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Astoria may be better known for its countless Greek eateries than its shopping scene, but between the Estiatorios and Tavernas, this Queens neighborhood is home to a handful of worthy shopping destinations.

Though Fifth Avenue's department stores are only a short train ride away, unique boutiques and shops on both major roads like Broadway and Ditmars Boulevard and little side streets provide plenty of reason to shop in Astoria. From a vintage boutique that's truly pleasant to shop at to a laid-back record store with iced coffee sold in the back, here's These are the places that are worth your time — and money — when shopping in Astoria.

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The Little Soap Shop

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This all-natural apothecary specializes in homemade soaps and body products for a wide variety of skin types. Beyond your standard pastel-hued soapy gift sets and citronella bug repellent, The Little Soap Shop will create custom products for fussy skin. Homemade washcloths and other grooming products are available as well.
Branded apparel from Belief NYC – including an essential embroidered dinosaur and palm tree cap, cozy fleece sweats, beanies and beyond — as well plenty of Nikes, Vans, Adidas, and all your essential laid-back skater gear is available here. A museum-worthy antique New York Times newsstand is reason enough to visit, and those who want to get skatepark-worthy ink can book an appointment next door at Queens Ink Tattoo.
Photo: Belief

HiFi Records

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Practically plucked out of another era, this cozy year-old shop buys old records and sells both your favorite top 40 hits and alternative artists on vinyl. A small coffee shop in the back provides a steady boost of caffeine to keep you flipping through LPs. Jam sessions aren’t uncommon here, and HiFi also pops-up at nearby SingleCut Brewery to sell in the musically-themed taproom.
Photo: HiFi Records

The Furniture Market

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A hybrid of your best Craigslist dreams and your grandparent’s semi-abandoned basement, this dual-level 6,000-square foot resale shop specializes in antique furniture and homewares. Ikea-priced upholstered sofas, mid-century bedroom sets, and more are here to adorn an eccentric apartment. Treasures like old cassette tapes and classic movie-worthy Christmas decorations can also be unearthed.
Photo: Driely S. for Racked

The Astoria Bookshop

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Currently the only independent bookstore in Queens, this quaint shop just below the N/Q stocks a solid selection of contemporary fiction and new releases. A bookshelf for local authors and Queens culture is a highlight for the Astoria-curious.
Photo: Driely S. for Racked

Loveday31

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This well-curated vintage boutique lures in shoppers with on-trend garments placed temptingly on outdoor racks. Inside, seasonal vintage finds ranging from 1950s dresses to designer bags to tagless eye-catching street style finds line the petite store. Stock varies regularly, and the boutique’s manageable size makes it enjoyable and efficient to shop. You can also check Boro, the free neighborhood magazine, for monthly coupons.
Photo: Driely S. for Racked

Lockwood Style

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Astoria may not be known for its boutique shopping scene, but Lockwood Style, adjacent to the Queens-centric Lockwood Shop that carries gifts and kitchsy pool floats, flaunts its fashion sense. Moderately-priced pieces (including plenty in plus sizes) are available, as are are accessories and bags.
Photo: Courtesy of Lockwood Style

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The Little Soap Shop

This all-natural apothecary specializes in homemade soaps and body products for a wide variety of skin types. Beyond your standard pastel-hued soapy gift sets and citronella bug repellent, The Little Soap Shop will create custom products for fussy skin. Homemade washcloths and other grooming products are available as well.

Belief

Branded apparel from Belief NYC – including an essential embroidered dinosaur and palm tree cap, cozy fleece sweats, beanies and beyond — as well plenty of Nikes, Vans, Adidas, and all your essential laid-back skater gear is available here. A museum-worthy antique New York Times newsstand is reason enough to visit, and those who want to get skatepark-worthy ink can book an appointment next door at Queens Ink Tattoo.
Photo: Belief

HiFi Records

Practically plucked out of another era, this cozy year-old shop buys old records and sells both your favorite top 40 hits and alternative artists on vinyl. A small coffee shop in the back provides a steady boost of caffeine to keep you flipping through LPs. Jam sessions aren’t uncommon here, and HiFi also pops-up at nearby SingleCut Brewery to sell in the musically-themed taproom.
Photo: HiFi Records

The Furniture Market

A hybrid of your best Craigslist dreams and your grandparent’s semi-abandoned basement, this dual-level 6,000-square foot resale shop specializes in antique furniture and homewares. Ikea-priced upholstered sofas, mid-century bedroom sets, and more are here to adorn an eccentric apartment. Treasures like old cassette tapes and classic movie-worthy Christmas decorations can also be unearthed.
Photo: Driely S. for Racked

The Astoria Bookshop

Currently the only independent bookstore in Queens, this quaint shop just below the N/Q stocks a solid selection of contemporary fiction and new releases. A bookshelf for local authors and Queens culture is a highlight for the Astoria-curious.
Photo: Driely S. for Racked

Loveday31

This well-curated vintage boutique lures in shoppers with on-trend garments placed temptingly on outdoor racks. Inside, seasonal vintage finds ranging from 1950s dresses to designer bags to tagless eye-catching street style finds line the petite store. Stock varies regularly, and the boutique’s manageable size makes it enjoyable and efficient to shop. You can also check Boro, the free neighborhood magazine, for monthly coupons.
Photo: Driely S. for Racked

Lockwood Style

Astoria may not be known for its boutique shopping scene, but Lockwood Style, adjacent to the Queens-centric Lockwood Shop that carries gifts and kitchsy pool floats, flaunts its fashion sense. Moderately-priced pieces (including plenty in plus sizes) are available, as are are accessories and bags.
Photo: Courtesy of Lockwood Style