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Turnstyle Underground Market in New York
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New York, New York County, New York, US
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Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Yes
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LGBTQ+ friendly
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Phone: +1 212-315-3335
Site: https://www.turn-style.com/
Site: https://www.turn-style.com/
Opening hours
- Monday:11AM–7PM
- Tuesday:11AM–7PM
- Wednesday:11AM–7PM
- Thursday:11AM–7PM
- Friday:11AM–7PM
- Saturday:11AM–7PM
- Sunday:11AM–7PM
Comments (199)
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I checked out this cool place several months back and I thought the diverse food stalls and shops make for an interesting in-betweener for commuters. I thought then that the absence of restrooms could be a deterrent for some would-be customers and a surprise let-down for first-time clients. Alas, still no restrooms to this day. (The mall at Time Warner next door to the rescue!)
Found this place at the last minute and can’t believe it’s not one of the most popular markets in the city. Really great food and great little shops. From mini donuts, Russian dumplings, soup dumplings, pizza, and much much more. Not to mention the shopping seemed absolutely great if that’s what you are looking for. Don’t miss it!!!
Omg, this place is so cool! My favorite one is Pasta by Hudson. They make pasta Fresh and the staff are so much fun! They give out free cannoli and it was good! What makes this pasta place worth trying, everything is fresh and made infront of customers. Aside from eating food at this place, Bijoux Terner is such a great store to shop for ladies stuff and everything is $10.00, plus if you buy 4, you get one free! Accessible to subways. Have fun at this place! Happy eating and shopping ❤️.
Great spot to grab a quick bite when youre on lunch or on the go. The downside? The homeless take over the place at night. You will almost always see someone passed out or overdosing at the 58th St. entrance, that entrance always smells like fecal matter and body odors.
Great use of New York City metropolitan architecture to turn a portion of the Columbus circle train station into a strip of small eateries and gift stores. Really captures the spirit of our on the go attitude. That being said, some of the locals favorite stores have disappeared from this strip. Chickn Cone is gone! Replaced by a hotdog eatery, which is soo lame! All in all, though a great spot to check out while youre in the area after having the run of the local park.
Glad to know this area is partially open. There is a sushi place that I love there. I stopped for some shrimp dumplings which were pretty good. Also they had a few indoor tables as well as the out in mall area seating.
It was a nice transition from the subway to my exit at street level on cooler day. Lots of really nice food selection places to eat. I recommend a stroll on an empty stomach.
Great little place with lots of little eateries providing street food. The pizza place seems to be the place to go with a wall full of photos from famous celebrities that have visited. I tried the Russian dumplings which where okay. Simple with a choice of fillings but expensive for what they are. $16 for 24 dumplings with tomato paste and sour cream.We also tried the donuts which was nice but the guy serving was pretty ignorant and was more interested in chatting to his co workers. But hey, ignorance is cool eh? Worth visiting as it has a great bohemian vibe.
Normally its a great place! So many awesome, different little stores. But of course, because of the situation, so many of them are closed. Theres even a K-PoP store, for all you BTS FANS😉
Very cool dinning experience. So much to choose from. Yong Kang Street has super delicious sushi and Rice Bowls. Plus the comic art on the wall is pretty cool. Yong Kang Street has seating available, but there are seats throughout the whole Turnstyle food gallery if you want to sit elsewhere. Had some mochi ice cream at Mochi. The Raspberry Crunch and Mojito flavors are really yummy. Then had some Passion Fruit bubble tea at Panda to wash all the food down with. There are some screens on the wall which you can take selfies with and then email the pictures to yourself. The bathroom in Turnstyle is only for employees so if you need to go the bathroom or wash your hands you’ll have to go outside to CVS or Wholefoods.
Randomly found this marketplace while traveling to Central Park. Good place to relax between stops. Free wifi. The foods arent amazing but are filling. You can also get your hair done for 20$ which I find to be very convenient.
Nice little under ground section where you can purchase food, snacks, drinks, and novelty gifts prior to entering the subway.
Love this place. Though if you stay or sit for long here, your clothes and hair will pick up a food smell thats hard to get rid of (fried foods). A lot of variety to try here. Weve done the bar, pizza, ramen/noodle, Chinese, bubble tea, macaroon, and arepa place so far.
4 stars because too crowded but of course it’s in Columbus circle. There are public seatings which is good after you buy small snacks and rest from walking all day. It’s very clean for a subway station. Debora D who is Barbara Ds sister works in the underground market at Dylan’s candy shop. She says “everything is sweet and colorful! My favorite is panda cupcake and Russian dumplings.It is great people watching and very public space.”The murals and paintings on the walls are very beautiful and cartoony.
Went to boil boil ramen for a quick bite for lunch. Ippudo will always have a special place in my heart but this spot is convenient and has a cute shelf display of anime tchotchke!
Interesting food market below street level. Lots of different vendors offering interesting cuisines. I would recommend the Chicken Cones and the Bolivian Saltenas.
Good spot to grab a quick bite. Some of the restaurants have re-opened. My fav is Ezpaella.
The best use for underground public transportation space Ive ever seen. Its a mini mall featuring everything from great food, coffee, wine, flowers and gifts for you and even your pets. I hope to see more of these across New York.
Its a little hit or miss - k pop merch available but maybe not milk cheese or bread. Wine yes.
Cool place for a quick stop on your way home from work. It is conveniently located on the Columbus Circle subway station. There are many choices for food, tea, coffee, and even wine. This food court also have all kinds of local shops like a urban style clothing, soap shop, and even dog clothing. In the morning The Down Under Coffee Shop is a great stop before hitting the subways. My only concern is with the nearby exits, they smell. I understand that they do not belong to the food court but, as courtesy to the city, they should clean them or hose them down.
