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Our mission at Exit9 Gift Emporium is to bring flavor to our neighborhoods, not to mention tons of fun, joy, and even a little diversity to your daily life. We curate all the gifts, books, toys, cards and novelties at Exit9 with this in mind.
Exit9 is where curiosity meets creativity, and the art of gifting comes to life. Explore a treasure trove of unique and enchanting items, from stylish t-shirts, aromatic candles, and heartfelt cards to adorable baby essentials, delightful family games, playful toys, and even the latest in kitchen and cocktail accessories. We take immense pride in championing local artisans, with a spotlight on empowering women and LGBT makers whose creations grace our shelves. Our specialty lies in crafting meaningful gift boxes, thoughtfully composed with all these exceptional items. Whether you're searching for a special gift or a splendid treat for yourself, our store is a celebration of diversity and creativity, waiting to captivate your senses and spark the joy of gifting. Come and discover the magic of our uniquely curated offerings; there's something here for everyone, and every occasion.
We love being a Mom and Pop store. Mom-and-Pops are part of the DNA of NYC. Every morning when we unlock and roll up the steel gates we know that—along with our fellow small businesses nearby—we are keeping up that old school vibe! This makes us proud.
Shop with us and you are keeping your neighborhood vibrant and tapping into the history of New York City as a place where independent storefronts embody a block by block expression of the uniqueness of our big, inclusive city.
Exit9 is committed to equal employment without regard to age, ancestry, disability, national or ethnic origin, race, religious belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or veteran status.
The East Village store was our first, then came Brooklyn. Both of our stores opened at a time when like-minded merchants and restaurateurs were reinventing these parts of the city. We helped each other rise to the occasion.
If you lived in the East Village in the late nineties you will remember Etherea Records, Limbo Coffee Shop, Save the Robots and Exit9 as the next wave at the top of Alphabet City. If you lived in Brooklyn in the decade known as the double aughts, then you were excited to see Smith Street transform with restaurants that left Manhattan behind and shops that reflected Brooklyn’s new local pride. Exit9 was there too and we love our little piece of NYC history. We might have some new neighbors, but our independent commercial districts are strong. We’re all working to stay independent and make these neighborhoods areas where you want to shop.