2. Uke Hut (36-01 36th Ave.)

Ukulele hut
Photo by Kyo Kogure

Billed as the “first ukulele store in New York,” Uke Hut is also the only ukulele specialty store in the city. Located in Long Island City, the shop stocks “a wide variety of Ukuleles for every budget and need.” They also offer ukelele classes and host performances which you can see on their website!