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New York 2018
The Ludlow Hotel is one of New York 2018.

1. The Ludlow Hotel

8.9
180 Ludlow St, New York, NY
Hotel · Lower East Side · 29 tips and reviews

Staff PicksStaff Picks: In advance of Dirty French, the French bistro, a companion bar has opened in The Ludlow Hotel. Be sure to try the Grand Prix with Japanese whisky, coconut vermouth & bitters. Read more.

Statue of Liberty is one of New York 2018.

2. Statue of Liberty

9.3
Liberty Island, New York, NY
Monument · 702 tips and reviews

LufthansaLufthansa: Did you know? In 1885, the dismantled Statue of Liberty arrived in New York Harbor after being shipped across the Atlantic in 350 individual pieces packed in more than 200 cases!

Ellis Island is one of New York 2018.

3. Ellis Island

New York, NY
Island · 89 tips and reviews

HISTORYHISTORY: Opened in 1892, Ellis Island served as a federal immigration station for more than 60 years until it closed in 1954. Millions of newly arrived immigrants passed through the station during that time.

Empire State Building is one of New York 2018.

4. Empire State Building

9.1
350 5th Ave (btwn 33rd & 34th St), New York, NY
Structure · Midtown Manhattan, New York, NY · 1173 tips and reviews

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: The best touristy venue, this 80-year-old landmark is simply stunning. Check out the Art Deco flourishes in the lobby, restored to its original gilded splendor in 2009. Read more.

102nd Floor Observatory is one of New York 2018.

5. 102nd Floor Observatory

8.4
350 5th Ave (W 34th St), New York, NY
Scenic Lookout · Koreatown · 65 tips and reviews

Kekoa K.Kekoa Kuhia: Get the Express Pass. On busy days it is well worth it because you skip ALL the lines! It saved us 2 to 3 hours.

Rockefeller Center is one of New York 2018.

6. Rockefeller Center

9.1
Rockefeller Plaza (btwn W 49th & W 50th St), New York, NY
Plaza · Rockefeller Center · 847 tips and reviews

HISTORYHISTORY: Covering 22 acres, Rockefeller Center is a complex of 19 commercial buildings that was built during the 1930s.

Top of the Rock Observation Deck is one of New York 2018.

7. Top of the Rock Observation Deck

9.3
30 Rockefeller Plz (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Scenic Lookout · Rockefeller Center · 881 tips and reviews

NBC Nightly NewsNBC Nightly News: Located on the roof of 30 Rock visitors can get an unobstructed 360 degree view of New York City.

Times Square is one of New York 2018.

8. Times Square

8.5
Broadway & 7th Ave (btwn W 42nd & 47th St), New York, NY
Plaza · Theater District · 2356 tips and reviews

HISTORYHISTORY: This area was originally named Longacre Square but was renamed in 1904 when the NY Times moved to the skyscraper now known as One Times Square at 42nd St., famous for the Times Square Ball drop.

Flatiron Building is one of New York 2018.

9. Flatiron Building

175 5th Ave (at E 23rd St), New York, NY
Structure · Flatiron District · 134 tips and reviews

AudiAudi: Bold design lives here. The Flatiron was a groundbreaking skyscraper when built in 1902, and it’s still an architectural icon. The Beaux-Arts styling is timeless. Find more bold: A7bolddesign.com Read more.

Chrysler Building is one of New York 2018.

10. Chrysler Building

8.5
405 Lexington Ave (at E 42nd St), New York, NY
Structure · Turtle Bay · 91 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: Unfortunately this beautiful Art Deco building’s observation deck has been closed since 1945. The marble lobby is open to visitors though, and it’s free!

The Daily News Building is one of New York 2018.

11. The Daily News Building

220 E 42nd St (btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Office · Midtown East · 15 tips and reviews

Michael L.Michael Liebowitz: The globe hasn't been updated in many years. Gives it kind of a retro feel.

Waldorf Astoria New York is one of New York 2018.

12. Waldorf Astoria New York

301 Park Ave (btwn E 49th & E 50th St), New York, NY
Hotel · Midtown East · 274 tips and reviews

The New YorkerThe New Yorker: In 1938, workmen laid down a new 2,295-square-foot rug in the lobby, “stopping only to extricate a workman who had fallen into its folds.” Read more.

The Plaza Hotel is one of New York 2018.

13. The Plaza Hotel

9.0
5th Avenue, Central Park South (at Central Park S), New York, NY
Hotel · Midtown East · 234 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: This historic landmark hotel has been seen in dozens of movies. Catch a glimpse through while making your way to Central Park.

Central Park is one of New York 2018.

14. Central Park

9.7
59th to 110th St (btwn 5th Ave & Central Park W), New York, NY
Park · Central Park · 1838 tips and reviews

Team CocoTeam Coco: "Central Park takes up roughly 843 acres of land. To give you an idea, that’s roughly 16 billion NY apartments." - Conan O'Brien

Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir is one of New York 2018.

15. Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir

9.5
Central Park (btwn 85th & 96th St), New York, NY
Reservoir · Central Park · 123 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: The most scenic – and flat – loop in Central Park! The loop is approximately 1.5 miles and filled with sweaty and sexy runners and walkers.

Central Park Mall is one of New York 2018.

16. Central Park Mall

9.3
Central Park, New York, NY
Park · Central Park · 40 tips and reviews

Smithsonian ChannelSmithsonian Channel: Covering 6 percent of Manhattan, popular legend holds that it took more gunpowder to create this park’s lakes, hills and meadows than was used to fight the Battle of Gettysburg. (From Aerial America) Read more.

Bethesda Fountain is one of New York 2018.

17. Bethesda Fountain

9.5
Terrace Dr (Central Park), New York, NY
Fountain · Central Park · 123 tips and reviews

Windows Live Photo GalleryWindows Live Photo Gallery: Put your back to the fountain and shoot through the arches. This is a beautiful shot day or night.

Belvedere Castle is one of New York 2018.

18. Belvedere Castle

9.1
79th St Transverse Rd, New York, NY
Castle · Central Park · 85 tips and reviews

nycgonycgo: Designed by Calvert Vaux in the 1860s as a lookout point for the Great Lawn to the north and the Ramble to the south. Now home to the Henry Luce Nature Observatory. Read more.

Strawberry Fields is one of New York 2018.

19. Strawberry Fields

Central Park West (at W 72nd St), New York, NY
Memorial Site · Central Park · 165 tips and reviews

Rolling StoneRolling Stone: After John Lennon's death, Yoko Ono donated a million dollars to the city to create a memorial in his favorite section of Central Park, directly across the street from their home in The Dakota. Read more.

Tavern on the Green is one of New York 2018.

20. Tavern on the Green

8.6
W 67th St (at West Dr), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Central Park · 189 tips and reviews

Josh M.Josh Morrissey: John Lennon and his son Sean would sometimes celebrate their birthdays here. They shared the same birthday, October 9th. Max Leroy (son of the owner Warner LeRoy) was good friends with Sean Lennon.

Sheep Meadow is one of New York 2018.

21. Sheep Meadow

9.4
W 67th St (btwn West & East Dr), New York, NY
Picnic Area · Central Park · 159 tips and reviews

Teresa W.Teresa W: bring a bottle of wine and a blanket, grab a couple of sandwiches from Bouchon in Columbus Circle and have a picnic in this grassy meadow

American Museum of Natural History is one of New York 2018.