A nice mix of underground food stalls, a la Chelsea Market, just outside the Columbus Circle subway station. Everything from hamburgers to Taiwanese to sushi to macaroons to a Starbucks. Theres plenty of picnic table seating. Warning: theres no public restroom though. Youll have to go to the Whole Foods or one of the other nearby above ground businesses.
This is a wonderful unique shopping experience underground in the NYCTA 59th St. Columbus Circle Station. Many items you font see above ground and a tasty food court.
BEWARE FOR HOMELESS PEOPLE!!!!!!!!!!THEY WILL COME AND TAKE YOUR FOOD!!!!!Been coming to this underground market to eat for lunch. One of my favorite places to eat isLisa dumplingsChampion pizzaDoughnutaryThese are my top 3 places to eat. But please beware of eating down there. Homeless people will come and take your food. I been coming here for the past three weeks but today for the first time I had this bad experience. I didn’t really much care giving it away but the homeless man who took my food also was rude to customers around. There was a few MTA security people kicking him out being so he has done this before. So please beware go eat elsewhere. MTA employee told me homeless man has hurt people before when they refuse to give up their food. There should be more security down there.
Great selection of food, treats, and boutique retail, all underground, with tables to enjoy your lunch.
Had Lisas dumpling, you can see these 2 women making fresh dumplings delicious 😋
I usually grab my dinner here when switching trains reach day on the way home, very convenient and write a few options. There is nothing but quality down there.
Went to Black Iron Burger. Just great. Same price as other big places.
Stopped at a place called Criollas for their empanadas, had a nice selection and they tasted really good. Comes with a side of chimichurri sauce.
Lots of unique places to eat, from Taiwanese to pizza. There is also a 16 Handles down there that has frozen yogurt and mochi ice cream.
Very clean place, a lot of different stores. Nice to walk and see around.
A really cool underground market(as in below surface and not illegal or black market; just for clarification) with food vendors and stores. It’s very clean and there are tables located throughout for eating. Only problem I had was finding the entrance, as a tourist/ visitor I found it hard. The address for the stores in the market do not take you to the market entrance. It leads you to the location as if it’s on the street level.
Amazing fresh food of different varieties. Ice tried the pizza, coffee, and donuts.
A unique place with unique shops. Excellent dining options.
As usual I give four stars no matter how good a place I visit is because there is always room for improvement.This place is quaint with numerous shops all while on the way to get on the train to your next destination.Can anything be more convenient?
First place I visited in NYC! Great local hangout and places for a quick bite!
Cute place. Wish there were fewer shopping options and more food options, but thats just me :)
A gourmet eating place in a subway!? I didnt think it would work. The crowds. The rats. The unique NYC smell. Well I was wrong.Its one of the most comfortable and upscale seeming malls in the city. Not properly on a platform it is outside the turnstile. No need to pay a fare. Its situated along a corridor sheltered from the wind traveling down the escalator. Double doors dampen noise from a train line at one end, distance dampens at the other end.Aesthetically it is designed with a conscious regard for the very upscale Time Warner Mall up above, of which it seems almost an underground extension.There are not just mom and pop take out with their own unique take on popular cuisine, one also has a nice selection of shops offering small goods that might make nice stocking stuffers for Xmas.My one complaint is about a change in dining format.It used to be that there were tables with benches for eating. People ate and actually talked to strangers! Rate for New York. It reminded me of a college dining room with all the laughter and banter. Now there are just infinitely long tiled tables. Its format is stand up. Oh well perhaps they will go back to the old way some day.Unlike Time Warner Center, affordable, middle class pricing.And if it seems too nice a day live like a mole 😂 underground then up above leafy Central Park, celebrity spotting on Central Park South ( Liza Minnelli lives there; I once saw Robert Redford, singer Al Jarreau and Luciano Pavarotti! Not to mention Tiny Tim. These last two did look a little seedy being in their endgame, but still a thrill because they were so close you could just walk up and say hello) and window shopping on 5th avenue, all and more beckon as Turnstyle is centrally located.If you see oddly but very expensively dressed gentlemen talking nonstop while pacing up and down smoking a cigar congratulations! You just saw a master of the universe who lives in one of the nearby Trump buildings!
Super neat underground food and shopping place, if you werent looking for it youd never know it was there. I highly recommend checking it out, theres lots of places to grab a bite to eat.
There are a myriad of stalls and shops offering food, drink, articles of clothing and more. There is a carnival like atmosphere and it is convenient to public transportation.
Amazing choice of food, easy to find, love the options
Food was pretty good. But it was really hot there
Being from Boston means I am always in awe of new york innovations in food. This was a ho hum for me. Time out boson or new york👍 much better
This is a really fun new shopping center with very nicely decorated shops selling great food and a few selling gifts like clothing and greetings cards.
I used to commute through here every single day, but I never bought anything. A lot of the stores here sell one of a kind treats and eats, I just never had the time to stop and buy something from them.That being said, if you’re local, I’m sure it’s a great place to get different foods because people are constantly shopping.If you’re a tourist, you’ll enjoy showing all of your friends that you went shopping in a subway station.It’s a win-win isn’t it?
This marketplace is a hidden gem. We loved the wide variety of delicious international dishes made fresh. You could even watch the dumplings being made by hand. The little doughnuts were fried upon ordering and served hot. They were so delicious as well! There is limited seating and the lighting is low, but we would definitely go there again!
