Outlet shoppers, start your engines! We’ve lined up some of the best discount shopping in New York City, from department store offshoots to the first outlet mall in NYC, plus a couple in New Jersey and Long Island if you’re up for an adventure. No matter which options you choose, these New York outlets offer deals for miles.
Outlets in New York City
1. Empire Outlets
New York’s only outlet mall is located on Staten Island. Take the free ferry (say hi to Lady Liberty on the way!), and visit the retail/dining complex at Empire Outlets. The shopping center contains Gap Factory Store, Brooks Brothers Factory Store, Nordstrom Rack, and Levi’s Outlet, among others. This 340,000-square-foot complex boasts not only great shopping, but also stunning views of the Lower Manhattan skyline. Eat Shake Shack and Mamoun’s falafel, among other dining options at Empire Outlets.
55 Richmond Terrace, Staten Island • 718-679-9069
Hours: Monday-Saturday, 10am-8pm; Sunday, 11am-8pm
2. Saks Off Fifth
Find designer clothes, accessories, cosmetics, and shoes for a discount in Midtown East and Brooklyn’s Industry City near Sunset Park. As the Saks website promises, “We drop prices, you drop names.” In fact, you can shop an assortment of more than 800 designer brands for women, men, kids, and home goods at up to 70 percent off every day.
125 E. 57th St., Midtown East • 212-634-0730
Hours: Sunday, 11am-7pm; Monday-Saturday, 10am-9pm
850 3rd Ave., Industry City, Brooklyn • 347-464-5715
Hours: Sunday, 11am-6pm; Monday-Saturday, 10am-8pm
3. Nordstrom Rack
Shop high-end brands for women, men, and kids at two Nordstrom Rack locations in Manhattan. There’s the original on 14th Street at Union Square and the newer location at Herald Square. (See also the Brooklyn location at Fulton Mall, listed below.) Featured brands include Theory, T by Alexander Wang, Citizens of Humanity jeans, and Joie. There's also a Nordstrom Rack at Empire Outlets!
60 E. 14th St., Union Square • 212-220-2080
Hours: Monday-Saturday, 10am-9pm; Sunday, 11am-7pm
865 6th Ave., Herald Square • 646-861-5440
Hours: Monday-Saturday, 10am-9pm; Sunday, 11am-7pm
4. Bloomingdale’s Outlet
Just across Central Park from the flagship store, Bloomingdale’s Outlet is the iconic department store’s Upper West Side counterpart. Shop brands like Aqua, Joie, True Religion, Polo by Ralph Lauren, and much more at this tri-level store on West 72nd Street. You can find goods for women, men, and kids, plus cosmetics, shoes, and accessories and carry your Big Brown Bag down Broadway after your trip.
2085 Broadway, Upper West Side • 212-634-3190
Hours: Monday-Saturday, 11am-8pm; Sunday, 11am-6pm
5. Fulton Mall
Brooklynites flock downtown for Fulton Mall, an outdoor shopping center featuring discount shopping among a large collection of regular-priced stores. Last Call Neiman Marcus provides luxury goods for much less, while Ann Taylor Factory Store, Gap Factory Store, and Banana Republic Factory Store slash prices on your favorite brand names. Don’t miss the DeKalb Market Hall, providing dozens of local food vendors like Katz’s Delicatessen and Foragers Market.
Fulton Street, from Boerum Place to Flatbush Avenue, Downtown Brooklyn • 718-403-1600
Hours: vary for each store
6. Woodbury Common
Woodbury Common, a premium outlet destination in nearby Orange County, NY, features 250 of the most sought after, high-end fashion and designer retail brands, including Tory Burch, Nike, Celine, Bottega Veneta, Polo Ralph Lauren, Michael Kors, Burberry, Coach, The North Face, and Fendi. Plus, they’re all available at a savings of 25-65 percent every day. You can get there from NYC via Metro-North (with a taxi from the train station to the stores) or by bus (a lot of bus lines, including CitySights NY).
498 Red Apple Court, Central Valley • 845-928-4000
Hours: Monday-Thursday, 11am-8pm; Friday-Sunday, 10am-9pm
New Jersey Outlets
1. The Mills at Jersey Gardens
Located just a half-hour from Midtown, The Mills at Jersey Gardens provide luxury shopping at outlet prices. This mall has outlets for brands like Banana Republic, Timberland, Nike, True Religion, Zales, ALDO, and Coach. You can also find department store brands at Saks Off Fifth, and Neiman Marcus Last Call. Take a break with the AMC Theatres multiplex on site and plenty of dining destinations.
651 Kapkowski Road, Elizabeth, NJ • 908-354-5900
Hours: Monday-Thursday, 11am-8pm; Friday-Saturday, 10am-9pm; Sunday, 11am-7pm
2. The Outlets at Bergen Town Center
Another New Jersey option is The Outlets at Bergen Town Center, just 15 miles from Midtown. Find outlets for outstanding brands like Adidas, Eileen Fisher, Elie Tahari, and J.Crew. Discount department stores include Neiman Marcus Last Call, and there are a range of non-outlet stores as well. Dining includes Olive Garden, CAVA, and Ruth’s Chris Steak House.
Route 4 East & Forest Ave., Paramus, NJ • 201-845-4050
Hours: Monday-Saturday, 10am-9:30pm
Long Island Outlets
1. Tanger Outlets in Riverhead
On Long Island, visit Tanger Outlets for your next shopping getaway. West Elm has an outlet at this large complex, as do Williams-Sonoma, Ann Taylor, Chico’s, Elizabeth Arden, HUGO BOSS, Lacoste, Puma, and Samsonite. The signature New York department store Barneys also has a warehouse store on site, plus a wide range of dining choices. From Midtown NYC, travel 90 minutes via The Hampton Jitney.
200 Tanger Mall Drive, Riverhead • 631-369-2732
Hours: Monday-Saturday, 10am-9pm; Sunday, 10am-7pm
—Katelin E. Walling contributed to this article.