22. American Museum of Natural History

9.2
200 Central Park W (btwn W 77th & W 81st St), New York, NY
Science Museum · Upper West Side · 1399 tips and reviews

Matt S.Matt S: Save time and DON'T go thru the front entrance on Central Park West to get in. Instead, go in thru the planetarium on 81st and pay using the automated kiosks. Way shorter line.

Metropolitan Museum of Art is one of New York 2018.

23. Metropolitan Museum of Art

9.5
1000 5th Ave (btwn E 80th & E 84th St), New York, NY
Art Museum · 1961 tips and reviews

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: The best place to gawk at priceless art has a collection that is seemingly endless, spanning creepy Egyptian tombs to the shimmering Impressionist paintings to an unparalleled costume collection. Read more.

Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) is one of New York 2018.

24. Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)

9.3
11 W 53rd St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Art Museum · Midtown East · 1870 tips and reviews

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: The best museum to spend the day in boasts unparalleled holdings in 20th- and 21st-century art, the Sette MoMA restaurant, a plush movie theater and the MoMA Design Store. Read more.

Brooklyn Museum is one of New York 2018.

25. Brooklyn Museum

9.4
200 Eastern Pkwy (at Washington Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Art Museum · 423 tips and reviews

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: The fifth floor contains at least 2,000 paintings, sculptures, furniture, and Native American and Spanish colonial artifacts Read more.

Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum is one of New York 2018.

26. Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum

8.7
1071 5th Ave (at E 89th St), New York, NY
Art Museum · Carnegie Hill · 567 tips and reviews

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: Hidden behind the wall at the first bay near the rotunda is a ceramic tile mural done by Joan Miró. The work was commissioned by museum trustee Harry F. Guggenheim in 1963 to honor his late wife. Read more.

New York Transit Museum is one of New York 2018.

27. New York Transit Museum

9.2
99 Schermerhorn St (Boerum Pl), Brooklyn, NY
History Museum · Downtown Brooklyn · 133 tips and reviews

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: The best New York-focused museum is housed in a decommissioned subway station. Make sure to see the excellent collection of vintage subway cars. Read more.

Museum of the City of New York is one of New York 2018.

28. Museum of the City of New York

8.9
1220 5th Ave (at E 103rd St), New York, NY
History Museum · East Harlem · 148 tips and reviews

BLOUIN ARTINFOBLOUIN ARTINFO: Check out the New York Interiors (1690-1906) permanent exhibition. It features elements of New York domestic environments from the late 17th through the early 20th centuries. Read more.

The Cloisters is one of New York 2018.

29. The Cloisters

9.2
99 Margaret Corbin Dr (at Fort Tryon Pl), New York, NY
Museum · Hudson Heights · 250 tips and reviews

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: Check out the famous Unicorn Tapestries, the 12th-century Fuentidueña Chapel and the Annunciation Triptych by Robert Campin.

Ellis Island Immigration Museum is one of New York 2018.

30. Ellis Island Immigration Museum

8.7
Ellis Island, Jersey City, NJ
History Museum · Ellis Island · 166 tips and reviews

IWalked Audio ToursIWalked Audio Tours: Port of entry 1892-1954. 40-50% Americans can trace their roots to ancestor who arrived here. 12-17MM people passed thru here. Less than 4% persons denied access due to illness. More info via our blog Read more.

Statue of Liberty Museum is one of New York 2018.

31. Statue of Liberty Museum

8.8
Liberty Island, New York, NY
History Museum · Liberty Island · 13 tips and reviews

ℳ𝒶𝓎♍ℳ𝒶𝓎♍: The stories behind the gift from France! Museum is short and to the point about the construction and design of the statue. Very informative if you're concerned about the monument's history

The New York Historical is one of New York 2018.

32. The New York Historical

8.9
170 Central Park W (at W 77th St), New York, NY
History Museum · Upper West Side · 93 tips and reviews

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: The city’s oldest museum has an archive of more than 1.6 million pieces of art, including Hudson River School paintings and the entire collection of John James Audubon’s Birds of America watercolors. Read more.

Coney Island Beach & Boardwalk is one of New York 2018.

33. Coney Island Beach & Boardwalk

9.1
Riegelmann Boardwalk, Brooklyn, NY
Beach · Coney Island · 359 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Take a break from the concrete jungle at this much improved beach and interesting boardwalk. Get a Nathan's Hot Dog, Shoot the Freak, down a beer or just walk. It's our favorite nearby escape.

Castle Williams is one of New York 2018.

34. Castle Williams

7.5
Governors Is, New York, NY
Castle · Governors Island · 9 tips and reviews

MetroFocusMetroFocus: The circular castle, designed by the head of the Army Corps of Engineers in 1807, was used as a jail for Confederate troops and AWOL Union troops during the Civil War. Read more on MetroFocus Read more.

Smallpox Hospital is one of New York 2018.

35. Smallpox Hospital

7.9
East Rd, New York, NY
Historic and Protected Site · Roosevelt Island · 10 tips and reviews

City of New YorkCity of New York: Now a ruin, the Gothic Revival Smallpox Hospital was designed by James Renwick Jr., the architect of St. Patrick’s Cathedral, and opened in 1856, on what then was Blackwell’s Island.

Strecker Memorial Laboratory is one of New York 2018.

36. Strecker Memorial Laboratory

East Rd, New York, NY
Historic and Protected Site · Roosevelt Island · 3 tips and reviews

Steven B.Steven Beijer: Built in 1892 to serve as a laboratory for City Hospital, it was the first institution in the nation for pathological and bacteriological research.

Irish Hunger Memorial is one of New York 2018.

37. Irish Hunger Memorial

Vesey St & North End Ave, New York, NY
Memorial Site · Battery Park City · 38 tips and reviews

Caroline R.Caroline R.: Dedicated to raising awareness of the Great Irish Hunger that killed up to a million in Ireland between the years 1845 and 1852. The memorial was dedicated on July 16, 2002.

African Burial Ground National Monument is one of New York 2018.

38. African Burial Ground National Monument

8.5
290 Broadway, New York, NY
Monument · Downtown Manhattan · 22 tips and reviews

BETBET: Both free and enslaved Africans were laid to rest in the 6.6-acre burial ground. See great examples of African-Americans' contributions to us all: http://bet.us/BHM

The Obelisk (Cleopatra's Needle) is one of New York 2018.

39. The Obelisk (Cleopatra's Needle)

9.1
East Dr (at 81st St), New York, NY
Monument · Central Park · 28 tips and reviews

Bloomberg TVBloomberg TV: Cleopatra's needle may not have been constructed in Central Park but you can thank American businessman Wm. Vanderbilt for donating $103k to have the structure moved from Egypt to NY in 1881

Fearless Girl is one of New York 2018.

40. Fearless Girl

8.9
Broad St (btwn Wall St & Exchange Pl), New York, NY
Monument · Financial District · 9 tips and reviews

jansen c.jansen c: Avoid rush hours and weekend

Alice in Wonderland Statue is one of New York 2018.

