NYC Souvenir Guide: 8 Gifts That Capture the Heart of New York City

gracebyun2
Aug 13, 2024
2 min read

It can be a challenge to find unique souvenirs that capture the essence of the Big Apple. After exploring the streets and countless shops, here’s my ultimate New York gift guide, featuring everything from iconic pizza and bagels to artsy finds from the MoMA!

1 ) BROOKLYN COFFEE BEANS

Love the coffee scene in Brooklyn! Each cafe is so unique and serves the community with its unique blends and brewing techniques.

SEY Coffee 18 Grattan St., Brooklyn, NY

DEVOCION

69 Grand St., Brooklyn, NY 11249

2 ) MoMA Shop

There is a variety of different gifts that you can choose from in the MoMA Gift Shop. From neon signs to plush toys, you can find a unique gift that will remind you of your time at the Big Apple.

https://store.moma.org/pages/gift-guide

3 ) FAVORITE PIZZA SHOP MERCH

Scarr's Pizza 35 Orchard St., New York, NY

Rubirosa

235 Mulberry St., New York, NY

L'industrie Pizza 254 S 2nd St. Brooklyn, NY

4 ) HEATONIST Hotsauce

This is where you can explore the different spices and heat levels to elevate your meals. They also have a hot sauce tasting bar for you to check out before committing to the heat.

121 Wythe Ave, Brooklyn, NY

75 9th Ave., New York, NY

5 ) NY Yankee Merch

https://amzn.to/3M4fzUY

6 ) BAGELS

I take bagels back to LA all the time. All you have to do is keep them in the freezer until you are ready to eat them. I'm sorry but LA does not and cannot beat NY Bagels.