u/kongsworth

What’s up, r/bodega shoppers! No bodega is complete without a beloved bodega cat to greet customers and lounge around the aisles. If you haven’t already, say hi to our official bodega cat Meowdani, whose name was voted on by the r/bodegacats community! 

So, in honor of our mascot, let’s do a little vibe check: which bodega cat are you today? 

1. The cat chilling next to chips with its tongue out
2. The cat resting on potatoes 
3. The cat guarding the ATM
4. The cat napping in between the shelves 
5. The cat lounging in a tiny sofa
6. The cat lying on a stack of boxes

Drop your answers below!

Hey everyone! At the end of this month, Reddit’s bringing the r/NYCbike community to life on the shelves of r/bodega – an IRL bodega-themed pop-up event in NYC. Naturally, you’re all invited to come check it out! 

Whether you want to see how this community’s being featured, hang out, or just take home free stuff, everyone is invited! All you need is a Reddit account to get in. Bike parking is limited but when has that ever stopped us?

Event Details

• 📍 213 Bowery, New York, NY 
• 🗓️ August 29–30, 2026
• ⏱️ 10 am to 10 pm both days
• 📅 Add to your calendar 

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 pop-up is free for attendees to take home.

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