2 Best Places to Shop in Sunnyside, New York City

Shalom Books (shalom means “peace” in Hebrew) is a family-owned business specializing in Catholic books, religious iconography, prayer beads, and more. Expect to find olive wood crucifixes from Rome, pins and medallions, picture candles, holy water, and statues, as well as a huge selection of Spanish titles that serves the neighborhood’s Latino community.

This narrow space is just the right size for showing off a beautifully curated selection of mid-century modern furnishings, smooth, color-forward ceramics, locally-crafted goods, and rotating selection of antique curios, including the odd globe, cassette tape, or radio. Expect to find local artist prints and state park maps starting at $25 each, textiles, and a mix of new and vintage items. There’s also a solid collection of vinyl records in the back, including jazz, soul, reggae, funk, and more.