Where can I find raw honey near New York City?

Union Square Greenmarket (Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat year-round) is NYC's best source, with Hudson Valley and upstate producers. Brooklyn Flea and various borough greenmarkets also feature local honey. Many NYC rooftop beekeepers sell directly.

What types of honey are produced near New York City?

NYC beekeepers produce urban rooftop wildflower honey (complex, diverse from the city's varied botanical landscape), Hudson Valley apple blossom honey from orchards north of the city, and upstate New York buckwheat honey (dark, robust, prized for medicinal use).

When is the best time to buy local honey in New York City?

NYC and Hudson Valley honey is freshest July–October. Apple blossom honey is a brief spring specialty in May–June. Union Square Greenmarket has local honey year-round. Late summer markets offer the widest variety of upstate and local varieties.

Find Local Honey in New York City, New York

New York City has a thriving urban beekeeping movement, producing rooftop wildflower honey from the five boroughs alongside Hudson Valley apple blossom honey and dark, rich upstate buckwheat.

Local Honey Varieties

NYC rooftop wildflower honey (complex, diverse), Hudson Valley apple blossom honey (delicate spring specialty), and upstate buckwheat honey (dark, bold, prized for baking) are New York's highlights.

Where to Buy

Union Square Greenmarket (Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, year-round) is NYC's premier source for local honey. Brooklyn Flea and Smorgasburg also feature local honey vendors.

Verified Honey Sources in New York City

We checked each of these against the business’s own website or the market’s official vendor list: operating, selling honey, and in New York City.

Grand Army Plaza Greenmarket — Farmers market, Brooklyn

Upcoming Honey Events in New York City

Union Square Greenmarket Holiday Market — December 1, 2026
Brooklyn Honey & Urban Apiary Festival — September 12, 2027

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I find raw honey near New York City?: Union Square Greenmarket (Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat year-round) is NYC's best source, with Hudson Valley and upstate producers. Brooklyn Flea and various borough greenmarkets also feature local honey. Many NYC rooftop beekeepers sell directly.
What types of honey are produced near New York City?: NYC beekeepers produce urban rooftop wildflower honey (complex, diverse from the city's varied botanical landscape), Hudson Valley apple blossom honey from orchards north of the city, and upstate New York buckwheat honey (dark, robust, prized for medicinal use).
When is the best time to buy local honey in New York City?: NYC and Hudson Valley honey is freshest July–October. Apple blossom honey is a brief spring specialty in May–June. Union Square Greenmarket has local honey year-round. Late summer markets offer the widest variety of upstate and local varieties.

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Browse our complete local honey directory to find beekeepers and farmers markets near you. Explore all 210+ honey varieties in our comprehensive guide. For a complete overview of honey in New York, see our New York Honey Sourcing Guide.

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