This guide features a curated list of businesses, including hardware stores, homeware shops, grocery stores, pharmacies, electronics retailers, and school supply stores. Whether you need to pick up some last-minute housing essentials, stock up on snacks, or find a nearby pharmacy, this guide is designed to help you settle comfortably into your new home!
Located on the 2nd floor, Cafe 181 at NYU will be your one stop shop for all the fuel you need to start your day. Located on the 6th Floor, Crave NYU offers a variety of cuisines. Students can order ahead using the Grubhub app or at our in-person kiosks. NYU requires all first-year students living in residence halls to participate in a meal plan — but all students can sign up to enjoy the convenience of dining on campus at any of our 14 locations.
There are several reputable grocers in the area.
Wegman's: 770 Broadway
Trader Joe's: 233 Spring Street
Morton Williams: 130 Bleecker Street
Check out the Neighborhood Gems: Restaurant Guide webpage! It is an excellent tool for finding dining options in and around NYU.
Additionally, the apps below are the most popular with NYU students:
Seamless: Order food for delivery or pick-up.
Ubereats: Order food for delivery or pick-up.
TooGoodToGo: Use the app to explore stores and restaurants in your local area and save surprise bags of surplus food from going to waste at a great price.
Coupons are updated monthly with new deals on the Campus Clipper website.
Students can also find monthly coupons posted daily on Instagram @campusclipper and TikTok @campusclipper.
If looking for cleaning supplies, household items, appliances, etc., consider any of the neighborhood stores below.
Target: 600 Broadway
Target: 400 Grand Street
Bed Bath & Beyond: 620 Sixth Avenue