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Go-To Lunch Spots
The Grey Dog - Union Square is one of Go-To Lunch Spots.

1. The Grey Dog - Union Square

8.7
90 University Pl (btwn E 11th & E 12th St), New York, NY
Café · Greenwich Village · 326 tips and reviews
sweetgreen is one of Go-To Lunch Spots.

2. sweetgreen

8.9
101 University Pl (W 12th St), New York, NY
Salad Restaurant · Greenwich Village · 9 tips and reviews
Peacefood Café is one of Go-To Lunch Spots.

3. Peacefood Café

8.6
41 E 11th St (at University Pl), New York, NY
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Greenwich Village · 168 tips and reviews
Nanoosh is one of Go-To Lunch Spots.

4. Nanoosh

111 University Pl (at E 13th St.), New York, NY
Mediterranean Restaurant · Greenwich Village · 67 tips and reviews
Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ is one of Go-To Lunch Spots.

5. Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ

34 Cooper Sq (btwn E 5th & E 6th St.), New York, NY
Japanese Restaurant · NoHo · 231 tips and reviews

Andrew F.Andrew Furman: $14.95 for the three meat lunch special is amazing

6. Spice

7.1
39 E 13th St (btwn University Pl & Broadway), New York, NY
Thai Restaurant · Union Square · 196 tips and reviews

Keith K.Keith Kaplan: Can't beat the lunch specials. I got a pot stick appetizer and drunken man noodles for under $10. Not bad at all.

7. Agata & Valentina

64 University Pl (btwn E 10th & E 11th St), New York, NY
Gourmet Store · Greenwich Village · 68 tips and reviews

Giulia P.Giulia Prati: Convenient lunch special with a main, 2 sides and a drink for about $8. Also great fresh pasta and pasta sauces 👌

Dean & DeLuca is one of Go-To Lunch Spots.

8. Dean & DeLuca

560 Broadway (at Prince St), New York, NY
Gourmet Store · SoHo · 394 tips and reviews

9. TUE Thai Food

7.8
3 Greenwich Ave (at Christopher St), New York, NY
Thai Restaurant · West Village · 91 tips and reviews

Josenny T.Josenny Torres: Def recommend this place. The lunch special comes with a your main course, an appetizer, salad and your choice of drink all for 9 bucks. I def chose Thai Iced tea. Happy and satisfied customer

10. Lillie's Union Square

7.7
13 E 17th St (btwn Broadway & 5th Ave), New York, NY
Pub · Union Square · 275 tips and reviews

Random_NY S.Random_NY S: Burger & Beer lunch special for $10 is ace.

Laut is one of Go-To Lunch Spots.

11. Laut

8.1
15 E 17th St (btwn Broadway & 5th Ave), New York, NY
Malay Restaurant · Union Square · 169 tips and reviews

12. Edo Japanese Restaurant

7.4
9 E 17th St (btw 5th Ave & Broadway), New York, NY
Sushi Restaurant · Union Square · 70 tips and reviews

Becca M.Becca McArthur: Get the lunch special (2 rolls and soup or salad) for under $10. Miso soup is so fresh and spicy rolls are well-wrapped and tangy.

13. La Maison du Croque Monsieur

17 E 13th St (btwn University Pl & 5th Ave), New York, NY
Sandwich Spot · Greenwich Village · 83 tips and reviews

Sara .Sara 🌈⚔🍾: So good! The Mr Charley (ratatouille, goat cheese, and béchamel) is delicious. It's a super cute spot and they have a lunch special- a croque and a side salad for $10. I can't wait to try them all!

14. Vapiano

113 University Pl (at E 13th St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Greenwich Village · 229 tips and reviews

Maksim A.Maksim Alipov: ~14$ lunch

Vapiano is one of Go-To Lunch Spots.

15. Vapiano

113 University Pl (at E 13th St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Greenwich Village · 229 tips and reviews

Cole K.Cole Kennedy: The BBQ chicken pizza was a better-than-expected lunch; relatively inexpensive too.

16. Murray's Bagels

8.2
500 Avenue of the Americas (btwn W 12th & W 13th St), New York, NY
Bagel Shop · West Village · 298 tips and reviews

Maksim A.Maksim Alipov: $10-12 lunch. Dine in hard. Delicious!

17. Murray's Bagels

8.2
500 Avenue of the Americas (btwn W 12th & W 13th St), New York, NY
Bagel Shop · West Village · 298 tips and reviews

Lucius K.Lucius Kwok: get the lunch special bagel sandwich.

18. Mikado Bistro

6.3
525 Avenue of the Americas (at W 14th St), New York, NY
Sushi Restaurant · Greenwich Village · 34 tips and reviews

Brad B.Brad Benson: Great lunch special! Miso soup, salad, 2sushi rolls ($9) or 3sushi rolls ($12)! Been coming here for years!

19. Hana Japanese Cuisine

111 Rivington St (btw Essex & Ludlow), New York, NY
Japanese Restaurant · Lower East Side · 22 tips and reviews

Molly K.Molly Krause: $8 lunch special is an incredible deal. Also the iced green tea is amazing and authentic

20. Dig Inn

17 E 17th St (btwn Broadway & 5th Ave), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Union Square · 149 tips and reviews

Maksim A.Maksim Alipov: ~8$ lunch. Dine in possible. Worth it for sure.

Union Fare is one of Go-To Lunch Spots.

