Williamsburg Smorgasburg – Saturday

Omgoodness what a place! There’s literally every type of food you can imagine! From oysters to tacos to burgers to icecream and beer, there’s no end! Definitely a must go if you want to try different foods from different regions; especially if you have no idea what you want to eat but you’re hungry! All the foods were mainly under $ 10 and they give you big portions so you leave fully satisfied. The view is also a major perk! Looking at ManHattan across the water while eating your food was so relaxing, especially in the warm summer weather. Definitely will be back for round 2!

Food is great but it’s sooooo hot!!! There needs to be more trees planted there!!! It is great to just go and relax! They sell a very good variety of food and drinks and can go shopping if you want. The view is awesome!!!

One of the best food markets I’ve ever been to. Great vendors w/​beautifully crafted, unique, thoughtful food options.
The variety here is outrageous. From BBQ, to Korean, to chicken wings, to raindrop cakes, to vegan ice cream (not my cup of tea but if this is your choice, no judgement), to coconut water, to raspas. I got the mango sticky rice w/​coconut milk — delicious. My bf got the katsu crusted corn dog w/​this amazing honey mustard sauce — we could’ve eaten 3 more (at least).
The view, my oh my, the view from this place is of Manhattan. Seriously can’t get any better — wonderful artisan food market, waterfront views, and great overall atmosphere of creative chefs serving everyone who steps in.
If you don’t like crowds, you may not enjoy. But it adds to the expereince. I can’t wait to go back at get home fries, mozz sticks, and donuts. (what diet?)

Just left the Smorgasburg after going to town on several mouth-​watering meals. There were so many to choose from but ultimately I settled on the mofongo from mofonGo, the seared sliced duck breast and duck-​fat fries from Duck Season, the beef lumpia from Lumpia Shack, the karaage from Oni Sauce, and to chase these all down I purchased a maple lemonade. Wow that’s a ton of food!
The karaage was perfect. All dark meat, fried amazingly well, and had a great flavor with an amazing sauce.
The mofongo was good and the pork it came with is not white meat either. Really good pork to plantain ratio, and with chipotle mayo sauce as well.
They ran out of the chicken lumpia so had to settle for pork, but it didn’t matter as it was good, and made from scratch. It took literally 8 minutes for it to be made.
The sliced duck was good but some slices seemed raw-​ish and therefore was hard to chew.
The duck fries, which was called Brooklyn Poutine, had duck bacon and cheddar cheese. I liked it when it was soggy and greasy as it was duck fat that it was fried in. Very tasty!
I definitely would want to check this out again and try the other items. Home Frite which sold fries in a cone had a ton of customers and the brontosaurus ribs from Carnal were so popular, they ran out immediately!

If you love trying foods from different parts of the world, this place is for you!!!
This place provided so many different cuisines, foods from different countries allow you to understand different cultures in just one location! The seafood is fresh, and there are so many options. You would think the lines are long, but every line for a booth goes by so quickly! There is also a beautiful view of the water and is a relaxing and vibrant environment.

There’s a wide range of food and some great hand made products sold here. There’s everything and anything. You will definitely find a great price and unique products here.
Minus two stars as it’s bloody mental. You can wait a while for food, it’s crowded hot and sweaty. At one point we waited in line for the wood oven pizza and got to the front and got told they’re not taking any more orders because they have too many. So we had to find another place and wait in another long line.
I would prefer if they had a limit of people and swap in and out. Can’t handle everyone just standing in the way of everything. So maybe more designated areas once you get food to move out the way and not stand in a massive group like lemons. It’s like the subway at rush hour but with food and no air con.

Always good to have food fairs for summer weathers. Food is overpriced but expected. Popular food also has huge lines which is also expected. A-​OK!

Smorgasborg is one of the best food markets that New York has to offer. You’ll find a plethora of artisanal food vendors serving up unique dishes which can only have been fused in the great, diverse melting pot which is New York City.
There is also a flea market alongside the food market which has vendors selling clothing, jewelry, and other goods.
If you’re looking for free water, there is a fountain near the entrance by Kent and N 7^th St. There are also a lot of small trees by the 7^th St entrance if you’re looking for shade. Lastly, there are a few portable toilets with sinks near this area too making it awfully convenient.

Smorgasburg is an amazing flea market! Great location by the East River, and tons of vendors all around. That riverfront view though! My friend and I came here on a Saturday morning shortly about 30 minutes after it opened, and it was already packed with a huge crowd of people. I guess I went to the right place at the right time. Lots of amazing food choices offering a variety of cuisines, but my mission as an out of state tourist was in search of something specific.
I came for the raindrop cake. It’s a clear round piece of jello served in a small wooden bowl shaped like a boat with soybean flour and sugar syrup. This only exists in New York so I knew I just had to stop by for the IG photo op. I hear LA is about to create their own Smorgasburg now so here’s hoping a West coast kid like me can go for a second taste.

