Live from New York, it’s r/bodega! Reddit is hosting an IRL corner store pop-up, bringing the beauty, diversity, and chaos of online Reddit communities to life. Open for one weekend only, stocked with the internet’s best memes and moments.

That’s right, you can step inside your Reddit feed right here in NYC, and browse the aisles for the best of Reddit communities! From custom trading card packs for r/soccer fans, to a glam counter for all r/beauty enthusiasts, we’re serving up something for everyone. You can stop by our deli counter, highlighting NYC’s top “subs,” including a special sandwich called “The Champion” for our r/NYKnicks fans. We’ll also have an AMA™️ for folks to withdraw “Snoo Bucks”, so stop by to ask a question or four. 

You can even say hi to our bodega cat Meowdani, whose name was voted on by the r/bodegacats community (Mamdani if you’re reading this…we saved a seat by the register for you). 

We’ll have many trinkets for you to take home from your favorite corners of the internet! What exactly is in it for r/bodega patrons? Here’s what we’re serving up:

• Snoo Plushies for all. That’s right, every attendee will receive one of our most coveted merch items ever.
• A custom r/bodega zine highlighting everything in store
• Scratchers to win totes, mugs, and more
• Postcards and stickers 
• Cold drinks 
• Opportunities to discover new communities
• And so much more!

And if that wasn’t enough free stuff, all attendees will be invited to the store’s blowout sale from 9-10 pm on August 30, where we will be giving away all remaining merch and salvageable bodega products to anyone interested. ✨

Anyone is welcome to enter r/bodega! All you need is a Reddit account and an appetite for the internet’s finest. 

Event Details

• 📍 213 Bowery, New York, NY 
• 🗓️ August 29–30, 2026
• ⏱️ 10 am to 10 pm both days
• 📅Add event to your calendar 

Questions? Peep our FAQs in the comments below.

And if you can’t make it, join this subreddit! Here will be our main hub for all updates, event conversations, and sneak peeks at r/bodega (not subreddit) before we open our doors. 

See you on the block soon!

Hey y'all! While a lot of you showed up to our blowout sale and helped us clear out our store, we still had several boxes of Snoo plushies leftover. Well, like we said, nothing from r/bodega will be going to waste on our watch. So, instead of letting them sit around in storage, we listened to u/Icy-Inspection7877’s incredible idea to donate all 654 leftover plushies. 

The Bowery Mission couldn’t accept them all, so we pivoted to Good+ Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting under-resourced families. We’re beyond happy that hundreds of Snoo plushies get to bring some extra joy to families who need it most. 

One more HUGE thank you to everyone who made r/bodega unforgettable and to Good+ Foundation for teaming up with us to spread the love.

Yup, you read that title right. We’ve seen how other pop-ups end with good stuff going straight into the dumpster. NOT ON OUR WATCH. 🫡

The details

• EVERYTHING IS FREE
• Location: r/bodega, 213 Bowery, NYC
• LINE for blowout sale opens: 7:30pm (First-come, first-served. There will be a separate wristband for the blowout sale event, which will be distributed in line starting at 7:30pm.)
• ENTRY for blowout sale starts: 9:00pm
• Bring your own bag (BYOB): Bags will not be provided. Bring your own tote or backpack or receptacle of your choice!

How the blowout works

1. Personal shopper: You will be paired with a personal shopper when you enter. Fancy ✨
2. 60 seconds to choose: You have 60 seconds to choose up to 3 items.
3. PLUSHIES: An extra plushie for folks while supplies last.
4. Want more? Once you exit, you are welcome to rejoin the back of the line to go again until 10:00pm! No promises, but shoot your shot. 

What you can grab

• Printed graphics (posters, signage, zines, window vinyls, postcards)
• Swag – including plushies 😈
• Display items (custom products, soccer stuff, beauty stuff, live grass stuff, and even more stuff)

What you CANNOT take (womp womp)

• Infrastructure is off-limits: No shelving, deli counters, payphones, structural fixtures, etc.

Don’t be late, don’t forget to bring a bag, and come take a piece of r/bodega home with you!

Disclaimer: r/bodega is not responsible for anything that you do outside of r/bodega. Products aren't what they say they are (e.g. the r/snackexchange chip bags are filled with r/forbiddensnacks - aka fluff), and Reddit isn’t responsible for allergies, etc. Don’t drink the mod cleaning spray. You get the point! Thanks.

Wooooooooooow what a weekend. Thanks for showing up, New York - y'all gave the BEST energy and we had a blast. We hope you did, too. (Snoo had the time of their life and now needs to recover. Maybe the store clerks a little, too...)

So what happens now, you ask? While the pop-up is officially wrapped, this sub isn't going anywhere. The lights are staying on here, and after a brief rest we'll be posting recaps and other goodies from the weekend. But we mostly want to see yours! Watching the event through your eyes has been half the fun, from blowout finds to cute dogs to whatever hilarious interactions were happening over at the NYC deli "subs" counter.

Got photos, videos, or fun stories from your experience this weekend? Want to reminisce with other attendees or store clerks? This community is your spot.

