Where to shop at supermarkets in New York?

Looking for places to buy fresh groceries in New York? Here's what you need to know!

What You Need to Know About Supermarkets in New York

If you’re used to shopping at European supermarket chains, you’ll notice a big difference in Manhattan. There are no large supermarkets in the neighborhood itself—you’d have to go to the outer boroughs, which isn’t practical for a visitor staying a week or two.
Instead, Manhattan has plenty of drugstores, especially Duane Read and CVS. These are more like small general stores with pharmacy sections. For food, they mainly stock drinks and snacks—chips, candy, and similar items.
For fresh produce, fruits, and vegetables, there are several real supermarkets. The selection keeps growing across New York.

Yes, Lidl really is in New York. The German discount supermarket chain has 3 locations in Manhattan, including one that opened in April 2026. For more details, visit our dedicated page on Lidl in New York. Address: 460 3rd Avenue, at the corner of 32nd Street.

Lidl’s German competitor, Aldi, has 11 supermarkets across New York. The newest location is especially convenient for visitors—it’s right in the heart of Midtown. Address: 311 West 42nd Street, between 8th and 9th Avenues. Learn more in our article on Aldi supermarkets in New York.

Whole Foods Market is a supermarket chain specializing in organic products. It’s the American equivalent of natural food stores. Whole Foods has 4 locations in Manhattan: 270 Greenwich Street (TriBeCa), 250 7th Avenue (Chelsea), 4 Union Square South (across from Union Square Park), and 95 East Houston Street (Bowery).

Founded in 1888 in New York, Gristedes is a chain of small supermarkets with extensive food sections. The chain has expanded significantly in Manhattan in recent years, and you’ll find dozens of locations throughout the neighborhood. The store at 202 E 96th Street in the Upper East Side is one of the most convenient. You’ll also find a handy location downtown near Wall Street, at 90 Maiden Lane.

Fairway Market is Gristedes’ main competitor. Founded in New York in 1930, this small supermarket chain now has 5 locations in Manhattan: 766 Avenue of the Americas (Chelsea), 550 2nd Avenue (Kips Bay), 2131 Broadway (Upper West Side), 240 East 86th Street (Upper East Side), and 2328 12th Avenue (Harlem).

The major American chain Target has also expanded into New York. Founded in Minneapolis, the company operates multiple retail brands including Walmart and Home Depot. Target has a small two-story supermarket in TriBeCa at 255 Greenwich Street.

Just steps from Central Park, Ernest Klein Supermarket offers a neighborhood grocery experience. The shelves stock a wide range of products—meat, pasta, fresh produce—with a well-stocked fruit and vegetable section. Prices are higher than at larger chains. Address: 1336 6th Avenue, between 55th and 56th Streets.