Accepted Flex Locations
Grocery Stores
Restaurants
Drug Stores
School Supplies, Home Furnishings, and Misc Services
Student Advantages
Grocery Stores
D'Ag Fresh
A family-owned and operated food retailer in business since 1932. Located at 2828 Broadway at 110th Street. *Please note that alcoholic beverages cannot be purchased through Flex.
Fairway Market
A local retailer of grocery items and is located on 2328 12th Avenue, between 132th and 133th streets on 12th Avenue. Please note that only aisles 5 and 7 accept Flex. *Please note that alcoholic beverages cannot be purchased through Flex. You can also receive 5% off your entire purchase at Fairway when you use your Flex Account.
Columbia University's Evening Shuttle, the Red Line service includes a stop across the street from Fairway at West 125th St. at 12th Avenue, S/W corner, 7 days a week from 6:00pm every evening until 4:00am the following morning every half-hour.
Met Food
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Milano Market
A gourmet deli featuring fresh sandwiches and salads with unlimited toppings at a fixed price. Located between 112th and 113th streets and Broadway.
Morton Williams Supermarket
A family-owned and operated food retailer in business since 1946. Located at 2941 Broadway. *Please note that alcoholic beverages cannot be purchased through Flex.
Westside Market
A local retailer of grocery items, specializing in fruits, vegetables, deli foods, and cheese that is located at 2840 Broadway. Please note that currently only aisle 2 accepts Flex. *Please note that alcoholic beverages cannot be purchased through Flex.
Whole Foods
A retailer of "natural" and organic products, including produce, seafood, grocery, meat and poultry, bakery, prepared foods and household products. Located at 97th Street and Columbus Avenue. *Please note that alcoholic beverages cannot be purchased through Flex.
Restaurants
Aangan
Aangan offers authentic Indian food, with tastes from every region—all in an atmosphere of casual elegance. Located at 2701 Broadway and 103rd Street.
Applebees
Located near Baker Field at 76 West 225th Street.
Cascabel Taqueria
Modern interpretations of traditional Mexican dishes. Located at 2799 Broadway at 118th Street.
Chipotle
Build your version of the perfect burrito or taco at this Mexican restaurant. Located on the corner of 110th Street and Broadway. *Please note that alcoholic beverages cannot be purchased through Flex.
Deluxe
A friendly neighborhood restaurant that features a diverse menu of hearty American fare, from delectable pastas to seasonally caught fish to innovative takes on traditional entrees. Located Broadway between 112th Street and 113th Street. *Please note that alcoholic beverages cannot be purchased through Flex.
Five Guys Burgers
Burgers, fries, tons of toppings now in Morningside Heights. Located at 2847 Broadway between Cathedral Pky & 111th Street.
Havana Central
"Classic Cuban food with the energy, excitement, and entertainment of old Havana." Located at 2911 Broadway between 113th and 114th Streets. *Please note that alcoholic beverages cannot be purchased through Flex.
The Heights
Choose from a variety of tapas, soups, salads, burritos, and more at The Heights. Come during the summer and enjoy the views from the rooftop at Broadway between 111th and 112th Streets. *Please note that alcoholic beverages cannot be purchased through Flex.
Il Cibreo
A new restaurant in Morningside Heights, IlCibreo is open for lunch, brunch, dinner, and late night with menus featuring new interpretations of traditional Italian dishes. Located on Broadway between 112th and 113th Streets. *Please note that alcoholic beverages cannot be purchased through Flex.
Massawa Restaurant
Massawa Restaurant has been a New York City favorite for 22 years, serving fine Eritrean and Ethiopian food. It is a family-run business, offering exotic dishes from spicy to mild and from many vegetable favorites to tasty meats. Located at 1239 Amsterdam Avenue @ 121stStreet.
Mel's Burger Bar
Offers a solid selection of massive burgers, frosty shakes, comfort food classics and a killer experience. Located between 111th and 110th Streets on Broadway. *Please note that alcoholic beverages cannot be purchased through Flex.
Nussbaum & Wu
Featuring bakery foods, including bagels, desserts, deli foods, salads, and a juice bar. Located at 113th Street and Broadway.
Papa John's
"Better ingredients. Better Pizza." Offers carryout and delivery. Located at 301 Cathedral Parkway at 111th Street.
Order food delivery and takeout near you and on campus. Find your local restaurants, view menus and order online or from your mobile phone.
Tom’s Restaurant
Tom's is a family owned restaurant that has been around since the 1940's. It has been graced with a song by Suzanne Vega and most recently it is the site of Monk's Diner from the hit sitcom Seinfeld. Tom's has been a staple in Morningside Heights taking care of the locals as well as Columbia students. Located at 2880 Broadway at 112th Street.
Village Pourhouse
Located on the Upper West Side at 982 Amsterdam Avenue between 108th & 109th Streets, The Village Pourhouse combines the atmosphere of a neighborhood meeting spot, with an extensive food menu, serving homemade American fare. *Please note that alcoholic beverages cannot be purchased through Flex.
Drug Stores
CVS
Offers health, beauty, and general merchandise. Open 24 hours. Pharmacy open M-F 8:00am-9:00pm, Sa 9:00am-9:00pm, Su 9:00am-6:00pm. Located at 743 Amsterdam Ave at 96th Street.
Rite Aid
Offers health, beauty, and general merchandise. Open 24 hours. Pharmacy open 8:00am-12:00am. Located at 2833 Broadway on the corner of Broadway and 110th Street.
School Supplies, Home Furnishings, and Misc Services
Columbia University Bookstore
Located on the lower level of Lerner Hall, the Bookstore stocks more than 50,000 general book titles and sells school supplies, computer accessories, dorm products, emblematic apparel and gifts, in addition to the course books ordered by faculty.
Eden Spa and Salon
Treat yourself and experience the latest in hair, massage, skincare, and other spa services. Located at 1233 Amsterdam Ave between 120th and 121st Streets.
Ivy League Stationers
An office space supplier that provides a plethora of notebooks, folders, pens, paper, printer necessities and much more for the busy college student. Located between 115th and 116th streets and Broadway.
Land Yoga
Offers traditional Ashtanga style yoga practice in two methods and is geared toward both the novice and experienced practitioner (and everyone in between). Land Yoga offers a balance of challenge and relaxation, depending on the need of the individual student. Offers regular specials such as 10 Lunch Led Classes (Tues, Thurs, Fri) for $100. Located at 2116 Frederick Douglass Blvd just north of West 114th Street.
University Hardware
Offers a wide range of tools and supplies for home projects, and is conveniently located on Broadway between 113th and 114th Streets.
University Housewares
Offers a variety of home furnishing supplies, including appliances, cooking utensils, cleaning supplies, and other household items. Located on the corner of 113th Street and Broadway.
Student Advantages
CU Arts
Purchase discounted tickets to events around NYC, including Broadway and off-Broadway shows, movie tickets, and on-campus events using your Flex Account through this Columbia Arts Initiative. The box office is located on the ground floor of Alfred Lerner Hall, right next to Cafe 212.
Please note: The participating merchants are not monitored for the quality of service by Columbia. The list of participating merchants is provided as a convenience.