P.S. You may have noticed we reposted this multiple times because we were getting some funky errors and wanted this artistic photo of Snoo to show up as intended for you.

Hey r/bodega!

First off, we are absolutely floored by today’s turnout, seriously. Thank you. 

We're doing everything we can to keep the line moving, but to avoid having people wait for hours for nothing, we’ve officially stopped handing out wristbands for the rest of today.

If you're already in line with a wristband, you're good. If you have a wristband for a time slot tomorrow, come back then. If you were about to head over to stand in line today, save yourself the trip!

We're open again tomorrow, though, and we’d love to see you.

• Tip for tomorrow: Definitely come early. Today filled up within three hours of opening.
• Game plan: Grab a wristband + time slot in the morning, then go get coffee/lunch until your turn.

Really sorry to anyone who didn't get to make it in today. Cat and dog tax as a token of our appreciation for your understanding. 

P.S. Any official announcements about the status of the line will be communicated here in r/bodega, so turn those notifications on!

Today was wild. Y’all showed up en masse. So much so, that our team was frankly overwhelmed by the turnout. TL;DR – we didn’t even think a turnout like this was possible. 

We know parts of the experience today were frustrating. The wristband system got confusing, closing/reopening the line created some misunderstandings, and things definitely didn’t run as smoothly as we wanted.

(Some context that may or may not be helpful: we have a very strict capacity limit set by the Fire Marshal inside the bodega space, which dictates how fast the line can move.)

This is our first time doing a pop-up, but no excuses – we’re reading every piece of feedback and adjusting for tomorrow – including clear logistics for the blowout sale (stay tuned). 

Massive thanks to everyone who showed up, petted Meowdani, explored the aisles, re-homed a plushie, and rolled with the punches with us. 

If you’re coming out to 213 Bowery tomorrow, we can’t wait to see you! If you’re not, we hope you still follow along in r/bodega.

Hello hello r/bodega shoppers! I hope you’ve recovered from the party. I sure haven’t.

If you made it out to the event this past weekend, we’re hooking you up with an official profile trophy to mark the occasion. 

Whether your username got typed in wrong while you were in line, or you didn't get a chance to share your username at all, no stress. We’ll make sure everyone who showed up gets their profile trophy. 

Please fill out this form by Wednesday, September 30. Our team will verify and fulfill your trophy in early October.

Huge shoutout to the one and only u/bodegacatceo for designing the trophy art. Can you believe the original pizza rat video turns 11 this month? Me either.

Hiiiiii r/bodega shoppers!

To cap off the week, we put together a quick video so we can all relive the r/bodega experience. You might even spot yourself! 👀 We somehow managed to cram everything in here… the line, u/big-slay on the street, top-tier outfits (it is NYC, after all), Meowdani, extremely important dog sightings, and some taxi footage, because obviously. Have a great (and significantly less chaotic) weekend!

r/bodega could not be complete without the diverse communities that make Reddit the heart of the internet. From your local NYC subreddits to sports, food, and pet subreddits, our corner store will be stocked full of the internet's finest. Check out the full (Cheesecake Factory long) menu of subs being featured at r/bodega!

Any predictions on how we’ll be nodding to these communities in the pop-up? From everyday products to deep-cut easter eggs, every single subreddit on this menu will be a part of the store.

Drop your best guesses in the comments; nothing is off the table counter.

A

1. r/AMA
2. r/AskHistorians
3. r/AskNYC
4. r/aww

B

1. r/barkour
2. r/Babushkats
3. r/BeansInThings
4. r/beauty
5. r/birdswitharms
6. r/bodega
7. r/bodegacats
8. r/bootroom
9. r/Breadit
10. r/BreadStapledToTrees
11. r/bugs

C

1. r/cakeday
2. r/curlyhair

D

1. r/dadswhodidntwantpets
2. r/Devvit
3. r/DGDAG
4. r/DiWHY

F

1. r/FoodNYC
2. r/footballmemes
3. r/footballscouting
4. r/forbiddensnacks
5. r/funny

H

1. r/Haircare
2. r/HoldMyKibble
3. r/HydroHomies

K

1. r/KitchenConfidential

L

1. r/lawnporn

M

1. r/MadeMeCry
2. r/Makeup
3. r/MakeupAddiction
4. r/mildlyinteresting
5. r/MostBeautiful

N

1. r/Neverbrokeabone
2. r/news
3. r/newyorkcity
4. r/nosleep
5. r/nyc
6. r/NYCbike
7. r/NYCbitcheswhohangout
8. r/nycHistory
9. r/nycmeetups
10. r/NYCopera
11. r/nycrail
12. r/NYCRides
13. r/nyctakeout
14. r/NYKnicks

O

1. r/oddlysatisfying

P

1. r/Parenting
2. r/Perfectfit
3. r/PizzaCrimes

R

1. r/realitytv

S

1. r/SalsaSnobs
2. r/sitcoms
3. r/SkincareAddiction
4. r/snackexchange
5. r/soccer
6. r/SoccerJerseys
7. r/SoccerNoobs
8. r/spideysightings

T

1. r/television
2. r/televisionsuggestions
3. r/thingsforants
4. r/todayilearned
5. r/TvShows
6. r/TVTooHigh

W

1. r/WeWantPlates
2. r/whatisthisthing
3. r/WolvesWithWatermelons
4. r/WomensSoccer

Z

1. r/zines

Fín. If you’ve made it to the end, here’s a secret menu item just for you.

