r/AskNYC is a subreddit with 495k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and solution requests, and the community frequently discusses nyc, knicks, struggling, hate, and worst, and they frequently recommend/review broadway shows, cafe, and halal food.
Popular Themes in r/AskNYC
#1
Advice Requests
: "Good first date spots in the city that aren't a loud bar or a $200 dinner?"
22 posts
#2
Solution Requests
: "Seeking Target/Amazon alternatives. Where can I buy toilet paper, Scrub Daddy and dish soap cheap from an independent shop?"
6 posts
#3
Pain & Anger
: "Roomies in NYC ... unbearable"
1 post
#4
Self-Promotion
: "I started a beginner-friendly music workshop series in NYC. Where should I share it without being annoying?"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/AskNYC
#1
Nyc
: "Early 30s in Nyc: What does your weekly social life actually look like?"
190 posts
#2
Knicks
: "Why do dudes destroy property and attack people after the Knicks win?"
35 posts
#3
Struggling
21 posts
#4
Hate
20 posts
#5
Worst
15 posts
#6
Bars
: "Good dive Bars for a first date in LES?"
15 posts
#7
World Cup
13 posts
#8
Restaurants
: "Any Black LGBTQIA+ Restaurants or Bars in NYC to patronize for Pride?"
10 posts
#9
Watch Parties
10 posts
#10
Manhattan
: "who are some good small bands in nyc right now?"
9 posts
Products Discussed in r/AskNYC
Broadway Shows
58 reviews
#1
Broadway
4.8★ from 19 reviews
#2
Hadestown
5.0★ from 7 reviews
#3
Moulin Rouge
4.8★ from 5 reviews
Cafe
56 reviews
#1
La Cabra
5.0★ from 3 reviews
#2
Sey
5.0★ from 3 reviews
#3
St Kilda's
5.0★ from 2 reviews
Halal Food
54 reviews
#1
King of Falafel
4.8★ from 4 reviews
#2
Shah's Halal
5.0★ from 3 reviews
#3
Sammy's
4.7★ from 3 reviews
Flair Used in r/AskNYC
#1
NYC Therapy
: "Medical care after random street assault?"
5 posts
#2
MEGATHREAD
: "Pride 2026 - 🏳️🌈 Mega Thread 🏳️🌈"
3 posts
#3
Frequent Topic
: "What closed NYC spot do you still think about years later?"
1 post
#4
Interesting Question
: "What's The Most Niche Language You've Heard Or Known Someone Speak?"
1 post
#5
LGBTQIA+
: "Any Black LGBTQIA+ Restaurants or Bars in NYC to patronize for Pride?"
1 post
#6
Kink
: "Caligula"
1 post
#7
KINK
: "Hit Me Up Kinky mixer first time expectations"
1 post
#8
Check Sidebar
: "NYPhil Concerts in the Park Bag Policy????"
1 post
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+58k members(13.3%)
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Last updated: June 14, 2026