So what’s to say about the Smorgosburg food and experience that hasn’t already been said. Extraordinarily creative global fusion food concepts on steroids. This is the first generation to really have compete access to global cuisine, ingredients and related information at a time when diversity is celebrated, rather than just accepted or tolerated, so the leash is off for this generation to fearlessly reinvent our gustatory future.
I think it’s appropriate to also give a huge shout out to the people of Smorgosburg and the passion, commitment, creativity and energy they bring us each week. Hailing from just about every ethnic background and upbringing, they are a broadly diverse, talented group of creative geniuses pushing the boundaries of global fusion and bringing us delicious and exciting next-​gen cuisine. As a food industry executive of many decades I can tell you that you do not see this intensity of food concept creativity and development in corporate organizations. What you see, taste and experience at Smorgosburg is the raw energy of culinary evolution (and revolution), and it will only get bigger and better.
These folks commitment and dedication to their craft is infectious, inspirational and impressive. They are clearly «all in» on their food concept and work tirelessly throughout the day to ensue that the diner receives a best in class food experience from them. Despite being slammed for the majority of the day, they still have time to cheerfully and enthusiastically explain what their food concept/​creation is all about and why it’s unique and/​or special. I truly understand the time and heart they put in and how hard they work.
The people of Smorgosburg are clearly pioneering us into the future of global cuisine. Their delicious food creations and the Smorgosburg experience bring us satisfaction, happiness and joy and they deserve our recognition, thanks and appreciation for it!

I went to the Saturday market, and it was amazing. There were a ton of vendors, so it was a little overwhelming and hard to chose exactly what I wanted to eat.
I settled with Jamaican food and my SO got Peruvian food. I got jerk chicken with the works and he got a 9 layered sandwich. My food was amazing. The chicken had a ton of flavor and tender. His sandwich on the other hand was ok.
We also shared a coconut, which was freshly chopped in front of us. And for dessert, of course I had to pay some love to my hometown favorite, Baonanas! Best banana pudding I ever had. My fave is the oreo but I had the espresso that day, another new fave.
The views were great as well, and there was a band there called Robbing Johnny, which gave us some entertainment as we ate.
I def will be returning for many more weekends to try the other vendors.

I have been here a few times now over the past couple of years. It’s definitely a summer favorite for me! If you are street vendor foodie then you will be in heaven here! I mean they literally have just about everything from corn on the cob, mango on the stick, burgers, hot dogs, French fries, ice cream, and the list goes on and on.
Some words of advice before you go though. Try not to pick the sunniest and hottest day of the summer to go. Try to go earlier as the lines get long and parking can be challenging, unless you do not care to pay for parking. Make sure to bring sanitizer and cash as the prices can be a bit steep and they do not take credit.
But anyway have a great time and enjoy!

Everything is overpriced. All the food sound really unique and interesting, but most of the combinations don’t work well together. Even so, it’s a nice place to spend a Saturday afternoon. There’s a grassy area nearby that you can sit down, relax, and maybe slip into a food coma on.
Raindrop Cake: NO! Go read the reviews.
The Good Batch: not worth it, but if you’re going to do it anyway, the Crispy isn’t as special as it sounds and it sticks to your teeth, so it doesn’t make for a very peasant eating experience
Jianbing: super bland outer shell/​layer/​crêpe/​wrapping
BrunchStreet: creative twist on brunch
Gooey & Co: yum! Original is my fave!
Malai: sorry, but worst ice cream ever

Nothing better on a nice warm day than stuffing your face with food!
I usually come here 2 – 3 times in the summer. Always great to check out what new food is here. You have your regulars: Ramen Burger, BBQ, Lobster Rolls, etc… And there are always new vendors to try.
You have great views of the city skyline, plenty of places to sit in the park next door. Some vendors only take cash, I recommend you bring plenty of it. Servings range from $ 3 – 12 from what’ I’ve seen so come hungry and be prepared to spend!
On this last visit, the highlight was «Charli’s chicken»… Huge portions with cornbread and crispy fried chicken. Can’t go wrong with that!

This was my second time visiting Smorgasburg. This first time I went to the Brooklyn Heights location. There is nothing not to love about Smorgasburg. Yeah, It’s crowded and you have to wait in lines, but the lines usually move quickly, and it’s worth it. The weather was scattered rain when we went so it wasn’t as packed as usual. Perhaps It’s not a bad idea to go when it’s a little crummy outside. If you’re like me and are on a mission to try food from all of the vendors, bring friends and split food. You won’t have enough money, or stomach space, otherwise.
So far, I’ve ordered food from Ramen Burger, Sunday Sauce, Dough, Bamboo Bites, Red Hook Lobster Pound, Kimchi Kooks, Carnal, Takumi Taco, and Blue Marble Ice Cream. I still have a ways to go to reach my goal of eating my way through the entire festival, but I’ve made a good dent and I’m determined. I’ve also tried many free samples from other vendors. The sample scene at Smorgasburg is pretty solid if you’re in the mood to walk around and pick.
I highly recommend the beef kimchi pancake at Kimchi Kooks, mango sticky rice at Bamboo Bites, any thing at carnal (I had the pork shoulder sandwich but the short ribs also look amazing), and the ramen burger. But you can’t go wrong with anything here. They have something for all tastes and preferences.

