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Discover NYC – Your Guide to Indie Businesses

Discover the local, independent businesses that are the heart and soul of NYC in Shoot New York City’s guide to the best of indie New York!

Discover the real NYC in Shoot New York City’s Discover Guide

As a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, many of the businesses listed are temporarily or permanently closed. I do suggest that you verify if they are open before visiting them. With many of them, it is probably best to call them as they may not have had the opportunity to update the information on their website.

I love the independent businesses in New York, they are the heart and soul of the city! In this section you will find bookstores, cafés, restaurants, arts & crafts markets and more. This is an ongoing project to list the best of indie New York so visit often to discover the real New York City. Experience the hidden gems and places that New Yorkers frequent. For more information on many of NYC’s vibrant neighborhoods, have a read of my Neighborhood Guides. I am not compensated for writing these reviews and I'm only writing about the places that I like.

Sadly, far too many of these unique, independent businesses close every year. When I learn of one closing I will move it to the category Vanishing NYC. They may be gone but they’ll never be forgotten!

 

S & P Sandwich Shop, Flatiron District, Manhattan

I was very sad when Eisenberg’s Sandwich closed during the pandemic. Now this location that has a long history has reopened as S & P Sandwich Shop. The interior looks very much like it always did and the food was quite good.

As you probably know, I prefer indie businesses and the feel when eating here is warm and friendly. I’ve only eaten here once so far. The name is actually the original name of the restaurant in 1928 before it was changed to Eisenberg’s Sandwich. I’ll definitely be going back there sometime soon.

S & P Sandwich Shop - 174 Fifth Avenue, (212) 691-TUNA