district is also an easy walk from the subway.
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