41. Alice in Wonderland Statue

9.0
Wallach Walk (btwn E 75th & 76th St), New York, NY
Outdoor Sculpture · Central Park · 56 tips and reviews

HISTORYHISTORY: Created in 1959 by Jose de Creeft (1884-1982), this bronze sculpture features characters from the 1865 Lewis Carroll story‚ "Alice in Wonderland."

Charging Bull is one of New York 2018.

42. Charging Bull

8.4
Broadway & Morris St, New York, NY
Outdoor Sculpture · Financial District · 216 tips and reviews

HISTORYHISTORY: Displayed in its current location since 1989, this 7,000-pound bronze sculpture has become a famous symbol of American capitalism.

National September 11 Memorial is one of New York 2018.

43. National September 11 Memorial

9.3
180 Greenwich St (btwn Liberty & Fulton St), New York, NY
Memorial Site · Financial District · 869 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: In the footsteps of the original Twin Towers lie two reflecting pools where visitors can pay their respects and see the bronze inscribed names of those who lost their lives.

New York Public Library - Stephen A. Schwarzman Building is one of New York 2018.

44. New York Public Library - Stephen A. Schwarzman Building

9.2
476 5th Ave (at W 42nd St), New York, NY
Library · Midtown East · 529 tips and reviews

City of New YorkCity of New York: "The 3rd largest public library in the world is housed in an architectural masterpiece. Free tours - don't miss the map room! On a nice day, check out a book and read in gorgeous Bryant Park."

Columbia University is one of New York 2018.

45. Columbia University

W 116th St (btwn Broadway & Amsterdam Ave), New York, NY
University · West Harlem · 112 tips and reviews

Vadim L.Vadim Lavrusik: Grab some coffee an sit on the steps of the old library and watch for celebrities on campus.

Radio City Music Hall is one of New York 2018.

46. Radio City Music Hall

9.4
1260 Avenue of the Americas (at W 50th St), New York, NY
Concert Hall · Rockefeller Center · 391 tips and reviews

TODAY ShowTODAY Show: Largest indoor theatre in the world with a marquee that is one whole city-block long.

Gershwin Theatre is one of New York 2018.

47. Gershwin Theatre

9.5
222 W 51st St (btwn Broadway & 8th Ave), New York, NY
Theater · Theater District · 222 tips and reviews

HISTORYHISTORY: The theatre is named after famous composer George Gershwin & lyricist Ira Gershwin. It has the highest seating capacity of any Broadway theatre with 1,933 seats.

Apollo Theater is one of New York 2018.

48. Apollo Theater

9.0
253 W 125th St (btwn 7th & 8th Ave), New York, NY
Theater · Central Harlem · 142 tips and reviews

The GrioThe Grio: The Apollo is one of the most famous music venues in the US. It is a nationally registered historic space, and was the home of Showtime at the Apollo, a television show showcasing new talent. Read more.

Carnegie Hall is one of New York 2018.

49. Carnegie Hall

9.3
881 7th Ave (at W 57th St), New York, NY
Concert Hall · Theater District · 111 tips and reviews

HISTORYHISTORY: Construction began in 1890 and it was named after Andrew Carnegie, who paid for its construction. It opened May 5 1891 with a concert conducted by Walter Damrosch & composer Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky

High Line is one of New York 2018.

50. High Line

9.5
btwn Gansevoort & W 34th St (btwn 10th & 12th Ave), New York, NY
Park · Chelsea · 1495 tips and reviews

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: The best place to remember why you love Manhattan takes you above the city while keeping you rooted in urban life. Walk through a field of wildflowers as cabs zoom along the street beneath you. Read more.

Bryant Park is one of New York 2018.

51. Bryant Park

9.5
W 42nd St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Park · Midtown · 1230 tips and reviews

Louis VuittonLouis Vuitton: Take a breather in Bryant Park. Ice skating in the winter, outside movies in the summer, all surrounded by gorgeous architecture and yellow cabs. Enjoy the free wifi!

Washington Square Park is one of New York 2018.

52. Washington Square Park

9.5
W 4th St (btwn MacDougal St & University Pl), New York, NY
Park · Greenwich Village · 711 tips and reviews

Jim M.Jim Malone: Washington Square is and always will be the epicenter of the most dynamic area of Manhattan.

Union Square Park is one of New York 2018.

53. Union Square Park

9.1
Union Sq E/W & Broadway (btwn E 14th & E 17th St), New York, NY
Park · Union Square · 565 tips and reviews

HISTORYHISTORY: Union Square is home to four historical monuments: Mohandas Gandhi, the Marquis de Lafayette, Abraham Lincoln and George Washington. Can you find all of them?

Madison Square Park is one of New York 2018.

54. Madison Square Park

9.5
Madison Ave (btwn E 23rd & E 26th St), New York, NY
Park · 480 tips and reviews

Windows Live Photo GalleryWindows Live Photo Gallery: From inside the park, you can get a great angle on the surrounding buildings for a Panoramic Stitch. Outside the park on the west side, looking south, is a fantastic shot of the Flatiron Building.

Prospect Park is one of New York 2018.

55. Prospect Park

9.7
Prospect Park W/SW (Flatbush Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Park · Prospect Park · 309 tips and reviews

City of New YorkCity of New York: Prospect Park, with its 585 acres of grassy land, forest, and waters is one of Brooklyn’s most rewarding attractions.

New York Botanical Garden is one of New York 2018.

56. New York Botanical Garden

9.5
2900 Southern Blvd (at Bronx Park Rd), Bronx, NY
Botanical Garden · Bronx Park · 197 tips and reviews

City of New YorkCity of New York: The Azalea Garden isn't just beautiful in spring! Featuring nearly a mile of woodlands paths and one of NYBG's most spectacular vistas, the Azalea Garden is beautiful year round.

Brooklyn Botanic Garden is one of New York 2018.

57. Brooklyn Botanic Garden

9.4
990 Washington Ave (btwn President St & Empire Blvd), Brooklyn, NY
Botanical Garden · Prospect Park · 322 tips and reviews

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: Take in the beautiful foliage and treat yourself to ice cream at the café; in winter when it's too cold to stroll, visit the climate-controlled Steinhardt Conservatory.

Central Park Zoo is one of New York 2018.

58. Central Park Zoo

8.6
E 64th St (at 5th Ave), New York, NY
Zoo · Central Park · 248 tips and reviews

HISTORYHISTORY: The zoo was not part of the original design for Central Park but spontaneously evolved in 1859 from gifts of exotic pets and other animals informally given to the Park.

Bronx Zoo is one of New York 2018.

59. Bronx Zoo

9.0
2300 Southern Blvd (at Boston Rd), Bronx, NY
Zoo · Bronx Park · 342 tips and reviews

City of New YorkCity of New York: "Escape the bustling city & enjoy the largest metropolitan zoo in the U.S. with 600+ species. Check out the congo gorilla forest, butterfly garden, jungle world & the monkey house. Free on Wednesdays"

Brooklyn Heights Promenade is one of New York 2018.

60. Brooklyn Heights Promenade

9.6
Columbia Heights (btwn Remsen & Orange St), Brooklyn, NY
Scenic Lookout · Brooklyn Heights · 222 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: One of the best views of Manhattan and the Brooklyn Bridge. This long path is perfect for a romantic walk after dinner, just don't forget to stop and gaze at the beautiful NYC skyline.

Brooklyn Bridge is one of New York 2018.

