Despaña is one of The 15 Best Places for Free Samples in New York City.

1. Despaña

9.1
408 Broome St (btwn Lafayette & Centre St), New York, NY
Spanish Restaurant · SoHo · 288 tips and reviews

RafeRafe: Best place to graze on free samples.

Christine L.Christine L: I can spend all day here with their free samples. Loved the Despaña bocadillo and a glass of Mibal (or just any Ribera del Duero wine)!

Bill C.Bill Cauchois: Get the ham and cheese flauta. Free samples are also good.

Union Market is one of The 15 Best Places for Free Samples in New York City.

2. Union Market

8.7
240 E Houston St (at Ave A), New York, NY
Grocery Store · East Village · 46 tips and reviews

Jon S.Jon Steinback: This place goes nuts with free samples - cheeses, olives, gherkins, pastries, and soups. They're tasty, which helps wash away the guilt of not buying anything.

Greg J.Greg Jacobs: Amazing cheese selection and free samples!!

L B.L B: They give out free samples of olives cheese and chips!

SEPHORA is one of The 15 Best Places for Free Samples in New York City.

3. SEPHORA

8.2
557 Broadway (btwn Prince & Spring St), New York, NY
Cosmetics Store · SoHo · 46 tips and reviews

Michelle K.Michelle K.: Sephora always has samples to give out, so if the sales associate doesn't put one in your bag, make sure to ask! When ordering online, make sure you pick out your three free samples before checkout!

Allison E.Allison Esposito: Ask for free samples at checkout and ye shall receive.

JoaJoa: The specialists at this location all seem to know their stuff! Every time I come, they are always friendly, approachable and go out of their way to help me find what I need!

Fat Witch Bakery is one of The 15 Best Places for Free Samples in New York City.

4. Fat Witch Bakery

7.9
75 9th Ave (Chelsea Market), New York, NY
Bakery · Chelsea · 72 tips and reviews

Sydney M.Sydney Matthews: Walk by & check for free samples!!

COOLHAUSCOOLHAUS: These decadent brownies make great gifts for friends w/ sweet tooths. Stop by for a free sample and we're sure you won't leave empty handed!

John A.John A: Free samples of decadent brownies... Buy them in singles or multi-packs... Recommend the original.

Kiehl's is one of The 15 Best Places for Free Samples in New York City.

5. Kiehl's

8.4
109 3rd Ave (at E 13th St), New York, NY
Cosmetics Store · East Village · 43 tips and reviews

MarieClaireMarieClaire: Stock up on free samples at the original Kiehl’s apothecary. The classic Pineapple Papaya Facial Scrub and Original Musk Shower Gel have been my faves for years. -Ning Chao, Senior Beauty Editor

Francisco G.Francisco Gutierrez: if you ask for them to put it in a gift bag or box they'll throw in free samples for you. they are super nice here

Karina O.Karina O.: Ask for a free sample of literally ANYTHING. They're happy to give it to you

PJ Wine is one of The 15 Best Places for Free Samples in New York City.

6. PJ Wine

9.1
4898 Broadway (204), New York, NY
Wine Store · Inwood · 16 tips and reviews

Nathan J.Nathan James: Coming here on the weekends...you'll get tipsy by the time you leave here off the free samples alone.

Jj J.Jj J: The best selection of rums outside the Caribbean. Top notch rums.

aisha1908aisha1908: Make sure you go with cash. PJ's keeps separate lines for cash & credit. Cash line moves FAST!

Lindt is one of The 15 Best Places for Free Samples in New York City.

7. Lindt

8.8
665 5th Ave, New York, NY
Chocolate Store · Midtown East · 14 tips and reviews

Kevin M.Kevin McCall: Scored a free sample at both locations on 5th Ave. This location plays better Christmas music tham the other one.

Brittany B.Brittany Becker: Not only do they give you a free sample when you walk in but they're super nice! Be sure to buy what you can't get anywhere else! You really do feel like a kid picking out what you want.

RocRoc: Free milk chocolate sample for walking inside!

Skin Laundry is one of The 15 Best Places for Free Samples in New York City.

8. Skin Laundry

8.9
3 W 16th St, New York, NY
Spa · Union Square · 5 tips and reviews

Nikki B.Nikki Bogopolskaya: Clean, new facility feels like the Drybar of facials. Quick treatment left me feeling fresh and bright-skinned, love the free sample products and looking forward to trying the full-sized line.

Mel P.Mel P: Great quick facial!

