Guidebook for New York
Coffee
La Cabra
152 2nd AvenueAmazing coffee and baked goods! Laptop friendly.
Strong Coffee with East Village locals. The pastry and cakes are not to be missed! Closed on Monday & Tuesday. NOT laptop friendly.
127 residents recomanen
Abraço
81 E 7th StStrong Coffee with East Village locals. The pastry and cakes are not to be missed! Closed on Monday & Tuesday. NOT laptop friendly.
Ninth Street Espresso
700 E 9th StStrong coffee, great American breakfast and lunch + craft beers served all day.
131 residents recomanen
MUD SPOT
307 E 9th StStrong coffee, great American breakfast and lunch + craft beers served all day.
The Grey Dog
244 Mulberry StGreat breakfast, lunch and coffee.
Newsbar
107 University PlGreat breakfast, lunch and coffee.
Food scene
Joe & Pat’s NYC
168 1st Ave.Pizza!!!
East Village institution. Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner. French Morracan fare, great vibe, and prices. We love the tagines, greek salad, and mixed platter.
856 residents recomanen
Cafe Mogador
133 Wythe AveEast Village institution. Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner. French Morracan fare, great vibe, and prices. We love the tagines, greek salad, and mixed platter.
David Chang's Asian-accented American fare comes with an open kitchen, spare decor & dinner crowds.
271 residents recomanen
Momofuku Noodle Bar
171 1st Ave.David Chang's Asian-accented American fare comes with an open kitchen, spare decor & dinner crowds.
Amazing vegetarian Szechuan food, super light feeling and delicious! Great vibe and friendly owner and staff. Local tip: go for lunch (before 2pm) to take advantage of their generous lunch special.
7 residents recomanen
Spicy Moon Vegetarian Szechuan
328 E 6th StAmazing vegetarian Szechuan food, super light feeling and delicious! Great vibe and friendly owner and staff. Local tip: go for lunch (before 2pm) to take advantage of their generous lunch special.
MAKIINNY
32 E 7th StGreat Thai!
Souen at East Village
326 East 6th StreetOur favorite for a clean neighborhood meal.
Electric Burrito
81 Saint Marks PlaceOur friends place, great burritos!
Planet Taco
141 2nd AvenueDelicious modern take on Mexican at an affordable price.
Fiaschetteria "Pistoia"
647 E 11th StDelicious Italian!! One of our neighborhood favorites.
Russ & Daughters Cafe
127 Orchard StThe destination for a NYC bagel sandwich! Old school.
Scarr's Pizza
35 Orchard StOur favorite slice in the city!
Delicatessen de Katz
205 E Houston StA meat eaters paradise and a NYC institution!
East Village Insititution since 1954. Ukrainian food in the heart of the neighborhood. Great for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
235 residents recomanen
Veselka
144 2nd AveEast Village Insititution since 1954. Ukrainian food in the heart of the neighborhood. Great for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Amazing burgers and fries! Order two if you are hungry. Open until 3am on weekends.
9 residents recomanen
7th Street Burger
91 East 7th StreetAmazing burgers and fries! Order two if you are hungry. Open until 3am on weekends.
La Palapa
77 St Marks PlGreat Mexico City style food and strong margaritas!
TabeTomo
131 Avenue AExcellent Ramem!
A local favorite for high-quality Japanese!
From the resturant-
Since its opening in 1984, Hasaki is known for its consistent, high-quality sashimi & Edomae-style sushi. We aim to serve fresh flavors that take you to the oceans and landscapes of Japan without airfare. Thanks to your patronage, Hasaki has become an East Village NYC institution beloved by many for its authentic Japanese Cuisine.
23 residents recomanen
Hasaki
210 E 9th StA local favorite for high-quality Japanese!
From the resturant-
Since its opening in 1984, Hasaki is known for its consistent, high-quality sashimi & Edomae-style sushi. We aim to serve fresh flavors that take you to the oceans and landscapes of Japan without airfare. Thanks to your patronage, Hasaki has become an East Village NYC institution beloved by many for its authentic Japanese Cuisine.
