Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
Great local coffee shop with wifi and a chill vibe. They do have pastries but no food
236 locals recommend
Ninth Street Espresso
700 E 9th StGreat local coffee shop with wifi and a chill vibe. They do have pastries but no food
This is our personal favorite for coffee in the East Village. Try the Cortado! Note that they have great pastries but no food and it is take out only.
127 locals recommend
Abraço
81 E 7th StThis is our personal favorite for coffee in the East Village. Try the Cortado! Note that they have great pastries but no food and it is take out only.
Great place for a morning bagel or quick breakfast. Also close to the apartment.
13 locals recommend
Heaven's Hot Bagel
283 E Houston StGreat place for a morning bagel or quick breakfast. Also close to the apartment.
These are our favorite bagels in the East Village. We recommend the french toast bagel!
202 locals recommend
Tompkins Square Bagels
165 Avenue AThese are our favorite bagels in the East Village. We recommend the french toast bagel!
Best Pancakes in NYC! You need to get there when they open to get your name on the list. The wait can often be 1-2 hours.
365 locals recommend
Clinton St. Baking Company
4 Clinton StBest Pancakes in NYC! You need to get there when they open to get your name on the list. The wait can often be 1-2 hours.
Great weekend brunch spot. When the weather is nice you can sit outside.
123 locals recommend
Esperanto
145 Loisaida AveGreat weekend brunch spot. When the weather is nice you can sit outside.
This is our favorite Ramen shop in the city!
Its quaint and very close to the apartment.
103 locals recommend
Minca
536 E 5th StThis is our favorite Ramen shop in the city!
Its quaint and very close to the apartment.
Excellent american southern comfort food for lunch. Cozy and great atmosphere.
27 locals recommend
Great Jones Cafe
54 Great Jones StreetExcellent american southern comfort food for lunch. Cozy and great atmosphere.
Great lunch spot. Southern Style American BBQ! Try the pulled pork or beef brisket.
139 locals recommend
Mighty Quinn's Barbeque
75 2nd AveGreat lunch spot. Southern Style American BBQ! Try the pulled pork or beef brisket.
Mile End Deli
97a Bond StAmazing sandwiches!
Great fried chicken restaurant. Cozy and close to the apartment.
86 locals recommend
Bobwhite Lunch and Supper Counter
94 Loisaida AveGreat fried chicken restaurant. Cozy and close to the apartment.
Great modern German cuisine with wonderful atmosphere and excellent drink menu.
90 locals recommend
Edi & The Wolf
Great modern German cuisine with wonderful atmosphere and excellent drink menu.
Now called GG's they have excellent pizza and modern American cuisine. They also have great drinks
15 locals recommend
GG's
511 East 5th StreetNow called GG's they have excellent pizza and modern American cuisine. They also have great drinks
Momofuku Noodle Bar
171 1st Ave.Amazing new chinese/american cuisine.
The Smith
55 3rd AveGreat dinner spot. New American cuisine
il laboratorio del gelato
188 Ludlow StAmazing Gelato!
Babu Ji
Great take on classic Indian dishes with a modern and elevated approach
Kiin Thai
36 E 8th StSuperb Thai in a spacious, relaxed setting. Authentic in flavor and presentation
Drinks & Nightlife
Josie's
300 Amsterdam AveClassic all american bar!
The Wayland
700 E 9th StGreat new american bar with good live music on most nights.
Great local wine and beer bar. They have two locations next to each other. One serves beer and the other wine.
32 locals recommend
Grape and Grain
620 E 6th StGreat local wine and beer bar. They have two locations next to each other. One serves beer and the other wine.
Pig and Khao
68 Clinton StModern Filipino cuisine. Healthy portions, great flavors
Chill speakeasy hidden in the back of a art gallery with fantastic cocktails. Dont' forget to check out Home Sweet Home downstairs for some dancing afterwards!
41 locals recommend
Fig. 19
131 Chrystie StChill speakeasy hidden in the back of a art gallery with fantastic cocktails. Dont' forget to check out Home Sweet Home downstairs for some dancing afterwards!
Lucien
14 1st Ave.Romantic, French, great food and wine, cute date spot
Essentials
Union Market
240 E Houston StOrganic and Health grocery store
Shopping
Duane Reade
110 Newark AveDrug Store and Pharmacy
Century21 Stores
32 Church StGreat designer brand clothing at a discount
Marketplace filled with all things food and gifts. A must see for all NYC visitors. You can get to the highline Park right above the market.
21 locals recommend
Chelsea Marketplace
59 W 29th StMarketplace filled with all things food and gifts. A must see for all NYC visitors. You can get to the highline Park right above the market.
Sightseeing
Tompkins Square Park
East 10th StreetNice local park with a farmers market on Sundays
The largest farmers market in the City takes place at this spot. Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday. Also great for people watching.
987 locals recommend
Union Square
The largest farmers market in the City takes place at this spot. Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday. Also great for people watching.
Arts & Culture
New Museum of Contemporary Art
235 BoweryContemporary Art Museum
Village East Cinema
181-189 2nd AveMovie theater showing local and independent films
Sunshine Cinema
Movie theater showing local and independent films
Nublu Classic
62 Loisaida AveLive Jazz Music on the weekend and bar
Great Music Venue. Lots of local musicians as well as more well known bands play here. Check the site for tickets
135 locals recommend
The Bowery Ballroom
6 Delancey StGreat Music Venue. Lots of local musicians as well as more well known bands play here. Check the site for tickets
Cake Shop NYC
152 Ludlow StreetLocal Music Venue and Bar. And yes they also serve cake!