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Great local cafe with excellent coffee, friendly staff, and comfortable seating. They have free wifi too!
102 locals recommend
The Bean
31 3rd AveGreat local cafe with excellent coffee, friendly staff, and comfortable seating. They have free wifi too!
There’s “no need to go to London – let alone India” – thanks to this curry‑savvy East Side mini‑chain purveying “real‑deal” dishes with heat levels ranging from “mild to crazy hot”
32 locals recommend
Brick Lane Curry House
79 2nd AveThere’s “no need to go to London – let alone India” – thanks to this curry‑savvy East Side mini‑chain purveying “real‑deal” dishes with heat levels ranging from “mild to crazy hot”
A sophisticated New England seafood shack with an East Village pedigree successfully lures Upper Westsiders.
175 locals recommend
The Mermaid Inn
570 Amsterdam AveA sophisticated New England seafood shack with an East Village pedigree successfully lures Upper Westsiders.
“Hipster” East Village Japanese “ramen king” ladling out “serious” noodles in the “richest, most complex” broth along with “succulent pork buns”
226 locals recommend
Ippudo NY
65 4th Ave“Hipster” East Village Japanese “ramen king” ladling out “serious” noodles in the “richest, most complex” broth along with “succulent pork buns”
Those who know this “cozy, little” NoLita Southern Italian tout claim its house-specialty “authentic” thin-crust Neapolitan pizzas
L'Asso eV
107 1st Ave.Those who know this “cozy, little” NoLita Southern Italian tout claim its house-specialty “authentic” thin-crust Neapolitan pizzas
Chef Alex Stupak’s “bold” detour from desserts at WD-50 to “high-minded” Mexicana pays off at this “trendy” East Village spot
15 locals recommend
Empellón Cocina
Chef Alex Stupak’s “bold” detour from desserts at WD-50 to “high-minded” Mexicana pays off at this “trendy” East Village spot
“Savory meat pies” are the “Down Under” specialty of this “easy” Aussie trio that “fills your belly” for a “frugal” price; the affable staff “makes you want to stay forever”
12 locals recommend
Tuck Shop
“Savory meat pies” are the “Down Under” specialty of this “easy” Aussie trio that “fills your belly” for a “frugal” price; the affable staff “makes you want to stay forever”
This narrow East Village resto-bar serves up oysters and other craft beer–friendly seafood (plus whiskey cake) on the cheap;
57 locals recommend
Upstate
95 1st Ave.This narrow East Village resto-bar serves up oysters and other craft beer–friendly seafood (plus whiskey cake) on the cheap;
Mamoun's Falafel
30 St Marks PlArguably the best falafel in NYC
“The simpler the better” is the ethos at these “bare-bones” New England–style seafood “shacks” dispensing “luscious” lobster rolls that showcase “fresh-off-the-boat” catch “unadulterated” by “fillers”
85 locals recommend
Luke's Lobster East Village
“The simpler the better” is the ethos at these “bare-bones” New England–style seafood “shacks” dispensing “luscious” lobster rolls that showcase “fresh-off-the-boat” catch “unadulterated” by “fillers”
“Transcendent corn pockets” stuffed with “fresh fillings” spark “arepa mania” at these Venezuelan “cheap-eats” joints
355 locals recommend
Caracas Arepa Bar
291 Grand St“Transcendent corn pockets” stuffed with “fresh fillings” spark “arepa mania” at these Venezuelan “cheap-eats” joints
“No-frills” says it all about this “friendly” NoHo Cajun where the “solid” vittles arrive in a “dumpy” verging on “campy” setting
27 locals recommend
Great Jones Cafe
54 Great Jones Street“No-frills” says it all about this “friendly” NoHo Cajun where the “solid” vittles arrive in a “dumpy” verging on “campy” setting
“sophisticated”, “earthy” American menu is a “forager’s dream”; approachable pricing, a “beautiful” deco-ish setting and a “fashionable” crowd make it arguably the ‘it’ arrival of the year.
59 locals recommend
ACME
9 Great Jones St“sophisticated”, “earthy” American menu is a “forager’s dream”; approachable pricing, a “beautiful” deco-ish setting and a “fashionable” crowd make it arguably the ‘it’ arrival of the year.