The BEST! It is the definition of AMAZING! Food galore/​heaven! Kind of a hipster food feast, and I loved it lol.
There’s so many kinds of vendors to fit your food cravings (100 to be exact). From freshly shucked oysters to Mofongo to southern barbecue, lumpia (sad i didn’t get to try it cuz they sold out), mozzarella/​cheese dishes, bao and organic ice cream. I miss those People’s Pops! There’s something for everyone. I was crazy full afterwards, but well worth it. I must’ve stuffed my face (of course I shared with my friends) with 10 different food offerings — all deliciously good! On top of all this, it was perfect weather when we went. Sunny, light wind and warmth. And the VIEW. You get a skyline view of NYC, since Smorgasburg is in Brooklyn, just across the water.
Came here last Memorial Weekend 2015. It’s free admission, just gotta spend roughly around $ 2 – 15 per item (half a dozen oysters for like $ 15, and they were FRESH tasting!). And I heard, this same food festival is coming to LA in June! Can’t wait! My relative’s friend owns one of the Brooklyn vendors that’s making a splash in LA.
Vendors I tried there:
–Dough (Hibiscus donut! Really tastes like hibiscus)
–Mighty Quinns (Slow-​smoked BBQ beef brisket)
–Bellocq Tea Atelier (Queens Guard iced tea)
–Brooklyn Oyster Party
–Bite Size Kitchen (the bao!)
–People’s Pops (blueberries & cream, apples & cherry blossom popsicles. Refreshing. They’re summer on a stick!)
–Mofongo NY
Vendors I wanted to try:
–Lumpia Shack
–Big Mozz
–Chickpea & Olive (vegan beet sliders?!)
–Monk’s Meats (plant based!)

Finally was able to check this place out, filled with so many food vendors at it’s peak time, a little after noon. After going around twice to see what I can eat that would be interesting we decided on Chickpea and Olive… OMG Foodporn heaven is how i can describe it.
I tried the Calexico Phatty beet burger consisting of avocado, pickled red onions, pickled jalapenos, v– cheddar cheese & chipotle aioli. My friend tried the Pulled BBQ Jackfruit consisting of carolina slaw, bread & butter pickles, fried shallots, horseradish aioli on a potato bun… need I say more!
Although the burger and sandwich are on the pricey side, so worth the party in your mouth!

Smorgasburg Willyburg 2016 is here!
Despite the dreaded trek to Williamsburg and the constant non-​urbanite whining about «overcrowded-​ness» & the long lines at the Ramen Burger stand, I still look forward to Smorgasburg each year.
This year, my girlfriend and I went with all new vendors!
CARNAL
Smoked Short Ribs! ($ 13)
Pre-​smoked ribs that are finished on a charcoal grill and topped with an amazing chimichurri sauce. If you wait on this line, you’re going to smell like BBQ the rest of the day. Yum :)
Takumi Taco!
Japanese Curry Taco! ($ 5)
Loved the idea of this cause I’m crazy for Japanese curry! Only thing is, I love the overpowering taste of Japanese curry and this curry flavor was a bit subtle for me. I DO appreciate the few nachos added to scoop up some of the fallen pieces of curry.
«No meat left behind!»
Cemitas el Tigre
Almost didn’t go to this vendor cause their brick and mortar location isn’t far from me. I’m so glad my girlfriend talked me into it.
Angus Barbacoa Cemita ($ 9)
This is a steal at Smorgasburg! It’s a 10-​layer sammy with the insides of the bread hollowed out making it incredibly easy to eat! Make sure you get some of the sauces on the side! The salsa verde was surprisingly good even w/​o the heat.
Wowfulls (WARNING: MADE TO ORDER = LONG-​ASS LINE)
This was our longest wait here and I won’t go so far to say that it was well worth the wait, BUT it WAS very good.
Chocolate Gai Dan Jai ($ 8)
Using the traditional Hong-​Kong egg-​style waffle as a «cone» was ingenious. It’s got great texture and makes each bite interesting and fun. Each little bubble of the waffle is its own little snack, not to mention you’ve got some great ice cream and toppings added to it.
Oni Sauce!
This place looked kind of sad next to the long Wowfulls line. So we decided to give it a shot. They sell a delicious onion sauce using fried chicken and beef skewers to highlight it.
We ordered the fried chicken ($ 5) which was sub-​par but I did really enjoy the sauce. Might get me a jar of that thing :)
All in all a great run so far at Smorgasburg 2016!

