Essex Market
Market · 88 Essex St, New York, NY 10002, United States · United States
★ 4.5 on Google · 6,948 reviews · View on Google Maps
Manipulation score
CleanCompleted Jul 15, 2026 · 58 reviews flagged
How this score works
The score estimates how strongly this place's review record matches known manipulation patterns, from 0 (no signs) to 100. Verdicts: Clean below 40, Suspicious from 40, Likely Manipulated from 70; Review Drive when the flags are mostly staff asking customers for named reviews. It rises with the share of reviews flagged and how suspicious each one is.
- Burst
- — an abnormal spike of five-star reviews in a single day compared to the place's usual pace.
- Low activity account
- — the reviewer has almost no other reviews, photos, or Local Guide history; throwaway accounts look like this.
- Duplicate text
- — the wording is nearly identical to another review of the same place.
Verdicts are statistical estimates based on public review patterns, not accusations. Full methodology, signal definitions and known limits →
Case conclusion
What the numbers say
1,000 reviews examined
- Google rating
- 4.5★
- Not-flagged average
- 4.5★
- Flagged
- 6%
- Coverage
- 14%
All reviews shown by Google
942 examined reviews
58 of 1,000
1,000 of 6,948 Google reviews
“Not flagged” means no configured Revdict signal matched; it does not prove a review is genuine. Data fetched Jul 15, 2026.
Review brief
What reviews not flagged by Revdict say
Essex Market is an indoor food hall and market in the Lower East Side featuring a diverse mix of food stalls, specialty shops, and fresh produce vendors. Reviewers report that the modern, clean space includes an upstairs mezzanine with ample seating, restrooms, and areas to work or relax. While many enjoy the variety of international foods and friendly vendors, others note that some parts feel quiet or empty.
+ Repeated strengths
Food Variety and Options
Reviewers frequently highlight the wide selection of diverse food choices, including unique eateries, fresh groceries, and specialty stalls.
2 supporting reviews
5★ · 2025-08-06
You can find everything and delicious food.
5★ · 2025-08-08
Excellent selection of food options and plentiful seating.
Fresh Produce and Specialty Items
Reviewers often praise the high quality of fresh fruit, fish, meats, and specialty items like vegan cheese.
1 supporting review
5★ · 2024-04-13
My 'go to' for fresh fish. Clean, good selection, fairly priced, love it! However, lol, the place could definitely use a fresh pasta stand. That would be amazing.
− Repeated complaints
Closed Basement Level
Multiple reviewers express disappointment that the entire lower level or basement is closed, reducing the number of active stalls.
1 supporting review
5★ · 2025-11-18
Soup dumplings, human and teas!! Come hungry and enjoy great food.
High Prices
Reviewers frequently mention that food and products at the market can be quite expensive.
2 supporting reviews
3★ · 2024-04-14
nice selections but many empty stalls, bit pricey
4★ · 2025-12-25
When I lived in the Lower East Side this was my place to go every morning for ginger shot.
Good for
- Trying a diverse range of international food and quick bites
- Shopping for fresh produce, fish, and specialty cheeses
- Finding a clean indoor spot with seating to eat, work, or rest
Avoid if
- You are looking for bargain grocery prices
- You expect a fully open lower level with all historical stalls active
- You want a bustling, highly crowded traditional market atmosphere
Recent pattern — Newer reviews continue to highlight the ongoing closure of the basement/lower level and note that certain shops close earlier in the evening than posted.
Review anatomy
Reviews per month
| Month | Reviews | Flagged |
|---|---|---|
| Mar ’24 | 1 | 0 |
| Apr ’24 | 51 | 6 |
| May ’24 | 45 | 2 |
| Jun ’24 | 38 | 1 |
| Jul ’24 | 42 | 1 |
| Aug ’24 | 51 | 1 |
| Sep ’24 | 28 | 3 |
| Oct ’24 | 38 | 4 |
| Nov ’24 | 26 | 1 |
| Dec ’24 | 50 | 1 |
| Jan ’25 | 29 | 1 |
| Feb ’25 | 47 | 4 |
| Mar ’25 | 38 | 0 |
| Apr ’25 | 37 | 5 |
| May ’25 | 36 | 1 |
| Jun ’25 | 35 | 2 |
| Jul ’25 | 38 | 4 |
| Aug ’25 | 35 | 1 |
| Sep ’25 | 37 | 2 |
| Oct ’25 | 42 | 3 |
| Nov ’25 | 29 | 1 |
| Dec ’25 | 40 | 1 |
| Jan ’26 | 42 | 3 |
| Feb ’26 | 31 | 3 |
| Mar ’26 | 22 | 1 |
| Apr ’26 | 31 | 1 |
| May ’26 | 29 | 4 |
| Jun ’26 | 20 | 0 |
| Jul ’26 | 12 | 1 |
Rating distribution
Evidence
- low activity account 56 reviews flagged weight 0.8
- generic account 2 reviews flagged weight 1
Flagged reviews
Showing the 10 most suspicious of 58 flagged reviews.
riad g touchan
173 reviews · Local Guide
★★★★★
2024-09-10
I was walking and discovering the area when I saw this place. It has it all and it is fantastic
Jack Mc.G
130 reviews · Local Guide
★★★★★
2024-10-01
Great variety of foods and drinks.. there is seating upstairs and restrooms, they also have some outside tables as well. The market is very clean.
Edison Eraso
2 reviews
★★★★★
2024-04-24
Burn service
Mireya Lopez
2 reviews
★★★★★
2024-04-29
Joseph Pollard
1 review
★★★★★
2024-05-06
Andy Rodriguez
2 reviews
★★★★★
2024-06-28
NUR HOSSAIN
1 review
★☆☆☆☆
2024-07-30
Saki Kawamura
2 reviews
★★★★★
2024-08-11
josiah guillen
1 review
★★★★★
2024-09-03
Cory
1 review
★★★★★
2024-10-05
Report generated Jul 15, 2026. Reviews change — you can request a fresh investigation.
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