I had something to eat busy than usualActually it was something at the coffee shop I dont remember what it was.
So many great options for lunch! My boyfriend and I were able to get different things that we wanted. I had the pizza place near the end that was so delicious! It was great atmosphere with some wonderful spots to eat. You have to try it out.
Couldnt believe this beautiful market is so close to home and UNDERGROUND!!! Love it, chairs and tables well situated across the entire market. Nice places to buy, we just got some Russian dumplings (delicious 👌) and green ice tea..forgot the places name but Excellent attention and not that crowded. Definitely I will bring my family when visiting from overseas to enjoy😊Couldnt take pictures because I was just admiring everything, taking it in ❤️ next time I will take pics😁
I had no idea that all of this existed underground. Clean and pleasant. A wide variety of stores to peruse.plus if you forgot a gift for a special someone or need a haircut you can find it there .
Really great space with excellent food options!! Even attended a pop up inside another restaurant down there and it was an incredibly fun experience. They decorated the tables and served us a lovely prefix meal. Overall, loved the whole experience and concept of the underground markets!
Nice place, very clean and tidy.
Sadly, I cant remember the restaurants names. However, I bought a taro bubble tea and a margharita pizza slice. The bubble tea inexpensive and good. I like that the tapioca was cooked in sugar and had a flavor of its own. The pizza slice was good. The crust wasnt incredibly thick and the sauce was just right. I look forward to coming here to try some of their other food/drink options.
Walk across the alley with many different options to eat like the legendary arepas it’s a cool option before to get the train
Several food options at this subway station which is a nice since you can grab a bite to eat and a gift on your way home or headed to work. Not a lot of tables and they do fill up quickly. Some food purveyors are far better than others, but theres a decent amount of variety. Would be nice to see more food courts at other subway stations.
Summary - Super cute food court if youre feeling whimsical and want to try a bunch of things.When I came to this place, I had no idea what I was in the mood for. Luckily, that is exactly the mood this place is for. There are a variety of restaurants here that have relatively cheap prices so you can just sample a little of everything. The day that I went, I tried fried chicken in a waffle cone, a spicy chicken salteña, three kinds of Russian dumplings, and New York style pizza. It was the best thing. Id recommend coming here for a cute date if you both like food. Or just come eat here. Live your life.
For a quick grab or for a dining out day both are good options when you come to this new underground beautiful market place. Choose a variety of food from Starbucks to Candy shop. From Spanish Paella to Italian Pizza. Theres a wide variety of food to choose from.
Its crowded, but for a market thats placed within one of the dirtiest environments New Yorkers have come to rely on, its surprisingly neat, tidy, and well organized. I dont see a point for the clothing or jewelery stores, maybe theyre great for tourists or busy individuals trying to quickly pick something up for a loved one, but I found a nice concentration of food and drink options, ranging from pizza to sushi, and coffee to bubble tea. Its definitely worth a detour if you happen to be in the area, especially if youre looking to grab a quick bite. It impressed me, maybe itll impress you too.
Super cool underground food hall and boutique shops. Lots of variety of food from all over the world and all we tasted so far has been delicious. Located right under Columbus circle in the subway, it’s a great stop to grab some delicious but pricey food, most items were $13-$18 for a meal and drink. But it’s all really good, worth the visit.
Cool underground shopping mall with a broad selection of small shops. Lots of snack food options - dog friendly
I stumbled upon this place by mistake. Nice selection of food and other products. Tried Russian dumplings for the first time and I must say that I am definitely a fan now. Would like to try them fried next time. The Mexican spot I forgot name but tacos were tasty but a bit pricey but hey its Manhattan not to many deals to be found. Cool place to take pics and just chillax.
I was glad to see these restaurants open again. The sushi I had was quite delicious. It hit the spot perfectly. Yum! Welcome back and thank you for coming back.
What a great idea to have a underground market right by the subway. This place is very clean and filled with great shops. From coffee and ramen shops to retail shops like lush. The coffee shop was really lovely and had a nice cold brew and I loved that they had vegan along with regular baked goods.
Thank goodness they did something with this wasteland space. Meet up with friends for coffee, cookies, pizza, or sushi. Shop for flowers, wine, confections, or a last minute gift for a special someone.
Great variety. You can find Chinese, Russian, Spanish, and American restaurants in this food court. There are also several dessert spots. There are a lot of options for vegetarians and vegans too. Theres even a vegan restaurant (Blossom) in this food court. Theyre all priced pretty high compared to other places, but not ridiculously high, but its Manhattan, so what can ya do.
There are lots of shops here, and places to eat food.
Having to get off at this station at Columbus Circle and was pleasantly surprised that there was this awesome little market that they have taken this long and unused very long but wide hallway and turn it into all these little stores. Theres these awesome little seats and benches with little tables that you could sit and eat your your pastries, Pizza or organic sandwiches . soups, salads just about any kind of food you thinking about theyre making those mini hot donuts and cute little stores where you can buy outfits ,wine its just adorable down there I absolutely love this little Underground Market its like a pop-up Market but its popped up and its stayed. next time youre on the subway make it your job to get off at this station Columbus Circle and check this Turnstyle Underground Market its cute as the Dickens
I would rate this food court as OK. The air conditioning is not very strong and it is technically in a subway station, so it does get very warm down there. There are a few food options that are unique to this spot.
Visited a new spot CRIOLLAS that serves empanads and coffee. I only tried the empanadas and they are by far the best I have had in a long time. This place is literally a gem if your looking for empanadas. Im glad I found them.
