Where I Shop #PlasticFree in NYC
As part of my mission to cut back my plastic use, I have begun to change my food shopping habits. Below are the places I shop for bulk food and produce in NYC. I have provided pricing comparisons for common items I buy in bulk. If your budget allows, I recommend supporting smaller, local stores sourcing their food regionally, as that further reduces your impact!
58 E 4th St, New York, NY 10003
dry bulk goods, package-free tofu, some produce
2 Porter Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11237
dry bulk goods
50 Cypress Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11237
dry bulk goods, package-free tofu, some produce
410 Knickerbocker Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11237
budget organic produce
Mr. Kiwi in Bushwick, Mr. Piña in Williamsburg, Mr. Berry in Greenpoint,
Mr. Coco in Clinton Hill, and Mr. Melon in Clinton Hill are all the same owners
The Union Square Farmer’s market
E 17th St &, Union Square W, New York, NY 10003
fresher, local produce
Bulk Aisle Pricing
The pricing below is listed per pound.
All Co-Op prices listed are non-member pricing. If you join a co-op, prices will be lower.
I will be adding new products regularly as I expand what I am buying in the bulk aisles!
Quinoa
4th Street Co-Op: $4.53 (white)
Bushwick Co-Op: $6.95 (tri-color)
Precycle NYC: $5.59 (white)
Whole Foods Market $4.99 organic red, $5.49 white
Chickpeas
4th Street Co-Op: $2.58
Bushwick Co-Op: $3.90
Precycle NYC: organic $4.58
Whole Foods Market: organic $2.49, non-organic $1.99
Black beans
4th Street Co-Op: $2.88
Bushwick Co-Op : organic $2.95
Precycle NYC: $3.99
Whole Foods Market: $1.99
Medjool Dates
4th Street Co-Op: $8.79 (generally have the freshest, imo)
Bushwick Co-Op: $8.84
Precycle NYC: (organic) $12.39
Whole Foods Market: $7.49
Cashews
4th Street Co-Op: raw $12.68, dry roasted and salted $12.53 (also offer raw pieces at $10.13)
Bushwick Co-Op: $16.38
Precycle NYC:
Whole Foods Market: raw $9.99, dry roasted organic $14.99
Almonds
4th Street Co-Op: raw $13.13
Bushwick Co-Op: $15.74
Precycle NYC:
Whole Foods Market: $8.99, organic $12.99
*I update this list intermittently. last edited 4/23/19