East Village is a great place to explore for foodies, concert goers, art lovers, partiers, and shoppers. Explore the village and its vintage shops, attend a concert or party at Webster Hall, score tickets to see Off Broadway’s Stomp– there are endless possibilities to have fun. But before or after these exciting events, you might wanna grab a quick bite to eat at one of the places listed below.
Mark
33 St Marks Pl
New York, NY 10003
In the mood for a delicious, greasy burger? Want a creamy milkshake or some beer to go with it? Then stop by Mark, a burger shack located in St. Mark’s, for a mouthwatering meal! Their simple menu includes a few types of sliders ranging from just under $3 to $6, sides including fries and chili, milk shakes, beer, wine, and soda. Service is quick and friendly with seats outside, inside, and by the bar.
S’MAC
345 E 12th St
New York, NY 10003
If you’re a Macaroni & Cheese lover like me, this is the place for you. S’MAC (short for Sarita’s Macaroni & Cheese) opened in 2006 and has become a hit since. At this exciting eatery you can create your own Mac ‘n’ cheese dish, choosing the exact cheeses you want along with toppings such as onions, broccoli, mushrooms and meats including chicken, bacon, ground beef, and more! You can also choose from their menu of specialty dishes including the Cheeseburger, All-American, 4 Cheese, Alpine, Buffalo chicken, and more. Another location has opened in Murray Hill!
The Halal Guys
E 14th St
New York, NY 10003
The Halal Guys started out as a food truck and were known as New York City’s most popular open-air dining destination. Their most popular truck is located at 53rd Street and 6th Avenue, but they have recently opened up restaurants around the city! One location is right here in East Village. This is the perfect spot for late night dining since the restaurant is open from 10 am to 4 am everyday. That’s right, everyday, including Sundays. Stop by for some unforgettable chicken and gyro over rice, and ask for the white sauce!
Milk Bar
251 E 13th St
New York, NY 10003
Milk Bar is the bakery branch of the Momofoku company which has opened noodle restaurants, bars, a culinary lab, and bakeries. Milk Bar can be found throughout the city with 6 different locations but the unique taste of the desserts remains the same. Pastry chef Christina Tosi put a powerful spin on typical homemade desserts using quality ingredients and local dairy. Milk Bar is home to the famous cereal milk ice cream, compost cookies, naked cake, and crack pie. Tosi created one of a kind flavors that have gained world-wide recognition since Milk Bar opened in 2008. Stop by and order any of the desserts and you won’t be disappointed! You can even instagram the classic “ice cream in front of the milk sign” and reel in all the likes.
Veniero’s Pastry
342 E 11th St
New York, NY 10003
“Experience New York’s oldest tradition. Veniero’s, since 1894.” Veniero’s became a bakery in 1894 and has been serving delicious treats and coffee ever since. With over 200 varieties, everyone is bound to find something they enjoy, even those without a sweet tooth! Nothing will disappoint you here, they sell sweets from chocolate cannolis to tiramisu, rainbow cookies, fruit tarts, New York cheese cake, and more! And the best part– they have a seated cafe and delivery!