Easy to get to! Right at Columbus Circle subway stop; no need to go to street level! Clean and bright with assortment of eateries and shops.BTW, The EZ Paella is the Best Spanish Paella in NYC. Lorena and Alex prepare perfect meals to go. The shrimp cocktail is a must!!The Doughnuttery makes to order hot, sweet yummy mini doughnuts with a plethora of toppings.
Amazing variety of food venues in a busy part of Midtown. I totally recommend the Chick n Cone and Pasta by Hudson. Amazing food for a good price. The market also has a bubble tea stall, Russian dumplings, arepas, etc. Truly amazing variety.
This is a great collection of food stalls conveniently close to the Columbus Circle stop. I stopped in here for some Russian style dumplings before they closed. Very good. Pricey, but great quality.
I love this spot. I was so shocked to see it when trying to enter the subway. There are all sorts of great food spots as well as some NYC favorites like Lush and Dylan’s Candy Store.The signage is adorable, and I’m so glad they have spots to sit and relax.Only thing is that it’s hard to navigate in the subway system. I got off at Columbus Circle excited to stop by one of the shops, but I couldn’t figure out which exit to take to get there.
I have been to this location several times and I enjoy the atmosphere. I always stop by LUSH and E.L.F and Mulberry & Grand and the customer service is great. In regards to desserts. I have to say Georgias Bakery has some tasty cupcakes and cookies as for the Stumptown coffee very good.
Lot of energy, great gathering of food and retail in a carefully curated project in the subway concourse. Has whatever you need; coffee, wine, chocolate, flowers, gifts and every kind of food youd want--sushi, pizza, burgers, bubble tea, Chinese, juice, bakery.....you name it, its here! Plus a bar to meet up for drinks before hopping on your subway home. Love it.
Some of the best food my wife and I had in New York. Totally surprised and I appreciate the effort that went into this place. It made the experience of taking the subway so much better. We found this place by accident and so glad we did.
We were looking for an inexpensive meal in NYC, and Chickn Cone was a winner! $12 for this plus a can of pop. The chicken was beautifully cooked --had the spicy ranch sauce and it was yummy. They cooked our meal to order, and the wait wasnt too long. Lots of cool places to eat in Turnstile Underground Market-- we will check it out again on our next NYC visit.
Its like a small alleyway full of little drive thru restaurants. While there is a variety of different food types, the prices are a bit high for the quality of the food. I mean $3.25 for a plain slice of pizza, and thats exactly how it tastes...plain. However, if you have a few minutes to kill, this place is perfect.
Its... There. Its nice THAT its there, but theres nothing special.
Love the dumpling spot and doughnuttery!
Turn Style is an underground marketplace for food, coffee, beverages and light shopping. Its great for a large group of people who like to eat different things. Very convenient for picking up food and having a picnic in the park. Its clean, air conditioned, has some seating, but mostly quick and tasty food for grab-and-go.
Very cute and bustling. Food was disappointing, though. Doesnt seem like the food vendors have great options for storing/cooking/reheating. Went with a bunch of friends who all tried a variety of food and everything was kind of.. meh.. That being said, Id love to see more of these around the city.
Its the closest thing to a mall Ive seen in NYC! Incredible food and some great shops too. Theres such a large variety of foods, like poke, chicken and waffles, Russian dumplings, tiny donuts, bubble tea, etc. Theres also an area to sit down in the center of the shops.
Good fast food choices, sweets, and beverages. My favorite stores are Lisas dumplings, the wine store, and the little macaron kiosk.
Love the idea behind this. It reminds me of the underground food hall in Sydney in the Queen Victoria Building. Great place to grab a bite or drink before heading into the subway. Tonne of places to try. Prices are decent. Variety is plenty.
This little hole in the wall is awesome. There are so many little eateries and boutique mini shops. The large selection of food here makes it a great place to take someone out on a date, imho. Has a real New York feel to it, albeit it feels like the designers/develipers tried real hard to make it feel that way too.
Very Fun and Unexpected. Great to go in the winter when you need a reprieve from the cold of Central Park. Love that these are mostly local chains that serve up inventive and tasty food. Those million dollar donut holes are worth it.
Very cool and fun experience while visiting NYC! Amazing place to try amazing different types of food! Very busy and every bathroom has an incredible line attached to it! So plan you bathroom breaks wisely! Lol
I like shop at the turnstyle underground ever since it open few years ago. I remember when it was under construction om 59th st Columbus Circle train station. It was such a headache but it opened up...oh my i was pleasantly surprised. They have little shops to buy clothes and buy food like pizza, fried chicken in a waffle, smoothies, juice bars, soaps (LUSH) etc. They even have a bar...incredible. I love it! Its a small community. Great idea to bring everything together before or after going where you need to be. You can just chill.
Its an underground food hall but containing the best kind of food you would want.Ramen, Poke bowls, Bolivian food, mexican all good healthy food at good prices.Running down the centre is seating that can get pretty busy at peak meal times but fortunately all the food stalls have take out options.Highly recommended
Restaurants need to better labeled, more visible.
Got the lamb wrap. It’s super tiny, barely any sauce. And the meat isn’t juicy. I wanted to try this and was already nervous because it ended up being 13 dollars. Deff just go to the gyro people on the street you get twice as much for half the price and it tastes way better
Purchased dumplings sampler, it was good. I will return again.
This is one of my favorite parts of NYC. All of these little markets, underground, on my way to the B or C train. Theres a place that sells poke bowls, another that sells tarts and coffee, and a candy shop. Also places I havent checked out yet, like candle and soap makers. I wish more subway stations were like this.