YianYian: Quick affordable 10 min laser facial without downtime.

Costco is one of The 15 Best Places for Free Samples in New York City.

9. Costco

7.6
517 E 117th St (at Pleasant Ave), New York, NY
Warehouse or Wholesale Store · East Harlem · 102 tips and reviews

Philip H.Philip Harper: Want a free lunch go here on the weekend and enjoy all the free samples!

Laura G.Laura G.: If you go on the weekend, be prepared for huge crowds, and people hawkishly hovering around the free samples, clogging the aisles even more. That said, the prices are great, and I'll still go back.

Doodle H.Doodle Hedz: The earlier you go the easier the cart navigation around the masses of glutinous people who stop in the middle of every aisle for every free sample of food & have no cart etiquette.

Stuyvesant Town Greenmarket is one of The 15 Best Places for Free Samples in New York City.

10. Stuyvesant Town Greenmarket

7.7
Stuyvesant Oval, New York, NY
Farmers Market · 10 tips and reviews

Meghan O.Meghan O: Yum, free samples of peaches! Highly recommend them :)

Cesar R.Cesar Razuri: The most, and I mean most, delicious tomatoes you will find in NYC. Go to the furthest produce tent, towards the volleyball/basketball courts. Free samples too!

Nikki W.Nikki Wegner: Fresh farmers market right in Stuytown! Can't go wrong!

SEPHORA is one of The 15 Best Places for Free Samples in New York City.

11. SEPHORA

7.9
10 Columbus Cir #201 (btwn W 58th & W 60th St), New York, NY
Cosmetics Store · Hell's Kitchen · 30 tips and reviews

ChelseaChelsea: Ask for free samples.

LeAnna C.LeAnna Christiansen: Staff is kind, attentive and knowledgable. Try anything in the store if you just ask for a free sample! Skincare concerns? Ask for Kristin and she'll hook you up with a free facial in-store!

Melisa D.Melisa Dimicioglu: Karla is the best huge help, she knows what she is doing. Really friendly. Melisa

Garber Hardware is one of The 15 Best Places for Free Samples in New York City.

12. Garber Hardware

8.5
710 Greenwich St (at Charles St), New York, NY
Hardware Store · West Village · 12 tips and reviews

Marble L.Marble Lee: We can provide cheap&high quality Marble Flooring to USA& free sample.

Phoenix 💥💥💥Phoenix 💥💥💥: The oldest hardware store in the city! Knowledgable staff

Andrew S.Andrew Schnall: Best. Damn. Hardware. Store. Ever.

Breads Bakery is one of The 15 Best Places for Free Samples in New York City.

13. Breads Bakery

9.3
18 E 16th St (btwn Union Sq W & 5th Ave), New York, NY
Bakery · 335 tips and reviews

Karen L.Karen L: Free samples, yay! Pricy portions, boo. Almond croissant: too much filling, not enough croissant.

Caitlin C.Caitlin Clements: The chocolate rugelach was the most reasonably priced item at $1.50, and was pretty tasty. There was a lively man doling out free samples, so I tried the challah with jam, too.

Liz L.Liz Lenahan: Amazing sandwiches and breads. Also love the free samples and friendly staff

Soapology is one of The 15 Best Places for Free Samples in New York City.

14. Soapology

8.1
67 8th Ave (at 14th St), New York, NY
Cosmetics Store · West Village · 13 tips and reviews

Marivic G.Marivic G: Great staff! The hand treatment is fabulous especially with winter skin. Bought the Yuzu buttercream, Tobacco Caramel and Lavender Provençal candles and got a few free samples ;)

Cynthia I.Cynthia Inacio: Great service! Loved our hand treatments and the brown sugar ginger scrub!

✨🎶La Toya L.✨🎶La Toya Lewis💛: They offered a free hand treatment today that shows you the quality of their products. You can also make custom scents at no extra charge!!

Buttercup Bake Shop is one of The 15 Best Places for Free Samples in New York City.

15. Buttercup Bake Shop

8.4
973 2nd Ave (btwn E 51st & E 52nd), New York, NY
Bakery · Turtle Bay · 71 tips and reviews

Heather U.Heather U: Ask for free samples of pudding or icing!

Cody G.Cody Griggers: Cupcakes, sure, but the puddings are where it's at. Ask for (generous!) free samples!

Ashley H.Ashley Herron: Red velvet and the lemon cupcakes are amazzzzzzing but you can't go wrong with the classic vanilla cake and chocolate icing cupcake.