Independent Food Makers in New York

123Dough

Brooklyn, NY · The Bake-at-Home Organic

5 Artisan Bread Bakers That Ship

4C Foods

Brooklyn, NY · Brooklyn Family Since 1935

Breadcrumbs & Panko Worth the Hunt

Amagansett Sea Salt Co.

Long Island, NY · The Hamptons Solar Salt

5 Finishing Salt Makers Worth the Hunt Fleur de Sel & Sel Gris Worth the Hunt

Battistoni

Buffalo, NY · The Cup & Char, Boxed for Home

Pepperoni Worth the Hunt

Bean & Bean

New York, NY · The Ethics Boxes Actually Checked

5 Small-Roaster Coffees Worth the Hunt

Bien Cuit

Brooklyn, NY · The Brooklyn Bakery

5 Artisan Bread Bakers That Ship

BKE Kombucha

Brooklyn, NY · Low-Sugar, Physician-Brewed

5 Craft Kombuchas Worth the Hunt

Black Seed Bagels

New York, NY · The Wood-Fired New Yorker

5 Real Bagel Shops That Ship

Bruce Cost Ginger Ale

Brooklyn, NY · Real Fresh Ginger

5 Craft Sodas & Mixers Worth the Hunt Ginger Beer & Botanical Soda Worth the Hunt

Buon'Italia

New York, NY · Chelsea Market Importer

Mostarda & Fruit Condiments Worth the Hunt

Charlito's Cocina

Astoria, NY · The Cleanest Ingredient Deck

5 Small-Batch Charcuterie Makers Worth the Hunt

Coffee Bros.

New York, NY · As Fresh As Mail-Order Gets

5 Small-Roaster Coffees Worth the Hunt

Cooked Wild Spanish Octopus Tentacles

New York, NY · The Market Institution

5 Real Places to Buy Octopus Online

Curious Elixirs

Hudson Valley, NY · The Grown-Up Mocktail

5 Craft Sodas & Mixers Worth the Hunt

Da Rosario

New York, NY · First US Organic Truffle Oil

Truffle Oil Worth the Hunt Truffle Paste & Sauce Worth the Hunt

Food and Ferments

Finger Lakes, NY · Raw, Never Heated

5 Small-Batch Ferment Makers Worth the Hunt Sauerkraut Worth the Hunt

Guglielmo's Sauce

Rochester, NY · The Sunday-Recipe One

5 Small-Batch Pasta Sauce Makers Worth the Hunt

Gustiamo

Bronx, NY · Anti-Fake NYC Importer

Traditional Aged Balsamic Worth the Hunt Calabrian Chili Worth the Hunt Canned Tomatoes Worth the Hunt Tomato Paste & Passata Worth the Hunt

Heritage Foods

Brooklyn, NY · The Heritage-Breed One

5 Small-Batch Sausage Makers Worth the Hunt

Homiah Sambal Chili Crunch

New York, NY · The Brighter, Different One

5 Small-Batch Chili Crisps Worth the Hunt

Karma Sauce

Rochester, NY · Award-Winning Craft Heat

5 Craft Hot Sauces Worth the Hunt

King Brothers Dairy

Schuylerville, NY · The Family Route

Small Dairies Worth the Hunt

Knickerbocker Bagel

Brooklyn, NY · The Brooklyn Hand-Roll

5 Real Bagel Shops That Ship

Kriemhild Dairy Farms

Hamilton, NY · Grass-Fed, High Butterfat

5 Cultured Butters Worth the Hunt

Once Again Nut Butter

Nunda, NY · Employee-Owned

Peanut Butter Worth the Hunt Tahini Worth the Hunt

Pot-Caught Octopus From a Real Counter

New York, NY · The Old-School Fishmonger

5 Real Places to Buy Octopus Online

Raaka Chocolate

Brooklyn, NY · The Unroasted Original

5 Bean-to-Bar Chocolate Makers Worth the Hunt The Glass Case — 5 Plant-Only Makers

Regalis Foods

New York, NY · Black Truffle Honeycomb

Truffle Honey Worth the Hunt Truffle Oil Worth the Hunt Truffle Salt & Seasoning Worth the Hunt

