Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
Cafe Mogador is a Moroccan restaurant famous for its East Village people watching. Enjoy a tagine, even after midnight - A perfect spot to relax with friends and enjoy the evening.
856 locals recommend
Cafe Mogador
133 Wythe AveCafe Mogador is a Moroccan restaurant famous for its East Village people watching. Enjoy a tagine, even after midnight - A perfect spot to relax with friends and enjoy the evening.
Veselka is an iconic East Village restaurant - It's open 24/7 and is a Ukrainian diner serving brunch all day and night. Perfect no matter the time.
235 locals recommend
Veselka
144 2nd AveVeselka is an iconic East Village restaurant - It's open 24/7 and is a Ukrainian diner serving brunch all day and night. Perfect no matter the time.
This place is a total hole in the wall but has delicious Himalayan food that you don't often find. BYOB as well.
28 locals recommend
Cafe Himalaya
78 E 1st StThis place is a total hole in the wall but has delicious Himalayan food that you don't often find. BYOB as well.
I am Serbian and I can vouch for the food at this great Alphabet City gem. The food is delicious, the ambiance is authentic and the service is great. Manhattan's best Serbian restaurant by far. Cash only so make sure you come prepared.
30 locals recommend
Kafana
116 Loisaida AveI am Serbian and I can vouch for the food at this great Alphabet City gem. The food is delicious, the ambiance is authentic and the service is great. Manhattan's best Serbian restaurant by far. Cash only so make sure you come prepared.
MUD SPOT
307 E 9th StDelicious coffee, delicious brunch - Cash only
fresco cafe & gelateria
Perfect spot for breakfast, lunch or a gelato snack
Fried chicken sandwiches from the masterminds behind Momofuku - delicious and fast. A must try.
10 locals recommend
Fuku
163 1st AvenueFried chicken sandwiches from the masterminds behind Momofuku - delicious and fast. A must try.
Rai Rai Ken
218 E 10th StBest ramen in New York. Cash only.
Veniero's
342 E 11th StIconic East Village Italian bakery. Open late.
A restaurant exclusively serving desserts. If the line is long, try the second location across the street where you can get anything to go.
44 locals recommend
ChikaLicious Dessert Bar
203 E 10th StA restaurant exclusively serving desserts. If the line is long, try the second location across the street where you can get anything to go.
Babu Ji
Great new Indian fusion spot
Bobwhite Lunch and Supper Counter
94 Loisaida AveBest fried chicken in New York
New York icon - Famous for its pastrami and for its starring role in "When Harry Met Sally"
690 locals recommend
Katz's Delicatessen
205 E Houston StNew York icon - Famous for its pastrami and for its starring role in "When Harry Met Sally"
In business for more than 100 years, this place is famous for its smoked fish and bagel sandwiches.
251 locals recommend
Russ & Daughters
179 E Houston StIn business for more than 100 years, this place is famous for its smoked fish and bagel sandwiches.
Famous for its pancakes, this place has the longest brunch wait in New York City. But it's worth it! Truly delicious. Try and go early on a week day.
365 locals recommend
Clinton St. Baking Company
4 Clinton StFamous for its pancakes, this place has the longest brunch wait in New York City. But it's worth it! Truly delicious. Try and go early on a week day.
Fun Jamaican spot - tasty cocktails, good food, beautiful clientele - Great for people watching. Pricy
137 locals recommend
Miss Lily's 7A Cafe
109 Avenue AFun Jamaican spot - tasty cocktails, good food, beautiful clientele - Great for people watching. Pricy
Local wine bar with a great menu - Perfect for lunch, light dinner, or an evening drink
27 locals recommend
Tarallucci e Vino - East Village
163 1st Ave.Local wine bar with a great menu - Perfect for lunch, light dinner, or an evening drink
Parks & Nature
The East Village's iconic park - Here you'll see every kind of beautiful weirdo relaxing in the heart of downtown.
538 locals recommend
Tompkins Square Park
East 10th StreetThe East Village's iconic park - Here you'll see every kind of beautiful weirdo relaxing in the heart of downtown.
The East Village is full of secret little community gardens - this one is the most beautiful. Check it out on a weekend.
39 locals recommend
6BC Botanical Garden
630 E 6th StThe East Village is full of secret little community gardens - this one is the most beautiful. Check it out on a weekend.
A beautiful garden full of interesting statues and plenty of room to relax
63 locals recommend
Elizabeth Street Garden
Elizabeth StreetA beautiful garden full of interesting statues and plenty of room to relax
Drinks & Nightlife
Upscale cocktails and a cool vibe - The perfect spot to start your night.
38 locals recommend
The Third Man
Upscale cocktails and a cool vibe - The perfect spot to start your night.
Intimate cocktail bar on the edge of Alphabet City - You feel like you're transported elsewhere
19 locals recommend
Evelyn
171 Loisaida AveIntimate cocktail bar on the edge of Alphabet City - You feel like you're transported elsewhere
German restaurant serving great German food but even better for its beer selection. Great spot to catch soccer matches. Cash only.
128 locals recommend
Zum Schneider NYC
107 Loisaida AveGerman restaurant serving great German food but even better for its beer selection. Great spot to catch soccer matches. Cash only.
Entertainment & Activities
Sunshine Cinema
Indie movie theater that plays great movies off the beaten path
Shopping
Casey sells all kinds of rubber stamps and can even make custom designs. A weird little shop that is definitely worth seeing.
Casey Rubber Stamps
322 E 11th StCasey sells all kinds of rubber stamps and can even make custom designs. A weird little shop that is definitely worth seeing.
Arts & Culture
New Museum of Contemporary Art
235 BoweryContemporary art
Poetry slams, jazz, comedy & other live performances in a storied, bohemian space.
83 locals recommend
Nuyorican Poet's Cafe
236 E 3rd StPoetry slams, jazz, comedy & other live performances in a storied, bohemian space.
Essentials
Trader Joe's
130 Court StWestside Market
2840 BroadwayTen Street Laundromat
286 E 10th St