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 Store179 East Houston Street, Lower East Side, New York, 10002, United States

2. Ludlow Coffee Supply

Coffee

Popular New York Coffee shop serving coffee drinks and pastries.

New York Store176 Ludlow Street, Lower East Side, New York, 10002, US

3. Assembly New York

Menswear Womenswear

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

New York Store170 Ludlow Street, Lower East Side, New York, 10002, US

4. Green Fingers Market

Plants Vintage

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

New York Store5 Rivington Street, New York, 10002, United States

5. Morgernstern's

Ice Cream

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

Lower East Side Store2 Rivington Street, Lower East Side, New York, 10002, United States

6. Edith Machinist

Vintage Womenswear Accessories

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

New York Store104 Rivington Street, New York, 10002, US

7. P&T Knitwear

Books Coffee

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

New York Store180 Orchard Street, New York, 10002, US

8. Paula Rubenstein

Antiques Vintage Textiles

Store showcasing American antiques from the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.

New York Store195 Chrystie Street, Lower East Side, New York, 10002, US

9. The Frankie Shop

Womenswear

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

Lower East Side Store100 Stanton Street, Lower East Side, New York, 10002, United States

10. The Hideout Chai

Tea

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

New York Store42 Rivington Street, Lower East Side, New York, 10002, US

11. 7115 by Szeki

Womenswear Menswear

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

New York Store157 Rivington Street, Lower East Side, New York, 10002, United States

12. Sweet Pickle Books

Books Food

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

New York Store47 Orchard Street, New York, 10002, US

13. November 19

Homeware Vintage Gift

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

New York Store37 Orchard Street, New York, 10002, US

14. Suzie Kondi

Womenswear

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

New York Store15 Orchard Street, Lower East Side, New York, 10002, United States

15. Desert Vintage

Vintage Womenswear

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

New York Store34 Orchard Street, New York, 10002, United States

16. Cactus Store

Plants

A seasonal greenhouse filled with rare and incredible cacti specimens.

New York Store5 Essex Street, Lower East Side, New York, 10002, United States

17. Aedes Perfumery

Beauty Apothecary

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

New York Store16 Orchard Street, New York, 10002, US

18. Sandy Liang

Womenswear

Lower East Side New York fashion designer flagship store.

New York Store28 Orchard Street, Lower East Side, New York, 10002, US

19. Erin McKenna's Bakery

Cake

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

New York Store248 Broome Street, Lower East Side, New York, 10002,

20. Kallmeyer

Womenswear

Elegantly refined wardrobe staples designed and made in NYC.

New York Store83 Orchard Street, Lower East Side, New York, 10002, US

21. Pilgrim

Vintage Womenswear Accessories

New and vintage designer women's fashion and accessories.

New York Store70 Orchard Street, Lower East Side, New York, 10002, United States

22. Bode

Menswear

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

New York Store58 Hester Street, Lower East Side, New York, 10002, US

23. Coming Soon

Homeware Furniture Gift

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

New York Store53 Canal Street, New York, 10002, US

24. Dimes Market

Food

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

New York Store143 Division Street, Lower East Side, New York, 10002, US

25. Country Of

Vintage

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

New York Store13 Essex Street, Lower East Side, New York, 10002, US

26. Biggie's Bodega

Antiques

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

New York Store139 Division Street, New York, 10002, US

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