21. Union Fare

5 E 17th St (btwn 5th Ave & Union Sq W), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · Union Square · 117 tips and reviews

Sandya S.Sandya Sankarram: The dessert croissants here are amazing. Definitely try red velvet and birthday cake.

22. Rye House

11 W 17th St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Whisky Bar · Union Square · 231 tips and reviews

Graham S.Graham Siener: Great lunch special-- pick 2 for $16.

23. Aldea

31 W 17th St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Portuguese Restaurant · Union Square · 118 tips and reviews

abbyabby: a michelin star, a top chef master contestant, and a $20 prix fixe lunch special

24. Saigon Market

91 University Pl (at E 12th St), New York, NY
Vietnamese Restaurant · Greenwich Village · 130 tips and reviews

geniece d.geniece divino: Bao Xao lunch special for $8.50

OOTOYA 大戸屋 is one of Go-To Lunch Spots.

25. OOTOYA 大戸屋

8.9
41 E 11th St (btwn University Pl & Broadway), New York, NY
Japanese Restaurant · Greenwich Village · 57 tips and reviews

Ranu R.Ranu Rajkarnikar: Delicious upscale Japanese that won't break the bank. Love the lunch sets like the pressed salmon sushi. Everything is beautifully presented and the service is great. Soba is homemade and delicious!

26. Rasa

7.5
25 W 8th St (at 6th Ave), New York, NY
Malay Restaurant · Greenwich Village · 32 tips and reviews

Jessica W.Jessica Wickham: Great lunch specials. Loved my broth, chicken and noodles with side salad for only $10

27. Oramen

7.3
579 Avenue of the Americas (at 17th St), New York, NY
Ramen Restaurant · Union Square · 48 tips and reviews

Sonny K.Sonny Kwok: Everything is good here, how is their rating not 9.0+?lunch set is cool, tonkashu ramen plus kara age, their dinner don't have a set meal, but their grilled mackerel is very good. Prices are decent

28. Shu Han Ju Chinese Restaurant

7.2
465 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY
Chinese Restaurant · West Village · 11 tips and reviews

John P.John Paterakis: Vegans: exercise caution. There are no vegetarian-friendly options on the lunch special menu. Otherwise good.

29. Shu Han Ju Chinese Restaurant

7.2
465 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY
Chinese Restaurant · West Village · 11 tips and reviews

Kev S.Kev Skinny: Came for a quick 15 minute lunch. Ordered spicy dumplings. They met my timeframe for a quick sit down and delivered quick. Little heavy on garlic, but can't complain.

30. Basta Pasta

7.8
37 W 17th St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Union Square · 151 tips and reviews

Nora A.Nora Abousteit: Great $19 3 course lunch special. Love the Basta Pasta sauce.

31. Thai Villa

9.2
5 E 19th St (btwn 5th Ave & Broadway), New York, NY
Thai Restaurant · Flatiron District · 88 tips and reviews

Kate F.Kate Furman: Quick for lunch, also offers great lunch specials.

32. 15 East

8.0
15 E 15th St (btwn 5th Ave & Union Sq W), New York, NY
Japanese Restaurant · Union Square · 136 tips and reviews

Village VoiceVillage Voice: Yes this place is crazy expensive, but the quality of the sushi ranks in the top 5 in the city. The weekday lunch special allows even the most common of us to sample their fare (in small quantities..)

Bareburger is one of Go-To Lunch Spots.

33. Bareburger

103 W 14th St (6th Ave), New York, NY
Burger Joint · Chelsea · 15 tips and reviews

Go Find AliceGo Find Alice: Keto, gluten free, vegetarian, and vegan friendly options available ! Anyone and everyone can find something they’ll like here

34. Little Italy Pizza III

5.4
122 University Pl (at E 13th St.), New York, NY
Pizzeria · Greenwich Village · 42 tips and reviews

Josh C.Josh Collins: Grabbed the 2-slice / drink combo (cheese only). Pretty tasty. The crispy cornmeal on the crust is a nice touch. Can get soda OR a bottled water, which is nice since I don't drink soda anymore

35. Taboonette

8.8
30 E 13th St (at University Pl), New York, NY
Mediterranean Restaurant · Greenwich Village · 149 tips and reviews

Noah W.Noah Weiss: The "American" bacon egg and cheese breakfast sandwich is a great Mediterranean alternative to the classic. It's on pita, has grilled eggplant, and hot sauce. Also, $6 🙏. Good veggie options, too.

36. Taboonette

8.8
30 E 13th St (at University Pl), New York, NY
Mediterranean Restaurant · Greenwich Village · 149 tips and reviews

Serious EatsSerious Eats: If you need an inexpensive lunch or dinner near Union Square, or just an amazing pita sandwich, Taboonette's got ya covered.

37. El Cantinero

5.9
86 University Pl (btwn E 11th & E 12th St), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Greenwich Village · 98 tips and reviews

Deana C.Deana Cosper: Unknown tip! Free margarita, sangria, or soda with lunch

38. Dorado Tacos

8.4
28 E 12th St (btwn 5th Ave & University Pl), New York, NY
Taco Restaurant · Greenwich Village · 151 tips and reviews

Maksim A.Maksim Alipov: ~10 lunch. really good tacos.

39. Tortaria

8.0
94 University Pl (at E 12th St), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Greenwich Village · 190 tips and reviews

Jessica d.Jessica de Oliveira: Sad that they raised prices recently, but you can't go wrong with the the $3 empanadas. This place is hoppin, always a young crowd and the music is the perfect blend of deep and tropical house.