61. Brooklyn Bridge

9.5
Brooklyn Bridge, New York, NY
Bridge · 1012 tips and reviews

HISTORYHISTORY: The Brooklyn Bridge was completed in 1883. It was the longest suspension bridge in the world from its opening until 1903 and the first steel-wire suspension bridge.

Brooklyn Bridge Park is one of New York 2018.

62. Brooklyn Bridge Park

9.6
Furman St (Plymouth St), Brooklyn, NY
Park · Brooklyn Heights · 418 tips and reviews

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: The best waterfront in NYC offers a unique view of the lower Manhattan skyline, aquatic features, such as a salt marsh filled with native cordgrass, and Jane’s Carousel, a restored ride from 1922. Read more.

Queensboro Bridge Pedestrian & Bike Path is one of New York 2018.

63. Queensboro Bridge Pedestrian & Bike Path

8.2
Queensboro Bridge, New York, NY
Scenic Lookout · 8 tips and reviews

Regina C.Regina Connors: This is a misnomer. It is both a pedestrian and a bike path although not a few cyclists seem to be cognizant of the rules on this path.

Williamsburg Waterfront is one of New York 2018.

64. Williamsburg Waterfront

9.1
93 Kent Ave (at N 8th St), Brooklyn, NY
Waterfront · Williamsburg · 73 tips and reviews

SerenitySerenity: Awesome view of the city and especially brklyn bridge.

St. Patrick's Cathedral is one of New York 2018.

65. St. Patrick's Cathedral

9.5
14 E 51st St (at 5th Ave), New York, NY
Church · 305 tips and reviews

HISTORYHISTORY: Work began in 1858 but was halted during the Civil War and resumed in 1865. It was completed in 1878 and dedicated on May 25, 1879. It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1976.

St. Bartholomew's Church is one of New York 2018.

66. St. Bartholomew's Church

325 Park Ave (at E 50th St), New York, NY
Church · Midtown East · 15 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: A short tour of the glorious art (24k gold mosaic) and stunning architecture of this church is given immediately after the Sunday 11am service.

Trinity Church is one of New York 2018.

67. Trinity Church

75 Broadway (at Wall St), New York, NY
Church · Financial District · 86 tips and reviews

HISTORYHISTORY: Opened in 1846, this Gothic Revival style building is the third and current home of Trinity Church, part of the Episcopal Diocese of New York City.

Bethel Gospel Assembly is one of New York 2018.

68. Bethel Gospel Assembly

2-26 East 120th St. (at Madison Ave.), New York, NY
Church · East Harlem · 15 tips and reviews

J Darren H.J Darren Hicks: This is an Amazing Church in Harlem, NYC when visiting the city. Be Welcomed!!!

United Nations is one of New York 2018.

69. United Nations

760 United Nations Plz (at 1st Ave & E 46th St), New York, NY
Government Building · Turtle Bay · 127 tips and reviews

The White HouseThe White House: President Obama delivered an address to the United Nations General Assembly on overcoming the numerous challenges that stand in the way of a lasting peace. Read more.

Macy's is one of New York 2018.

70. Macy's

7.8
151 W 34th St (btwn 7th Ave & Broadway), New York, NY
Department Store · Garment District · 1065 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: The world's largest department store, Macy's flagship store on 34th St. Ride the unique wooden escalators up and down its 11 floors and find anything you can think of.

Saks Fifth Avenue is one of New York 2018.

71. Saks Fifth Avenue

8.9
611 5th Ave (btwn E 49th & E 50th St), New York, NY
Department Store · Midtown East · 290 tips and reviews

Lucky MagazineLucky Magazine: The store that most embodies New York is Saks Fifth Avenue. There’s so much history wrapped up in that brand! And the shoe department is so big, it literally has its own zip code.

Bergdorf Goodman is one of New York 2018.

72. Bergdorf Goodman

8.9
754 5th Ave (btwn E 57th & E 58th St), New York, NY
Department Store · Midtown East · 241 tips and reviews
Bloomingdale's is one of New York 2018.

73. Bloomingdale's

8.4
1000 3rd Ave Fl 5 (btwn E 59th & E 60th St), New York, NY
Department Store · Upper East Side · 342 tips and reviews

The New YorkerThe New Yorker: Don’t miss the basement around Christmastime “by thoughtlessly choosing to go to Europe instead.” It’s “a high adventure in smells”: bacon, leather, “rayon undies.” Read more.

Brookfield Place is one of New York 2018.

74. Brookfield Place

9.0
230 Vesey St (at West St), New York, NY
Shopping Mall · Battery Park City · 116 tips and reviews

Sharto P.Sharto Pagan: Southwest NY restaurant looks nice and cozy...dimly lit and stylish...a must see

The Shops at Columbus Circle is one of New York 2018.

75. The Shops at Columbus Circle

8.1
10 Columbus Cir (btwn W 58th & W 60th St), New York, NY
Shopping Mall · Central Park · 198 tips and reviews

IWalked Audio ToursIWalked Audio Tours: 55-story glass towers. Most expensive property in NYC. Time Warner owns 1/3 of it. Once site of proposed tallest building in world by Donald Trump. Learn more about Time Warner Center via our blog. Read more.

Tiffany & Co. - The Landmark is one of New York 2018.

76. Tiffany & Co. - The Landmark

9.1
727 5th Ave (at E 57th St), New York, NY
Jewelry Store · Midtown East · 250 tips and reviews

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: To coincide with the launch of a special Gatsby-inspired jewelry line, on which the film's costume designer collaborated with Tiffany, the ritzy shop has decorated its windows with a Jazz Age theme. Read more.

Erica Weiner is one of New York 2018.

77. Erica Weiner

8.4
173 Elizabeth St (btwn Spring & Kenmare), New York, NY
Jewelry Store · NoLita · 9 tips and reviews

Village VoiceVillage Voice: Winner of Best Vintage Jewelry in the Village Voice 2011 Best Of issue! Check out the selection of vintage wedding and engagement rings!

Love, Adorned is one of New York 2018.

78. Love, Adorned

9.1
269 Elizabeth St (btw Prince & Houston), New York, NY
Jewelry Store · NoLita · 22 tips and reviews

Lucky MagazineLucky Magazine: At Lori Leven's new shop, earth-tone ceramic pots and colorful fabric tassels dangle above a collection of vibrant stone pendant necklaces, raw crystal-encrusted cuffs and engraved cocktail rings.

Living By Stella Dallas is one of New York 2018.

79. Living By Stella Dallas

7.3
281 N 6th St (Meeker), Brooklyn, NY
Vintage and Thrift Store · Williamsburg · 2 tips and reviews

Noëlle D.Noëlle Devlin: This shop is perfect! So many great lace tablecloths & tons of cool printed sheets and quilts.

The Amish Market is one of New York 2018.

80. The Amish Market

8.3
240 E 45th St (btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave.), New York, NY
Grocery Store · Turtle Bay · 75 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: One of our favorite markets in the city, but also a great take-out lunch place with yummy sandwiches – try the Fresh Turkey with Brie. Coffee is top notch too!

Chelsea Market is one of New York 2018.

81. Chelsea Market

9.2
75 9th Ave (btwn W 15th & W 16th St), New York, NY
Market · Chelsea · 1218 tips and reviews

Kathryn Y.Kathryn Yu: Chelsea Market is built inside the old Nabisco Factory. The first Oreo was baked here in 1912.

