jisforJoe's NYC Faves

1. Bryant Park

9.5

W 42nd St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY

Park · Midtown East · 1230 tips and reviews

Mudspot is one of jisforJoe's NYC Faves.

2. Mudspot

8.9

307 E 9th St (btwn 1st & 2nd Ave), New York, NY

Café · East Village · 330 tips and reviews

Eataly Flatiron is one of jisforJoe's NYC Faves.

3. Eataly Flatiron

9.2

200 5th Ave (at W 23rd St), New York, NY

Gourmet Store · Flatiron · 1478 tips and reviews

Madison Square Park is one of jisforJoe's NYC Faves.

4. Madison Square Park

9.5

Madison Ave (btwn E 23rd & E 26th St), New York, NY

Park · 479 tips and reviews

5. Oasis

161 N 7th St (at Bedford Ave), Brooklyn, NY

Falafel Restaurant · Williamsburg · 127 tips and reviews

Atlas Café is one of jisforJoe's NYC Faves.

6. Atlas Café

116 Havemeyer St (at Grand St), Brooklyn, NY

Coffee Shop · Williamsburg · 82 tips and reviews

Ponty Bistro is one of jisforJoe's NYC Faves.

7. Ponty Bistro

218 3rd Ave (btwn E 18th & E 19th St), New York, NY

African Restaurant · Gramercy Park · 55 tips and reviews

Taco Santana is one of jisforJoe's NYC Faves.

8. Taco Santana

7.2

301 Keap St (btw 5th St & Broadway), Brooklyn, NY

Taco Restaurant · East Williamsburg · 23 tips and reviews

Wafels & Dinges - Herald Square is one of jisforJoe's NYC Faves.

9. Wafels & Dinges - Herald Square

8.5

Herald Square, New York, NY

Food Truck · Garment District · 316 tips and reviews

Urban Rustic is one of jisforJoe's NYC Faves.

10. Urban Rustic

236 N 12th St (at Union Ave), Brooklyn, NY

Café · Williamsburg · 160 tips and reviews

Momofuku Noodle Bar is one of jisforJoe's NYC Faves.

11. Momofuku Noodle Bar

8.4

171 1st Ave (btwn E 10th & E 11th St), New York, NY

Ramen Restaurant · East Village · 848 tips and reviews

The Meatball Shop is one of jisforJoe's NYC Faves.

12. The Meatball Shop

170 Bedford Ave (btwn N 7th & N 8th St), Brooklyn, NY

Italian Restaurant · Williamsburg · 372 tips and reviews

The Meat Hook is one of jisforJoe's NYC Faves.

13. The Meat Hook

8.9

397 Graham Ave (btw Jackson & Withers), Brooklyn, NY

Butcher · Williamsburg · 90 tips and reviews

Classic Specs HQ is one of jisforJoe's NYC Faves.

14. Classic Specs HQ

85 N 3rd St #112 (btwn Wythe & Berry), Brooklyn, NY

Tech Startup · Williamsburg · 3 tips and reviews

Iris Cafe is one of jisforJoe's NYC Faves.

15. Iris Cafe

20 Columbia Pl (at Joralemon St), Brooklyn, NY

Café · Brooklyn Heights · 138 tips and reviews

Henry Public is one of jisforJoe's NYC Faves.

16. Henry Public

8.8

329 Henry St (btwn Atlantic Ave & Pacific St), Brooklyn, NY

Gastropub · Cobble Hill · 192 tips and reviews

The New York Times: Recommended: Turkey sandwich, cross-cut marrow bones, salad, oysters, Wilkinsons for dessert. The well-charred “hamburger sandwich” is a balm to an appetite fatigued by too many baroque burgers. Read more.

The Brooklyn Star is one of jisforJoe's NYC Faves.

17. The Brooklyn Star

593 Lorimer St (at Conselyea St), Brooklyn, NY

Southern Food Restaurant · Williamsburg · 286 tips and reviews

Peter Pan Donut & Pastry Shop is one of jisforJoe's NYC Faves.

