Guidebook for New York
Shopping
So good! You must stop by and try their unique and delicious doughnuts. They have seasonal specialties. Great coffee, too.
They have wifi and outlets, if you need to charge and browse the internet
313 residents recomanen
Doughnut Plant
379 Grand StSo good! You must stop by and try their unique and delicious doughnuts. They have seasonal specialties. Great coffee, too.
They have wifi and outlets, if you need to charge and browse the internet
Gem of the lower east side. This building houses many cool little stores, from grocers to one of the best cheese shops in the city.
Our favorite fish market is the one at the far end.
Must see
341 residents recomanen
Mercat d'Essex
88 Essex StGem of the lower east side. This building houses many cool little stores, from grocers to one of the best cheese shops in the city.
Our favorite fish market is the one at the far end.
Must see
Beer and cheese shop with a very local focus. Have cured meats, chocolates, jams, and other fine things.
17 residents recomanen
Malt and Mold-LES
221 East BroadwayBeer and cheese shop with a very local focus. Have cured meats, chocolates, jams, and other fine things.
The Pickle Guys
357 Grand StPickles and pickled things.
Walgreen's
66-54 Fresh Pond Rd24/7
Radical independent bookstore, collectively run. Free events almost every night. Also has a cafe with great coffee. Open until 11pm.
18 residents recomanen
Bluestockings Bookstore, Cafe & Activist Center
116 Suffolk StRadical independent bookstore, collectively run. Free events almost every night. Also has a cafe with great coffee. Open until 11pm.
Food Scene
NYC is known for its bagels. Kossar's is special as they also have Bialys. Worth stopping by.
Opens early.
Our favorite bagel is Challah everything bagel. They sell cream cheese.
50 residents recomanen
Kossar's Bagels & Bialys
367 Grand StNYC is known for its bagels. Kossar's is special as they also have Bialys. Worth stopping by.
Opens early.
Our favorite bagel is Challah everything bagel. They sell cream cheese.
12 Corners
121 Mott StLocal cafe. Owners are super sweet. They have delicious coffee.
Nearest restaurant. Nice view while you eat. Always bustling. Can't go wrong, we love them for every meal.
99 residents recomanen
Cafe Petisco
189 E BroadwayNearest restaurant. Nice view while you eat. Always bustling. Can't go wrong, we love them for every meal.
More coffee if you want it. Very small, little seating.
104 residents recomanen
Café Grumpy - Lower East Side
13 Essex StMore coffee if you want it. Very small, little seating.
Don't go on the weekends, the lines are ridiculous. Try to go during the week if you want to try this LES fav breakfast spot.
365 residents recomanen
Clinton St. Baking Company
4 Clinton StDon't go on the weekends, the lines are ridiculous. Try to go during the week if you want to try this LES fav breakfast spot.
Zest Sushi
249 Broome StGreat sushi, lunch specials, and deals for two.
Barrio Chino
253 Broome StPopular neighborhood spot and well known LES food jaunt.
The Fat Radish
17 Orchard StGreat food. Fresh ingredients. Seasonal menu
Remedy Diner
245 E Houston St24/7 Diner
Westville East
173 Avenue AYummy. Good spot for vegetarians.
Love this cafe. Floor to ceiling windows over look Avenue A. Great baristas. Delicious pastries—savory & sweet (our favorite is the almond, chocolate croissant). Turns into a wine bar at night
97 residents recomanen
Ost Cafe
Love this cafe. Floor to ceiling windows over look Avenue A. Great baristas. Delicious pastries—savory & sweet (our favorite is the almond, chocolate croissant). Turns into a wine bar at night
Zaragoza
215 Avenue AGo! So good!! Best Mexican in NYC.
Back Forty
190 Avenue BGood food
Cafe Mogador
133 Wythe AveDelicious Moroccan cuisine. They never rush you out.
Mole Mexican Bar and Grill
205 Allen StreetPricey but the best Mole we've had outside of Oaxaca
Eleven B
174 Avenue Bthin crust, delicious pizza
Northern Spy Food Co.
511 East 12th StreetGood food.
#1 favorite espresso in the city. Very small. Coffee aficionados must stop by.
127 residents recomanen
Abraço
81 E 7th St#1 favorite espresso in the city. Very small. Coffee aficionados must stop by.
Tuck Shop
Aussie pies. Yummy stuff
Sandwiches for all dietary restrictions. So so so good. Chicken is my favorite. The breakfast biscuit (eggs, cheese, salmon) is also super yummy.
97 residents recomanen
Cheeky Sandwiches
88 Orchard StSandwiches for all dietary restrictions. So so so good. Chicken is my favorite. The breakfast biscuit (eggs, cheese, salmon) is also super yummy.
Essentials
Closest grocery story. Open until 9pm every night. Best prices.
135 residents recomanen
Fine Fare Supermarkets
175 Clinton StClosest grocery story. Open until 9pm every night. Best prices.
Drinks & Nightlife
One of our favorite bars because it is usually very mellow and great for conversations. Has a wonderful jukebox. Tom, our favorite bartender, works on Sundays
11 residents recomanen
The Magician
118 Rivington StOne of our favorite bars because it is usually very mellow and great for conversations. Has a wonderful jukebox. Tom, our favorite bartender, works on Sundays
Neighborhood, jazzy dive bar with free pool table and unbeatable cheap booze specials.
183 residents recomanen
169 Bar
169 E BroadwayNeighborhood, jazzy dive bar with free pool table and unbeatable cheap booze specials.
The Parkside Lounge
317 E Houston StBar with venue space in the back. Most shows are free.
Seriously one of the best gems in the neighborhood. Go there please. Don't Yelp them! They've asked not to ;)
181 residents recomanen
Forgtmenot
138 Division StSeriously one of the best gems in the neighborhood. Go there please. Don't Yelp them! They've asked not to ;)
Eastwood is where I go when I want to talk and hear my friends. Truly a neighborhood bar that only places records! Wine and Beer only. 2-4-1 happy hours. And they have food
44 residents recomanen
Eastwood
200 Clinton StEastwood is where I go when I want to talk and hear my friends. Truly a neighborhood bar that only places records! Wine and Beer only. 2-4-1 happy hours. And they have food
Everything Else
All beers. Tons of beers on tap and even more in bottles. Owner is great. Nice spot for beer lovers.
45 residents recomanen
Top Hops Beer Shop
88 Essex StAll beers. Tons of beers on tap and even more in bottles. Owner is great. Nice spot for beer lovers.
Every weekend spring-fall. Lots of vendors, from food to clothes.
35 residents recomanen
Hester Street Fair
26 Essex StEvery weekend spring-fall. Lots of vendors, from food to clothes.
25 minute walk and you are in happening Williamsburg, BK. Lovely views of the city. Worth doing!
387 residents recomanen
Pont de Williamsburg
70 Williamsburg Bridge Bicycle Path25 minute walk and you are in happening Williamsburg, BK. Lovely views of the city. Worth doing!
Biscuits! So many different types of fillings. Worth stopping by.
29 residents recomanen
Empire Biscuit
Biscuits! So many different types of fillings. Worth stopping by.