Less than one hour after re-opening the line, all of the time slots were taken. Y'all really showed up. Again. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

If you're currently in line with a wristband, or if you're coming back with a wristband with a specific time slot for today, we're excited to welcome you in this evening!

For everyone else, see you tomorrow for day 2. 🫡

Something big is coming, even if the locals are tiny.

We’re getting ready to open our doors very soon with a little help from our friends at r/thingsforants. Now you might be wondering: is this a bodega…for ants? Not quite; it's for people! (But if you're an ant, we've got something for you too)

Will there be ant-sized trinkets in the shop? Maybe. Drop your best guesses in the comments for what r/thingsforants items we may have in stock, and we’ll see y’all at the human-sized r/bodega pop-up this weekend!

If there’s one place serving Reddit’s most unique corners of the internet, it’s New York City. So of course, we’ve built a special deli board of “subs” featured at our bodega pop-up. From today’s top food and sports subs (let’s go Knicks) to NYC’s biggest local hubs, we’re featuring them fresh at our counter. 

Note: While these aren’t actual sandwiches, they’re real subs to explore and join. Zero calories, just as satisfying. (Though if anyone tries to recreate these as real sandwiches, we’d LOVE to see it.) 

Check out the local communities (and posts) that inspired our deli board:

• r/newyorkcity: The Five Borough Hero
• r/nycrail: The Undergrounder
• r/FoodNYC: The Salt Pepper Ketchup
• r/nycmeetups: The Meetup Melt
• r/nycHistory: The Crown Vic Classic
• r/NYCbike: The Bike Lane Wrap
• r/NYKnicks: The Champion
• r/nyc: The Corner Classic

This list barely scratches the surface — NYC really has a community for everyone.

We’d love to know: what’s your favorite NYC sub at the moment? We’re taking top subreddit recommendations (or go-to sandwich orders) in the comments below!

What's up, everyone! Missed our community classifieds board at r/bodega? Totallyyy get it – there was a ton to look at inside the pop-up! (Personally, I spent way too much time with the r/whatisthisthing products) Well, ICYMI: we had a board filled with communities up for adoption, and a few are still up for grabs.

Want to apply as a mod and adopt a community? Just follow the instructions under each community’s post. If it’s a match, we will follow up with you. Happy adopting!

1. r/HoldMyKibble | Apply here
2. r/DGDAG (Dogs getting dogs as gifts) | Apply here
3. r/Babushkats  | Apply here
4. r/nyctakeout  | Apply here
5. r/spideysightings  | Apply here
6. r/NYCbitcheswhohangout  | Apply here
7. r/NYCRides | Apply here
8. r/vegnyc | Apply here
9. r/BuffAnimals | Apply here
10. r/AnimalSnoots | Apply here

Howdy! We had a ton of no-shows for our last wristband slots today, so the line is back open as of right now. It’ll be first-come, first-served until we're full again. We’ll update you here if and when that happens. Because the line is rapidly changing, we recommend turning on notifications for r/bodega to get info as fast as possible! 

Our previous announcement still stands—tomorrow is your best bet—but if you want to roll the dice today, come on over to 213 Bowery!

Heyyy r/bodega! 

I’m still assisting Meowdani with his AMA 🐱, but popping in quickly with an event update! Thank you for showing up and showing out for day two. Today’s turnout was so incredible that we’ve given out all remaining wristbands and will no longer be handing out more for the event experience. (The line for blowout sale wristbands begins at 7:30pm.)

Already got a wristband? You’re all set to come for your assigned time; we’ll see you then!

To everyone who didn’t get in today for the full experience, we’re sorry it didn’t work out and we appreciate your understanding (dog tax in comments as another token of appreciation, courtesy of one of r/bodega’s most handsome guests). 

Don’t forget, there’s still a chance to swing by tonight’s blowout sale and take a piece (or three) of r/bodega home with you. Read all the details in this post. 

P.S. All event recaps, updates, and conversations will still be flowing here in r/bodega, so make sure those notifications are on!

Iiiiiiiit’s happening! r/bodega opens to the public today at 10am and we can’t wait to see y’all. Our bodega cat Meowdani is napping, but we promise he's very excited too.

Quick reminder on everything you need to know:

When and where

• 📍 213 Bowery, New York, NY 
• 🗓️ August 29–30, 2026
• ⏱️ 10am to 10pm both days
• 📅 Add event to your calendar

What to expect

• All you need is a Reddit account to enter
• Snoo plushies for all. That’s right, every attendee will receive one of our most coveted merch items ever (while supplies last)
• A custom r/bodega zine highlighting everything in store
• Scratchers to win totes, mugs, and more
• Postcards and stickers 
• Cold drinks 
• Opportunities to discover new communities
• And so much more

P.S. - All attendees will be invited to our blowout sale from 9pm-10pm on August 30, where we’ll give away all remaining merch and salvageable bodega products.