NYLA_Jordan's definitions
A small store in New York City that has 20 times the stuff it actually has room for; typically dividing into 10-12 aisles even though only 5 fit; sells everything from groceries to electronics to hash pipes and sometimes clothes; makes keys and sandwiches; offers better coffee than Starbucks for 1/3 the price; sells lottery tickets and burner phones; all come standard with a cat as a security guard. Never go in to just ask for change from a dollar.
Went to the bodega to make a key for my girlfriend and get a roast beef sandwich for lunch.
Couldn't maneuver out of the bodega because I got stuck behind three people in line for the cashier.
Almost tripped on the bodega cat that was sitting in the doorway.
Couldn't maneuver out of the bodega because I got stuck behind three people in line for the cashier.
Almost tripped on the bodega cat that was sitting in the doorway.
by NYLA_Jordan November 13, 2025
Get the BODEGAmug.