Best of the East Village and Vicinity
Food Scene
Lavagna
545 E 5th StBest neighborhood Italian spot in the city
Am I exposing the best kept Ramen secret in the city? Very affordable/delicious. Cash only.
103 localnici recomandă
Minca
536 E 5th StAm I exposing the best kept Ramen secret in the city? Very affordable/delicious. Cash only.
New Caribbean outpost from the original, always a great time
137 localnici recomandă
Miss Lily's 7A Cafe
109 Avenue ANew Caribbean outpost from the original, always a great time
One of the best Cafes in the East Village. The hummus and labne, dear lord!
856 localnici recomandă
Cafe Mogador
133 Wythe AveOne of the best Cafes in the East Village. The hummus and labne, dear lord!
Westville East
173 Avenue AGreat spot with outdoor seating for healthy, cheap meals.
Whitmans
406 E 9th StGreat Burger! Get the Juicy Lucy
Veselka
144 2nd AveUkrainian diner perfect for people watching
Caracas Arepa Bar
291 Grand StAwesome arepas, classic
Ninth Street Espresso
700 E 9th StBest Coffee in the east village, steps from your door
Tompkins Square Bagels
165 Avenue ALine up for the best bagels in the EV
Xi'an Famous Foods
88 E BroadwayHotspot for cheap chinese eats
Mighty Quinn's Barbeque
75 2nd AveReally good BBQ
Motorino
510 Columbus AvePIZZAHHHHHHHHHHHHH
Superiority Burger
119 Avenue Avegetarian burgers = delicious
off the beaten path, great spot, burger at bar only one of the city's best
10 localnici recomandă
Virginia's
200 E 11th Stoff the beaten path, great spot, burger at bar only one of the city's best
Bruno Pizza
204 E 13th StNew Pizza hotspot!
Coffee Project NY
239 E 5th StNext level coffee
Located in the Standard East Village. Chic brunch spot, try to make a reservation. One of the best outdoor seating areas in the area, great bar out front for drinks.
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Narcissa
Located in the Standard East Village. Chic brunch spot, try to make a reservation. One of the best outdoor seating areas in the area, great bar out front for drinks.
Snowdays
241 E 10th StReally good ice/ice cream place for hot summer nights
Mission
171 E BroadwayAmazing Restaurant
Wildair
142 Orchard StSuper delicious in season food, great wine selection
Russ & Daughters Cafe
127 Orchard StGreat Jewish delicacies/brunch. Long wait for brunch!!!
Ambitious set menu, featuring interesting local and seasonal ingredients
28 localnici recomandă
Contra
138 Orchard StAmbitious set menu, featuring interesting local and seasonal ingredients
Punjabi Deli
114 E 1st StSuper cheap vegetarian Indian in a bodega!
Lucien
14 1st Ave.Nice little French spot
Hearth
403 E 12th StForward thinking dinner, upscale
Bar Verde
65 2nd AveDelicious vegetarian Mexican
Fiaschetteria "Pistoia"
647 E 11th StDelicious rustic Italian
ATLA
372 Lafayette StSmall Mexican plates and great drinks, very buzzy
Freeman Alley
Freeman AlleySecluded spot, great for Brunch...on the british side of things
Tarallucci e Vino - East Village
163 1st Ave.Great little cafe, close, great vibe
Black
170 Elizabeth StTrendy Bagel place, good!!!
Cool spot for a brisket or other cured meat delicacies
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Harry & Ida's Meat and Supply Co.
Cool spot for a brisket or other cured meat delicacies
Lil Charlie's NYC
19 Kenmare StGreat PIzza, East Village Classic
Brindle Room
647 E 10th StGreat little spot, delicious burger
Bobwhite Lunch and Supper Counter
94 Loisaida AveSmall place, fried chicken realness
Ray's Candy Store
113 Avenue ABeen around forever! Great Beignets, etc!
Zaragoza
215 Avenue ASuper authentic Mexican in a Bodega, cheap, delicious
Hi-Collar
231 E 9th StSuper cool Japanese coffee shop
Joe & Pat’s NYC
168 1st Ave.Delicious cracker-thin Pizza from Staten Island
Ciao for Now Event Space
French restaurant that impresses the French!
Ippudo NY
65 4th AveRamen that is highly rated and popular!