The Smith
55 3rd AveAmerican breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Milk Bar East Village
251 E 13th StNot a doctor's office, but AMAZING desserts!
Vegetarian paradise! Go for the superiority burger (vegetarian) and don’t miss dessert!
AtmosphereThe 1990s décor of the old Odessa coffee shop has been preserved lovingly, drop ceilings and all. The service is as fully engaged, in-the-moment and conscientious as it gets.
Recommended DishesSuperiority Burger; collard greens sandwich; sloppy Dave; yuba verde sandwich; spicy lentils and cornbread; steamed vegetables; any beans; all desserts.
48 residents recomanen
Superiority Burger
119 Avenue AVegetarian paradise! Go for the superiority burger (vegetarian) and don’t miss dessert!
AtmosphereThe 1990s décor of the old Odessa coffee shop has been preserved lovingly, drop ceilings and all. The service is as fully engaged, in-the-moment and conscientious as it gets.
Recommended DishesSuperiority Burger; collard greens sandwich; sloppy Dave; yuba verde sandwich; spicy lentils and cornbread; steamed vegetables; any beans; all desserts.
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
95 E Houston StWhole Foods has everything you could need.
Local grocery store, large selection in a small corner store.
15 residents recomanen
East Village Farm & Grocery
69 2nd AveLocal grocery store, large selection in a small corner store.
Cosmo Launderama
142 1st Ave.Self-service, drop-off, dry cleaning.
CVS
156 Henry StDrug Store
Sew Good Cleaners
337 E 9th StDrop-off Laundry
East Village Hats
80 E 7th StPrinting, postal services, and stationary.
East Village Organic
Amazing organic juice bar!
Getting Around
Astor Pl station
6 Train Station
8 Street Station
R & W Train Station
2 Avenue Station
F Train Station
Run - Walk - Bike
Pont de Williamsburg
70 Williamsburg Bridge Bicycle PathRun, Walk, Bike Path
West side of Manhattan. Beautiful views of river and New Jersey skyline. Its also perfect for seeing the sunset while running. Battery Park to George Washington Bridge 11-11.5 mile.
154 residents recomanen
Hudson River Greenway
Hudson River GreenwayWest side of Manhattan. Beautiful views of river and New Jersey skyline. Its also perfect for seeing the sunset while running. Battery Park to George Washington Bridge 11-11.5 mile.
Domino Park
15 Kent AveRun, walk, bike picnic.
Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir
Beautiful running loop
Run, walk, bike from Battery Park to 125th Street. Gap between 34th and 60th were the United Nations Headquarters is located.
East River Greenway
East River GreenwayRun, walk, bike from Battery Park to 125th Street. Gap between 34th and 60th were the United Nations Headquarters is located.
Beginning at Pier 6 to Pier 1.
https://www.brooklynbridgepark.org/things-to-do/running/
951 residents recomanen
Parc del Pont de Brooklyn
334 Furman StBeginning at Pier 6 to Pier 1.
https://www.brooklynbridgepark.org/things-to-do/running/
Entertainment & Activities
TKTS Discount Booths are the perfect way for everyone to experience the arts in New York City at affordable prices. Choose from a array of Broadway and Off Broadway musicals, plays and dance.
149 residents recomanen
TKTS Times Square
West 47th StreetTKTS Discount Booths are the perfect way for everyone to experience the arts in New York City at affordable prices. Choose from a array of Broadway and Off Broadway musicals, plays and dance.
Village East Cinema
181-189 2nd AveNeighborhood Movie Theater!
Shopping
Mast Books
72 Avenue AGreat Independent Bookstore with Rare and Signed titles.
Coming Soon
53 Canal StEclectic store with original objects for the home.
More than 100 retail stores, ranging from the Apple Store to Banana Republic and from Eataly to Fossil, will officially begin welcoming customers at the 350,000 square-foot World Trade Center shopping mall at the Oculus. Amazing architecture!!
66 residents recomanen
L'Oculus
Church StreetMore than 100 retail stores, ranging from the Apple Store to Banana Republic and from Eataly to Fossil, will officially begin welcoming customers at the 350,000 square-foot World Trade Center shopping mall at the Oculus. Amazing architecture!!