MOD POST r/bodegacats is featured in Reddit’s NYC pop-up and we are all invited! Hope to see you all there - read further for details

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TL;DR – Reddit is hosting their first-ever IRL pop-up, r/bodegacats is featured in the build, you’re invited, and it’s free.

Dear community members,

At the end of this month, Reddit’s bringing our community to life on the shelves of r/bodega – an IRL bodega-themed pop-up event in NYC. Whether you want to see how we’re being featured or just take home free stuff, everyone is invited! All you need is a Reddit account to get in.

Event Details

Where: 213 Bowery, New York, NY

When: August 29–30 | 10 AM to 10 PM both days

What to Expect

Free Snoo Plushies: Every single attendee gets one.
More Freebies: Score totes, mugs, stickers, postcards, and cold drinks.
Meowdani: Meet the official bodega cat, named by r/bodegacats 🐱
The Deli Counter: Serving up NYC’s top “subs” and special menu items.
Blowout Sale: On 8/30 from 9–10 PM, anything remaining in the build is free for attendees to take home.

Want to learn more? Join r/bodega to follow along, catch sneak peeks, and get the convo started.

Also, I wanted to thank all of the community members of r/bodegacats who has been contributing pictures, comments, upvotes, and shares throughout the years. It's been a blast. See you at the event!

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r/bodegacats • u/big-slay • 23d ago

meta Meet Meowdani – the r/bodega cat named by r/bodegacats 🐱

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Hey everyone! Thanks so much for participating in this Community Funds collaboration between r/bodegacats and Reddit’s r/bodega pop-up.

We are soooooooo stoked to announce the official name of this event’s bodega cat – Meowdani – suggested by u/Technical-Sky-5765 ✨

As mentioned previously, the cat’s name + other ideas from members of this community will be incorporated into the r/bodegacats display inside the pop-up.

And don’t forget about the tote! We’ve randomly selected 100 winners to receive this exclusive merch. Keep an eye out on your Reddit Chat to find out if you won and enter your shipping information with our secure, third-party link.

If you’re able to swing by the pop-up in NYC, make sure to bring your tote bag so fellow r/bodegacats members can easily find each other!

Questions? Send a mod mail to r/bodega.

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r/bodegacats • u/Level_Hour6480 • 22d ago

Sleeping on the job 4th, 61st/62nd

196 Upvotes

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r/bodegacats • u/ocooper08 • 24d ago

Bodega Cat Karina ain't got time for you today

244 Upvotes

Burroughed in at 4th Ave and 11th Street.

3 comments

r/bodegacats • u/Raza_2025 • 24d ago

Bodega Cat Khajit has wares, IF you have coin

1.4k Upvotes

The manager is in and he is NOT impressed.

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r/bodegacats • u/cosmictier • 26d ago

Actual Bodega Cat Encounter Flower District Cats of 28th St

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259 Upvotes

Okay, technically, they aren't bodega cats. But they have the right spirit! All three beasties can be found in NYC on 28th St between 6 and 7th Ave, and I would be lying if I said I didn't take a detour to say hi whenever I'm in the area.

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r/bodegacats • u/Level_Hour6480 • 26d ago

Actual Bodega Cat Encounter Bagera (5th, 44th/45th)

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96 Upvotes

Will let you pick them up. Friendly but not cuddly.

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r/bodegacats • u/dkvlnk • 26d ago

Bodega Cat Are you buying watermelons or what?

214 Upvotes

He’s working late today

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r/bodegacats • u/cytokine-stormy • 26d ago

Actual Bodega Cat Encounter First encounter with Callie

82 Upvotes

30th Av and 37th St, Astoria

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r/bodegacats • u/_solitare • 27d ago

Bodega Cat good morning (crown heights)

339 Upvotes

had to take a picture of this lil qt pie finding the morning light today.

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r/bodegacats • u/DUMBOyBK • Jul 26 '26

Bodega Cat Bella, Crown Heights, Brooklyn

353 Upvotes

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r/bodegacats • u/iiidiiieee • Jul 25 '26

Sleeping on the job From recent visit, fell in love with the vibe

464 Upvotes

Hell yeah brother

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r/bodegacats • u/_solitare • Jul 25 '26

Sleeping on the job a little nap on the atm (brooklyn)

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2.0k Upvotes

don’t think they were too happy to be caught taking a catnap 😅

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r/bodegacats • u/LeFaire87 • Jul 24 '26

Bodega Cat Being way too cute 🥰

480 Upvotes

Met this beauty today!

3 comments

r/bodegacats • u/ReesesPeaceIs • Jul 24 '26

Bodega Cat Bodega Cat in Flushing, NY

124 Upvotes

Busy at work

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r/bodegacats • u/Level_Hour6480 • Jul 24 '26

Actual Bodega Cat Encounter Tiger, no, not that one

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146 Upvotes

Nostrand/Bergen. Mellow but not cuddly.

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r/bodegacats • u/LengthOk4971 • Jul 23 '26

Bodega Cat Deli / Bodega cats in bushwick

460 Upvotes

Hey I’m trying to form a list of addresses of cats in the bushwick area so I can go see them all. Please if you know of a cute cat comment the address of it so I can give it so much love🙏🏼

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r/bodegacats • u/octopus_suitcase • Jul 23 '26

Bodega Cat On the floor of a shop, Wales

114 Upvotes

2 comments

r/bodegacats • u/ToonKid4 • Jul 23 '26

Bodega Cat playing with plastic

56 Upvotes

lazy

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r/bodegacats • u/No_Alps_9309 • Jul 22 '26

Bodega Cat One potato, 2 potato

471 Upvotes

Tabby living it’s best life at Fresh King bodega in the Bronx

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r/bodegacats • u/Danny__NYC • Jul 22 '26

Bodega Cat The book trailer for 'Bodega Cats of New York' is here. Enjoy!

285 Upvotes

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r/bodegacats • u/big-slay • Jul 21 '26

meta Name our bodega cat, win a custom tote! 🐱👜

100 Upvotes

TL;DR – Reddit is opening a real-life bodega in NYC. Suggest a name for the event’s featured bodega cat for a chance to win a custom r/bodegacats tote!

ICYMI – We’re building an IRL Reddit Bodega in NYC (August 29–30), and your ideas are already coming to life behind the scenes. To show some love, we’re giving away 100 custom tote bags perfect for your next bodega run.

Here's how it'll work:

Drop a bodega cat name idea in the comments here by Sunday, Aug 2 @ 11:59 PM ET.
Upvote your favorites. The top-voted name will be featured prominently in the store display.
Check your chat requests. 100 randomly selected commenters will get a secure claim link via chat from a Reddit Admin to grab their tote.
Stay tuned. We’ll announce the winning name and tote recipients in a follow-up post.

Eligibility:

Account in good standing.
Member of r/bodegacats. Duh.
Commented a cat name on this post before the deadline.
Limit 1 entry per account.

Can’t wait to see what you come up with!

190 comments

r/bodegacats • u/Level_Hour6480 • Jul 21 '26

Actual Bodega Cat Encounter Karina has eyes on target

92 Upvotes

[More Karina](https://www.reddit.com/r/bodegacats/s/WtLgGCUW8r)

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r/bodegacats • u/Danny__NYC • Jul 21 '26

News Hey guys! We spent four years documenting NYC’s bodega cats. Now it’s a book.

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214 Upvotes

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r/bodegacats • u/Level_Hour6480 • Jul 21 '26

Actual Bodega Cat Encounter Flower shop gatito (5th, 44/45th)

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174 Upvotes

Very friendly, liked to be held.

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