18. Peter Pan Donut & Pastry Shop

9.2

727 Manhattan Ave (btwn Norman & Meserole Ave), Brooklyn, NY

Donut Shop · Greenpoint · 319 tips and reviews

Optical 88 is one of jisforJoe's NYC Faves.

19. Optical 88

7.6

116 Mott St (Hester St.), New York, NY

Eyecare Store · Chinatown · 13 tips and reviews

District Dog is one of jisforJoe's NYC Faves.

20. District Dog

8.4

142 Driggs Ave (at Russell St.), Brooklyn, NY

Pet Supplies Store · Greenpoint · 8 tips and reviews

Anna Maria Pizza & Pasta is one of jisforJoe's NYC Faves.

21. Anna Maria Pizza & Pasta

179 Bedford Ave (btwn N 7th & N 8th St.), Brooklyn, NY

Pizzeria · Williamsburg · 94 tips and reviews

B's Bikes is one of jisforJoe's NYC Faves.

22. B's Bikes

8.6

262 Driggs Ave (at Eckford St.), Brooklyn, NY

Bicycle Store · Greenpoint · 29 tips and reviews

Tompkins Square Park is one of jisforJoe's NYC Faves.

23. Tompkins Square Park

8.6

E 7th St to E 10th St (btwn Ave A & B), New York, NY

Park · Alphabet City · 160 tips and reviews

Mashable: This East Village gathering point is one of the City of New York's early wi-fi adopters in partnership with AT&T. Read more.

Foodtown is one of jisforJoe's NYC Faves.

24. Foodtown

7.5

159 N 3rd St (Metropolitan Ave.), Brooklyn, NY

Grocery Store · 41 tips and reviews

Juniper is one of jisforJoe's NYC Faves.

25. Juniper

112 Berry St (btwn 7th St & 8th St), Brooklyn, NY

American Restaurant · Williamsburg · 65 tips and reviews

Mast Brothers Chocolate Factory is one of jisforJoe's NYC Faves.

26. Mast Brothers Chocolate Factory

111 N 3rd St, Brooklyn, NY

Chocolate Store · Williamsburg · 103 tips and reviews

Bedford Cheese Shop is one of jisforJoe's NYC Faves.

27. Bedford Cheese Shop

265 Bedford Ave (at N 1st St.), Brooklyn, NY

Cheese Store · Williamsburg · 61 tips and reviews

Radegast Hall & Biergarten is one of jisforJoe's NYC Faves.

28. Radegast Hall & Biergarten

9.0

113 N 3rd St (at Berry St), Brooklyn, NY

Beer Garden · Williamsburg · 480 tips and reviews

High Line is one of jisforJoe's NYC Faves.

29. High Line

9.5

btwn Gansevoort & W 34th St (btwn 10th & 12th Ave), New York, NY

Park · Chelsea · 1495 tips and reviews

The Dutch is one of jisforJoe's NYC Faves.

30. The Dutch

8.4

131 Sullivan St (at Prince St), New York, NY

New American Restaurant · SoHo · 457 tips and reviews

Milk Bar is one of jisforJoe's NYC Faves.

31. Milk Bar

8.0

382 Metropolitan Ave (btwn Havemeyer & Marcy), Brooklyn, NY

Dessert Shop · Williamsburg · 184 tips and reviews

Banh Mi Saigon is one of jisforJoe's NYC Faves.

32. Banh Mi Saigon

8.7

198 Grand St (btwn Mulberry & Mott St), New York, NY

Sandwich Spot · Little Italy · 197 tips and reviews

Saturdays NYC is one of jisforJoe's NYC Faves.

33. Saturdays NYC

9.0

31 Crosby St (btwn Grand & Broome St), New York, NY

Clothing Store · SoHo · 255 tips and reviews

Kaffe 1668 is one of jisforJoe's NYC Faves.

