Shop · Shops · 2026
My favorite New York souvenirs.
In my order, from my own visits, updated September 2026. 10 places.
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- LEGO Flagship StoreStore · MidtownThink impressive life-sized LEGO creations and fascinating decor.
- Levain BakeryBakeryMy classics are the hearty cookies from Levain Bakery and the chocolate babka from Breads Bakery.
- Breads BakeryBakeryMy classics are the hearty cookies from Levain Bakery and the chocolate babka from Breads Bakery.
- Casey's Rubber StampsStore · East VillageThis small business in the East Village has been running for more than 40 years and is filled with floor to ceiling shelves of custom handmade stamps.
- NBC StoreStore · MidtownOn the basement floor of the Rockefeller Center you’ll find an NBC studios gift shop with has some of the best NYC souvenirs.
- UniqloStoreMy suggestion however would be to stop by Uniqlo and pick up a collab piece, which they release seasonally.
- The Strand BookstoreStoreThe Strand Bookstore has an entire section devoted to interesting souvenirs like mugs (I’ve had mine for 8 years), journals, key chains, totes and photo books.
- The New York Transit Museum StoreStoreBut I’d be doing you a disservice by keeping it a secret because they sell some of the best souvenirs in New York City.
- The Metropolitan Museum of Art Store (The Met)StoreAdmittedly, the New York City souvenirs sold at the Met store are more expensive than the other two options mentioned above, but if budget isn’t a concern. this store has you covered.
- The MoMA Design StoreStore · SoHoThe MoMA Design Store is one of my favorite places to pick up NYC souvenirs, I especially love the location in SoHO.
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LEGO Flagship Store
Store · Midtown · Across the street from St. Patrick's Cathedral
Think impressive life-sized LEGO creations and fascinating decor.
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Levain Bakery
Bakery
My classics are the hearty cookies from Levain Bakery and the chocolate babka from Breads Bakery.
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Breads Bakery
Bakery
My classics are the hearty cookies from Levain Bakery and the chocolate babka from Breads Bakery.
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Casey's Rubber Stamps
Store · East Village
This small business in the East Village has been running for more than 40 years and is filled with floor to ceiling shelves of custom handmade stamps.
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NBC Store
Store · Midtown · Rockefeller Center (basement floor)
On the basement floor of the Rockefeller Center you’ll find an NBC studios gift shop with has some of the best NYC souvenirs.
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Uniqlo
Store
My suggestion however would be to stop by Uniqlo and pick up a collab piece, which they release seasonally.
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The Strand Bookstore
Store
The Strand Bookstore has an entire section devoted to interesting souvenirs like mugs (I’ve had mine for 8 years), journals, key chains, totes and photo books.
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The New York Transit Museum Store
Store
But I’d be doing you a disservice by keeping it a secret because they sell some of the best souvenirs in New York City.
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The Metropolitan Museum of Art Store (The Met)
Store
Admittedly, the New York City souvenirs sold at the Met store are more expensive than the other two options mentioned above, but if budget isn’t a concern. this store has you covered.
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The MoMA Design Store
Store · SoHo
The MoMA Design Store is one of my favorite places to pick up NYC souvenirs, I especially love the location in SoHO.
Antonina’s favorite New York souvenirs, 2026
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