The only things you need to know about Smorgasburg in Williamsburg are that:
1. IT’S AWESOME
2. ONLY ON SATURDAYS
3. JUST 1 L-​TRAIN STOP FROM MANHATTAN
4. GET THERE AT 11AM, PERIOD
5. BY 5PM, THE FOOD IS PRETTY MUCH SOLD OUT
I’ve been wanting to go to Smorgasburg for a while now, and finally decided to do it this past weekend, which, weather-​wise was GORGEOUS and the Perfect Weekend to do it.
We weren’t sure how good the food stalls were gonna be, so we played it safe and went to brunch beforehand at Le Barricou in Williamsburg as I’ve been wanting to go there as well.
Went to brunch at 11:30am, then walked to Smorgasburg around 2pm. The problem is, at that time, it was PACKED. I mean PACKED. Like when you go to a concert or music festival and can’t even move. And lines to almost all the stands were between 10 minutes to 1 HOUR LONG or more!
What’s awesome though, is that there’s a roped-​off ‘drinking section’ with a bar that has music, beer, ciders and a few cocktails. Rum Punch, Grapefruit Martini and a Spiked Lemonade — all were good and refreshing.
So, we had a few drinks, soaked up the sun, listened to music and made friends with a few random people there. When things slowed down at the food stalls around 4pm or so, we tried a few things:
Ramen Burger– by far the Most Popular stand at Smorgasburg with a line over 100 people long, so we passed on that. Will come back at 11am next time to try it.
Jian Bing, which is a Beijing & Shanghai savory crêpe filled with egg, chilis, hoisin sauce, cilantro, scallions & fried wonton — so tasty and delectable!
Duck Season– had a Duck Confit sandwich with pickled cabbage and XO sauce (spicy seafood sauce from Hong Kong) on a brioche bun. Was Excellent. Didn’t get to try the potatoes cooked in duck fat though.
A Few Food Stands that Looked Awesome, but we didn’t get to try (cause of lines):
— Bön Chovie– flash-​fried anchoves
— Alchemy– vegan ice cream pops
— BeeHive Oven– ham & brie biscuits
— Bamboo Bites– mango sticky rice in bamboo
— Big Mozz– mozzarella & pesto
— La Newyorkina– mango chamoyada (plum juice & tamarind)
— Gooey & Co– mini sundae/​banana split
Will definitely be back to try some of these.
Insider Tip– was surprised that very few people did this, but either with your food or after you eat your food, head past the last food stands to the East River. There’s a really cool mini-​beach there with awesome views of the Manhattan Skyline. Great for just relaxing and watching or for photo opportunities.
And last thing, it’s CASH ONLY, and the 2 – 3 ATMs that were there were out of money, so make sure you bring cash. Like $ 120, cause each dish is between $ 8-​$ 12, and beer/​cocktails are $ 6-​$ 12, so, if it’s two of you and you wanna try 3 – 4 dishes and have 2 – 3 drinks, well, you can do the math.
Overall, LOVED Smorgasburg in Williamsburg and will definitely be back… multiple times!

This is the best thing ever. I’ve been to food festivals and fairs, but nothing like Smorgasburg. The vendors are really top-​notch!
Pro tips: Bring lots of cash and an empty stomach! Seriously, if you can chow down and you really do want to take advantage of the day (approximately 3 hours), bring at least $ 40−50pp.
Show up early and avoid the crowd. It gets crazy and the lines will be long. You will do well with a group that can split up and wait in various lines if necessary. Also, it will allow you to try a lot more items!
Last season vendors that we visited:
Ramen Burger
Imperial Scotch Eggs
Lumpia Shack
Ca’pisci
Home Frites
Kelvin Natural Slush Co.
Dough
People’s Pops
Curd’s the Word
Everything was delicious. Standouts were Imperial Scotch Eggs, Lumpia Shack, Ca’pisci (Grilled stuffed calamari), and Kelvin Natural Slush Co (Ginger Slush). If we had more stomach and more cash, we would’ve gone for seconds!
I’m getting ready to visit again soon and I can’t wait to check out the exciting new vendors!

¡Por Dios! Cita ineludible si andás por Brooklyn y te gusta la comida y los mercados de pulgas. Realmente es una especie de orgasmo como sugiere el título. La sección de comida contiene una decena de puestos de comida con precios bastante razonables y locuras como la Ramen Burger de Keizo Shimamoto (esa hamburguesa formada por una base de fideos de ramen a modo de pan) y las donuts de Además, probé un delicioso sandwich de cerdo (cocinado durante 12 horas) con provolone y unas verduras verdes. Por último, probé las donuts de Dough que son un orgasmo dulce. La feria funciona los fines de semana. En temporada verano-​primavera en un predio al aire libre y en temporada otoño-​invierno en una fábrica abandonada cerca de la costa.