Roscioli NYC

New York, NY · Both Consortia, NYC

Traditional Aged Balsamic Worth the Hunt

Saxelby Cheese

New York, NY · The Expert Who Hunts For You

5 Artisan Cheeses Worth the Hunt

Schmackary's

New York, NY · The Cult NYC Cookie

5 Cookie Bakeries Worth the Hunt

Sfoglini

Coxsackie, NY · The Small-Maker Standard

5 Artisan Pasta Makers Worth the Hunt

Small Axe Peppers

Bronx, NY · The Best Sourcing Story

5 Craft Hot Sauces Worth the Hunt

The Bagel Shop

Westbury, NY · The Long Island Shop

5 Real Bagel Shops That Ship

The Truffleist

Long Island City, NY · Finger Lakes Raw Honey

Truffle Honey Worth the Hunt Truffle Oil Worth the Hunt Truffle Paste & Sauce Worth the Hunt Truffle Salt & Seasoning Worth the Hunt

Tipsy Scoop

New York, NY · The Boozy One

5 Small-Batch Ice Cream Makers That Ship

Top Seedz

Buffalo, NY · The Mission One

5 Artisan Cracker Makers Worth the Hunt Seed Crackers & Crisps Worth the Hunt

Twin Marquis

Brooklyn, NY · The Quality Leader

Best Wonton & Dumpling Wrappers Worth the Hunt

Wonton Food Inc.

Brooklyn, NY · The National Supplier

Best Wonton & Dumpling Wrappers Worth the Hunt

Zack's Mighty

Hudson Valley, NY · The Everyday Upgrade

5 Regional Chip Makers Worth the Hunt

5 Spoke Creamery

Goshen, NY · Raw-Milk Farmstead, Tablet-K

Kosher Dairy & Cheese Worth the Hunt

Crown Maple

Dover Plains, NY · Single Estate, EarthKosher

Kosher Maple Syrup Worth the Hunt Unrefined Sugar Worth the Hunt

Fischer Bros. & Leslie

New York, NY · UWS Butcher Since 1946

Kosher Prepared & Deli Meals Worth the Hunt

Gabila's Knishes

Copiague, NY · The Coney Island Square Knish

Kosher Salami, Hot Dogs & Knishes Worth the Hunt

Grow & Behold

Brooklyn, NY · Pasture-Raised, Star-K Glatt

Kosher Meat & Deli Worth the Hunt

Halal Pastures

Rock Tavern, NY · Muslim Family Farm, NY

Halal Beef & Lamb Worth the Hunt Halal + Organic: Double-Certified Worth the Hunt Halal Chicken & Poultry Worth the Hunt Halal Broth & Prepared Worth the Hunt

