# 8it

> NYC Food Pop-Ups, Drops, Recos

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1368976348](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1368976348)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1368976348`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** 8it, Inc.
- **Category:** Food & Drink
- **Rating:** 4.50 / 5 (208 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.12
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-04
- **First published:** 2019-03-10
- **Size:** 122 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-06
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/8it/id1368976348)
- **Website:** [http://www.8it.nyc](http://www.8it.nyc/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.8it.nyc/privacy](https://www.8it.nyc/privacy)

## Description

8it helps NYC food lovers discover what's worth eating now, right near you. It emphasizes dish-first discovery for pop-ups, limited drops, collabs, and must-eat dishes, with recommendations from people who work in food.

Why 8it: All the latest live pop-ups, drops, and collabs in one place; an Explore Map for smarter, real-time discovery; dish-first organization—because you crave food, not just restaurants; and custom lists for date nights, friends in town, and a food crawl.

## Rankings

- #103,914 — Overall

## Review summary

8it shines for NYC food discovery with strong community vibes and curated picks, plus easy-to-use visuals. However, it relies on a password gated onboarding (via Instagram DM) that many users find confusing or untrustworthy, and its coverage is limited mostly to NYC/LA. Outside those markets, options are sparse and results can be non-local or repetitive. Until expansion and onboarding are streamlined, its value remains strongest for NYC and similar major cities.

### Pros

- Strong NYC-focused appeal for discovering food and pop-ups in the city
- Effective curation of top options and under-the-radar dishes
- Community-driven vibe with passionate food lovers and active social presence
- Easy-to-use interface with appealing food photos that aid discovery
- Useful for finding new and notable dishes and limited-time drops (bangers)

### Cons

- Requires a password to access the app, often via Instagram DM; onboarding is confusing and sometimes unresponsive
- Geographic coverage is limited (primarily NYC and some LA); users outside major cities see few options
- Location/search results can be non-local or repetitive (same restaurants across categories) and have small radius limits
- Privacy concerns and potential scam vibes due to the password/password-gathering process
- Slow or unresponsive customer support regarding onboarding/password issues

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1368976348)