Shop · Shops · 2026
The best gift shops in New York.
Every one from my own visits, updated September 2026. 13 places.
The best gifts are often the most unique, there’s only so many times you can gift mugs or candles before you stop getting an invite. There’s nothing quite like gift shops in NYC, and this guide covers exactly how to do it right. Luckily, com/NYC-best-museums/”>York City.
Quirky and full of eclectic arrays of goodies, these NYC gift shops will help put you at the top of a guest list. Your friends will be happy you found them something special, and you’ll be happy you only had to visit one store!
- Artists & FleasMarket · ChelseaAttached to the famed Chelsea Market is Artists & Fleas, one of the best gift stores in NYC.
- Breads BakeryBakeryThe reason I feel confident calling Breads Bakery one of the best gift shops in NYC is thanks to the pre-packaged goods.
- CityStoreStore · Financial DistrictThose with an affinity for New York City need to make a beeline to CityStore, one of the best gift shops in NYC.
- Fishs EddyStore · Flatiron DistrictSoon after that, Fishs Eddy began creating their own timeless pieces of vintage dishes and has since become one of the best gift shops in NYC.
- Holiday Markets (Seasonal)Market · VariousThere is something for everyone at each holiday market, no matter who you are shopping for.
- Levain BakeryBakeryArguably the most famous cookie in New York City, Levain Bakery is guaranteed to leave a lasting impression.
- LockwoodStore · Astoria, QueensDiscovering a true gem of a store is a rare delight, and for me, that spot is Lockwood in Queens.
- Magnolia BakeryBakeryNo trip to the Big Apple can be deemed complete without trying the world famous banana pudding from Magnolia Bakery.
- MoMA Design StoreStore · Midtown & SoHoThe MoMA Design Store is simply one of the best gift shops in NYC for unique souvenirs.
- NBC Store (Rockefeller Center)Store · MidtownOn the bottom floor of the Rockefeller center, you’ll find an NBC Studios gift shop with has some of the best souvenirs for TV lovers.
- New York Transit Museum StoreStore · MidtownThe New York Transit Museum Store is a spot most people miss, and while I’m hesitant to reveal it, it’s truly one of the best gift stores in NYC.
- Pink OliveStore · West VillageLocated in the lovely West Village, Pink Olive is one of the most amusing gift stores in New York City.
- The Metropolitan Museum of Art Store (The Met)Store · Upper East SideWhile pricier than typical NYC gift shops, the Met store offers stunning souvenirs for those unconstrained by budget.
Artists & Fleas
Market · Chelsea · 88 10th Ave, New York, NY 10011
Attached to the famed Chelsea Market is Artists & Fleas, one of the best gift stores in NYC.
Breads Bakery
Bakery
The reason I feel confident calling Breads Bakery one of the best gift shops in NYC is thanks to the pre-packaged goods.
CityStore
Store · Financial District · 1 Centre St, New York, NY 10007
Those with an affinity for New York City need to make a beeline to CityStore, one of the best gift shops in NYC.
Fishs Eddy
Store · Flatiron District · 889 Broadway, New York, NY 10003
Soon after that, Fishs Eddy began creating their own timeless pieces of vintage dishes and has since become one of the best gift shops in NYC.
Holiday Markets (Seasonal)
Market · Various
There is something for everyone at each holiday market, no matter who you are shopping for.
Levain Bakery
Bakery
Arguably the most famous cookie in New York City, Levain Bakery is guaranteed to leave a lasting impression.
Lockwood
Store · Astoria, Queens · 32-15 33rd St, Astoria, NY 11106
Discovering a true gem of a store is a rare delight, and for me, that spot is Lockwood in Queens.
Magnolia Bakery
Bakery
No trip to the Big Apple can be deemed complete without trying the world famous banana pudding from Magnolia Bakery.
MoMA Design Store
Store · Midtown & SoHo · 44 W 53rd St, New York, NY 10019 & 81 Spring St A, New York, NY 10012
The MoMA Design Store is simply one of the best gift shops in NYC for unique souvenirs.
NBC Store (Rockefeller Center)
Store · Midtown · 30 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY 10112
On the bottom floor of the Rockefeller center, you’ll find an NBC Studios gift shop with has some of the best souvenirs for TV lovers.
New York Transit Museum Store
Store · Midtown · 89 E 42nd St, New York, NY 10001
The New York Transit Museum Store is a spot most people miss, and while I’m hesitant to reveal it, it’s truly one of the best gift stores in NYC.
Pink Olive
Store · West Village · 30 Charles St, New York, NY 10014
Located in the lovely West Village, Pink Olive is one of the most amusing gift stores in New York City.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art Store (The Met)
Store · Upper East Side · 1000 5th Ave, New York, NY 10028
While pricier than typical NYC gift shops, the Met store offers stunning souvenirs for those unconstrained by budget.
Best gift shops in New York, 2026
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