Guidebook for New York
Drinks & Nightlife
Lots of beers on tap, and people watching. Food is usually solid also.
95 locals recommend
Spitzer's Corner
Lots of beers on tap, and people watching. Food is usually solid also.
Beverly's
297 Eldridge StArt school kids and fashion hangout.
Small venue which gets packed on weekend nights. Almost all locals and no tourists, and all hip hop all the time.
14 locals recommend
Lobby Bar
247 Eldridge StSmall venue which gets packed on weekend nights. Almost all locals and no tourists, and all hip hop all the time.
A bar that used to have punk roots which has become a "cool kid hangout" on weekdays, though can be trashy on weekends.
29 locals recommend
Max Fish
120 Orchard StA bar that used to have punk roots which has become a "cool kid hangout" on weekdays, though can be trashy on weekends.
Incredibly trendy / hipster club at the top of the Standard Hotel. Beautiful views. Dress the part (downtown hipster) to make it past the doorman.
221 locals recommend
Le Bain
848 Washington StIncredibly trendy / hipster club at the top of the Standard Hotel. Beautiful views. Dress the part (downtown hipster) to make it past the doorman.
Large "industrial" style club with roof terrace in summers. Always booking major DJ's but you can check the line up and scene at www.residentadvisor.com.
399 locals recommend
Output
74 Wythe AveLarge "industrial" style club with roof terrace in summers. Always booking major DJ's but you can check the line up and scene at www.residentadvisor.com.
Good Room
98 Meserole AveClub with good bookings and good vibes. Hipster-oriented.
Food Scene
Not technically a "street market" but an indoor market with many under the radar gems. Highly recommend the banana chocolate chip muffin's at Rainbo's Tra La La. Also inside are a vegan Japanese stall, Greek homemade foods, Italian fine foods shop, high end cheese shop with only American cheeses, taco stall, and Japanese street food stall.
341 locals recommend
Essex Market
88 Essex StNot technically a "street market" but an indoor market with many under the radar gems. Highly recommend the banana chocolate chip muffin's at Rainbo's Tra La La. Also inside are a vegan Japanese stall, Greek homemade foods, Italian fine foods shop, high end cheese shop with only American cheeses, taco stall, and Japanese street food stall.
Dimes
49 Canal StCalifornia-style healthy options with trendy and beautiful crowd.
An Choi
85 Orchard StHipster pho joint, but good and not expensive.
Dudley's
85 Orchard StNice brunch spot and people watching at the outdoor tables.
Open since the 1800's and known for the giant pastrami sandwich, which isn't cheap at nearly $20, but can surely feed two people. Lots of tourists, but locals do still come too.
690 locals recommend
Katz's Delicatessen
205 E Houston StOpen since the 1800's and known for the giant pastrami sandwich, which isn't cheap at nearly $20, but can surely feed two people. Lots of tourists, but locals do still come too.
High quality ice cream with an assortment of rotating flavors, including thai chili chocolate, olive oil, pumpkin, and Guinness.
74 locals recommend
il laboratorio del gelato
188 Ludlow StHigh quality ice cream with an assortment of rotating flavors, including thai chili chocolate, olive oil, pumpkin, and Guinness.
Erin McKenna's Bakery NYC
248 Broome StVegan bakery with amazing pumpkin eclairs.
Ice & Vice
221 E BroadwayAnother amazing local ice cream spot with unique flavor combinations.
Excellent assortment of pies and open until 11 or 12 most nights.
11 locals recommend
Petee's Pie Company
61 Delancey StExcellent assortment of pies and open until 11 or 12 most nights.
Sugar Sweet Sunshine
126 Rivington StKnown for its cupcakes and puddings, and very affordable!
If you're visiting from outside the US, try this place for some American fried chicken :)
268 locals recommend
Sweet Chick
178 Ludlow StIf you're visiting from outside the US, try this place for some American fried chicken :)
Dominican restaurant that's practically unknown to tourists but with a great Cuban sandwich at ~$8. Also try the maduros and mofongo for real Caribbean flavor. Also, the roast chicken and oxtail plates are pretty good value.
15 locals recommend
El Castillo de Jagua
113 Rivington StDominican restaurant that's practically unknown to tourists but with a great Cuban sandwich at ~$8. Also try the maduros and mofongo for real Caribbean flavor. Also, the roast chicken and oxtail plates are pretty good value.
Four dumplings for under $2? Also try the duck pancake sandwich which is a specialty.
288 locals recommend
Vanessa's Dumpling House
118A Eldridge StFour dumplings for under $2? Also try the duck pancake sandwich which is a specialty.
Terrible name, but great wraps and tater tots. Open until 5am weekend nights.
32 locals recommend
Wolfnights
99 Rivington StTerrible name, but great wraps and tater tots. Open until 5am weekend nights.
Caffè Vita
124 Ludlow StSmall place, but high quality coffee to go.
Whynot Coffee
Nice cafe to chill and work.
Small coffee which does lunch service. Trendy clientele and nice people watching from the window.
82 locals recommend
El Rey
Small coffee which does lunch service. Trendy clientele and nice people watching from the window.
Great local Greek spot which attracts downtown scenesters. https://www.nytimes.com/2015/07/22/dining/hungry-city-kikis-greek-tavern-in-chinatown.html?_r=0
320 locals recommend
Kiki's
130 Division StreetGreat local Greek spot which attracts downtown scenesters. https://www.nytimes.com/2015/07/22/dining/hungry-city-kikis-greek-tavern-in-chinatown.html?_r=0
Homemade Italian food in a casual setting. Very under the radar.
57 locals recommend
Gaia Italian Cafè
226 East 3rd StreetHomemade Italian food in a casual setting. Very under the radar.
Parm
248 Mulberry StGreat chicken Parmesan sandwiches in a casual setting.
Mr. Taka
170 Allen StAlways packed in this tiny place, but great ramen.