Suggestions for Retail near Alphabet City, New York

Maria • November 13, 2019So cozy! Much needed addition to the East Village. This is the perfect place to cozy up with a book or post up to do some work. Mud coffee and awesome tea selection helps. Will be back!

Brian O. • November 1, 2013Great place. Nice, eccentric staff. Def go here for any rubber-stamp needs. Support cool NYC businesses like this one.

M. R. • March 27, 2012We've tried all of the sauces. Can't go wrong with the Bolo, but the Matriciana is really stellar!

Eric R. • October 14, 2011Hip and edgy independent book store with well-selected assortment of used books in remarkably good condition. Particularly strong in the art and film genres. I highly recommend visiting Mast.

Alexis T. • June 29, 2013Incredible customer service and the best jewelry and home stuff in the East Village.

Steve C. • March 30, 2012Give yourself time to look up and down each display. Thousands of awesome toys and vinyl art to see, both big and small. 100% fair prices and helpful staff if you can act respectful.

Paull Y. • February 25, 2011Great little selection of superb Australian wines, find them up the back to the left

Kathryn P. • June 15, 2015Nice spot! Great organic selection and very friendly staff

Luis B. • February 27, 2017Best sake store in Manhattan. Well-curated selection of Sake.

Ryan S. • August 26, 2013Great used record store in the East Village. Large collection spanning many genres and styles. I went for the promising selection of old house and techno cuts. Will be back!

Sara . • January 12, 2015Amazing selection. Free samples at the olive bar. On the pricey side but that's to be expected in this neighborhood.

James • May 7, 2013Get something for that special person. Just ask for them to make you something nice. It's always a wonderful surprise.

Luis R. • July 18, 2014The people that work there are super friendly and helpful. But what really makes it a great shop is that every day they have tastings. Also check their local selection of spirits and organic wines

Najah • August 1, 2012They have a nice selection of cat foods unlike other places. This place is awesome!

Lynne V. • November 28, 2017Heaven for dogs. Warm or waterproof jackets, premium treats and food, toys, bowls and very friendly and helpful staff. What more could you want for your best buddy?

BC . • March 15, 2016Most amazing spice store. A culinary heaven for cooks. Owner is very friendly & helpful. Can taste b4 u buy.

Amanda K. • December 5, 2017The staff was great. We were very happy with our custom carved candle. & of course...cats!

Mommy Shorts • November 8, 2010Great gift store with toys for design conscious kids like the Umbra Fish Hotel.

jeffrey a. • September 21, 2018Tied with Discovery for the best wine store in the EV. Convive is focused a bit more on classic wines (less weird/funky/natural stuff), but great selection and service!

Juliana R. • June 10, 2012Love jewelry and Fred, the dog! Don't miss the other stores around this bloc!

Andrea C. • September 24, 2011Good prices, great selection. Usually get spices, couscous, pink rice, etc

Patricia T. • December 3, 2011Adorable spot to get cute practical coats and boots. Candy and small treats are a bonus! Alcohol and gummy tastings every Fridays and Saturdays!

Ranu R. • November 29, 2014Cute little wine and liquor shop on St. Marks. Staff is always incredibly friendly and helpful. Lots of affordable bottles and they even have a loyalty rewards club.

Anne L. • July 13, 2009Work on your glasses collection. Try on the vintage Revues. BEST GLASSES SELECTION IN ALL OF NY!

Susan L. • December 29, 2011Awesome collection of children's books. Mix of classics and never-seen-before gems.

Pelin D. • April 9, 2013You'll never go wrong with Nami. You imagine, she creates! My hair hadn't looked that good for a long time. She is amazing (and super friendly).

Marc J. • April 1, 2017Top-rate repair shop, especially for vintage or acoustic instruments. Oh, and they sell stuff too.

KaHee • June 22, 2011Hail Merry chocolate miracle tarts, Glaser Farm Banana Balls and Raweos are my favorites!

Marc E. • September 11, 2014Fantastic vintage guitar selection. Staff is friendly and professional staff. Honest opinions and reasonable prices. Geoff is a great guitar teacher. Totally recommend.

DoubleDeuce • April 13Solid spot to snag small gifts for any occasion. Nice curation here. A bit of a premium on prices but the curation has a cost.