Lower East Side

Favorite Shops: Lower East Side, NYC

Our favorite Lower East Side (or LES) shops reflect the gritty character of this unique New York City neighborhood. Sandwiched between Chinatown, the Bowery and the East Village the area retains much of its original character and storefronts. Traditionally a working-class neighborhood, its home to the Tenement Museum, which is a preserved immigrant home dating to 1863. The past two decades have witnessed a gentrification of the neighborhood, attracting an interesting collection of retail boutiques, galleries and restaurants and there remains plenty of colorful, eclectic and unique shops to visit.

1. Russ & Daughters

Food

Award-winning NYC institution, serving lox and bagels since 1914.

Lower East Side Store 179 East Houston Street, Lower East Side, New York, NY 10002, USA

2. Ludlow Coffee Supply

Coffee

Popular New York Coffee shop serving coffee drinks and pastries.

New York Store 176 Ludlow Street, Lower East Side, New York, NY 10002, USA

3. Assembly New York

Menswear Womenswear

Men's and women's wear brand with a complementary mix of international designers.

New York Store 170 Ludlow Street, Lower East Side, New York, NY 10002, USA

4. Green Fingers Market

Plants Vintage

Plant and vintage shop by master plant artist, stylist, and author Satoshi Kawamoto.

New York Store This location is permanently closed 5 Rivington Street, New York, NY 10002, USA

5. Morgernstern's

Ice Cream

An ice cream parlor serving small-batch, dairy-free ice-cream.

Lower East Side Store 2 Rivington Street, Lower East Side, New York, NY 10002, USA

6. Edith Machinist

Vintage Womenswear Accessories

An expertly edited selection of vintage goods that mixes easily with a modern wardrobe.

New York Store 104 Rivington Street, New York, NY 10002, USA

7. P&T Knitwear

Books Coffee

A family-owned independent bookstore, podcast studio, event space, and cafe.

New York Store 180 Orchard Street, New York, NY 10002, USA

8. Paula Rubenstein

Antiques Vintage Textiles

Store showcasing American antiques from the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.

New York Store 195 Chrystie Street, Lower East Side, New York, NY 10002, USA

9. The Frankie Shop

Womenswear

Cult fashion boutique known for its modern, oversized stylish suiting.

Lower East Side Store 100 Stanton Street, Lower East Side, New York, NY 10002, USA

10. The Hideout Chai

Tea

Chai bar specializing in vegan, dairy free, non GMO, and gluten-free drinks.

New York Store 42 Rivington Street, Lower East Side, New York, NY 10002, USA

11. 7115 by Szeki

Womenswear Menswear

Timeless, expertly crafted clothing designed as wardrobe staples to last for years.

New York Store 157 Rivington Street, Lower East Side, New York, NY 10002, USA

12. Sweet Pickle Books

Books Food

A Lower East Side bookshop that sells secondhand books and pickles.

New York Store 47 Orchard Street, New York, NY 10002, USA

13. November 19

Homeware Vintage Gift

A selection of new and vintage home goods and gifts, and re-worked vintage clothing.

New York Store 37 Orchard Street, New York, NY 10002, USA

14. Suzie Kondi

Womenswear

Timeless, colorful, and versatile velour tracksuits and casual womenswear.

New York Store 15 Orchard Street, Lower East Side, New York, NY 10002, USA

15. Desert Vintage

Vintage Womenswear

A finely edited selection of quality vintage and antique clothing and accessories.

New York Store 34 Orchard Street, New York, NY 10002, USA

16. Cactus Store

Plants

A seasonal greenhouse filled with rare and incredible cacti specimens.

New York Store 5 Essex Street, Lower East Side, New York, NY 10002, USA

17. Aedes Perfumery

Beauty Apothecary

A sumptuous perfumery merchandised like a jewel box with rich colors and layers.

New York Store 16 Orchard Street, New York, NY 10002, USA

18. Sandy Liang

Womenswear

Lower East Side New York fashion designer flagship store.

New York Store 28 Orchard Street, Lower East Side, New York, NY 10002, USA

19. Erin McKenna's Bakery

Cake

Gluten-free, vegan, and kosher cake shop established in 2005.

New York Store 248 Broome Street, Lower East Side, New York

20. Kallmeyer

Womenswear

Elegantly refined wardrobe staples designed and made in NYC.

New York Store 83 Orchard Street, Lower East Side, New York, NY 10002, USA

21. Pilgrim

Vintage Womenswear Accessories

New and vintage designer women's fashion and accessories.

New York Store 70 Orchard Street, Lower East Side, New York, NY 10002, USA

22. Bode

Menswear

Award-winning one-of-a-kind menswear combining modern workwear and traditional techniques.

New York Store 58 Hester Street, Lower East Side, New York, NY 10002, USA

Los Angeles Store 7007 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90038, USA

23. Coming Soon

Homeware Furniture Gift

A creative, unique, and colorful homeware and furniture edit.

New York Store 53 Canal Street, New York, NY 10002, USA

24. Dimes Market

Food

Holistic-minded grocery, food, homeware and apothecary market.

New York Store 143 Division Street, Lower East Side, New York, NY 10002, USA

25. Country Of

Vintage

USA, Japanese, and European-made vintage clothing with a focus on the 80s & 90s.

New York Store 13 Essex Street, Lower East Side, New York, NY 10002, USA

26. Biggie's Bodega

Antiques

Old-world style store specializing in tobacciana, retro candies, and sodas.

New York Store 139 Division Street, New York, NY 10002, USA