John's of 12th Street
302 E 12th StEast Village classic red sauce joint
Jeepney
201 1st Ave.Modern Filipino comfort food
Hasaki
210 E 9th StRelatively affordable Omakase ($60-110)
Veniero's
342 E 11th St100 year old bakery for a classic East Village vibe
Madame Vo
212 E 10th StDelicious modern Vietnamese
THE place that started the East Village food craze, a must go!
271 localnici recomandă
Momofuku Noodle Bar
171 1st Ave.THE place that started the East Village food craze, a must go!
Classic East Village Diner, super small but great scene, vegetarian friendly, cash only!
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B&H Dairy
127 2nd AveClassic East Village Diner, super small but great scene, vegetarian friendly, cash only!
Abraço
81 E 7th StOne of the best coffee place in the EV!
Delicious cupcakes and if you're feeling spendy, get a custom cookie that looks like you!
Cupcake Market
6 Fulton StreetDelicious cupcakes and if you're feeling spendy, get a custom cookie that looks like you!
Downtown Bakery
69 1st Ave.Delicious and cheap Mexican
Casa Adela
66 Loisaida AveDelicious and cheap Puerto RIcan place with really good chicken!
Porsena
21 E 7th StDelicious, chill pasta place
Sundaes and Cones
95 E 10th StSome of the best ice cream in the city!
Cha-An
230 E 9th St2nd floor Kyoto-style teahouse
29B Teahouse
29 Avenue BSuper chic teahouse just down the street
Kyo Ya
94 E 7th StHIdden gem Michelin starred kaiseki
Le Sia
11 E 7th StOne of the city’s best places to eat shellfish, period
Oiji
119 1st Ave.Modern Korean fare, expensive but worth it!
MIchelin starred Omakase, $200 pp, special occasion but excellent value
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Jewel Bako
239 E 5th StMIchelin starred Omakase, $200 pp, special occasion but excellent value
The two Michelin-starred gem of David Chang’s empire remains one of the city’s best restaurants. Chef Sean Gray serves a $255 tasting at the chef’s counter, while the a la carte bar room offers an a al carte meal that’s no less exciting, often for $100 or less
30 localnici recomandă
Momofuku Ko
8 Extra PlThe two Michelin-starred gem of David Chang’s empire remains one of the city’s best restaurants. Chef Sean Gray serves a $255 tasting at the chef’s counter, while the a la carte bar room offers an a al carte meal that’s no less exciting, often for $100 or less
noreetuh
128 1st Ave.Pricey but amazing from highly pedigreed chefs
C&B
178 E 7th StGreat spot for delicious and quick breakfast that is close to home
Amazing and hip vietnamese place with good reviews, ask if you can sit in the downstairs lounge or else you need reservations!
Van Da
234 E 4th StAmazing and hip vietnamese place with good reviews, ask if you can sit in the downstairs lounge or else you need reservations!
POST
217 E 3rd StDelicious for anytime, small, cute, hip
Everything Else
Mast Books
72 Avenue ACool arty book store
Dashwood Books
33 Bond StGreat collection of art books
Shopping
Tokio 7
83 E 7th StHands down, best consignment shop for cheap designer finds
Entertainment & Activities
Take a steam or get a massage at this institution, but beware it's a little grimy
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Russian & Turkish Baths
268 E 10th StTake a steam or get a massage at this institution, but beware it's a little grimy
Anthology Film Archives
32 2nd Aveindependent and avant-garde film center
Village East Cinema
181-189 2nd AveClose theater, eclectic selection
Metrograph
7 Ludlow StCool movie place that has a good restaurant/bar
Essentials
Great Organic grocery store! A little on the expensive side
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Commodities Health Food
165 1st Ave.Great Organic grocery store! A little on the expensive side
Key Food Supermarkets
492 Myrtle AveCheaper grocery store
CTown Supermarkets
885 Bergen AveCheaper grocery store
Union Market
240 E Houston StUpscale grocery store, similar to Whole Foods
Juice Press
70 E 1st StMarvel at the $12 Juices --- expensive but delicious
Parks & Nature
Tompkins Square Park
East 10th StreetBask in the scene!
East River Promenade
East River PromenadeRun along the East River!
Sightseeing
Economy Candy
108 Rivington StCandy galore, been around for 80 years!