Small Business Date Spots Near Your NYC Ferry Stop Provided by Zelle®
NextDear NYC,
Let’s Map Out A Date.
Dating in New York can add up, but finding a place worth going doesn’t have to be complicated or unaffordable.
We mapped local affordable favorites near NYC Ferry landings to help you plan your next outing. All featured businesses use Zelle® to support their operations, whether it’s accepting customer payments, paying invoices, or handling other business transactions with Zelle®.
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Small Business Date Spots Near Your NYC Ferry Stop
UES Petals
Route: Astoria & Rockaway-Soundview
Landing: E 90th St
Start the date with flowers instead of saving them for the end: stop by this Upper East Side boutique and let your plus-one pick a few favorite blooms. Even better, pay with Zelle®and surprise each other with mini bouquets.
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Julia Jean’s Ice Cream
Route: South Brooklyn
Landing: Corlears Hook
At Julia Jean’s, Upstate New York dairy becomes small-batch ice cream inspired by the flavors of childhood. Pick a nostalgic favorite and let exploring the Lower East Side provide the rest of the itinerary.
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Banana Pudding by Jada
Route: East River
Landing: North Williamsburg
Pick up two cups of this family-recipe banana pudding for $10 each and pay with Zelle®. Or save some money by buying one to share on a nearby stoop or park bench.
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Saint Street Cakes
Route: East River
Landing: DUMBO
A date doesn’t need to be a birthday to include cake. Pick up something sweet, pay with Zelle® and turn an ordinary ferry outing into a tiny celebration for two.
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Delicioso Coco Helado
Route: Rockaway-Soundview
Landing: Soundview
Cool down with a delicious frozen sorbet from Delicioso Coco Helado. Pay $8 for a half-gallon tub with Zelle,® grab two spoons, and enjoy the refreshing treat together.
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Last Place on Earth
Route: East River
Landing: North Williamsburg
Skip the small talk at this Williamsburg gaming spot and community hub. Get to know your date over childhood favorites or discover a new favorite together.
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Electrix Vintage
Route: East River
Landing: North Williamsburg
Test your style compatibility at Electrix Vintage’s fill-a-bag pop-up, where digging through the racks is half the fun. Fill your bag with as many vintage finds as you can fit for $10.
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The Native Rose
Route: St. George
Landing: St. George
Track down Native Rose at a Staten Island pop-up for the rom-com combination of coffee and flowers. With grab-and-go bouquets for just $10, this mobile floral-and-coffee truck practically plans the date for you. Follow @thenativerose.ny to see where they’ll be next.
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Milkweed Studio
Route: All Routes
Landing: Wall St./ Pier 11
Inspired by the plant that nourishes monarchs before they take flight, Milkweed Studio invites couples to slow down over New York-roasted coffee and see where the conversation leads
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St Kilda Coffee
Route: St. George
Landing: Midtown West/ W 39th St. – Pier 79
For the price of two coffees, claim a table at this Australian-inspired café and turn Midtown people-watching into the afternoon’s entertainment.
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Your next NYC date night ride is on Zelle. All aboard!
This October, Zelle and NYC Ferry are teaming up to give New Yorkers free NYC Ferry rides every Thursday, making it a little easier to get out, explore a new neighborhood, and discover the local businesses worth falling for.
Every Thursday throughout October, Zelle is giving New Yorkers free rides on a different NYC Ferry route:
- October 1: St. George
- October 8: East River
- October 15: Rockaway–Soundview
- October 22: South Brooklyn
- October 29: Astoria
Think of it as your excuse to date your way across NYC—one neighborhood, one local spot and one ferry ride at a time.
How to Ride
No RSVP. No ticket purchase. Just show up and get in line to board!
Please note that NYC Ferry vessels have limited capacity, and boarding is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Joining the line does not guarantee boarding if a vessel has reached capacity. If a Ferry is full, riders may need to wait for the next available departure.
Times subject to change.