Whole Foods Market is one of New York 2018.

82. Whole Foods Market

8.6
95 E Houston St (btwn Bowery & Chrystie St), New York, NY
Grocery Store · East Village · 308 tips and reviews

Bryan B.Bryan Bonczek: much less crowded than the one in union square.

Whole Foods Market is one of New York 2018.

83. Whole Foods Market

8.9
1095 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY
Grocery Store · Midtown East · 53 tips and reviews

Jeff S.Jeff Solomon: This place is a zoo during lunch hours. Go before 11 or after 2

Grand Central Market is one of New York 2018.

84. Grand Central Market

8.6
105 E 42nd St, New York, NY
Gourmet Store · Midtown East · 102 tips and reviews

Jillana B.Jillana B: I love the fact that you can buy really juicy nectarines here. Just be prepared to pay a premium.

The Pickle Guys is one of New York 2018.

85. The Pickle Guys

8.8
357 Grand St (Essex St), New York, NY
Gourmet Store · Lower East Side · 61 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Filled with huge barrels of pickley, crunchy goodness in one tiny store. Everything is pickled: garlic, beets, olives, string beans and okra. We recommend the hot sour pickles or the horseradish pickl

Doughnut Plant is one of New York 2018.

86. Doughnut Plant

9.1
379 Grand St (at Norfolk St), New York, NY
Donut Shop · Lower East Side · 429 tips and reviews

Serious EatsSerious Eats: The shop that started the fancy doughnut craze in New York, it's still turning out some of our favorites. Try the creme brulee, tres leches, or peanut butter and jelly.

Peter Pan Donut & Pastry Shop is one of New York 2018.

87. Peter Pan Donut & Pastry Shop

9.2
727 Manhattan Ave (btwn Norman & Meserole Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Donut Shop · Greenpoint · 320 tips and reviews

Real Cheap EatsReal Cheap Eats: Get the toasted coconut donut ($1). A perfectly fluffy yeast doughnut lightly glazed and generously sprinkled with pieces of nutty, toasted coconut shavings. Sweet, messy, and unpretentious." Read more.

Stumptown Coffee Roasters is one of New York 2018.

88. Stumptown Coffee Roasters

9.0
18 W 29th St (at Broadway), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · NoMad · 679 tips and reviews

Daniel M.Daniel M.: Good luck getting in here at 9:30 am! This place is like a nightclub, but in the morning, and with seriously great coffee instead of booze.

Smile To Go is one of New York 2018.

89. Smile To Go

8.5
22 Howard St (btwn Crosby & Lafayette St), New York, NY
Café · SoHo · 140 tips and reviews

Jack O.Jack Osborne: Order the dark chocolate and sea salt cookies at your peril, as every other cookie will be substandard from then on.

Blue Bottle Coffee is one of New York 2018.

90. Blue Bottle Coffee

8.4
1 Rockefeller Plaza Suite N (at W 49th St), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · Rockefeller Center · 247 tips and reviews

Serious EatsSerious Eats: A New York branch of the famed San Francisco coffee roaster. In addition to the typical coffee options, try the New Orleans-style iced coffee made with chicory.

The Flat's BK Speed Coffee is one of New York 2018.

91. The Flat's BK Speed Coffee

308 Hooper St (Broadway), Brooklyn, NY
Coffee Shop · East Williamsburg · 16 tips and reviews

Richard B.Richard B: If you miss pre-Pinterest-era coffee shops like I do, you will love BK Flat. Comfortable place to hang out, good coffee and food.

Black Fox Coffee Co. is one of New York 2018.

92. Black Fox Coffee Co.

9.3
70 Pine St, New York, NY
Coffee Shop · Financial District · 118 tips and reviews

Patrick W.Patrick W.: Fantastic cappuccino and really good pastries and sandwiches as well.

Toby's Estate Coffee is one of New York 2018.

93. Toby's Estate Coffee

160 5th Ave (btwn E 20th & E 21st St), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · Flatiron District · 247 tips and reviews
Astoria Coffee is one of New York 2018.

94. Astoria Coffee

8.3
30-04 30th St (at 30th Ave), Astoria, NY
Coffee Shop · 62 tips and reviews

Project Latte: a NYC cafe culture guideProject Latte: a NYC cafe culture guide: A shop with rotating coffee roasters (some of which aren't our favorite), Astoria Coffee is an attractive, quiet, high-ceilinged space, run by friendly folks, with wifi, plugs, in an underserved area.

Joe Coffee Company is one of New York 2018.

95. Joe Coffee Company

7.8
9 E 13th St (btwn 5th Ave & University Pl), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · Greenwich Village · 140 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: Best cup'a around. Always good indie rock playing. -Seth Caro, Top Chef Just Desserts

Birch Coffee is one of New York 2018.

96. Birch Coffee

21 E 27th St (btwn Madison & 5th Ave), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · NoMad · 486 tips and reviews

@JaumePrimero@JaumePrimero: The Ice "Red Eye" is guaranteed to keep you wired for 24 hours or more. Trust me, I've done the leg work.

La Colombe Coffee Roasters is one of New York 2018.

97. La Colombe Coffee Roasters

8.9
270 Lafayette St (btwn Prince & W Houston St), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · SoHo · 421 tips and reviews

ThrillistThrillist: These guys know how to make a seriously good cup of coffee. Gotta love their latte, and in the summer, it's superb on ice.

La Colombe Coffee Roasters is one of New York 2018.

98. La Colombe Coffee Roasters

8.9
400 Lafayette St (at E 4th St), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · NoHo · 379 tips and reviews

Peter B.Peter Boyce: Coffee is a holistic ritual here. From the shot of espresso in each iced coffee, to the plate, lid and spoon given even for to-go orders, the attention to detail is something to admire.

Grounded is one of New York 2018.

99. Grounded

28 Jane St (btwn W 4th St & Greenwich Ave), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · West Village · 289 tips and reviews

FoodspottingFoodspotting: The Breakfast Wrap is my favorite dish here. For $4, you get one hot, freshly grilled sausage, egg, and cheese-filled wrap anytime of day. - Amy, head of social media at Foodspotting

Mudspot is one of New York 2018.

100. Mudspot

8.7
307 E 9th St (btwn 1st & 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Café · East Village · 330 tips and reviews

Darcey H.Darcey Howard: Go all the way to the back, the very back to find an enclosed garden that feels great in winter or summer. And order the rosemary chicken sandwich. Yes they have more than good coffee here.

Gasoline Alley Coffee is one of New York 2018.

101. Gasoline Alley Coffee

8.9
325 Lafayette St (btwn Bleecker & E Houston St), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · NoHo · 306 tips and reviews

Bill C.Bill Cauchois: This is my favorite coffee shop in SoHo. If you want to indulge in something sweet, get a ginger molasses cookie!

Happy Bones is one of New York 2018.

102. Happy Bones

394 Broome St (at Mulberry St), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · NoLita · 207 tips and reviews

Noah W.Noah Weiss: Some damn good espresso. Cortado is the read if you want to really taste it without too much milk.

Ludlow Coffee Supply is one of New York 2018.

