Best Food Hall 2025 | Newsweek Readers’ Choice Awards

3rd St. Market Hall | Milwaukee, WI

The 3rd St. Market Hall is located in Milwaukee’s Westown, a lively entertainment district, and houses a plethora of food options. Tacos, pizza and Vietnamese specialties like pho will have you counting down the minutes to your lunch break, while the 50-seat, full-service Market Bar has plenty of space for you and your coworkers to enjoy a quick happy hour before heading home.

Assembly Food Hall | Nashville, TN

As you ride the escalators up to Assembly Food Hall, a mix of savory and sweet scents from over 20 restaurants invites you to try some of Nashville’s favorite foods. Heat things up with a piece of hot chicken from Prince’s, and then cool down with a scoop of ice cream from Hattie Jane’s Creamery. Don’t forget to check out the Skydeck, a rooftop venue with live music.

Avanti Denver | Denver, CO

Soak up sweeping views of the Denver skyline when you dine at the flagship Avanti F&B, positioned in the hip LoHi neighborhood. Recently refreshed, this industrial space is home to Neapolitan-style pies at The Pizza Bandit, Asian-inspired dishes at Bowls by Ko and Venezuelan eats at Quiero Arepas. Tip: If you’re planning to come on the weekend, get here early to beat the crowd.

Budd Dairy Food Hall | Columbus, OH

Once a dairy plant dating back to the early 1900s, the Budd Dairy Food Hall partners with community chefs so that new cooks can hone their craft and experienced chefs can experiment with new creations. While you can come here for a full meal at The Jerk Spot, PokeBap and Modern Southern Table, it’s also a great spot for happy hour apps—try the fries at Marlow’s—and cheesecake desserts.

Central Food Hall (Ponce City Market) |
Atlanta, GA

Restaurants with James Beard Award–winning chefs like Anne Quatrano and Linton Hopkins fill the stalls at Central Food Hall inside Ponce City Market. From the moment you enter its doors, you’ll be summoned on an international journey with bright, spicy curries, tender bao buns, flaky croissant donuts and pizza by the slice. The addition of Skyline Park, with its mini golf and Skee-Ball, means kids love coming here, too.

Chelsea Market | New York, NY

Given its location in Manhattan’s historic Meatpacking District, it’s no wonder that Chelsea Market has become one of the top spots to sample New York’s culinary delights. We recommend bringing as many friends as possible so you can take a little food tour without getting too full. Locals rave about the tacos from Los Tacos No. 1, the brownies from Fat Witch Bakery and the laminated baguette from Alf Bakery.

Ferry Building Marketplace | San
Francisco, CA

Filled with local purveyors, emerging chefs and food artisans, the Ferry Building Marketplace is a foodie’s heaven. Sip on a latte from Blue Bottle Coffee as you watch ships come and go, or slurp up a just-shucked oyster at the Michelin-recommended Hog Island Oyster Co. On Saturdays, the sidewalks around the building come alive with over 100 vendors selling the freshest ingredients alongside brunch and lunch options.

Heights Public Market (Armature Works) |
Tampa, FL

Overflowing with Old Florida charm thanks to its riverside location inside a remodeled streetcar warehouse, Armature Works is home to the Heights Public Market. Cuban sandwiches from Hemingway’s, barbecue from BnB and Spanish octopus from Oak and Ola are just a few of the standout options here. Bringing the family? Grab your drinks and food and head out to the lawn so you can relax while the kids play.

Krog Street Market | Atlanta, GA

After a morning jog on the BeltLine Eastside Trail, hop into the Krog Street Market for a fresh smoothie from Ju-C Bar or brunch at Superica. If you’re not a morning person, no problem—the eats only get better as the day goes on. Not to be missed is Fred’s Meat & Bread, which enjoys a nod from Michelin for its unbeatable cheesesteak and juicy burgers.

Legacy Food Hall | Plano, TX

Legacy Food Hall is spread over three levels with 20-plus restaurants and bars. Dig into Texas brisket served over mac and cheese, nachos or potato skins, or keep it light with sashimi (made with fish imported from Japan) from Hōru Sushi Kitchen. If a few drinks from the High Bar Taproom have provided you with a little liquid courage, stick around for the hall’s live band karaoke on Thursday nights.

Liberty Public Market | San Diego, CA

Originally a mess hall and commissary for the Navy, the Liberty Public Market invites locals and tourists alike to continue the tradition of communal eating and sharing with its vibrant food vendors and open seating. Breakfast options include decadent pastries from Le Parfait Paris and açai bowls from Pure. For lunch or dinner, you’ll find lobster tacos, pho, pizza, craft beer and more.

Pine Street Market | Portland, OR

Visiting a city like Portland can feel overwhelming as you try to get to all the best spots, but Pine Street Market allows you to experience the perfect snapshot of the city’s food scene without traveling all across town. Fill up on handmade dumplings and bao from Shanghai’s Best, spicy panang curry from Little Peacock and brightly colored mini donuts from Lil’ Funky Donut.

