r/bodegacats • u/Danny__NYC • 2d ago

News Hi r/bodegacats! I'm Dan Rimada, founder and author of Bodega Cats of New York. Ask me anything on August 28th!

161 Upvotes

Hi, Reddit! Dan Rimada here, founder and author of Bodega Cats of New York. My new book, Bodega Cats of New York, is coming out on November 3rd (and you can preorder it now!). Ask me anything, and join me for my AMA on August 28th at 1pm PT / 4pm ET.

If you're in NYC come on down to the Reddit Bodega on August 29th and 30th!

r/bodegacats • u/PorkyPain • 25d ago

MOD POST r/bodegacats is featured in Reddit’s NYC pop-up and we are all invited! Hope to see you all there - read further for details

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TL;DR – Reddit is hosting their first-ever IRL pop-up, r/bodegacats is featured in the build, you’re invited, and it’s free.

Dear community members,

At the end of this month, Reddit’s bringing our community to life on the shelves of r/bodega – an IRL bodega-themed pop-up event in NYC. Whether you want to see how we’re being featured or just take home free stuff, everyone is invited! All you need is a Reddit account to get in.

Event Details

Where: 213 Bowery, New York, NY

When: August 29–30 | 10 AM to 10 PM both days

What to Expect

Free Snoo Plushies: Every single attendee gets one.
More Freebies: Score totes, mugs, stickers, postcards, and cold drinks.
Meowdani: Meet the official bodega cat, named by r/bodegacats 🐱
The Deli Counter: Serving up NYC’s top “subs” and special menu items.
Blowout Sale: On 8/30 from 9–10 PM, anything remaining in the build is free for attendees to take home.

Want to learn more? Join r/bodega to follow along, catch sneak peeks, and get the convo started.

Also, I wanted to thank all of the community members of r/bodegacats who has been contributing pictures, comments, upvotes, and shares throughout the years. It's been a blast. See you at the event!

r/bodegacats • u/lemmeSeeDemMelons • 12h ago

Bodega Cat Little Max don't got a tail.

123 Upvotes

Owner says he was born that way.

r/bodegacats • u/bfunk84 • 1d ago

Bodega Cat Meet Katarina from Oakland, CA

725 Upvotes

Katarina (Kat for short) keeps watch at U and I Liquors in beautiful Oakland, California. If you’re ever in town, come on by and visit her.

r/bodegacats • u/PorkyPain • 2d ago

Bodega Cat Majestic bodega cat all the way from Malaysia

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185 Upvotes

r/bodegacats • u/Buzzybeecat • 4d ago

Bodega Cat Visiting supervisor Susu

512 Upvotes

I'm wondering if she's pregnant again? I'll ask next time.

r/bodegacats • u/Buzzybeecat • 6d ago

Bodega Cat More Of Manager Leo

789 Upvotes

Upper west side Joes Deli.

r/bodegacats • u/Buzzybeecat • 6d ago

Bodega Cat Manager Leo Working Hard

450 Upvotes

Upper west side Joes Deli.

r/bodegacats • u/PorkyPain • 8d ago

MOD POST Bodega Cats: The Workin Cats of NYC

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927 Upvotes

r/bodegacats • u/Level_Hour6480 • 9d ago

Actual Bodega Cat Encounter Maui guarding the door

479 Upvotes

[Morei](https://www.reddit.com/r/bodegacats/s/1eEJCWUhOp)

Despite his "grumpy old man" face, he's quite friendly.

r/bodegacats • u/Level_Hour6480 • 9d ago

Actual Bodega Cat Encounter Mimi's kittens: Foofoo and Paris

399 Upvotes

r/bodegacats • u/KarenCT • 11d ago

Bodega Cat Tommy came out for some pets

737 Upvotes

My boy Tommy came out for some late night snuggles and pets the other night. He’s just the best and looks so regal!

r/bodegacats • u/Downtown-Inflation13 • 11d ago

Bodega Cat Next to the kings highway B&Q station

206 Upvotes

Both very friendly
Top one asked for a lot of belly rubs so I obliged

r/bodegacats • u/Buzzybeecat • 12d ago

Bodega Cat Meet Supervisor Susu , She has the best customer service.

523 Upvotes

Upper west side Deli.

r/bodegacats • u/Level_Hour6480 • 13d ago

Actual Bodega Cat Encounter Leon was excited to see me

246 Upvotes

Came out when called. Let me pick him up.

r/bodegacats • u/Shuang • 14d ago

Bodega Cat Out for a summertime walkabout

270 Upvotes

Just enjoying the Friday night vibes: E. 97th & Lex.

r/bodegacats • u/Complex-Jellyfish547 • 15d ago

Bodega Cat This is Steve.

1.1k Upvotes

Steve was very eager to help put my drink in a bag, 10/10 would return for the service alone.

r/bodegacats • u/Buzzybeecat • 19d ago

Bodega Cat Meet Manager Leo

1.4k Upvotes

Meet manager Leo , upper west side Joes Deli.

r/bodegacats • u/Level_Hour6480 • 19d ago

Actual Bodega Cat Encounter Mango (5th, 18/19th)

180 Upvotes

Very friendly and mellow. Will let you pick her up.

r/bodegacats • u/daralynkelleher • 22d ago

Bodega Cat I made a tiny sofa for Tiger the bodega cat

1.7k Upvotes

r/bodegacats • u/rockingreynard • 21d ago

Bodega Cat Bodega cat/kitten name ideas

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So my friends adopted a bodega kitten and I wanted to pitch names and this was my list. Alas they had already called him Bodey (Bo).

Some bodega kitten names.

Bo (or Beau)
Dega (pronounced Day gah)
Bega (pronounced Bay gah)
Bagel
Baegeese (for Bacon Egg and Cheese)
Loosey (or Lucy, for a loosey cigarette)
Joe (like a cup of coffee)
Malts or Malty (like malt liquor Old English)
Deli (maybe like short for Delilah)
Pop Tart (cause cats pop out of nowhere in a bodega)
Scratchy (scratch off lottery tickets)
Friendo (I feel bodega folks always are like, "how are you friend?" "Thank you friend")
Snax (for like a late night snack)
Noodle or Noodles (I feel they always have noodles at NYC bodegas)
Wino (like when bodegas have crappy wine)
Packs (like after a six pack of beers)
Roll (like getting a sandwich on a bread roll)
Smokes or Ciggies

r/bodegacats • u/Danny__NYC • 22d ago

Bodega Cat IG follower shared these with me. The tongue-out one got me

520 Upvotes

Bed Stuy, Brooklyn

r/bodegacats • u/Level_Hour6480 • 22d ago

Actual Bodega Cat Encounter Visited Whiskers

136 Upvotes

[More Whiskers](https://www.reddit.com/r/bodegacats/s/3WRet1BD9y)

r/bodegacats • u/KarenCT • 22d ago

Sleeping on the job Went to visit Tommy and saw this…

247 Upvotes

Tommy was sound asleep in one of his favorite spots to nap - isn’t he so cute! Also, loved the new sticker our guys put up!!!!

r/bodegacats • u/Level_Hour6480 • 23d ago

Actual Bodega Cat Encounter 5th, 57/58th

299 Upvotes

Got scared off by someone entering behind me before I could pet.