Places that take EBT in New York
478 restaurants here take EBT for hot meals. Another 16,339 stores take it for groceries. Checked August 2026.
16,817
places take EBT
478
serve hot meals
6
kinds of place
Who can buy hot meals in New York
Hot, ready-to-eat food needs Restaurant Meals Program eligibility. In New York that usually covers you if you're 60 or older, you have a disability, or you don't have a permanent place to stay. Spouses count too.
Everyone with an EBT card can shop at all 16,817 places for groceries.
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Every city page lists each spot with a map and directions.
Chains with hot meals in New York
Tap a chain for its full answer, state by state.
What kind of places
| Kind of place | Take EBT |
|---|---|
| Corner stores | 7,010 |
| Groceries | 5,493 |
| Other | 2,802 |
| Specialty food | 602 |
| Hot meals | 478 |
| Farmers markets | 432 |
Common questions
- Can I buy hot food with EBT in New York?
- Yes, at 478 restaurants. You have to be in New York's Restaurant Meals Program, which usually covers you if you're 60 or older, you have a disability, or you don't have a permanent place to stay. Spouses count too.
- How many places in New York take EBT?
- 16,817 in total. That covers 7,010 corner stores, 5,493 groceries, 2,802 other, 602 specialty food, 478 hot meals, 432 farmers markets.
- Which restaurants in New York accept EBT payments?
- The biggest are McDonald's, Popeyes, KFC, Burger King, Subway. Plenty of local spots take it too. Pick a city below for the full list.