Four New York Shops Compared by Location and Finds

4.4 (12)

Mon – Wed, Sun, 12:00 – 19:00; Thu – Sat, 12:00 – 20:00

324 Grand St, New York, NY 10002, USA

Darkly romantic designer vintage defines this Lower East Side shop, with Alexander McQueen, Prada and Ann Demeulemeester among its labels. The owner shares knowledge of the pieces. Prices draw mixed reactions, and some visitors report feeling watched by staff, a caveat alongside the praised curation.

4.6 (161)

Mon – Fri, 07:00 – 20:00; Sat – Sun, 08:00 – 20:00

461 Court Street

Used vinyl shares this compact Brooklyn shop with coffee, antiques, memorabilia and vintage shirts. The selection leans toward rock, punk and jazz, with an unsorted arrivals crate for digging. Staff are friendly and leave browsing to you. Coffee service is simple, and there is no espresso machine.

4.4 (41,974)

Mon – Thu, 10:00 – 23:00; Fri – Sun, 09:00 – 23:00

1600 Broadway

Three floors in Times Square combine a towering candy wall with custom chocolate printing and interactive stations. The second level printer can turn phone photos into personalized chocolates. Candy is sold by weight, alongside New York merchandise. Visitors note high prices for both sweets and souvenirs.

4.4 (1,328)

Mon – Fri, 09:00 – 18:00; Sat – Sun, 11:00 – 17:00

2922 Broadway, Alfred J. Lerner Hall

Inside Lerner Hall, this university bookstore stocks course materials, contemporary novels, campus gear and dorm supplies. Visitors can browse for university souvenirs alongside student essentials. The Fiction and Literature or History sections appeared in Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. Apparel prices often draw complaints.