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The most amazing biscuit you'll ever have - whether for breakfast, an afternoon snack, or 4th meal. The blue bottle ice coffee is also a personal favorite.
29 locals recommend
Empire Biscuit
The most amazing biscuit you'll ever have - whether for breakfast, an afternoon snack, or 4th meal. The blue bottle ice coffee is also a personal favorite.
Delicious Jamaican brunch in a chilled out atmosphere. Great for Sunday brunch.
137 locals recommend
Miss Lily's 7A Cafe
109 Avenue ADelicious Jamaican brunch in a chilled out atmosphere. Great for Sunday brunch.
Looking for a quick, but delicious bite? Go to Racelette for the Swiss answer to grilled cheese.
19 locals recommend
Raclette
511 E 12th StLooking for a quick, but delicious bite? Go to Racelette for the Swiss answer to grilled cheese.
If you're looking for pizza, this is your place. I recommend the Sicilian. There are no tables, but you'll notice that's not stopping anyone. Grab a slice or 2 and hang outside with the locals.
426 locals recommend
Artichoke Basille's Pizza
321 E 14th StIf you're looking for pizza, this is your place. I recommend the Sicilian. There are no tables, but you'll notice that's not stopping anyone. Grab a slice or 2 and hang outside with the locals.
Cafe Mogador
133 Wythe AveWell known Moroccan eatery. Popular dinner spot.
Fun atmosphere. Beautiful interior. If you're looking for a lively place to dine, come here. Share the pork buns and other appetizers. You won't believe how small the bill is or how great the food is.
226 locals recommend
Ippudo NY
65 4th AveFun atmosphere. Beautiful interior. If you're looking for a lively place to dine, come here. Share the pork buns and other appetizers. You won't believe how small the bill is or how great the food is.
Momofuku Noodle Bar
171 1st Ave.Famed momofuku noodle bar.
Great spot to smoke some hookah outdoors. If you go late in the afternoon you'll catch the perfect sun.
11 locals recommend
Horus Cafe on A
293 E 10th StGreat spot to smoke some hookah outdoors. If you go late in the afternoon you'll catch the perfect sun.
Amazing farm to table restaurant. Though on the pricier side, this meal is not soon to be forgotten. The restaurant is small, so try to make a reservation or be prepared to wait a bit.
99 locals recommend
Prune
54 E 1st StAmazing farm to table restaurant. Though on the pricier side, this meal is not soon to be forgotten. The restaurant is small, so try to make a reservation or be prepared to wait a bit.
Why do I recommend Creperie? Well the crepes. :) Extensive sweet and savory crepe menu.
18 locals recommend
Creperie
135 Ludlow StWhy do I recommend Creperie? Well the crepes. :) Extensive sweet and savory crepe menu.
Timna
Delicious modern Israeli Mediterranean cuisine
Everything Else
Famous for the inventive cream cheeses and classic New York bagels.
202 locals recommend
Tompkins Square Bagels
165 Avenue AFamous for the inventive cream cheeses and classic New York bagels.
Avenue A Wine & Liquor Inc
196 Avenue AAvenue A Wine is just half a block away.
This Italian bakery has been around since the 1800's. You can't stay in the neighborhood without stopping in here for a few cannolis! It's an absolute must!
93 locals recommend
Veniero's
342 E 11th StThis Italian bakery has been around since the 1800's. You can't stay in the neighborhood without stopping in here for a few cannolis! It's an absolute must!
Milk Bar East Village
251 E 13th StFamed momofuku milk bar.
Weather not cooperating or over the walking? Take a day to relax at the Russian and Turkish baths.
68 locals recommend
Russian & Turkish Baths
268 E 10th StWeather not cooperating or over the walking? Take a day to relax at the Russian and Turkish baths.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great atmosphere. Good wine and cocktails. Live (and interesting) music each Wednesday starting at 10:00 PM.
27 locals recommend
Ducks Eatery
351 E 12th StGreat atmosphere. Good wine and cocktails. Live (and interesting) music each Wednesday starting at 10:00 PM.
Difficult to describe this East Village bar. A small space typically boasting live music, whether a disco DJ or a more avant garde post punk collective. The best thing to do is check it out yourself.
13 locals recommend
Elvis Guesthouse
85 Avenue ADifficult to describe this East Village bar. A small space typically boasting live music, whether a disco DJ or a more avant garde post punk collective. The best thing to do is check it out yourself.
Looking for classic Greek food? Look no further. This East Village location opened up after the enormous success of the original location in the heart of Queens.
40 locals recommend
Taverna Kyclades
228 1st AvenueLooking for classic Greek food? Look no further. This East Village location opened up after the enormous success of the original location in the heart of Queens.
Bar/restaurant with outdoor seating and an incredible Sunday Happy Hour from 4 - 7 which includes: cocktails, wine, beer, raw oysters and seafood appetizers.
175 locals recommend
The Mermaid Inn
570 Amsterdam AveBar/restaurant with outdoor seating and an incredible Sunday Happy Hour from 4 - 7 which includes: cocktails, wine, beer, raw oysters and seafood appetizers.
Arts & Culture
Need a break from pounding the pavement? Check out the East Village Cinema. It's constantly showing indie flixs you won't find at other theaters.
57 locals recommend
Village East Cinema
181-189 2nd AveNeed a break from pounding the pavement? Check out the East Village Cinema. It's constantly showing indie flixs you won't find at other theaters.
Shopping
Root & Bone
200 E 3rd StBecause who doesn't want fancier fried chicken?
VERAMEAT
132 N 5th StEdgy and unique jewelry boutique. Highly recommend!