34. Kaffe 1668

8.4

275 Greenwich St (at Murray St), New York, NY

Coffee Shop · Tribeca · 318 tips and reviews

35. Ippudo

8.9

65 4th Ave (btwn E 9th & E 10th St), New York, NY

Ramen Restaurant · Greenwich Village · 1163 tips and reviews

Marlow & Sons is one of jisforJoe's NYC Faves.

36. Marlow & Sons

8.7

81 Broadway (btwn Berry & Wythe St), Brooklyn, NY

American Restaurant · Williamsburg · 254 tips and reviews

Artichoke Basille’s Pizza is one of jisforJoe's NYC Faves.

37. Artichoke Basille’s Pizza

8.1

321 E 14th St (btwn 1st & 2nd Ave), New York, NY

Pizzeria · Stuyvesant Town - Peter Cooper Village · 567 tips and reviews

38. High Line

9.5

btwn Gansevoort & W 34th St (btwn 10th & 12th Ave), New York, NY

Park · Chelsea · 1495 tips and reviews

Dens: Walk the whole thing (sunset = best). If its night time, look for the exhibitionists Doing Their Thing in the windows of the Standard Hotel. Sit in sunken mini-theater (you'll know it when you see it)

Ports Coffee & Tea Co. is one of jisforJoe's NYC Faves.

39. Ports Coffee & Tea Co.

251 W 23rd St (btwn 7th & 8th Ave), New York, NY

Coffee Shop · Chelsea · 64 tips and reviews

Claw Chelsea is one of jisforJoe's NYC Faves.

40. Claw Chelsea

269 W 23rd St ((between 7th Ave & 8th Ave)), New York, NY

Seafood Restaurant · Chelsea · 20 tips and reviews

McCarren Dog Park is one of jisforJoe's NYC Faves.

41. McCarren Dog Park

7.5

Driggs Ave (at N 12th St), Brooklyn, NY

Dog Park · Williamsburg · 26 tips and reviews

Whole Foods Market is one of jisforJoe's NYC Faves.

42. Whole Foods Market

9.0

270 Greenwich St (at Warren St), New York, NY

Grocery Store · Tribeca · 252 tips and reviews

43. Resto

111 E 29th St (btwn Park Ave S & Lexington), New York, NY

Belgian Restaurant · Rose Hill · 171 tips and reviews

The Cannibal Beer & Butcher is one of jisforJoe's NYC Faves.

44. The Cannibal Beer & Butcher

113 E 29th St (btwn Park & Lexington Ave), New York, NY

New American Restaurant · Rose Hill · 200 tips and reviews

45. Egg

109A N 3rd St (at Berry St), Brooklyn, NY

Breakfast Spot · Williamsburg · 377 tips and reviews

Grand Ferry Park is one of jisforJoe's NYC Faves.

46. Grand Ferry Park

8.7

50 River St (at Grand St), Brooklyn, NY

Park · Williamsburg · 32 tips and reviews

Model Barbers is one of jisforJoe's NYC Faves.

47. Model Barbers

8.1

452 Union Ave (at Metropolitan Ave.), Brooklyn, NY

Hair Salon · East Williamsburg · 16 tips and reviews

The Gallery Cafe is one of jisforJoe's NYC Faves.

48. The Gallery Cafe

108 Jay St (at York St), Brooklyn, NY

American Restaurant · DUMBO · 59 tips and reviews

Two Door Tavern is one of jisforJoe's NYC Faves.

49. Two Door Tavern

116 N 5th St (btwn Bedford Ave & Berry St), Brooklyn, NY

Bar · Williamsburg · 146 tips and reviews

Char No. 4 is one of jisforJoe's NYC Faves.

50. Char No. 4

196 Smith St (at Baltic St.), Brooklyn, NY

Whisky Bar · Boerum Hill · 230 tips and reviews

Cariño Restaurant and Cantina is one of jisforJoe's NYC Faves.

51. Cariño Restaurant and Cantina

82 S 4th St (btwn Berry St & Wythe Ave), Brooklyn, NY

Mexican Restaurant · Williamsburg · 77 tips and reviews

Calexico is one of jisforJoe's NYC Faves.