103. Ludlow Coffee Supply

8.7
176 Ludlow St (at E Houston St), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · Lower East Side · 62 tips and reviews

Polina W.Polina Weitz: Cute little place, laptop-friendly, with good coffee.

Gotan is one of New York 2018.

104. Gotan

20 W 46th St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Café · Midtown East · 129 tips and reviews

AnoudAnoud: Avocado smash is really good and comes with free fresh orange juice and coffee

Ground Support is one of New York 2018.

105. Ground Support

8.7
399 W Broadway (btwn Spring & Broome St), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · SoHo · 507 tips and reviews

Varun S.Varun Shetty: Their ginger snaps are baked in heaven and delivered to Soho by angels every morning.

The Grey Dog - Nolita is one of New York 2018.

106. The Grey Dog - Nolita

8.4
244 Mulberry St (btwn Spring & Prince St), New York, NY
Café · NoLita · 300 tips and reviews

Anna F.Anna Frenkel: Chicken & palm salad over greens, hearts of palm, cucumber, tomato, shaved parmesan, and green goddess dressing.

La Colombe Torrefaction is one of New York 2018.

107. La Colombe Torrefaction

8.8
319 Church St (at Lispenard St), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · Tribeca · 246 tips and reviews

Tammy G.Tammy Gordon: Killer espresso drinks AND the building was part of the Underground Railroad - caffeine with a side of history!

Brooklyn Roasting Company is one of New York 2018.

108. Brooklyn Roasting Company

25 Jay St (btwn Plymouth & John St), Brooklyn, NY
Coffee Shop · DUMBO · 314 tips and reviews

Kyle Cameron S.Kyle Cameron Studstill: Maple Shay Shay espresso, and then your life is changed forever

Partners Coffee is one of New York 2018.

109. Partners Coffee

8.9
125 N 6th St (btwn Bedford Ave & Berry St), Brooklyn, NY
Coffee Shop · Williamsburg · 408 tips and reviews

Cooper S.Cooper Smith: Williamsburg's best coffee shop serves a mean cold brew coffee and is laptop friendly w/ free wifi. There are no power outlets, so come with a fully charged battery.

House of Small Wonder is one of New York 2018.

110. House of Small Wonder

77 N 6th St (at Wythe Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Café · Williamsburg · 167 tips and reviews

Ray L.Ray Lin: If you don't know it's there, it's easy to miss. Find the door in the wood paneling and enter into a different world of, well, wonder.

El Rey Coffee Bar & Luncheonette is one of New York 2018.

111. El Rey Coffee Bar & Luncheonette

100 Stanton St (btwn Ludlow St & Orchard St), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · Lower East Side · 175 tips and reviews

EaterEater: A strong choice is deconstructed falafel with chickpeas and avocado, raw cauliflower, shaved fennel, mint, watercress, rice vinegar-pickled peaches, pickled red cabbage & sesame served on pita. Read more.

Café Grumpy is one of New York 2018.

112. Café Grumpy

8.7
193 Meserole Ave (at Diamond St), Brooklyn, NY
Coffee Shop · Greenpoint · 110 tips and reviews

GNTLMNGNTLMN: Famous in the coffee shop working community long before it became famous through HBO's Girls. Greenpoint haunt with top coffee and tea, big tables, pleasant vibe.

Tompkins Square Bagels is one of New York 2018.

113. Tompkins Square Bagels

8.8
165 Avenue A (btwn E 10th St & E 11th St), New York, NY
Bagel Shop · East Village · 350 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: One of our favorite bagel places in the city - we love to order an everything bagel with lox spread. The gluten free bagels here are not to be missed, along with their creative cream cheese flavors.

Ess-a-Bagel is one of New York 2018.

114. Ess-a-Bagel

8.4
831 3rd Ave (btwn 50th & 51st St.), New York, NY
Bagel Shop · Turtle Bay · 359 tips and reviews

GregGreg: Take your hot bagel & schmear around the corner to the cafe tables in Greenacre Park & score a free cup of coffee at Jack's with first check-in. Enjoy the waterfall! 217 E 51st St

Absolute Bagels is one of New York 2018.

115. Absolute Bagels

9.2
2788 Broadway (at W 108th St), New York, NY
Bagel Shop · Upper West Side · 294 tips and reviews

Avi F.Avi Flamholz: A Thai man arrives in New York, eats a bagel and says, "I'm going to make this my life." Absolute Bagels is the immigrant ethic at its best. Best bagel in Manhattan.

Sadelle's is one of New York 2018.

116. Sadelle's

8.9
463 W Broadway (btwn Prince & Houston St), New York, NY
Bagel Shop · SoHo · 191 tips and reviews

Noah W.Noah Weiss: Sadele's elevates bagels to the next level: price ($16), taste (everything 2.0 is perfectly spiced), condiments (tower of tomatoes, capers, cucumbers), and atmosphere (feels like Meatpacking).

Brooklyn Bagel & Coffee Co. is one of New York 2018.

117. Brooklyn Bagel & Coffee Co.

9.1
286 8th Ave (btwn W 24th & W 25th St), New York, NY
Bagel Shop · Chelsea · 317 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: Craving for a New York bagel? This is the place to be! Choose among a wide variety of bagels and spreads. We recommend the classic toasted plain bagel with cream cheese and salmon ;)

Brooklyn Bagel & Coffee Co. is one of New York 2018.

118. Brooklyn Bagel & Coffee Co.

9.0
3505 Broadway (at 35th St), Astoria, NY
Bagel Shop · Astoria · 115 tips and reviews

Kristen M.Kristen Massaro: By far and away the best bagels in NY. Whole wheat everything with any cream cheese is HEAVENLY!

Murray's Bagels is one of New York 2018.

119. 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

Village VoiceVillage Voice: Winner of Best Bagel in the Village Voice 2011 Best Of issue! Covering both sides in topping? Why doesn't everyone do this?

Kossar's Bialys is one of New York 2018.

120. Kossar's Bialys

8.5
367 Grand St (btwn Essex & Norfolk St), New York, NY
Bagel Shop · Lower East Side · 69 tips and reviews

GothamistGothamist: You can't go wrong with a bialy—a pillowy round thing that looks a little bit like a bagel but will SURPRISE YOU when you bite into it and are overcome by the taste of onion. Read more.

Russ & Daughters is one of New York 2018.

121. Russ & Daughters

9.3
179 E Houston St (btwn Allen & Orchard St), New York, NY
Gourmet Store · Lower East Side · 422 tips and reviews

Travel + LeisureTravel + Leisure: The classic bagel sandwich—Scottish smoked salmon, cream cheese, and red onion on a poppy-seed bagel—is an essential New York bite. More places to eat like a local: tandl.me/12ufz7c

Chobani is one of New York 2018.

122. Chobani

8.9
152 Prince St (at W Broadway), New York, NY
Snack Place · SoHo · 219 tips and reviews

Erica C.Erica Choi: Absolutely the best yogurt in town. Strawberry + granola + honey with their signature yogurt is heaven in a cup! Comes in nice glass cups too :)

Sunny & Annie Gourmet Deli is one of New York 2018.

123. Sunny & Annie Gourmet Deli

9.3
94 Avenue B (at E 6th St), New York, NY
Deli · Alphabet City · 181 tips and reviews

Paull Y.Paull Young: More than a bodega - this joint has the best sandwiches in the East Village.