Worth the trip for the ramen burger! (Though I hear UberEATS is also offering in some weeks on Fridays, so not exclusively a Smorgasburg item anymore.) Other highlights was the gumbo from Good Stock and the Vermont Maple Lemonade! Dough and Home Frite were stellar as always. I wasn’t a big fan of the curds and the ice cream sandwich from The Good Batch (so overrated!).
Among the items we had:
1. Ramen burger $ 10
2. Curds the word $ 7
3. The good batch — original $ 7
4. Good stock– gumbo $ 10
5. Vermont maple lemonade $ 4
6. Dough — hibiscus $ 3
7. Home frite $ 7
Overall, I’d recommend a trip here. Try to get in early, there’s less of a crowd!

This is my favorite place to go every weekend in the summer. I was lucky when I was in Williamsburg this past weekend and it happened to be the last day for the season! I knew I had to go savor it one more time until it gets warm again.
Sadly there were only 7 – 8 stands compared to their normal amount. But, they had the staples like dough donuts, ramen burger, and the milk truck. I stuck with a dough donut and it was sugary and delicious.
Some of my other favorite stands are the ramen burger, the duck sliders from duck season, red hook lobster roll, the spicy tuna taco from takumi, and the ice cream sandwiches from the good batch.
Smorgasburg might be one of the greatest things about Brooklyn and New York in general and I’m already waiting to get back there come May.

Sooooo amazinnnnnggggg!
Brooklyn is absolutely beautiful and Williamsburg Smorgasburg is where you should be at! I had a lovely day hanging out — noshing on a crazy amount of food and drinking amazing beers. It was hard to decide what I wanted to eat since there was so much to choose from. I wish I was able to try more, but my belly can only hold so much.
The people are super nice, the views are out of this world, and the town is absolutely adorable.
I need to be back.

Smorgasburg is the most delicious and delightful Saturday morning food extravaganza you can get! The Williamsburg Saturday Smorgs are particularly lovely, because you’re right by the water, so you can take your food and sit on the little beach. Almost every food stand is excellent (and, yes, overpriced) so go crazy waiting in long lines to get your hands on some (cash-​only, but there are ATMs around the corner from the ‘venue’) grub and drink.
I won’t go through my favorite and not-​so-​favorite stands, because, like, every other reviewer has done that…
But, I will offer up a pro-​tip: it gets SUPER HOT and dirty and smelly and packed during the middle of summer. So, if you’re in NYC, and you’re trying to pick a good weekend to go, aim for one of the October /​November dates, where the massive crowds have cleared out and the weather is cool, making for a much more pleasant culinary (and breathing) experience.

This is one of my favorite places in Williamsburg especially during the summer!
This weekly food festival offers an array of boutique food vendors that typically serve only a few items that taste amazing! You can anything from lobster to doughnuts all delicious in their own way.
The location is right on the water in Brooklyn which boast beautiful views of water and Manhattan. If you are ever looking for something to do on a Saturday come here and then walk over to brooklyn brewery which is only 2 blocks away.
In short:
— Food Festival
— Boutique Vendors
— Beautiful views of manahattan

Our relatives in New York have come to this Saturday event in the past. It’s an open event by the water and there’s a ton of food vendors with a wide variety of options!
We tried many things from ramen burgers (ramen «bun»), Scottish eggs (wrapped in your choice of meat & deep fried), fried anchovy, maple lemonade, and even Jamaican food.
Overall the place was packed and the food was delicious. If you are brave enough to sit on the sand or steps by the sand, it’s kind of a nice outing.
It’s cash only and it will take a good amount of money to get full (prices are not cheap and portions aren’t generous).
Unilocal 100 Challenge — 40 of 100

I’m not going to reiterate what everyone has already said, so I’ll make this short and sweet.
Location: beautiful scenic panoramic views of Manhattan. Close to public transportation and highways, and a huge area.
Vendors: dozens of delicious, locally-​made foods with the occasional standard «street fair» good mixed in somehow. There is a delicious raw chocolate company (local to Brooklyn) there at times– the have a delicious maple cacao nib bar and a vanilla rooibos bar that is bursting with the earthy and smooth flavors of the tea. I also like the hot sauce made from carrot purée, so unusual and inventive. There are options for all eaters– vegetarian, vegan, omnivorous, gluten-​free, and ice cream lovers.
So plan a spending a couple of hours snagging free samples and walking around the port.

It’s good for a couple of hours on a nice Saturday. 75 – 100 street vendors, not trucks, per say. Quality vendors, quality eats. But how much can you eat, maybe 2 items? Perhaps the best thing about Smorgasburg in Williamsburg is the free admission and the enormous selection — from dumplings, to ramen burgers, to fried mozzarella sticks, to veggie bloody mary’s and much more.
On The Chew, Mario Batali called Smorgasburg «The single greatest thing I’ve ever seen gastronomically in New York City,» and The New York Times called it «The Woodstock of Eating.» Randy Berger says, «It’s alright».