I cant believe my wife and I have missed this place. We come to Central Park quite a bit and we never ran into this spot. Great selection of food, a good amount of energy and plenty of seating. Definitely gonna be coming here again.
Great to see this use of underground metro space. Its temperature controlled and much prettier public space than other stations. The vendors are a good mix of different cuisines and nutrients, and all easy to takeaway or eat at the tables in the market.
This is a great place to grab a bite to eat and maybe check out some shops. I eat lunch here often because of the variety and cleanliness. If youre lucky, youll catch a live music performance from a guitar or violin player.
I really like this place, great idea.
Its really surreal to walk into the subway and see a swanky mall. Since it just opened, its incredibly clean, offering a nice selection of foods and marts. The Yong Kang Street offers sushi and poke bowls. The poke bowls were decent. Wish there was a little more fish. But the people running the place are super friendly with the take out.
I had tonkatsu ramen from 1 of stores here. Good, hot ramen that I had for late lunch. Gulped it with water, solved the hunger pangs. Bring your card, as they may not have change at all.
I absolutely love what they did with this area in the Columbus Circle train station. Theyve added a bunch of different shops, each with their own quirky feel to them. Prices were a bit high, Id say, on the items that I saw, but I just really like the atmosphere and ingenuity that went into planning this underground mall.
Hopped off the C train at Colombus Circle, attempted to exit the station and came upon this underground shopping area. Cute little stores and eateries. COVID-19 is upon us, hand sanitizing stations were visible and accessible throughout. And patrons appeared to observe the physical distancing.
Good variety of food and fun little shops. They did a great job with the space, but its not somewhere I would hang out. Its a little cramped and bustling. If you need something quick and want it different than the usual, this is a great option.
Its a cool idea to have an underground shopping space as part of a Subway station, and the shops and food places are hip and trendy. There is a high turnover rate however and in the final assessment, nothing saves this from being a subway station. I would not come here to shop or eat unless I was coming or going to the subway.
Its still fairly new so not everything is opened yet but its a good place to grab a bite on your way to the trains, good place to meet up with friends before exploring Central Park and good options of food, sweets and clothing stores but geared more towards conservative and business types. Still definitely worth a stroll.
Varied little shops. Food, plants, jewelry, bakery, doggy wares and other artsy things. Fun place. Good seating. Moderate to high prices. The aroma of pizza wafts through the area.
Cool place. Had a variety of different stores/shops. They had both savory and sweet food shops, including some Taiwanese cuisine, some fried chicken and waffles, bubble tea, mochi ice cream, juice and some other interesting foods.Only downside was that they close quite early... around 6 or 7 o.o ...my friend and I were there a little too late even tho online it said that the tunnel was open late night....
A nice selection of food and craft shops, nestled inside a big subway station. There is a great variety here of kinds of foods and crafts, definitely worth checking out if you have some time during your commute, or before going above ground to the shops at Columbus Circle.
Having traveled to many Asian countries who have plenty of these underground markets, it makes me happy to see an emergence of this in the city. While prices can be cheaper and the AC can be better, I think this is a successful attempt! Would love to see more of these in other stations!
What a funky little spot would have walk right past if I hadnt be told about it by a friend. Very cool little converted subway station you can find food drink and some little shops selling all sorts of things well worth a visit just to see what New York could do with unused spaces from old subway systems.
I havent been to Columbus Circle in years. I was pleasantly surprised to see all the shops and restaurants. I had a delicious slice of pizza before heading downtown.
Amazing and diverse. It shows the true side of new yorks mixed ethnicity through its ecentric subway system. Its a cultural and entrepreneural wonder. Im already making plans to head back. This is only place you can eat sushi underground and enjoy it.❤
Its a very fun place to go for a quick bite to eat, we got the russian dumplings which were really delicious. there isnt too much to see down there but the novelty of of being in the middle of a subway station makes it really fun!!
Good food court in an underground (actually in the train station) setting. Not as vast or diverse as Montreals or Atlantas but good nevertheless with a fair amount of choices.One complaint, Where are the restrooms again???
Theres a nice variety of specialty shops to complement the array of food offered. Duck downstairs and tempt yourself or buy for friends. A houseguest treated me to a collection of Lush skin care products that I loved, and we have a new go-to place for sushi as well as some fine pizza.
Im giving this five stars because its so clear that the people who run this area care a lot. They have cool musicians and thoughtful tenants. Theres good unique food (Bolivian, grilled cheese, pizza, arepas, crêpes, Tuscan, and more!) as well as a ton of coffee places and nice shops. Check it out!
The shops here are a bit on the pricey end however there is a huge range of foods. This is a good underground passage way with lots of entry and exit options. We took a path from Columbus Circle through to 57th Street.
Its great underground place to grab a quick bite and stroll through. Theres a food option for everyone. From Asian to vegan, coffee, juice, and candy, you can leave with a full stomach. There are a few specialty stores, from cards to wine, that you can browse as well.
Champion Pizza has the best plain slices Ive had in a long time. There are fancy squares of you like mac & cheese on your pizza, but try the standard. Great thin crust, delicious sauce, not too much cheese.
I only ever come here for the Starbucks and the Lush (especially if my connecting train is delayed and I need to kill some time...) but am always so impressed by the creative food options!
Unique shops as well as indoor kiosk vendors. Could use some more healthy food options, but there is competition above ground. Overall fun place to check out when near The Shops and Central Park.