Diner is one of New York 2018.

124. Diner

8.9
85 Broadway (at Berry St), Brooklyn, NY
Diner · Williamsburg · 286 tips and reviews

The New York TimesThe New York Times: Diner is one of the NYT restaurant critic Sam Sifton’s 50 favorite NYC restaurants. To see his 49 other favorites, get The Scoop iPhone app, an inside guide to New York: NYTimes.com/thescoop

Mercer Kitchen is one of New York 2018.

125. Mercer Kitchen

99 Prince St (at Mercer St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · SoHo · 401 tips and reviews

Juicy CoutureJuicy Couture: Order a tuna wasabi pizza to start and a Cumquat Mojito! Wear sunglasses inside – very celeb of you and then no one will catch you gawking at Leo or Gwynnie or whoever else you spot!

Paulie Gee's is one of New York 2018.

126. Paulie Gee's

9.3
60 Greenpoint Ave (btwn Franklin & West St), Brooklyn, NY
Pizzeria · Greenpoint · 401 tips and reviews

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: Try the fiery Hellboy: chili pepper-infused honey drizzled over a blistered pie w/ sopressata picante, creamy fior di latte & grated Parmigiano-Reggiano. It’s one of our #100best dishes & drinks 2011. Read more.

Roberta's Pizza is one of New York 2018.

127. Roberta's Pizza

9.3
261 Moore St (at Bogart St), Brooklyn, NY
Pizzeria · East Williamsburg · 864 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Here's what happens when hipster chefs get it right. Market-driven goodness and go-to pizzas. Check out the Heritage Radio Network, which broadcasts from the dining room on Sundays. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

Emmett's is one of New York 2018.

128. Emmett's

8.5
50 Macdougal St (btwn Prince St and Houston St), New York, NY
Pizzeria · SoHo · 115 tips and reviews

Cass A.Cass Anderson: The only quality deepdish pizza you'll find in NYC. This place is legit. A medium is 6 slices, split between two you'll be full but it's well worth it.

bb.q Chicken is one of New York 2018.

129. bb.q Chicken

7.7
25 W 32nd St (btwn Broadway and 5th Ave), New York, NY
Fried Chicken Joint · Koreatown · 54 tips and reviews

Kathleen L.Kathleen Li: SO many kinds of Korean fried chicken in beautiful, beautiful cabinets. Maximal fried chicken, minimal human interaction (just grab from cabinet & pay). Tons of seating. Great for a quick, quiet meal.

Fette Sau is one of New York 2018.

130. Fette Sau

8.9
354 Metropolitan Ave (btwn Havemeyer & Roebling St), Brooklyn, NY
BBQ Joint · Williamsburg · 561 tips and reviews

AskMenAskMen: No question, it's the best barbecue in the city. The best part is the casual & playful atmosphere: beer served in mason jars, buffet style line-up & huge communal tables. Read more.

Virgil's Real BBQ is one of New York 2018.

131. Virgil's Real BBQ

7.7
152 W 44th St (btwn Broadway & 6th Ave), New York, NY
BBQ Joint · Theater District · 273 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: Tender brisket, slide-off-the-bone ribs, and mouth-watering pulled pork. Get any of those and pair it with the trainwreck fries, you won't know what to do with yourself.

Blue Smoke is one of New York 2018.

132. Blue Smoke

116 E 27th St (btwn Park Ave S & Lexington Ave), New York, NY
BBQ Joint · Rose Hill · 416 tips and reviews

Briana W.Briana Wuagneux: The mac and cheese is crazy. It's the creamiest and cheesiest I've had in the city.

Hudson Eats is one of New York 2018.

133. Hudson Eats

9.1
225 Liberty St (at S End Ave), New York, NY
Food Court · Battery Park City · 145 tips and reviews

EaterEater: The game-changing food hall at Brookfield Place has stands from Mighty Quinn's, Black Seed, Blue Ribbon Sushi, Umami Burger, Num Pang, and Dos Toros, to name a few. Read more.

Shake Shack is one of New York 2018.

134. Shake Shack

9.1
Madison Ave (at E 23rd St), New York, NY
Burger Joint · NoMad · 1234 tips and reviews

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: Not to be missed: French fries dipped in salted caramel, a.k.a. the stuff stoner dreams are made of.

Bareburger is one of New York 2018.

135. Bareburger

8.3
535 Laguardia Pl (at Bleecker St), New York, NY
Burger Joint · Greenwich Village · 193 tips and reviews

Rex D.Rex Dow: Great burger bar. All the food is organic, but there is a wide variety of meat as well as vegan, non-gluten options. Everyone will find something while eating outdoors in Greenwich Village

Bareburger is one of New York 2018.

136. Bareburger

7.1
173 Orchard St, New York, NY
Burger Joint · Lower East Side · 1 tip
Superiority Burger is one of New York 2018.

137. Superiority Burger

430 E 9th St (btwn 1st Ave & Ave A), New York, NY
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · East Village · 145 tips and reviews

Nate B.Nate Beatty: This small veggie burger packs a serious flavor punch. The classic Superiority Burger and a side of Burnt Broccoli was enough for my meal. Top notch vegan burger takeout.

The Picnic Basket is one of New York 2018.

138. The Picnic Basket

8.9
65 W 37th St (btwn 5th Ave & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Sandwich Spot · Garment District · 93 tips and reviews

Jenny C.Jenny Crowley: Excellent food all around, but I really love the breakfast special - spicy Mediterranean egg sandwich and the *best coffee* in the area! The owner is a nice guy as well. Great spot!

Melt Shop is one of New York 2018.

139. Melt Shop

8.2
55 W. 26th St. (at 6th Ave), New York, NY
Sandwich Spot · NoMad · 125 tips and reviews

david ' dj shakez ' t.david ' dj shakez ' thai: Truffle melt & shop tots with truffle mayo!!

The Regal is one of New York 2018.

140. The Regal

163 Hope St, Brooklyn, NY
Bar · East Williamsburg · 15 tips and reviews

Percy H.Percy Holmes: The chicken and waffle is to die for!

Anella is one of New York 2018.

141. Anella

222 Franklin St (btwn Green & Huron St), Brooklyn, NY
American Restaurant · Greenpoint · 141 tips and reviews

The New York TimesThe New York Times: Way Greenpoint and quiet on the street. Inside this neighborhood gem a vegetable paradise awaits, with wine and service to match. Meat, too! Read more.

Saxon + Parole is one of New York 2018.

142. Saxon + Parole

316 Bowery (at Bleecker St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · NoHo · 282 tips and reviews

BernerBerner: Mushroom Pot will change your life. The second you inevitably order will rock your world

The NoMad Restaurant is one of New York 2018.

143. The NoMad Restaurant

1170 Broadway (inside NoMad Hotel), New York, NY
American Restaurant · NoMad · 391 tips and reviews

Rachel K.Rachel Karnofsky: The chicken is no joke.... Infused with truffle and foil gras. Also do not miss out on the tagliatelle topped with king crab... Delicious

Minetta Tavern is one of New York 2018.

144. Minetta Tavern

8.9
113 Macdougal St (at Minetta Ln), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Greenwich Village · 621 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Keith McNally's reborn Minetta is a masterpiece—an old New York saloon, modern steakhouse and celeb haunt all in one. The problem: getting in. (The Black Label Burger is worth it.) [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

Tiny's and the Bar Upstairs is one of New York 2018.