Came on Saturday ⁹⁄₂₆ to the East River Park. The park was a short walk from the subway and very easy to find as a whole crowd was walking that way.
When you arrive, be prepared for crowds and an overwhelming amount of food options — 99% of which are delicious. We tried a sampler of spring rolls, a chicken empanada thing, teriyaki balls, mango iced tea, and the ramen burger. The teriyaki balls were the worst thing we got, mainly because two of the three were cold (the one that was warm was great though). Each item cost between $ 6 – 9, and for really great food this was not bad at all.
There was a park-​like area with benches and grass to sit on as well as a great view of Manhattan. The day we were there a record flea market was happening — not something I would buy, but it was fun to walk around and look at.
Make sure to bring CASH — there is an ATM at the entrance but it had a huge line so save time and get cash before.
This was a really fun daytime outing that leaves you feeling full — perfect preparation for drinking the rest of the day.

We have been here twice. The first time a lot of the vendors were packing up to go so we didn’t get to fully experience the variety of food touted by the organization. However, yesterday we got there around 2pm (they close around 6pm) and saw the smorgasburg in all it’s glory.
First off, the port-a-potty’s are surprisingly decent. They do not smell and the line wasn’t crazy long since they have quite a few of them — AND they have hand washing stations outside. (tip — always go for the port-a-potty’s in the shade because they won’t smell as bad).
Second, they had a decent amount of low calorie food options and diet friendly food options (gluten free, organic, etc.)
I ordered a quarter jerk chicken, which came with cole slaw (without mayo — yay!) and 2 pieces of festival. It was very filling and yummy. For dessert I had the gluten free option from the good batch (almond cookie with vanilla ice cream, toffee, etc.). It was so delicious but I’m positive really calorific!
We sat on the grass in the shade before moving over to the beach to look at the view and then moved on to the live music truck that was allowing anyone to jam out if they played an instrument or sing on the microphone.
We took a guest from out of town here and she loved it! It’s a great way to pass time — and makes for a good date spot or chill spot with friends.

It’s been a year since I last visited. This is open only on weekends. There are new stalls that have been added. No also saw a porchetta place with delicious juicy Pork. A pasta place with freshly shaved truffles has been added since my last visit.
Burger place with truffle oil in the cheese burger.
Fresh watermelon juice and fresh lemon juice!
There is a taco spot with fresh rolled Pork cooking on the side and a man freshly frying the dough they make.
Some kiosks are not available both Saturday and Sunday.

I love this spot. One of my favorite easy things to do on a Saturday.
There are so many stalls, each with amazing food and usually friendly people.
The space itself is great; it does get crowded and hot but there’s a little beer den area in the front where you can drink (and bring food in). The view of Manhattan behind (it’s like a park in the back) is stunning and a great place to sit and eat your food.
Some of my favorite items:
Maple glazed bacon — delicious thick, fatty chunk of bacon with chili powder and a thin maple glaze.
Shaved ice — I got the passion rose flavor at someone’s suggestion and it was awesome; an elevated dose of childhood.
Shishito peppers — flash fried in oil so no breading but nice and
Mangoes on a stick — I have seen these beautifully carved mangos on sticks with what looks like chili pepper. I haven’t gotten it yet because the line was long but they look amazing and they are very popular!

Not sure what the hype is… kind of mob mentality, that if there is a long line or a big gathering of people, and admittedly delicious food smells, that automatically means something good is cooking… and whoop… the line grows some more.
Unfortunately, I was not impressed, and after dodging, or knocking, into clusters of tourists (who randomly stopped), at times (to be blunt) very large people that you could not go around at all, and families with their endless strollers, I was ready to leave.
And what I did try wasn’t all that:
Ramen burger $ 10 — are you kidding me?! It was the size of a kid’s burger at McDonald’s, not to mention that the ingredients are super cheap — instant noodles, burger patties in bulk, probably from Costco, and some cheese/​sesame oil. Daaaamnnn, are they making a killing on people willing to try out a novelty. Wish I had thought of that concept. It was super greasy, but beyond that, the ramen buns were a soggy mess, tasted as if it were drenched in sesame oil, and the flavors overall with cheese/​meat did not go well.
Mighty Quinn’s Brisket Slider (small) $ 5.00 — Dry meat, but that’s what the bbq sauce was for. A bit too sweet. Would have preferred creamier cole slaw, but overall not a bad bite.
People’s Pops Shaved iced — two flavors (cherry vanilla and watermelon). Small cup, $ 2.50
Dough — big doughnuts! But the icing looked a bit sloppy or almost melty, but it was hot. $ 3.00
Piece of Velvet — had some nice large slices of red velvet cake.
I had been eyeing the Milk truck grilled cheese sandwiches, hand cut fries, but the lines were too long, and the heat was getting unbearable. Hot foods on a hot day outside? No thanks. Maybe in the Fall. I was close to getting BFC chicken/​waffle, but I kind of like to pour syrup over my waffle, to get the salty/​sweet combo, and I had a feeling they would be kind of stingy with that. I didn’t want to choke down a dry waffle.
I will say that almost every person selling something/​serving/​collecting money was super friendly, and easy-​going. Smiles all around, even taking the time to banter on a hot, humid day. It’s refreshing to hear someone say «Have a good day, guys». Can’t even get that from the host in a normal restaurant anymore.
Great view, cooler by the water, could walk on the sand to work off some of those calories, some trees for shade, some tables to eat at, and plenty of other steps/​cement wall structures to sit on briefly. Beware — plenty of duck poop all over. The ducks were cute in the water though, even if they messed up the soles of your shoes.