Personally, I think everything’s over priced, but it’s Manhattan so that’s to be expected.I shall go there for bubble tea and Starbucks.I’ve had macaroons but it was just Too Sweet for me.They have a cute little dog shop and sell BT21 merchandise down there too!So if you’re a BTS fan go see if you can find a knock knack or two to go home with.
The mix of all the smells due all the different food isn’t inviting but on the other hand the variety of what u can find here is huge. good place for a quick bite before catching ur train or leaving the station..
Pros:• Good place for tourists to by little gift and finger foods from the establishments there• Connects you to many trains that go uptown and downtown (express/local)• Leads out to a rich neighborhood/business district• There are numerous benches that you can sit and rest on after purchasing an item, or if you just need to catch your breath• Free WiFiCons:• Turnstyle Underground Market always smells a bit funny because of all the different foods there, but if youre just passing through it should be fine• It is heavily CROWDED because of tourists and people going to work (business district)• There is also a highschool nearby so around 6 a.m. and 2 p.m. you will encounter many teenagers• It is also very warm down there especially during the summer, so make sure you do not wear any heavy or thick layers for long periods of time
Food court has outlets but they have a security guard coming around telling you that you can’t charge your phone. Charging phones is now a necessity in society and modern life. And it doesn’t take up much electricity to charge a phone. When this is changed review stars will be raised back up. Until then I find this unacceptable.
Excellent spot for tourists to go on a break and local high school kids to grab a snack after school. The prices are a bit high for a daily visit. Seating is sometimes limited. Lots of foot traffic.
A great group of shops with a wonderful food court. Great for people on the go! From pizza to sushi to Bolivian sliders, the food court offers an eclectic mix that will leave you satisfied.
Thats a really popular new hangout - such a huge selection of different foods and drinks, from Pizza to sushi, a Peruvian version of empanadas (Arepas), Mediterranean...all in one place - saves so much time. Big tables. Vibrant spot and gives out a nice vibe of a trendy & diverse Columbus Circle community
Excellent place. Many food choices. Cool shops. I enjoy it everytime I come through. The little donuts are great. Excellent coffee and tea options. Mostly friendly service. Highly recommended.
A great idea that has at last made it to NYC. The variety and quality of the shops at Turnstyle are great. I have now stopped here several times while traveling through the area. Once even intentionally heading over to grab a great lunch.
Actually located directly under 8th avenue in the former concourse of the subway station thats further north. You dont need to pay a fare to get in here. Id say that this should be a template for reclaiming unused parts of subway stations across the city. Its tastefully done, clean and full of cute little shops and places to eat. Not necessarily the most unique idea, but execution is everything!!
Nice lol shilling or eating spot
There is so many different places to choose from. It is very exciting to explore, from russian dumplings to gluten free donuts. I recommend everyone to venture underground!
As.a native New Yorker I honestly was shocked to see this underground market. I dont ride the subways much anymore and probably never existed at the station.As I walked the entire market to exit at 57th Street and 8th, I couldnt help but wonder about the warmer weather and being underground. Most subway stations are heat traps for the air conditioning on the subway cars. All that heat with no where to go.
Daa dumplings is so delicious. There are alot of choices for different cuisines. I went for something familiar yet different. When I hear dumplings I usually think Asian. Russian dumplings would be a new twist. The twist was amazing. The dumpling skin is barely there. The filling is well seasoned. And go for the broth. Its a wonderful chicken broth that keeps the dumplings moist while adding another flavor dimension. If you go steamed, the sauces like sour cream accentuate the dumpling flavors well.
Avoid Georgias Cafe. Either they are overpriced,they false advertise or they have untrained employees. They had a sign up saying 50% off end of day deal with a ham cheese croissant included as a part of it. I purchasers on in the evening a little after 7pm. They charged me $4.75 for one. Either their croissant is $9.50 regularly, they engage in false advertising or their employees need to be retrained. Either way, skip them and cross the street to Maison Kayser to get a better croissant for around $6 plus Maison also posts the prices on all their goods, unlike Georgias.
Cool concept, and convenient location. Good options for food, drinks. I tried Bolivian Llma party, it was awesome. Its a fun place to do quick shopping and grab snacks.
Before getting on the train the B/D/A if not in a rush there are different booths selling pastries, sushi, candy bit pricey but nice. While waiting you can take a selfie & mail it to yourself which is cool if it worked.
Asian subway inspired row of stores and restaurants. There are cafes, desert shops, chinese food, Japanese food, salads, pizza, you name it! Recommended stop for a quick bite. Insulation not so great so hot summers and cold winters in public space area.
Very interesting stop along the trip to anywhere to grab lunch or items. Have a wide selection of foods to choose.
Dont forget the flowers! ...And pop-up cards (LovePop), GF friendly pastries (Georgias bakery), made-to-order GF pizza (Champion Pizza). Its THE one-stop-shop when commuting home to your better half.
Disgusting & disgraceful, dirty, smelly & ALL EMPLOYEES IN EVERY SHOP RUDE RUDE RUDE!!!! the MTA employees were also terrible & i feel like i had a sign on my forehead that said treat me & my family bad, except anywhere else we went outside was pleasant & fun- oh, & be ready to sit & eat icecream & all-of-a-sudden a train passes, shaking the building & making everyone fear for their lives. Get off at the next stop & avoid this station at all costs.
Cool trendy underground market filled with many food options before you hop on the train.
So when you go here be sure to hit up chicken cone. It’s chicken nuggets in your favorite sauce put in a waffle cone. I wish I would have come up with this idea! Maybe I’d be a millionaire by now.