Harney & Sons

Millerton, NY · 1

Kosher Tea Worth the Hunt

Holy Jerky

Five Towns, NY · OU Plus a Named Vaad

Kosher Jerky & Meat Snacks Worth the Hunt

Jack's Gourmet

Brooklyn, NY · Four Hechsherim at Once

Kosher Salami, Hot Dogs & Knishes Worth the Hunt

Li-Lac Chocolates

New York, NY · Manhattan Since 1923

Kosher Sweets & Chocolate Worth the Hunt

LunaGrown

Hudson Valley, NY · 24 Jars a Batch

Kosher Honey, Preserves & Jam Worth the Hunt

Mendy's Kosher Delicatessen

New York, NY · The Seinfeld Deli, Since 1988

Kosher Prepared & Deli Meals Worth the Hunt

Montauk Beverage Works

Riverhead, NY · Lightly Sweetened, Long Island

Kosher Juice & Iced Tea Worth the Hunt

Oh! Nuts

Brooklyn, NY · Family Kosher Nut Shop

Kosher Nuts & Dried Fruit Worth the Hunt

Oneg Bakery

Brooklyn, NY · Hungarian Family, Since the '80s

Kosher Challah & Bakery Worth the Hunt

Path Coffee Roasters

Port Chester, NY · Fourth-Generation Roaster

Kosher Coffee, Spice & Pantry Specialty Worth the Hunt

Pelleh Poultry

Swan Lake, NY · Family Duck & Squab House

Kosher Meat & Deli Worth the Hunt

Red Jacket Orchards

Geneva, NY · Three Nicholson Generations

Kosher Juice & Iced Tea Worth the Hunt

Streit's

Orangeburg, NY · Last Family Matzo Company

Kosher Pantry & Matzo Worth the Hunt

The Cheese Guy

Yonkers, NY · Founder-Run Since 1990

Kosher Dairy & Cheese Worth the Hunt

Z Crackers

Brooklyn, NY · Brooklyn Cracker, One Recipe

Kosher Chips, Pretzels & Crackers Worth the Hunt

Zaro's Family Bakery

Bronx, NY · NYC Family Since 1927

Kosher Challah & Bakery Worth the Hunt

Alvin's Hot Sauce

New York, NY · Trini Bonnet, Two Colors

Scotch Bonnet & Pepper Sauce Worth the Hunt

Brooklyn Brewed Sorrel

Brooklyn, NY · Brewed & Aged, Little Caribbean

Sorrel & Caribbean Drinks Worth the Hunt

Sam's Caribbean Marketplace

West Hempstead, NY · Caribbean-Owned Since 1993

Ackee Worth the Hunt Browning & Cooking Caramel Worth the Hunt Callaloo & Caribbean Greens Worth the Hunt Pimento & Allspice Worth the Hunt Salt Cod & Saltfish Worth the Hunt

Anita's Yogurt

Brooklyn, NY · Brooklyn Original, Since 2013

Plant-Based Yogurt Worth the Hunt

Argyle Cheese Farmer

Argyle, NY · A2 Milk, Farmstead

Buttermilk & Cultured Milk Worth the Hunt

Ithaca Hummus

Ithaca, NY · Cold-Crafted

Hummus & Dips Worth the Hunt

Lively Run Dairy

Interlaken, NY · Goat-Milk Balkan Style

Feta Worth the Hunt

The White Moustache

Brooklyn, NY · Brooklyn, Persian-Style

Yogurt & Skyr Worth the Hunt

Treeline Cheese

Hudson Valley, NY · Hudson Valley Cashew Pioneer

Plant-Based Cheese Worth the Hunt

Auria's Malaysian Kitchen

Brooklyn, NY · Family-Recipe Malaysian Sambal

Sambal & Indonesian Chili Paste Worth the Hunt

Bushwick Kitchen

Brooklyn, NY · Gochujang Sriracha

Sriracha & Asian Chili Sauce Worth the Hunt

Kimchi Kooks

Brooklyn, NY · Brooklyn Mother & Son

Kimchi Worth the Hunt

Wan Ja Shan

Middletown, NY · NY Family Brewery, No MSG

Oyster & Mushroom Sauce Worth the Hunt

Yun Hai Taiwanese Pantry

Brooklyn, NY · Taiwanese Soy Paste

Hoisin & Sweet Bean Sauce Worth the Hunt Tamari & Aged Soy Worth the Hunt

Beth's Farm Kitchen

Hudson Valley, NY · Small-Batch Hudson Valley Kitchen

Lemon & Fruit Curd Worth the Hunt

Breads Bakery

New York, NY · The Nutella Chocolate Babka

Babka & Enriched Bread Worth the Hunt

Dam Good English Muffins

Peekskill, NY · Mother-Daughter, Naturally Fermented

English Muffins & Crumpets Worth the Hunt

Damascus Bakery

Brooklyn, NY · Third-Generation Brooklyn Pita

Pita & Flatbread Worth the Hunt

Dough Doughnuts

New York, NY · Oversized Yeast-Raised

Donuts Worth the Hunt

Four & Twenty Blackbirds

Brooklyn, NY · Brooklyn Cult Pie

Pie Worth the Hunt

Fox's U-bet

Brooklyn, NY · Brooklyn Syrup Since 1900

Whipped Cream & Toppings Worth the Hunt

Fruition Chocolate Works

Shokan, NY · Award-Winning Catskills Workshop

Baking Chocolate Worth the Hunt Cocoa & Cacao Powder Worth the Hunt 5 Craft Drinking Chocolate Makers Worth the Hunt

