About Brothers Candy & Grocery Store

Located at 542 East 14th Street in Manhattan's East Village, Brothers Candy & Grocery Store is the kind of unpretentious neighborhood bodega that locals swear by—open nearly 24/7 (typically 5:00 AM to 1:00 AM daily, though some sources list it as 24 hours) and stocked with just about everything you might need in a pinch . The name might suggest a candy shop, but this place is a full-service convenience store offering breakfast sandwiches, deli items, wraps, salads, and grab-and-go options alongside its namesake sweets and chocolates . Six local Airbnb hosts have recommended it with the simple but telling praise: "These guys are the BEST. They have everything" . Reviewers highlight the super friendly employees, the store's reliable stock, and the sheer convenience of having a 24-hour option when late-night cravings hit . It's cash only, but they accept credit cards and even cryptocurrency—a quirky touch for an old-school bodega . In a city full of anonymous corner stores, Brothers Candy & Grocery stands out as a small but beloved lifeline for the East Village community .