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Places that take EBT in New York

70 restaurants here take EBT for hot meals. Another 1,178 stores take it for groceries.

Places that take EBT in New York

Note Hot, prepared meals are only covered at Restaurant Meals Program locations. Everything else takes EBT for groceries you cook at home.

1,248 places in New York

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 1,248 places above for groceries. Checked August 2026.

Common questions

What restaurants accept EBT near me in New York?
The list above is every restaurant in New York that takes EBT for hot meals, 70 in all. It comes from the USDA's own retailer file and was checked August 2026. Tap "Hot meals" to hide the grocery stores. You'll need to be in New York's Restaurant Meals Program to pay with your card there.
Is there any fast food that accepts EBT in New York?
Yes. McDonald's, Popeyes and Burger King all have New York locations that take EBT for hot meals. Not every location of a chain is signed up, so the list above shows the exact addresses. Each chain's page shows which other states it works in.
Can I buy hot food with EBT in New York?
Yes, at 70 places. You have to be in New York's Restaurant Meals Program, which usually means you're 60 or older, you have a disability, or you don't have a permanent place to stay.
How many places in New York take EBT?
1,248 in total. That covers 466 groceries, 419 corner stores, 210 other, 70 hot meals, 67 specialty food, 16 farmers markets.
How do I know a store still takes EBT?
Look for the SNAP sign at the door or the register. Stores join and leave the program, so if a listing looks wrong, call ahead before you go.