Plaza Express Flowers — Local services in New York

This spot is an absolute gem, and the woman who is usually there is such an amazing person. If you want to see her in full creative mode then ask her to make an arrangement, you won’t be disappointed. I usually tell her my budget and pick a few flowers to start and she takes it away from there. The prices are very reasonable and the variety and quality of the flowers are always fresh and last quite some time with proper care. Be sure to stop by and grab some flowers to bring a smile to a...

Super convenient location—right next to the subway, so it's easy to grab flowers on the way home. If you're driving, there’s usually a spot nearby where you can stop for a quick pickup. The flowers are fresh and reasonably priced. Unlike many other street vendors, they accept credit cards, which makes the whole experience even...

$30 for a dozen quite subpar roses.

The good reviews led me to believe this would be a good choice, and I got stuck getting gouged at the last minute without a contingency plan. The non-rose other options were a bit cheaper but still...