I could smell the cookin’ down the street and it smelled grand! Oh my! You have to look for the tents inside the park. It has way more tents than the Queens location. It is also more festive. Damn Brooklyn. I love Queens but damn you Brooklyn! So this is one of the places in this neighborhood of Williamsburg we hit up and it was not a let down.
My favorite was Duck Season because I like duck and the Confit and Sandwich were really good, wanted to try the potatoes cooked in duck fat but I thought it might have been over doing it but I am sure it would have made a great additional side. Yeah, Duck Season knows what they are doing and the little lady host at the stand was really cool.
I dunno what to make of the new Ramen Burger. Is the meat good quality and the noodle bun crunchy? I didn’t have the patience to wait, maybe another time… the line was long and it seemed to be either the most or second popular of all the tents.
Alchemy Ice Cream and Dough were the other two tents getting good business. But Outer Borough for the brief moment I was there only had like one customer, unlike the Queens location.
So many others to comment on, but I was really looking for something cold. Yes, Alchemy (non dairy Alchemy Ice Cream) was one of them but besides them there was only a few more.
Pipcorn was not doing so well along with a few other vendors.
And then there’s everything else from Mexican food to Oysters + Red Hook Lobster Pound, BBQ, BOBA drinks and Alcohol.
It’s a very nice place to hang out by the water. Just awesome.

There are so many amazing things to try, and for someone who is indecisive, it was hard to decide what to have first. I used the Smorgasburg guide put out by Thrillist to make some of my decisions, which helped a lot. There is way more seating at the Williamsburg location than the BBP location. And, we were even able to find a table in the shade.
We waited in what seemed to be a pretty long line for a ramen burger – thankfully the line moved pretty quickly, and we had a burger in our hands in no time. I don’t eat red meat, but I did try a bite of the ramen bun. It’s a super interesting concept, and it seems to be worth trying at least one. We then got a Grumpy Russian from Schnitz. They offer their sandwiches in both half and full sizes – I went with the half because I didn’t want to fill up too quickly, and it was a nice sized portion. It wasn’t anything amazing, but it was definitely good. We shared the smallest order of boneless wings from Dan and Johns Wings – they were good, but I’m not a huge fan of boneless wings. We tried the elote from Vaquera Elotes when the line finally died down. It was tasty and exactly what I expected.
We didn’t arrive until 3pm, so a lot of the more popular items that we wanted to try were already sold out, which was a kind of bummer. I loved spending the afternoon at Smorgasburg trying out all of the tasty food.

Amazing, as usual.
So hot in the summer, make sure you choose what you want and just wait
It out. Mozzarella bar was perfection! Guy was making fresh mozz in the summer heat, super personable and allowed me to taste the fresh cheese! View is spectacular!

This is more like an artisinal food museum than an actual traditional food festival where you stuff your face, go home, and have a food coma. But I really appreciate this more because you get to help out local businesses where each vendor is unique in their own way. (Even thought they are a bit overpriced in my opinion).
My personal opinion is that you can’t come here with $ 20 and get stuffed. Spend more like $ 50 and get stuffed if you don’t watch your money and get carried away with all the cute vendors.
I appreciated that it was a little less overwhelming that I had anticipated. I was still able to walk around twice and thoroughly look at each stall. In the end I decided to go to Mighty Quinn’s and Chickpea & Olive.
The line for Mighty Quinn’s was really long but I actually didn’t wait that long and got my order pretty quickly. Of course the brisket sandwich was out of this world. It was about the size of my petite lady palm for $ 5. The line at Chickpea and Olive was shorter and I actually waited longer on that line than Mighty Quinn’s. I ordered the slider there which was AMAZING but so so small, even smaller than the Mighty Quinn’s sandwich and was $ 8. For something that is vegan comfort food, it was pretty damn good.
Of course the park were the festival is is perfect overlooking Manhattan and there is plenty of space to sit around with friends. Also sandy when you get close to the water. Lots of tourists and younger girls/​teens in skimpy clothes taking pics.
I really regret not getting the coconut water at the Excel stand, I ran out of cash that day. I really want to go back for it or maybe even attempt to carve a coconut at home lol.