Post Market | Houston, TX

Located in a renovated 1950s post office, Houston’s trendy Post Market has over 25 restaurants and bars, some of which boast acclaimed and award-winning chefs, making a five-star meal affordable for just about anyone. After finishing your dim sum, pasta or pad Thai, walk up the spiral, double-helix stairwell to the Skylawn, a sprawling rooftop park with live music, mobile bars and wellness-centered events.

Santa Barbara Public Market | Santa
Barbara, CA

Blending seamlessly into the Spanish Colonial Revival style of this coastal city, the Santa Barbara Public Market is an open, airy space that showcases some of the best local bites. Try fresh salads and fried chicken sandwiches from Little Bird Kitchen, or pick up an octopus taco from Corazon Cocina. You can end on a sweet note with Little Heart Cafecito’s Oaxacan cocoa or ice-cream cone from Rori’s Creamery.

The Market at Malcolm Yards |
Minneapolis, MN

Take your tastebuds on a tour of global cuisine when you stop by the Market at Malcolm Yards. Abang Yoli melds flavors from Malaysia, Thailand and Korea. DelSur Empanadas elevates Argentine cuisine. Momodosa features dishes inspired by the street food vendors of India and Nepal. And a self-pour tap wall, with its rotating selection of wine and beer, makes it easy to find the perfect pairing for your meal, too.

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Linnea Bailey

Linnea Bailey is an award-winning journalist specializing in travel and tourism. Her freelance work can be found in Southern Living, The Palm Beach Post, Florida Weekly, Modern Luxury, art&culture magazine, The Palm Beaches Blog and more. A former newspaper reporter, she now owns a communications company in West Palm Beach. Linnea is an active member of The Society of American Travel Writers (SATW), the North American Travel Journalists Association, the International Travel Writers Alliance, The Family Travel Association and The Adventure Travel Trade Association. She is a graduate of the University of Central Florida’s journalism school. Learn more about her travels at www.linneabailey.com.

Julie Bielenberg

Julie Bielenberg is a Colorado-based writer producing over 75 pieces a year for outlets such as AAA, Family Vacationist, Rachel Ray in Season, Spoke + Blossom, USA Today, Vail Daily and numerous others. She has been the State’s #1 agritourism for ten consecutive years and is always in search of field, farm, forest and forage. Julie has three children and two pandemic pooches and is married to an avid outdoorsman. Follow her on Instagram.

Shannon DalPozzal

Shannon DalPozzal is a writer, memoirist and travel enthusiast originally from Louisiana, now living in coastal Maine. She is the author of Of a Woman: The Journey to Becoming, a deeply personal exploration of resilience, identity and healing. Her podcast, Unpacked, blends memoir, travel and meaningful conversation, offering listeners an honest and often humorous look at life’s transitions. Whether writing from the Gulf Coast or the rocky shores of Maine, Shannon brings warmth, insight and a storyteller’s soul to everything she creates. Learn more at shannondalpozzal.com.

Cynthia J. Drake

Cynthia J. Drake is an Austin-based travel writer for Cruise Critic, Travel + Leisure, Southern Living, Texas Monthly, and others. See her adventures at

Lori Helke

Lori Helke is an author and travel writer from Wisconsin. She is the founder of the travel and lifestyle blog Lori Loves Adventure where she writes about her solo travel experiences, and she is the author of the Beatrice the Little Camper children’s picture-book series. Lori has a monthly travel segment on Local 5 Live, a Green Bay, Wisconsin TV morning show and has contributed to several online and print publications.

Catherine Parker

Catherine Parker has a passion for travel that’s driven her across North America, visiting all 50 states, seven Canadian provinces and seven Mexican states as well as top destinations in the Caribbean, Europe and Asia. After graduating from the University of Houston, Catherine started her career in travel and tourism as a flight attendant. A writer for over 10 years, she maintains an active roster of national publications. Catherine also publishes a travel website, CarfulOfKids.com. Her favorite places are national parks, museums and sidewalk cafés. She’s torn between a weekend in the mountains or the beach.

Dena Roché

Dena Roché is a travel and wine writer published in national and international publications. She is a member of the prestigious Circle of Wine Writers and runs Vin Roché wine + travel classes online and in-person. Learn more at www.vinroche.com.

Aly Walansky

Aly Walansky writes regularly about food news and trends. She has been a food journalist for over twenty years and has covered everything from budget shopping to recipes to culinary travel content for national publications that include the Food Network, Southern Living, Food & Wine, Travel & Leisure, The Kitchn and more. She was ranked among top 10 journalists of 2023 and top 10 freelance journalists in 2024, as well as #1 food journalist of 2022, by Muck Rack. Follow her at alywalansky.substack.com.