Conveniently located by the N/Q/R/W/4/5/6/L trains just right next door to Sephora and Whole Foods. Five Below is mostly well known for their $5 items whether you need a last-minute gift like a cute Squishmallow plushie or a spa headband for your daily skincare routine. If you have somewhere to go and in need of a cheap lipstick replacement, then Five Below got your back with brands like L.A Girl + Wet & Wild.
Gotta warn you though, it's a dangerous place (for your wallet of course). Great variety/selection of things in the store for both adults and kids. Most stuff are very cheap and affordable compared to other retailer stores like Target and Walgreens.
I am a frequent shopper at Five Below. It never fails and I repeat, I've never left empty-handed from 5 Below since I'm kinda always guilty of buying it afterwards. That's why my eyes tend to light up whenever I see new Squishmallow plushies on the shelves. High quality material + squishy soft all around.
Five Below is probably the cheapest place to get your Squishmallow plushies. Even though they've raised the price from $5 to $6 starting 2026 due to inflation + high demand + popularity. If you ever do need an emergency phone case, you can get one for $7 here.
Can we talk about the $5 or less snacks from chips + candy + chocolate to cookies? I always buy all of the crunchy snacks and my favorite Chupa Chups lollipops from the Mix & Match Candy Section just for the awesome value of 10 pieces for $1.50 (15¢ per candy). Now, tell me where else can you get twenty pieces like that for under $4?!?
Additionally, I love browsing through the aisles of stationary section where they keep the cutest Squishmallow & Sanrio stickers plus Pokemon themed notebooks/planners. Who can resist stickers?? I feel like a kid again at a candy store whenever I stop by any Five Below locations in Queens + Manhattan + Brooklyn. Everything is vibrant and there's so much to see and decide what to buy. Staff is super helpful + patient + friendly. Five Below accepts both cash and card as payment from customers. read more