Dimes Square refers to a micro-neighborhood in the Lower East Side of Manhattan that became the epicenter for a specific brand of post-ironic, 'alt-lit' hipster culture during the early 2020s. The meme culture surrounding it often satirizes the performative elitism, niche fashion, and social climbing of its denizens, who are frequently associated with local staples like the Dimes restaurant and a resurgence of the 'indie sleaze' aesthetic. On the internet, Dimes Square memes serve as a shorthand for hyper-local urban trends, gentrification, and the gatekeeping of 'cool' in the social media era, often used by both insiders and those mocking the scene's perceived pretentiousness.