Lovely architecture / renovation - worth it just to see the building... and that's free. It was worth getting inside for an hour or so just to get out of the heat and humidity! After that you can spend as much or as little as you want in the plentiful shops and restaurants. Did buy a few bits and pieces and got a drink from a cafe. but that was it, wasn't an expensive trip. Walked down from Hudsons Yard via the High Line to get there - recommend that route as it was a pleasant stroll

Every kind of food imaginable offered here. We enjoyed delicious Taiwanese noodle soup and a beer. Lots of options for even the pickiest of eaters. And there's a nice outdoor space available to sit and take your time eating while people watching, The building itself is also amazing to look at. Some may say it's a tourist trap but see it for what it is - a beautiful building full of food options.

What a wonderful place. Full of little shops, ( most of the staff they sell is from china) cozy, young colorful people full of life and joy . Dozens of places to eat. Exorbitant prices even for new York. I loved it.

The Chelsea Market continues to change everytime that I go there. We went for a tour of the market with my class at NYU and it had changed as well as was the same market I first visited in 2002. It has the most interesting set of restaurants that continue to change. Some of the original restaurants are still there but the biggest problem is that they are so expensive. It is such a festive place and the decorations were really nice. The unusual fountain is still there and the Christmas lights in a arch keeps the market festive. It was fun to walk around and the place was packed. I wondered through the rows of places to eat and I settled on Sarabeth's Bakery which I had been to uptown restaurants and they were always good. The tuna sandwich I had was top notch. It was fun seeing the changes and what is available. It is a great place to visit when you are visiting Manhattan.

Lucky I researched thia place in London. Otherwise, I would not have found it. A splendid dining and spot to chill and buy souvenirs. Liked it so much that I bought a Chelsea Market umbrella as a souvenir. Good stroll to the Hudson River too, and in the Meat Packing District with high end shops.

I would have enjoyed the experience more if it hadn't been so packed w/ people, but that's what I get for going at lunch time on a holiday week-end! We had Taiwanese Beef Noodles at a Noodle Place and they were reasonably priced, and the serving was too generous to finish. My daughter and I could have split it. So many markets from pastries to desserts, plus gift shops. I'm glad we went!

Chelsea Market is an exciting place to go. We visited and spent several hours just walking and looking around and having fun! There many shops of all descriptions, from meat shops, to grocery shops, fresh produce, and the all important "tourist" type of shops! And of course there are food shops, restaurants and bars! We walked the High Line and at the end of it walked straight into Chelsea Market. Not to be missed on any visit to the city!

I love this market - there are a million food options. Asian, tahini soft serve, sweet like fudge, italian, burgers...I could keep going. Everything is high quality and I think the prices are quite reasonable given the location. They also have some fun clothing and grocery shopping if you want to bring something home. I think this is a must do if vacationing in NYC.

Nice historic building, worth a visit by tourists, as an add on to taking a walk along the High Line. Good option for Brekky or lunch. Easily accessible via the subway and a very short walk to the High Line. The oyster bar had a good selection of seafood, and we went the oyster shooters. Very good, particularly the Tequila based one. A nice pick me up before the long walk ahead.

This former Nabisco factory complex invented and produced the famed Oreo cookie . The old building was gutted out in the 90s and transformed into a market that is alive and well. It can get crowded quickly so try to go on the off hours when they open in the morning or after lunch.