Unique NYC Shops for Buying Birthday Gifts

Always buying a birthday gifts your kid's classmates, friends or cousins? Shop at one of our 11 favorite unique stores to find something different than the norm and in your budget.

By Rachel Sokol August 13, 2014

Feel like you’re always buying a birthday gift for one of your kid’s classmates, friends or cousins? Be sure to show up to the party with something different than the norm and still in your budget by stocking up on presents at some of NYC’s unique gift shops – no trips to giant, tourist-filled, toy stores required! Here are 11 Manhattan and Brooklyn gems to browse for really special birthday gifts including cool kid’s jewelry, funky temporary tattoos and vintage toys.

For Vintage Finds

Known for its impressive collection of balloons (of course), Balloon Saloon also sells classic throwback toys (think 70s and 80s faves). Whimsical items to look for include bead sets in vintage cases, Wooly Willy, Simon, and color-changing footballs.

Balloon Saloon
133 West Broadway, Tribeca

What is your favorite local shop for buying kid’s birthday gifts?

-Rachel Sokol