52. Calexico

8.4

122 Union St (btwn Columbia & Hicks St), Brooklyn, NY

Taco Restaurant · Carroll Gardens · 89 tips and reviews

Black Brick is one of jisforJoe's NYC Faves.

53. Black Brick

8.5

300 Bedford Ave (btwn Grand & S 1st St), Brooklyn, NY

Coffee Shop · Williamsburg · 164 tips and reviews

Cafe Gitane at The Jane Hotel is one of jisforJoe's NYC Faves.

54. Cafe Gitane at The Jane Hotel

113 Jane St (at The Jane Hotel), New York, NY

French Restaurant · West Village · 168 tips and reviews

Baohaus is one of jisforJoe's NYC Faves.

55. Baohaus

238 E 14th St (btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave), New York, NY

Taiwanese Restaurant · East Village · 293 tips and reviews

The Clock Bar is one of jisforJoe's NYC Faves.

56. The Clock Bar

112 Lincoln Ave (Bruckner Blvd), Bronx, NY

Bar · Mott Haven · 27 tips and reviews

Pudge Knuckles is one of jisforJoe's NYC Faves.

57. Pudge Knuckles

184 Kent Ave (at N 4th St), Brooklyn, NY

Café · Williamsburg · 64 tips and reviews

Freddy's Bar is one of jisforJoe's NYC Faves.

58. Freddy's Bar

8.0

627 5th Ave (btwn 17th & 18th St), Brooklyn, NY

Pub · Greenwood Heights · 76 tips and reviews

100 Fun is one of jisforJoe's NYC Faves.

59. 100 Fun

5.9

932 60th St (btwn 9th Ave. & Fort Hamilton Pkwy.), Brooklyn, NY

Karaoke Bar · Borough Park · 23 tips and reviews

60. Joe

8.4

141 Waverly Pl (at Gay St.), New York, NY

Coffee Shop · West Village · 156 tips and reviews

Brooklyn Southern is one of jisforJoe's NYC Faves.

61. Brooklyn Southern

126 Union St (Between Hicks and Columbia), Brooklyn, NY

Southern Food Restaurant · Carroll Gardens · 11 tips and reviews

Mile End Delicatessen is one of jisforJoe's NYC Faves.

62. Mile End Delicatessen

53 Bond St (btwn Bowery & Lafayette St), New York, NY

Sandwich Spot · NoHo · 234 tips and reviews

Adam Yauch Park Dog Run is one of jisforJoe's NYC Faves.

63. Adam Yauch Park Dog Run

7.5

Adam Yauch Park (Columbia Pl & State St), Brooklyn, NY

Dog Park · Brooklyn Heights · 4 tips and reviews

Think Coffee is one of jisforJoe's NYC Faves.

64. Think Coffee

7.6

248 Mercer St (btwn W 3rd & W 4th St), New York, NY

Coffee Shop · Greenwich Village · 320 tips and reviews

The City Bakery is one of jisforJoe's NYC Faves.

65. The City Bakery

3 W 18th St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY

Bakery · Union Square · 657 tips and reviews

Brooklyn Ball Factory is one of jisforJoe's NYC Faves.

66. Brooklyn Ball Factory

9.2

95 Montrose Ave (btwn Leonard St & Manhattan Ave), Brooklyn, NY

Japanese Restaurant · East Williamsburg · 90 tips and reviews

Clover Club is one of jisforJoe's NYC Faves.

67. Clover Club

9.3

210 Smith St (btwn Baltic & Butler St), Brooklyn, NY

Cocktail Bar · Boerum Hill · 369 tips and reviews

Saxon + Parole is one of jisforJoe's NYC Faves.

68. Saxon + Parole

316 Bowery (at Bleecker St), New York, NY

American Restaurant · NoHo · 282 tips and reviews

Goldbelly HQ is one of jisforJoe's NYC Faves.

69. Goldbelly HQ

27 Union Sq W (16th St), New York, NY

Tech Startup · Union Square · No tips or reviews