To think its been their for three years is amazing. I really want to keep it a secret. I mean theirs bearly ever a line, and the variety is great. Maybe I should give it one star and a mediocre review so people stay away...
Convenient varied brand new. Something for everyone in food drinks gift items sweets. No waiting but also rare seating. Take out to central park upstairs.
Lovely market with a great mix food and shops with everything from Starbucks to the amazing Bolivia Llama Party (try a salteña!), from LUSH to the quirky gifts at the New Stand, and from rainbow cookies to Dylans Candy, you can find a wonderful array of items in the well lit, roomy, bright, and fun market.
Great concept and a welcomed addition to the NYC subway system. Turnstyle is great for grabbing a QUICK bite or doing a little one off shopping.There are not many permanent staples (besides Starbucks) in the concept shops. Food is more on the fluffy artisanal/ hipster side. Hopefully as time and demand goes on they bring in some places I wouldnt mind eating at before hopping on the train.
Cant believe I work in the area & just now am learning about this adorable spot. Great unique stores & food spots. Ive already gone twice one week. Definitely worth you checking it out!
This place not only has the best ice cream Mochi I’ve ever had, but a dazzling selection of doughnuts, pizza, milkshakes, froyo, pastries, cupcakes, cookies, bath bombs, stationary, Japanese food and more. Delicious!
Kinda pricey for a food court, but what can you expect by Columbus Circle? Overall they have a wide selection, although I feel the other food courts further downtown ultimately has better options.
Turnstyle Underground is a fun trendy place with lots of food choices and even shopping. Stop in and support our small local businesses. Oh, bring a camera and have fun.
For me, the food was ok. The fries were super salty to where I couldnt eat them. The chicken was ok. This place to me, is more of a Instagram picture type of place then sit and get great food.
Melt kraft is so good! Oh my gosh so good! Its really hard for me to resist getting a sandwich when Im in the area. And now they have fries. That they will put garlic, parmesan and/or truffle oil on. What more could you want? Its a bit pricey, but man is it delicious!
The selections of food and shops are very diverse something for any appetite. Prices are moderate not cheap not break the bank. The one thing I didnt like is no access to restrooms
Cool little market hidden under ground. Food, stores and seating make it a great little stop on an adventure. Just try not to get too over whelmed with all the options.
There is a variety of food merchants to choose from like vegan, pizza, poke, fried chicken in a waffle cone, arepas, juices, mochi, candy, mini donuts etc. You can buy jewelry, clothes, pet gear, candy, soap and flowers.
A new facelift to the Columbus Circle metro station! It definitely has a nicer look, and brings in a lot of foot traffic. Way better than the bums and closed down lots that occupied the place for who knows how long. Hopefully, it stays festive and busy!
What a cool place! As half-tourist/half-local I love all the Mark Tetro and Studio Manhattan gifts (not the typical mini Statues of Liberty/magnets) ... I also got a stunning hat from Arth ... And pre dance-class I get a combo dinner plate from Gastronomie 491 - incredible fresh food prepared daily by the chef. Yum!Thanks Turnstyle!
They have different things that you can eat there and sit down and rest and chill out even have a elf store for makeup she got a little jewelry different kind of sweets its nice its like a underground strip a train station 59th Street Columbus Circle
I had no ideal what kind of treasure layed underground. Found a new summertime hang out place. It will be my mission to try every single restaurant at the Turnstyle Underground Market.
Only a few stores with great prices but it was nice. The food court was clean with a variety of food to choose from. Really liked the loud music and atmosphere, just wish it had more stores.
My pathway to work and going home ,Russian dumpling hand made fresh on the spot,chicken on cone,sushi, pizza ,Dylan candy spot and much more what a great stable a great place to have everything right where it belongs...
Lots of cool interesting shopping & food!
This place SMELLS. Ventilation is poor, so its like being trapped in a small, stinking kitchen with the low ceilings of Penn Station and with BLARING MUSIC from almost every corner. Do you enjoy chaos and trendseekers blathering on in vocal fry at an earpiercing level to try to top the music? If so, this is the place for you. I hate it in this place. My friend keeps dragging me here. I told him to go there alone from now on.Avoid at all costs - unless you enjoy being miserable and surrounded by tourists.
A lot of really cool nyc local businesses representing themselves in a popup style market. Great food and snacks, some other smaller businesses you might not otherwise run into. Down in the subway, of all places.
The food and drinks were amazing! I really enjoyed my trips there and I always think about going again, especially because of how accessible it is and how it is not very expensive
I was unaware of this venue and was only passing through but l expect that next time I would patronize the vendors. Probably wont be easy be easy because there are so many food choices!
There are many variety of shops in the turnstyle, however, the common walkway is extremely hot. There owner even have to install temporary AC and it is still very hot. But the shops are great.
Great little selection of shops and restaurants. Lots of unique grab & go food options and pop-ups as well as staples like Starbucks & Papyrus.
Great idea for a grab & go since the trains are literally right there. A lot of food options but some are a little more pricey than what you would usually get it for from a similar place.
Great little subway station hub. Bolivian Llama Party is a must-try. They have awesome, well priced traditional food with a modern spin.
A few stores were open. i had the pleasure of buying great tasting Beef and onion dumplings from Lisa dumpling.
I appreciate the effort, and I really like the concept, but lately a terrible smell has been hanging in the air throughout the market. Its incredibly unpleasant and unappetizing.
Cool, unexpected collection of shops and quick-service restaurants located in a subway station! Great spot to grab a snack and a seat in close proximity to central park.