J’adore ce marché qui se tient durant les beaux jours le samedi.
La vue est très sympa sur la skyline de Manhattan, l’ambiance aussi très «Brooklyn» est top, et la diversité de d’offre du ramen burger en passant par les takoyaki, des glaces des donuts…
Cette année j’ai opté pour un ramen burger la queue est énorme mais cela vaut la peine, c’est très bon je n’en mangerai pas tous les week ends mais c’est une chouette expérience culinaire.
Je vous conseille donc ce marché vous pouvez par la suite faire un tour a l’usine Brooklyn Bewery Beer juste à côté. Ou flânez dans Williamsburg qui est si différent de Manhattan.

As much as I love New York, I never had any real desire to move there… until I came to Smorgasburg this past weekend. While there are not a ridiculous number of vendors, there certainly are enough to get you a little dizzy. The best part about this place though is the variety in the food selection. Most food festivals that I end up going to mainly feature vendors selling various takes on hip food trends (see, e.g., korean tacos). Not to say that Smorgasburg didn’t feature some of those businesses, but there was just so much MORE – tons of businesses selling ethnic cuisine, vegan fare, sweets, savory dishes, etc. etc. etc. The fat kid in me was squealing with joy.
I tried the monfogo from Monofongo NYC, scotch eggs (from I don’t remember the vendor’s name), and lobster rolls (again, can’t remember the name because I’m a horrible human). Though all of them were delicious, the scotch eggs really stole my heart — a must eat! If I had all the free time in the world, I would go to Brooklyn every weekend so I could come here.

Smorgasburg is pretty much the bees knees of a food vendor fair. It was my first time in NY and I was walking to meet some friends here, they said they were in a «long line.» I was under the impression I was walking to some hip patio– restaurant but NOPE… it was a full blown food vendor army.
Not until I showed up did I truly understand they were in a «long line.» It was huge but luckily I got to cut half-​way. They had countless food vendors with everything imaginable. We waited to try out the Ramen Burger. It had Ramen fried noodles as the bun with an insanely deliciously marinated beef patty in the middle. It was probably the best food I’ve ever had come from a stand… seriously. It changed my life and perception of burgers forever. I hope to find such a rare breed of burger in STL… or maybe I need to learn to make it at home.
Pretty much everything is cash only and there is a beautiful view of the city skyline and the bay. If you’re in Brooklyn at the time I highly recommend checking it out. It’s worth the wait, view, and nosh.

Para sair um pouco da ilha de Manhattan, aproveite e conheça esse delicioso food market! Ele tem uma linda vista de NY e paa chegar até o Brooklin basta ir de metrô, fácil acesso! Eu experimentei o ramen burger! Gostei mas achei suuuuuper gorduroso! Cada burger custou 9 dolares… Experimentei a limonada de mapple e gostei! O buffalo wings não é nada demais, pedi o HOT e nem tava tão apimentado. O mercado só funciona na primavera e verão! É uma delicia! Um ótimo programa para um sábado!!!

So damn cool, I wish I had this down the street from my place in California!
Tons and tons of food vendors, you almost get pretty overwhelmed and don’t have the chance to see them all because you get so damn hungry you just want to choose one!
We went before we headed over to the Brooklyn Brewery and it was an incredibly windy day. Only one stall in the whole place still had the canopy up on their booth, as I’m sure many flew away. As we walked through the crowds people’s food were literally flying/​falling down… So depressing :’(
Although the location causes it to be so windy because it’s all open, the view is great! We got our food and headed to the left of the area and sat on a bench to eat it. I’d imagine some people enjoy sitting on the sand, but it was far too cold and windy to get that close to the water…
I got the classic Mac and cheese with lemonade from the Mac and cheese stall (currently blanking on the name… If I remember I’ll update this review). I absolutely love Mac and cheese and was unfortunately very disappointed with it. It just tasted like plain noodles with some butter to me. I overheard other people (after I got mine) saying they didn’t like it either. I ended up tossing my lemonade because it was probably one of the sourest things I’ve drank in a while. They add chia seeds to it to make it seem more unique (I’m assuming) but I simply couldn’t stand the actual drink.
Beware if you’re going for the ramen burgers… Line is SO LONG. My goodness!

Dès lors que le mois d’avril s’annonce, la ville de Brooklyn entre en ébullition et libère tout ce qui là peuple de hipsters pour lancer tout les weekend les festivités du marché en plein air de Smorgasburg.
Installé le samedi vers le pont de Williamsburg puis se déplaçant le lendemain pour se rendre plus au sud à coté du Brooklyn Bridge, ce sont une multitude d’estivants, le plus souvent avec leurs camionnettes qui viennent présenter leurs productions
On trouve pèle mêle un marchand de pizza artisanal côtoyant un spécialiste de sandwich façon vietnamienne comme tout aussi des desserts typiquement américain comme les cookies, cupcake et bien entendu des hot dogs mais un peu particulier tout de même (impressionnant avec des morceaux de homards)
Outré le fait de naviguer entre les commerçants et d’utiliser un peu sa bourse (bien prévoir du liquide, aucun distributeur sur place), les deux placements offrent une vue large et superbe de Manhattan.