Orchard Street
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Thomas V
Oakland, CA17,506 contributions
May 2023
A good place to take a long stroll and get a good look at the tenement house architecture that has long been the residence of immigrants and the working class. Imagine what it was like to live in these tenements in the early 20th Century when they were full of people. Still immigrants now. The Tenement Museum is here.
Written 20 June 2023
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SBaumDerby_CT
Derby, CT22 contributions
Feb 2014 • Couples
Which day is better to visit Orchard Street, NYC? We love going when the stores have their stuff out on the street... kind of like buying "everything that fell off the truck"... Can anyone update me? It's been years since we've been and can't decide if Saturday or Sunday would be the right day! Thanks...
Written 31 January 2015
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Paukey
Crete, IL38 contributions
While Kata's Delicatessen is over 100 years old (where the famous deli scene in "When Harry Met Sally" was filmed) and lives up to its reputation for real New York deli cuisine, Orchard Street doesn't seem to be qyute what it used to be in terms of bargains.
Lots of cheap items on outdoor street racks, (almost like a flea market). While some stores may give you a bargain that you might not find in retail stores too often, you have to know what you are looking for, and be real familiar with retail prices to get any bargains. We didn't find too much of the real negotiation that the street is supposedly famous for, and one vendor confused the matter by adding items to the reduced prices that couldn't be explained
Still, it's worth a walk-through for the history - and who knows, you might (just maybe) just find something you want or need, at a pretty good price.
Lots of cheap items on outdoor street racks, (almost like a flea market). While some stores may give you a bargain that you might not find in retail stores too often, you have to know what you are looking for, and be real familiar with retail prices to get any bargains. We didn't find too much of the real negotiation that the street is supposedly famous for, and one vendor confused the matter by adding items to the reduced prices that couldn't be explained
Still, it's worth a walk-through for the history - and who knows, you might (just maybe) just find something you want or need, at a pretty good price.
Written 2 September 2003
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Christina B
minneapolis, mn19 contributions
This was fun. Some of the stuff was junk, and some actually all right quality! Lots of good take homes for surprise affordable trip gifts. . .
Every shop owner is interested in getting your cash, and they are not shy about it, but this is half the fun. A picturesque street filled with shops ranging in offerings, selection, and price. Don't buy the first thing you see, as they are many similar at differing prices at the various shops.
It's good fun, just be careful to not get too enthralled and overspend. The merchants also seem to target foreign tourists with their "bargains", so beware. I also noticed many of the merchants going back and forth talking much amongst themselves. A community of sorts I guess.
Every shop owner is interested in getting your cash, and they are not shy about it, but this is half the fun. A picturesque street filled with shops ranging in offerings, selection, and price. Don't buy the first thing you see, as they are many similar at differing prices at the various shops.
It's good fun, just be careful to not get too enthralled and overspend. The merchants also seem to target foreign tourists with their "bargains", so beware. I also noticed many of the merchants going back and forth talking much amongst themselves. A community of sorts I guess.
Written 22 July 2006
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Cate F
Los Angeles, CA69 contributions
Oct 2015
Well, I may be biased, cause I live on that street. It's MY street! And I chose it for a reason!
It's a vibrant street, full of restaurants, bars, hair dressers, spas, coffee shops, hat shops, what else do you need?!
It is the heart of the Lower East Side to me, and obviously a good starting point before roaming around Essex Street, Revington Street, etc...
On Sunday they also close the street for cars meaning pedestrians can walk around peacefully!
It's a vibrant street, full of restaurants, bars, hair dressers, spas, coffee shops, hat shops, what else do you need?!
It is the heart of the Lower East Side to me, and obviously a good starting point before roaming around Essex Street, Revington Street, etc...
On Sunday they also close the street for cars meaning pedestrians can walk around peacefully!
Written 23 October 2015
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Greeninvestor
New York City, NY21 contributions
Oct 2012 • Solo
Orchard street is the real deal. It has the old New York mixed in with the new, which is what makes NY so vibrant. There are two fantastic coffee places. The Roasting Plant, at 81 Orchard was the best coffee in the city. Small boutiques. Great galleries. Old school candy shoppes. EB White said "nobody should come to NY unless he is willing to be lucky," and nobody should come to NY without seeing Orchard St.
Written 18 May 2013
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Neta_Avivi
Tel Aviv, Israel3,484 contributions
May 2017 • Solo
Orchard street is part of the Lower East Side, which used to be a home to many Jewish immigrants. You can still find some good Jewish food establishments but you can also encounter different types of shops and restaurants as the street transformed throughout the times.
Written 31 July 2017
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seanworc
New York City, NY713 contributions
Nov 2016 • Solo
Orchard Street was once one of the major shopping streets of the Lower East Side for the largely Jewish immigrant population of its neighborhood. Then, it evolved to a low price discount street for bargain shoppers with a dose of Jewish flavor. The neighborhood is in transition once again. The bargain stores are being replaced by fancier stores in some cases. New retail and residential towers are being built. It is a very good example of a New York neighborhood in transition, much like SoHo, TRIBECA, and the Upper West Side once were. Worth exploring if you like shopping and good Jewish food.
Written 13 November 2016
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Evan I
Brooklyn, NY503 contributions
July 2015 • Solo
Orchard Street is just a small but significant piece of the Lower East Side. Many immigrant groups have passed through this area - European Jews, Italians, Irish, Spanish, Chinese - and you can still see small slivers of what has been and has yet to come. Orchard Street shoppes unfortunately are not anywhere as prolific as they used to be. This area is going through a gentrification process and the best place to see the history of this is to walk through the neighborhood and stop in at the Tenement Museum on Orchard Street to visit the history. Stop by the Essex Street Market and sample some of the best of the Lower East Side.
Written 15 July 2015
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Paul D
3 contributions
Feb 2015 • Couples
Orchard street is praised as one of the ultimate shopping areas, Unfortunately we did not find that to be true. Where are the shops? Lots of vacant stores, no livelihood or ambiance. Needless to say: no shopping was done. Instead you can go to Soho!
Written 17 February 2015
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Hi Cate, Dont know if you will see this today but my daughters, 21 and 17 are spending the day before a show tonight exploring. Is your area, Orchard Street, a good spot for them for small, funky sho9ps, etc.? I am clueless where to direct them. THanks!
Written 3 January 2019
hi ! I saw there is an apartment hotel on that street but any advice on it. someone can tell me if the Qi Yue inn is a good place to stay please ?
Written 4 April 2018
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