Accepted Flex Locations
Grocery Stores
Restaurants
Drug Stores
School Supplies, Home Furnishings, and Misc Services
Student Advantages
Off-Campus Flex Map
Grocery Stores
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Restaurants
Atomic Wings
Real buffalo wings in New York City. Located at 2090 Frederick Douglass Boulevard on the corner of 113th Street.
Big Daddy's
Fills the need for a hip '80s-style restaurant where massive burgers, crispy tots, and thick milkshakes reign supreme. Located at 2454 Broadway at 91st Street.
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.
Campusfood
Order food online from your favorite local restaurants.
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.
Gan Asia
A Glatt kosher take-out & Delivery Restaurant that has been in the neighborhood for 13 years, serving authentic Chinese, Thai and Sushi cuisine. Located at 691 Amsterdam Ave, btw 94th and 93rd Streets. They have Free Delivery to all Columbia Campus Buildings and take the Flex card over the phone. Place your orders by 10:30pm. The Gan Loves You!
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.
Panino Sportivo
Featuring over 50 delicious panini sandwiches, "channeling the authentic Italian paninoteca experience," and using simple, fresh ingredients. Located between 120th and 121st streets and Amsterdam Avenue. *Please note that alcoholic beverages cannot be purchased through Flex.
Papa John's
"Better ingredients. Better Pizza." Offers carryout and delivery. Located at 301 Cathedral Parkway at 111th Street.
Sip
A small, eclectic cafe open daily from 10am - 4am that offers a wide variety of delicious coffees and teas. Sip features a full menu that offers daily specials, such as a three course, all-you-can-drink coffee, tea, and juice brunch on Tuesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays, and a half-price food special all day on Monday. Sip also boasted free Wi-Fi and a nightly DJ for entertainment. Located between 109th and 110th Streets on Amsterdam. *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.
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.
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.
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.
Drug Stores
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.