Green's Babka

Brooklyn, NY · 1930s Family Recipe, Kosher

Babka & Enriched Bread Worth the Hunt

Mochidoki

New York, NY · NYC, Founder-Run Since 2015

Mochi Ice Cream Worth the Hunt

Petee's Pie Company

New York, NY · NYC From-Scratch

Pie Worth the Hunt

Rice to Riches

New York, NY · NYC Rice Pudding Only

Custard & Pudding Worth the Hunt

The Donut Pub

New York, NY · NYC Since 1964, 24/7

Donuts Worth the Hunt

The Konery

Brooklyn, NY · Brooklyn Cone Bakery

Ice Cream Cones & Waffle Cones Worth the Hunt

Brooklyn Brine

Brooklyn, NY · Sunset Park Picklery

Pickled Vegetable Medleys Worth the Hunt

Just Pizza & Wing Co.

Buffalo, NY · Buffalo Pizzeria's Own

Pizza Sauce Worth the Hunt

Michael's of Brooklyn

Brooklyn, NY · Brooklyn Restaurant Since 1964

Vodka & Pink Sauce Worth the Hunt

Peter Luger

Brooklyn, NY · Brooklyn Steakhouse, Since 1887

Steak & Brown Sauce Worth the Hunt

Poor Devil Pepper Co.

Hudson, NY · Organic, No-Vinegar Ferment

Fermented Hot Sauce Worth the Hunt

Rick's Picks

New York, NY · Lower East Side, Hand-Packed

Pickled Vegetable Medleys Worth the Hunt

Superkrauts

Hudson Valley, NY · Hudson Valley, Glass Jars

Sauerkraut Worth the Hunt

The Pickle Guys

New York, NY · Kosher Lower East Side Barrel

Escabeche & Pickled Jalapenos Worth the Hunt Kosher Pickles & Deli Condiments Worth the Hunt Pickled Garlic & Ginger Worth the Hunt

Brooklyn Delhi

Brooklyn, NY · Self-Funded, No Investors

Curry & Simmer Sauces Worth the Hunt Indian Cooking Sauce Worth the Hunt

Masala Mama

Brooklyn, NY · Homestyle, Kolkata Roots

Curry & Simmer Sauces Worth the Hunt

Maya Kaimal

Rhinebeck, NY · Founder-Led, PE-Backed

Curry & Simmer Sauces Worth the Hunt

Burlap & Barrel

New York, NY · Black, White & Purple

Black Pepper & Peppercorns Worth the Hunt Cardamom Worth the Hunt Chili Powder & Taco Seasoning Worth the Hunt Cinnamon Worth the Hunt Coriander & Fennel Seed Worth the Hunt Cumin Worth the Hunt Curry Powder & Masala Worth the Hunt Everything & All-Purpose Seasoning Worth the Hunt Garam Masala Worth the Hunt Kosher Coffee, Spice & Pantry Specialty Worth the Hunt Nutmeg, Cloves & Warm Spice Worth the Hunt The Glass Case — 5 Certified-Organic Makers Pomegranate Molasses Worth the Hunt 5 Single-Origin Spice Companies Worth the Hunt Turmeric Worth the Hunt Unrefined Sugar Worth the Hunt Za'atar Worth the Hunt

La Boîte

New York, NY · Chef's Peppercorn Selection

Black Pepper & Peppercorns Worth the Hunt Pomegranate Molasses Worth the Hunt

The Spice Theory

Westchester, NY · Jamaican-American MD's Blend

Jerk Seasoning Worth the Hunt

Dufour Pastry Kitchens

Bronx, NY · Bronx All-Butter Laminator

Puff Pastry Worth the Hunt Tart & Pastry Shells Worth the Hunt

Frank and Sal

Staten Island, NY · Staten Island Italian Market

Pizza Dough & Crust Worth the Hunt Salt Cod & Saltfish Worth the Hunt

Nuchas

New York, NY · NYC Global Empanadas

Frozen Appetizers & Snacks Worth the Hunt

Regional Access

Trumansburg, NY · Finger Lakes Online Grocer

Puff Pastry Worth the Hunt

Wafels & Dinges

Brooklyn, NY · Brooklyn Belgian Waffles

Frozen Breakfast Worth the Hunt

Grady's Cold Brew

Bronx, NY · New Orleans-Style, The Bronx

Cold Brew Coffee Worth the Hunt

Hella Cocktail Co.

