Gate 521 in T5 is your last-minute NYC-gift stop
Right by Gate 521 in Terminal 5, Bryant Park Market covers the basic New York souvenir run without making you backtrack through JFK. It sits airside in T5, so this is for JetBlue and other T5 departures only. Think quick lap between Security and the 500s gates when you realize you forgot something for family or coworkers.
This is a straight gifts-and-souvenirs setup, not a pharmacy or snack shop. Expect logo items with “New York” on them, small Statue of Liberty and skyline pieces, plus magnets and keychains that usually land in the $5–$15 range. T-shirts and hoodies run higher, often in the $25–$60 band depending on brand and print. It’s enough to stock a carry-on with a few small thank-you gifts before boarding.
Inventory skews touristy, not luxury. You’ll see standard I-love-NY tees, simple mugs, and basic tote bags rather than premium designer collabs. Figure 10 minutes is plenty to walk in from Gate 521, scan the shelves, and pay. Prices track with typical airport markups over Manhattan street shops, but you’re paying for not having to leave Terminal 5.
Hours follow the T5 bank: early morning through late evening, roughly covering the first JetBlue departures after 5 a.m. up to the late-night transcon push. If your flight is after 9 p.m., hit it on your way to the gate instead of assuming it’ll still be fully open at boarding time.
Tip: If you want both snacks and souvenirs, grab food first at the main T5 food court, then swing through Bryant Park Market by Gate 521 so fragile items stay on top of your bag.