“Low prices”, “low lighting” and “outstanding” Emilia‑Romagna fare draw the “hipster” trade to this “constantly jammed”, cash‑only NoHo Italian
31 locals recommend
Bianca
5 Bleecker Street“Low prices”, “low lighting” and “outstanding” Emilia‑Romagna fare draw the “hipster” trade to this “constantly jammed”, cash‑only NoHo Italian
“Amazing chef” and “writer” Gabrielle Hamilton’s East Village “treasure” rests its “enduring cachet” on “inspired, unpretentious” New American “food for thought” done “with verve”
99 locals recommend
Prune
54 E 1st St“Amazing chef” and “writer” Gabrielle Hamilton’s East Village “treasure” rests its “enduring cachet” on “inspired, unpretentious” New American “food for thought” done “with verve”
East Village American duplex from “the creators of Freemans” caters to the “discerning nosher” with “well-executed” takes on Southern-style “comfort” classics
38 locals recommend
Peels
325 BoweryEast Village American duplex from “the creators of Freemans” caters to the “discerning nosher” with “well-executed” takes on Southern-style “comfort” classics
“Legions wait outside for a seat” at David Chang’s “simple” East Villager where the reward is “phenomenal” Asian‑accented New American fare that’s “worth much more than you’ll pay”
112 locals recommend
Momofuku Ssäm Bar
89 South Street“Legions wait outside for a seat” at David Chang’s “simple” East Villager where the reward is “phenomenal” Asian‑accented New American fare that’s “worth much more than you’ll pay”
“One taste” of the “hand-pulled noodles”, “cumin-lamb burgers” and other “insanely cheap” specialties “with real kick” and “you’ll understand” the allure of these Western Chinese “bargain basements”
107 locals recommend
Xi'an Famous Foods
88 E Broadway“One taste” of the “hand-pulled noodles”, “cumin-lamb burgers” and other “insanely cheap” specialties “with real kick” and “you’ll understand” the allure of these Western Chinese “bargain basements”
Borscht, pierogi and other “hearty” Ukrainian “staples” draw everyone from “families” to the “post-party crowd” to these East Villagers appreciated for their “late-night” hours
235 locals recommend
Veselka
144 2nd AveBorscht, pierogi and other “hearty” Ukrainian “staples” draw everyone from “families” to the “post-party crowd” to these East Villagers appreciated for their “late-night” hours
L'Apicio is an Italian-inspired restaurant bringing Executive Chef Gabe Thompson's cravable modern Italian food to the East Village.
11 locals recommend
L'Apicio
L'Apicio is an Italian-inspired restaurant bringing Executive Chef Gabe Thompson's cravable modern Italian food to the East Village.
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
95 E Houston StThe largest grocery store in the neighborhood
Union Market
240 E Houston StNew grocery store from Brooklyn. Excellent produce and food options
Met Food
107 2nd AvenueAnother local grocery store
Everything Else
Fitness center. Please inquire with staff about daily memberships
6 locals recommend
Dolphin Fitness Club
94 E 4th StFitness center. Please inquire with staff about daily memberships
Washington Square Park
Washington SquareOne of New York City's finest parks
Arts & Culture
New Museum of Contemporary Art
235 BoweryModern art museum
Shopping
SoHo
Great shopping area. Walking distance
Kmart
770 BroadwayThere are no Targets in Manhattan. We have a KMart
Walgreens
210 Union Ave24 Hour Walgreens drug store
Drinks & Nightlife
This East Village “pseudo speakeasy” serves “incredible potions” made by “bartenders who know their stuff
287 locals recommend
Please Don't Tell
113 St Marks PlThis East Village “pseudo speakeasy” serves “incredible potions” made by “bartenders who know their stuff
“Expertly crafted”, “out-of-this-universe” cocktails are concocted at this “moody” East Village vault where “bow-tied, suspendered” bartenders reenact the “speakeasy” era in a “Goth”-tinged setting
203 locals recommend
Death & Company
433 E 6th St“Expertly crafted”, “out-of-this-universe” cocktails are concocted at this “moody” East Village vault where “bow-tied, suspendered” bartenders reenact the “speakeasy” era in a “Goth”-tinged setting
A “pioneer of the cocktail resurgence”, this “Prohibition-esque” East Villager is a “great date spot” thanks to its “meticulous” mixology
172 locals recommend
Angel's Share
45 Stuyvesant StA “pioneer of the cocktail resurgence”, this “Prohibition-esque” East Villager is a “great date spot” thanks to its “meticulous” mixology
The “sawdust on the floors” hasn’t changed since this “must-visit” East Village “landmark” opened in 1854, and today “merry throngs” still show up to drink “nothing but beer”
142 locals recommend
McSorley's Old Ale House
15 E 7th StThe “sawdust on the floors” hasn’t changed since this “must-visit” East Village “landmark” opened in 1854, and today “merry throngs” still show up to drink “nothing but beer”