Exploring Dimes Square

Tucked into the old Lower East Side and Chinatown, Dimes Square is a reinvented triangle of downtown New York with European flair. Streets close to cars on weekends, letting diners and strollers enjoy an open plaza feel that feels more Europe than Manhattan. Anchored by the health-forward café and market Dimes—the area’s namesake—this up-and-coming district is a clever play on Times Square, but far more local and low-key.

Centered around Canal and Essex Streets, the neighborhood has become a destination for walking, meeting up, boutique shopping, art galleries, and relaxed indoor-outdoor dining. Think vintage fashion, experimental film houses, and hidden gems on every block.

Vintage And Thrift Shopping in Dimes Square

We focused our latest scouting trip on one of Dimes Square’s biggest draws: vintage and thrift shopping. There’s a density of stylish secondhand shops here that rival any neighborhood in NYC. Here's a walking tour that begins around Orchard and Division Streets and heads north: Orchard, Grand, and Broome Streets.

Ecdysis
113 Division St | Mon, Wed–Sun, 12–6pm
70s–2000s vintage, home décor, sage bundles

Desert Vintage
34 Orchard St | Daily 11am–7pm
Impeccable curation, rare vintage

Heart and Lou’s
317 Grand St | Mon, Wed–Fri 12–7pm, Sun 12–6pm
Feminine European vintage

313 Vintage
324 Grand St | Wed–Sun 11am–7pm
Designer curation, minimalist vibe

The Vintage Twin (LES)
69 Orchard St | Mon–Fri 12–7pm, Sat 11–7pm, Sun 11–6pm
Casual, cool, curated

Pilgrim
70 Orchard St | Tue–Sun 12–5pm
High-end vintage from Japan & Europe

Laura Koleji
70 Orchard St | Tue–Sun 12–7pm
Well-edited mix of designer and men’s wear

Laams
74 Orchard St (3rd Fl) | Daily 12–8pm
From thrift to rare Y2K-era designers

Ending Soon
254 Broome St | Daily 11am–7pm
Modern, minimal European and Japanese fashion

Luke’s
261 Broome St | Wed–Sun 1–7pm
Men’s accessories and rare finds

Morphew World
92 Orchard St | Daily 11am–7pm
Designer vintage, upcycled couture

The ReShop - LES
180 Orchard St | Daily 11am–9pm
Two floors of collectibles, vinyl, vintage

2nd STREET - LES
180 Orchard St | Daily 12–6pm
Streetwear and global brands

Why We Love This Area

What makes Dimes Square and its surroundings so special? It’s a rare mix of history and reinvention. The buildings still whisper stories of old New York, but the street style, vintage finds, and creative spirit are entirely of-the-moment.

Whether you’re a local on the hunt for hidden gems, or visiting and want to skip the tourist traps, this district offers a perfect day out: walkable, shoppable, and totally photogenic.