I guess this could be denigrated as some kind of millenial hipster thing, but I think its pretty nice to have all these different fancy food options right next to a major subway hub. I can stop in and grab a fancy cappuccino and a yummy quick bite of something exotic to tide me over for the long haul back home.
I absolutely love the shops here! Amazing food everywhere you turn and you can smell Lush all the way through the train station.
Not what you would expect in a NYC subway station! A welcome surprise and so far it remains clean and vibrant. 39 different shops of artisanal food and gifts... and as always artisanal comes with a price!
Nice Underground area previously not used for anything. Now there is an assortment of shops most of which are food oriented. There is a nice assortment of shops, good for picking up food having a bite down there and doing some light shopping.
Come stop by Doughnuttery and try some of our hot fresh mini cake doughnutsmade by yours truly. We have about twenty five flavors and five different dipping sauces.
Food halls like Pennsy and Urbanspace are becoming more common and this takes it one step further by integrating shopping. Its still pretty new so not all the shops are up and running, but there are staples like Fika and Meltkraft that operate as expected. Ellarys Greens is pretty good, but its working out some kinks so some items werent available and service was slower than expected. You definitely pay for the convenience, but that area is pretty high-end anyway. Note that not all food vendors have seating, but there are counters and bar tables staggered around the space for that purpose. Busy times might make finding a spot difficult (think Chelsea Market on the weekend) but you can always head outside if the weathers good.
The Turnstyle Underground Market is something everybody need to walk through even just to say Been there Done that. Im a Brooklyn Nite and was totally shock. The whole market atmosphere is a vibe like a small 34th street Penn StationI cant tell when was the last time I went to 59th Street Station A, C, D Train Line, ita been a few years maybe 3-5 things sure do change in the Manhattan Area
Pretty cool place to grab lunch. Very convenient for a commuter. Cant recommend it during the summer though because of how hot and humid it is underground.
Really cool experience when I went my first time! It is right outside the 59th st subway and there are multiple types of places to shop and eat!
A little bit of everything even Russian dumplings!!!! Sweets like fresh donuts and pastries. Couple of self care shops and small gift / bag shops.
Every store in this underground market is very unique including the restaurant. This market is a true reflection of NYC because it is a melting pot of different cultures.
Its really hot down here. Its winter right now cant imagine sitting down here in the summer. Also theres 10 coffee stands its cool cause I love coffee and I dont like to wait.
Everything is over priced here, and the quality doesnt match the decoration. My rating may be too hard for the shops trying to survive with the high rent, but if you can afford to rent the place you should be held to a higher standard.
Cute use of the previously unused space that was the passageway to the 59th Street Columbus Circle Station. All of the great stores are furthest away from the turnstiles, while the worst are at the front. Give it a visit if youre in the area.
Total reviews rating 4.4
199 Reviews for Turnstyle Underground Market 2023:
Review №1
2022-04-01A delightful underground surprise at 59th Columbus St subway station open till 7pm. Over 20 shops, primarily food (snacks and meal types) with multiple cuisines from Asia, Mediterranean, South America etc. but also barber shops, gardening, clothing and collectibles/accessories. Prices are decentGood place to grab a quick bite, both sweet and savory. They do have some common shops like Frankies but most shops are unique.
Review №2
2022-07-02Nice little underground market. A hidden gem. There are a variety of small businesses to support. I truly liked it wasn’t packed with people. Very clean. Some stalls are closed, hoping next time I visit they are occupied. Let’s support this market!
Review №3
2022-04-23Awesome Mexican cuisine and drinks! The service is amazing too!
Review №4
2022-04-27Great place actually.. Quite off the beat.. got some cool shops line Worthy (really cool clothes,!) And some k pop shop and few eateries... Not bad if you are this side of town.
Review №5
2022-05-14This is actually a nice place. Dumplings are good.One star because: Down Under Coffee, coffee is subpar and the worst part, They charge extra to put cream and sugar on your coffee. That is a first!
Review №6
2019-09-08Really great space with excellent food options!! Even attended a pop up inside another restaurant down there and it was an incredibly fun experience. They decorated the tables and served us a lovely prefix meal. Overall, loved the whole experience and concept of the underground markets!
Review №7
2022-06-05Wished I had more time to visit the vendors at the underground market when I was in New York!Theres this vendor you have to visit. Hes near the middle of all the shops. He features a good selection of Pokemon cards, old school collectables, a pair of vintage converse, tons and tons of awesome deals and I got this set of awesome Hey Arnold earrings made by an artist in New Jersey I believe, she repurposes old trinkets/cartoon characters into earrings. he had a princes bubblegum set I wanted too!Visit the underground market and support local artists and small businesses! Its worth it!
Review №8
2019-10-15This is like a hidden treasure. Nice selection of restaurants to choose from. Either you want a burger or pizza or ramen or dumplings you get it all there. And if craving for something sweet you got that too. You can find cute little stores too where you find something for yourself or a gift for your loved ones. I love being there.
Review №9
2019-10-27This is a perfect spot for a bite to eat. Plenty of seating with cute picnic tables. I ordered from Arepa. I’m not going to tell you it was bad. Just not for me. It is great there is a bar here too. The cookies are awesome! The jewelry is as cute as can be. All the shops here are wonderfully displayed.Thank you for all you do.Evelyn
Review №10
2019-11-14A great Underground Market on Columbus Circle Subway station. A lot of different food-vendors and small shops.Many of the places serves very good food from all over the world, pastries and sweets. Along the Underground walk are tables to sit an enjoy the food, maybe also talk to people you dont know. The Turnstyle Underground Market is a lively urban experience.