Food and drink at Time Out Market Union Square

Every food hall needs a bar that understands the assignment, and the Market Bar at Time Out Market Union Square does. Start with a signature cocktail while you decide what to eat, or settle in with a local or craft beer at a communal table. Prefer wine? The list is thoughtfully selected, so there’s something to pour alongside whatever you pick up from the Market’s kitchens, from smoked brisket to khao soi to a smash burger.

Chef Ivy Stark of Dos Caminos and Rosa Mexicano brings BKLYNwild from DUMBO to Union Square with vegetable-forward bowls and comfort food built on seasonal, locally sourced produce. Start with the Brussels Sprouts Caesar Salad or the Veggie Mac, then add flat iron steak, egg, or chicken breast if you like. Vegans, omnivores, and everyone between are covered.

A longtime favorite among New York bread and pastry lovers, Café d’Avignon brings French-inspired baking to Union Square. Think buttery croissants, pain au chocolat, fruit danishes, and seasonal specialties, plus breakfast sandwiches and lunch offerings on house-made breads. It also anchors the Market’s coffee and pastry offering. Stop in for breakfast, an afternoon pastry, or a grab-and-go bite.

Open daily from 8am–4pm. 

Jase Franklyn grew up cooking for big family gatherings in Tobago, then brought that fire to New York. Jase’s BBQ blends American barbecue with Caribbean flavor, earning Best Rib Dinner at Rib King NYC, Best Food Overall at Bacon and Beer Classic NYC, and the Hidden Gem Award at Pig Island NYC. Expect brisket, spare ribs, jerk pork, and house-made mac and cheese, smoked low and slow.

Chef Oak Marprasert grew up in Bangkok watching his mother cook, and you can taste it. Kam Rai Thai brings bold regional Thai from Astoria to the Market: crispy larb wings, khao soi with confit chicken in rich coconut curry, crispy Hat Yai fried chicken with sticky rice, and wok-charred pad see ew. Order a few and share.

Crispy-edged patties, melty American cheese, soft potato buns. Smashed NYC grew from a cult-favorite pop-up into a focused concept that does a few things exceptionally well. At Union Square, it serves its signature burgers, golden fries, and classic accompaniments fast, without sacrificing quality. Simple, nostalgic, and distinctly New York.

The team behind Smashed NYC brings a new comfort-food favorite to Time Out Market Union Square. At The Rotisserie Haus, herb-marinated chicken slow-roasts to golden perfection, alongside steak frites, crispy fries and seasonal sides. It's honest, satisfying cooking made for a proper lunch or an easy dinner. Stop by on weekdays for $14 lunch specials, including steak and roasted chicken sandwiches, and find your new go-to order.

Now at Time Out Market Union Square, Lou Yau Kee continues Alan Choong’s mission of introducing New Yorkers to the flavors and traditions of Singapore. The approach is approachable and deeply rooted comfort food, the kind that feels familiar even if you’re trying it for the first time. It’s a welcoming entry point for anyone curious about Singaporean cooking.

Lunch in Union Square just got simpler. Monday through Friday, 11am–2pm, Time Out Market Union Square serves a $14 lunch from a lineup of Market favorites. Skip the guesswork and the desk salad: bring your crew, pick a kitchen, and settle in at a communal table. Good food, one price, no lunch dilemma.