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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!

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Toy Tokyo, East Village, Manhattan

News - Toy Tokyo is open for business daily 1-7 pm. Mask is required for entry. Updated 8 February 2021 

Toy Tokyo is certainly a specialty store and they’re not a new kid on the block. Since 2000 they’ve been supplying toys for children and adults imported from Japan and Hong Kong as well as domestically made. Anime, super heroes and action figures are a few of the amazing collection that they carry.

If you’re a collector, this is a must see shop. You won’t be disappointed. They also carry t-shirts as well. If you are unable to make it to their store they also sell online as well.

Toy Tokyo - 91 Second Avenue between 5th and 6th Streets

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Specialty StoresLeanne StaplesEast Village, Manhattan