Must-see shopping in East Village & Lower East Side

  • Russ & Daughters

    East Village & Lower East Side

    Since 1914 this much-loved deli has served up Eastern European Jewish delicacies, such as caviar, herring, sturgeon and, of course, lox. Proudly owned by…

  • Obscura Antiques

    East Village & Lower East Side

    This eclectic trove pleases both curio-lovers and inveterate antique hunters. Here you’ll find taxidermied animal heads, tiny rodent skulls and skeletons,…

  • Kiehl’s

    East Village & Lower East Side

    Making and selling skincare products since it opened in NYC as an apothecary in 1851, this Kiehl’s flagship store has doubled its shop size and expanded…

  • Bonnie Slotnick Cookbooks

    East Village & Lower East Side

    Bonnie, the kindly owner, dotes on her customers, who are searching for the perfect cooking tome. Stocked to the ceiling with shelf after shelf of the…

  • Verameat

    East Village & Lower East Side

    Designer Vera Balyura creates exquisite little pieces with a dark sense of humor in this delightful small shop on 9th St. Tiny, artfully wrought pendants,…

  • Tokio 7

    East Village & Lower East Side

    This revered, long-running consignment shop on a leafy stretch of E 7th St has good-condition designer labels for men and women at some fairly hefty…

  • Trash & Vaudeville

    East Village & Lower East Side

    A vestige of the East Village heyday of the 1970s, Trash & Vaudeville is the go-to for punk, glam and rock clothing. It was once the boutique of choice…

  • Reformation

    East Village & Lower East Side

    This stylish boutique sells beautifully designed garments with minimal environmental impact. Aside from its green credentials, it sells unique tops,…

  • Economy Candy

    East Village & Lower East Side

    Bringing sweetness since 1937, this candy shop is stocked with floor-to-ceiling goods in package and bulk, and is home to some beautiful antique gum…

  • Still House

    East Village & Lower East Side

    Step into this petite, peaceful boutique to browse sculptural glassware and pottery: handblown vases, geometric tabletop objects, ceramic bowls and cups,…

  • Dinosaur Hill

    East Village & Lower East Side

    Through high windows glow the myriad colors of the handmade, unusual and stimulating items this small, old-fashioned and wholly wonderful toy store stocks…

  • John Varvatos

    East Village & Lower East Side

    Occupying the former location of legendary punk club CBGB, this John Varvatos store goes to great lengths to acknowledge the site's rock-and-roll heritage…

  • Top Hat

    East Village & Lower East Side

    Sporting curios from around the globe, this whimsical little shop is packed with intrigue: from vintage Italian pencils and handsomely miniaturized…

  • Consigliere

    East Village & Lower East Side

    Everything a well-groomed gentleman might need can be found in this small shop devoted to products for men's skin, hair, body and face – everything from…

  • Pickle Guys

    East Village & Lower East Side

    Pucker up with pickled veg made the old-fashioned way at this kosher-certified shop that harks back to the classic Lower East Side. A few dozen barrels…

  • Moo Shoes

    East Village & Lower East Side

    This cruelty-free, earth-friendly boutique sells surprisingly stylish microfiber (faux leather) shoes, handbags and wallets. Look for fashionable pumps…

  • John Derian Company

    East Village & Lower East Side

    John Derian is famed for its decoupage: pieces from original botanical and animal prints stamped under glass. The result is a beautiful collection of one…

  • No Relation Vintage

    East Village & Lower East Side

    Among the many vintage shops of the East Village, No Relation is a winner for its wide-ranging collections that run the gamut from designer denim and…

  • Yumi Kim

    East Village & Lower East Side

    To add a burst of color to your wardrobe, head to Yumi Kim, a delightful little boutique selling fun dresses, blouses, skirts, jumpsuits and accessories…

  • Bluestockings

    East Village & Lower East Side

    This independent bookstore is the place to expand your horizons on feminism, queer and trans issues, globalism and African American studies, among other…

  • Edith Machinist

    East Village & Lower East Side

    To properly strut about the Lower East Side, you’ve got to dress the part. Edith Machinist can help you achieve that rumpled but stylish look in a hurry –…

  • A-1 Records

    East Village & Lower East Side

    One of the last of the many record stores that once graced the East Village, A-1 has been around for over two decades. The cramped aisles, filled with a…

  • Assembly

    East Village & Lower East Side

    Whitewashed floorboards and an air of stylish whimsy define this dapper men's and women's shop in the Lower East Side. There's lots of covet-worthy wares…

  • Mr Throwback

    East Village & Lower East Side

    True to its name, Mr Throwback specializes in vintage 1980s and ’90s American pro-sports team gear: satin varsity jackets, player jerseys, T-shirts and…