Brooklyn, NY · Brooklyn, Bitters & Soda

Cocktail Bitters Worth the Hunt

Kettl

Brooklyn, NY · Single-Cultivar Japanese Tea

Green Tea (Sencha, Gyokuro) Worth the Hunt

Kolkata Chai Co

Brooklyn, NY · Brooklyn Brothers, Est. 2019

Chai & Concentrate Worth the Hunt

Sey Coffee

Brooklyn, NY · Brooklyn Micro-Lot Roaster

Single-Origin & Micro-Lot Coffee Worth the Hunt

Wandering Bear Coffee

New York, NY · On-Tap Boxes, NYC

Cold Brew Coffee Worth the Hunt

Holy Schmitt's Horseradish

Long Island, NY · 150 Years On Long Island

Root Vegetables Worth the Hunt

New York Mushroom Company

Lebanon, NY · Veteran-Owned Family Farm, Since 2007

Fresh Gourmet Mushrooms Worth the Hunt

Norwich Meadows Farm

Norwich, NY · True Nationwide Single Farm

Farm Box Worth the Hunt

Simply Garlic

Champlain Valley, NY · Champlain Valley Farm

Garlic Worth the Hunt

Stony Brook WholeHeartedFoods

Geneva, NY · US Pumpkin-Seed Presser

Winter Squash Worth the Hunt

Hudson Valley Farms

Ferndale, NY · Catskills Duck Farm Kitchen

Duck Confit & Prepared Duck Worth the Hunt

Sahlen's

Buffalo, NY · Buffalo Since 1869

Deli & Ham Worth the Hunt

Krinos

Long Island City, NY · Greek Leaves in Brine

Grape Leaves & Dolma Worth the Hunt Pepperoncini & Pickled Peppers Worth the Hunt Roasted & Marinated Peppers Worth the Hunt

Pastosa

Brooklyn, NY · Bensonhurst, Since 1966

Artichoke Hearts & Marinated Veg Worth the Hunt

My Cookie Dealer

Long Island, NY · Big-Batch Gym Cookies

Protein Cookies & Bites Worth the Hunt

The Protein Bakery

New York, NY · Fresh-Baked Since 1999

Protein Cookies & Bites Worth the Hunt

Tierra Farm

Valatie, NY · Employee-Owned, Organic

Cashews Worth the Hunt Pumpkin Seeds & Pepitas Worth the Hunt

New York Shuk

Brooklyn, NY · Brooklyn Pistachio Version

Dukkah Worth the Hunt Harissa Worth the Hunt Preserved Lemon Worth the Hunt Ras el Hanout & North African Blends Worth the Hunt Za'atar Worth the Hunt

Seed + Mill

New York, NY · Chelsea Market Halva Bar

Halva Worth the Hunt Kosher Sweets & Chocolate Worth the Hunt Tahini Worth the Hunt Za'atar Worth the Hunt

Norwegian Baked

Brooklyn, NY · Brooklyn Sofi Winner

Crispbread & Knäckebröd Worth the Hunt

The Sausage Maker

Buffalo, NY · Buffalo Sausage House

German & Scandinavian Seasoning Worth the Hunt

The Birkett Mills

Penn Yan, NY · Milling Since 1797

Buckwheat & Kasha Worth the Hunt

The Freakin Rican

Astoria, NY · Restaurant Small-Batch

Sofrito & Recaito Worth the Hunt

The Pantry

The Glass Case

The Caribbean Pantry

The Cold Case

The Asian Pantry

The British & Irish Pantry

Sweets & Bakery

Heat & Sauce

The Indian Pantry

The Spice Rack

The Frozen Aisle

The Drink Cart

The Greengrocer

The Butcher

The Mediterranean Pantry

Snacks & the Jerky Drawer

The Middle-Eastern Pantry

The German & Nordic Pantry

The Mill

The Latin Pantry