Wally's CONVENIENCE

The stretch of Lexington Avenue west of 100th Street runs fast for a neighborhood storefront. Wally's CONVENIENCE sits there, a convenience store that keeps the basics at hand year-round. The address reads 1557 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10029—easy to slot between subway stairs and the evening foot traffic. Nearby bodegas anchor the block, but they stick to groceries and late-night snacks. Here you can grab a bag of chips, a coffee to go, or a travel-sized toothpaste without hunting for a larger shop. They also handle the kind of last-minute items that derail a commuter’s day: batteries, phone chargers, transit MetroCards. When the subway feel is dragging, a quick stop inside prevents a detour. Dial 212-876-5043 if you need them to hold a bulky item or double-check stock before you walk over. Catch them on the map before you leave the train—it’s one block south of 102nd Street.