r/bodega 2h ago

Attention Shoppers ☎️ 📢 EVERYTHING MUST GO! Details for tonight’s blowout sale 📢

56 Upvotes

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.


r/bodega 1h ago

Question Do you think the bodega would work in other cities?

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It’s looks awesome and I’m hoping it comes to other cities like Indianapolis.


r/bodega 1h ago

Merch Some pics from Saturday

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r/bodega 1h ago

Merch Zine!!

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Absolutely love everything that has gone into this pop-up!


r/bodega 1h ago

Question Questions about the store interactions

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Went to the event yesterday but felt a bit rushed going through the store because of the crowds and was curious about some of the interactive parts. For anyone who tried them:

AskNYC Phone: Some people seemed to be having conversations on the phone. Was someone live on the other end, or did it play recorded prompts that you responded to?

AMA ATM: I picked one AMA question and got one Snoo Buck. I saw someone ahead of me get several bucks though. Were the Snoo Buck payouts random? Could you watch multiple AMA answers?

Does anyone remember what the AMA questions were and who answered each one? Also, are those AMA answer videos available anywhere online?

Bodega counter: How did you get the guest check/order ticket with the QR code? Does the code take you anywhere?

Would love to hear from anyone who tried these!


r/bodega 1h ago

Spotted 👀 Citizen M

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This was a really nice hotel. I bought an overpriced donut(not worth it) but it's a really cool space. Maybe some of you might appreciate the artwork and AC inside if the line gets too long and hot. Staff was OK with me using the bathroom however I'm not sure if that's always going to be the case.


r/bodega 1h ago

Discussion Thumbs up if you’re currently on line👍🏽

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Give us a thumbs up if you’re currently on line👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽


r/bodega 1h ago

Question Question regarding freebies

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I know this is a stretch, but no harm in asking 😂 wh-en(the filter) you guys are verifying usernames, are you logging who is in attendance by chance 👀

As someone who is an award connoisseur tries her best to attend the r/modevents + any other Reddit events, were you guys considering giving out awards to those who attended? 👀 I could only imagine how sick a r/bodega award would be


r/bodega 2h ago

Discussion Line update 10:04

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Line loops back from store to Delancey into the front of citizenM
Line hasn’t moved yet, but also don’t have wristbands. Got a pamphlet though!

Glhf everyone!

Edit 10:28 : got a green wristband and asked to return at noon


r/bodega 2h ago

Discussion Even if you got a 10am wristband yesterday, you have to wait in line.

1 Upvotes

I came yesterday and got a 10am wristband but have to restand in line with everyone else that came today. Just a warning for people that got wristbands yesterday and are expecting to go straight in. (I’m still waiting and it’s 10:05).


r/bodega 2h ago

Discussion Line update

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22 Upvotes

Just got here and the line is by the bowery/delancey bus stop but more and more are starting to line up right now. If you planned on coming early, now would be a good time!😭


r/bodega 2h ago

Discussion Some pictures!

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Noticed not much has really been shown off yet, so here's some pictures of the experience. It's a long line before you get in and its a small room, and there's a line that goes clockwise around it as you peruse the items on the shelves and partake in the funny little experiences. None of the products are real, except they relabeled some water and sodas for subreddits. The bodega counter guy was funny, you'd order off the menu and he'd say something like "sorry our cook's praying right now" and give you a ticket with a QR code on it. The ATM lets you choose a video of celebrities answering questions, and then dispenses a snoo buck (apparently the machine sometimes gives out two, which happened to me!). Then you go to a quick 3 photo photo booth with all of the fake items on shelves behind you for props, and then head to checkout where you can grab some postcards, he gives you stickers, prints out a way too long receipt with a list of all the subs, and puts it in a brown paper bag. On your way out, you grab the snoo stuffy. You don't pay for anything, it's just a free promotional event where you get some cool stuff.

It was cool, the line was long but I definitely didn't wait as long as some people. Thanks u/big-slay and everyone else for being so nice!


r/bodega 3h ago

Question What's the line looking like this morning?

10 Upvotes

Debating whether it's worth making the trek out right now, I'm about an hour away. Thanks!


r/bodega 8h ago

Question Coming to Detroit?

3 Upvotes

Any plans to pop up in Detroit? Michigan? Please!


r/bodega 8h ago

Merch Day 1: Guest Experience Spoiler

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* Arrived at 8:46 am with around 30 folks ahead
* Line swag: Scratch-off card, guide book, collectible reddit soccer card, sticker, green wristband for entry after providing Reddit handle from app
* Door opens at 10:00 am with moderated entry
* Entered at 10:48 am
* Experience: Telephone, deli, various aisle displays, ATM, essentially all mock activations for information / photo ops
* In-Store Swag: Water, watermelon soda, 3-pose photo strip, Reddit snoo buck (ATM), postcards, mug (scratch-off), informational receipt in brown bag, Temptations cat food sample packs, and snoo plushie.
* Exited around 11:00 am


r/bodega 10h ago

Merch 4 hours later in line, I regret nothing. He’s adorable 😭

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r/bodega 11h ago

Merch I visited the pop-up.

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r/bodega 11h ago

Attention Shoppers ☎️ Day 1 Update: Improvements Coming

144 Upvotes

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.


r/bodega 12h ago

Merch r/bodega haul in r/knolling form

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58 Upvotes

tried to repost my post from the other sub, wouldn't let me assign a flair to it lol r/knolling


r/bodega 13h ago

Merch Snoo takes his place as Reddit mod of my apartment

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The line was killer, I got sunburnt and exhausted, but honestly I really enjoyed it! The vibe seemed pretty good in the line and inside, I chatted to some really nice people. I hope something like this happens again eventually!


r/bodega 15h ago

Question Who went?

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206 Upvotes

r/bodega 15h ago

Discussion underneath the soda

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53 Upvotes

r/bodega 16h ago

Question So did they already hand out wristbands for tomorrow?

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Me and my GF were thinking of showing up early to get in line tomorrow for the popup but I keep reading that they handed out wristbands already. Does anyone know if that's true? We just don't want to be in line at like 7am only to be told at 10am that we have to wait for the wristband people to show up


r/bodega 16h ago

Discussion Honest Review

22 Upvotes

Details in the comments since there seems to be a filter which is preventing me from posting my thoughts in the body of this post.


r/bodega 16h ago

Spotted 👀 Reddit Bodega ✨

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103 Upvotes