145. Tiny's and the Bar Upstairs

8.6
135 W Broadway (between Duane St & Thomas St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Tribeca · 146 tips and reviews

LimaLima: My favorite hole in the wall. I come here when the weather is as it is tonight or similarly unpleasant. The magnificent food and the overall atmosphere of the place melt down all the day's stress.

Westville East is one of New York 2018.

146. Westville East

8.9
173 Avenue A (at E 11th St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · East Village · 298 tips and reviews

Renee D.Renee DiResta: Come here for brunch or lunch. The Market Plate veggie options are delicious. The grilled salmon is also great.

Freemans is one of New York 2018.

147. Freemans

8.9
1 Freeman Aly (at Rivington St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Lower East Side · 572 tips and reviews

How To Make It In AmericaHow To Make It In America: Cinematic location tucked in the back of an alley. Hearty food, grizzly dudes, hot chicks and lots of taxidermy. Check their Sporting Club on the way out for bespoke suits and old-school barberism.

Sweet Chick is one of New York 2018.

148. Sweet Chick

8.9
164 Bedford Ave (at N 8th St), Brooklyn, NY
Southern Food Restaurant · Williamsburg · 314 tips and reviews

Kristi E.Kristi Evans: Amazing food and service. Best kale salad I've ever had! If you want to stray from the yummy chicken & waffles, try the Arctic char or the pork tenderloin. I love the "Purple Drank" cocktail!

Joseph Leonard is one of New York 2018.

149. Joseph Leonard

9.2
170 Waverly Pl (btwn Christopher & W 10th St), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · West Village · 400 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Still in its youth, Joseph Leonard is already essential to the neighborhood. Gabe Stulman's tiny neighborhood spot puts out a great vibe and even better food. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

Hudson Clearwater is one of New York 2018.

150. Hudson Clearwater

9.1
447 Hudson St (at Morton St), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · West Village · 198 tips and reviews

Untapped CitiesUntapped Cities: The atmosphere is very warm and charming and the entire space helps create the illusion that you are no longer in NYC but at an upstate manor.

Battersby is one of New York 2018.

151. Battersby

255 Smith St (btwn Degraw & Douglass St), Brooklyn, NY
New American Restaurant · Boerum Hill · 84 tips and reviews

Dave W.Dave Wolf: Tasting menu is delicious. And a great value. But it takes 3 hours to get through all 7 courses.

Toloache is one of New York 2018.

152. Toloache

8.6
251 W 50th St (at 8th Ave), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Theater District · 395 tips and reviews

ZAGATZAGAT: Guacamole is served three ways here – and even has its own tasting menu.

Casa Mezcal is one of New York 2018.

153. Casa Mezcal

86 Orchard St (btwn Broome & Grand St), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Lower East Side · 121 tips and reviews

ThrillistThrillist: This three-floor ode to Oaxacan culture features a top level art gallery, subterranean cinema/music venue, and a street level festive mescaleria. Read more.

La Esquina is one of New York 2018.

154. La Esquina

8.3
114 Kenmare St (at Lafayette St), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · SoHo · 723 tips and reviews

PeoplePeople: This haute Mexican eatery is harder to get into than Harvard, having built a rep around fancy tequilas and ceviche. Can't snag abooth? The no-frills, street-level taqueria can sate your wounded ego.

Barrio Chino is one of New York 2018.

155. Barrio Chino

8.5
253 Broome St (btwn Orchard & Ludlow St), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Lower East Side · 298 tips and reviews

Food NetworkFood Network: Claire Robinson feasts on Mexican food and margaritas at Barrio Chino in New York, NY on Food Network's The Best Thing I Ever Ate. We recommend the Grapefruit Margarita. Find more tips at FN Local. Read more.

Mesa Coyoacan is one of New York 2018.

156. Mesa Coyoacan

8.3
372 Graham Ave (btwn Skillman & Conselyea), Brooklyn, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Williamsburg · 217 tips and reviews

Amy C.Amy Cao: Try the Watermelon Jalapeno Margarita - The best margarita I have ever had. Authentic, fresh, potent.

Downtown Bakery is one of New York 2018.

157. Downtown Bakery

69 1st Ave (at 4th St), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · East Village · 85 tips and reviews

BoweryBoogieBoweryBoogie: Best Mexican food around. Try their fresh guacamole!

Calexico is one of New York 2018.

158. Calexico

8.6
645 Manhattan Ave (at Bedford Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Taco Restaurant · Greenpoint · 255 tips and reviews

Alex V.Alex Verron: You can do no wrong here, everything is phenomenal

Chuko is one of New York 2018.

159. Chuko

8.6
565 Vanderbilt Ave (at Pacific St), Brooklyn, NY
Ramen Restaurant · Prospect Heights · 389 tips and reviews

JanaJana: The chef trained under Morimoto and you can tell. The ramen was delicious especially the Veggie one.

Minca is one of New York 2018.

160. Minca

8.1
536 E 5th St (btwn Ave A & B), New York, NY
Ramen Restaurant · Alphabet City · 302 tips and reviews

Steve K.Steve Klabnik: Some of the best ramen I've ever had.

Ippudo is one of New York 2018.

161. Ippudo

9.0
65 4th Ave (btwn E 9th & E 10th St), New York, NY
Ramen Restaurant · Greenwich Village · 1164 tips and reviews

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: Ippudo was brought to NYC by Shigemi Kawahara, who is known as "the Ramen King" in Japan; his rich, cloudy tonkotsu broths draw the longest lines the city's ramen-ya, and they're well worth the wait. Read more.

Hakata Tonton is one of New York 2018.

162. Hakata Tonton

61 Grove St (at 7th Ave), New York, NY
Japanese Restaurant · West Village · 130 tips and reviews

Daniella R.Daniella Rondon: Favorite japanese place in the city hands down. If not getting the hot pot (or as an addition) then be sure to try the garlic fried rice and the yuzu tonton pork! Gyozas are great too

Happy Lamb Hot Pot, Manhattan is one of New York 2018.

163. Happy Lamb Hot Pot, Manhattan

105 Bowery (Hester St), New York, NY
Hotpot Restaurant · Lower East Side · 14 tips and reviews

Susan S.Susan S.: Really tasty hot pot! You order everything à la carte. And for dessert try the sesame pancake!

99 Favor Taste 99號餐廳 is one of New York 2018.

164. 99 Favor Taste 99號餐廳

8.0
285 Grand St (btwn Eldridge & Forsyth St), New York, NY
Hotpot Restaurant · Lower East Side · 100 tips and reviews

MindyMindy: Make reservations ahead of time to avoid waiting too long for a table. Chinese herbal tea soup broth is delicious! Get the dried tofu skin too!

Noodle Village 粥麵軒 is one of New York 2018.

165. Noodle Village 粥麵軒

8.4
13 Mott St (btwn Chatham Sq & Mosco St), New York, NY
Chinese Restaurant · Chinatown · 138 tips and reviews

Serious EatsSerious Eats: One of our favorite spots for wonton noodle soup, with a wide range of noodles and dumplings.

Shabu-Tatsu is one of New York 2018.

166. Shabu-Tatsu

8.4
216 E 10th St (btw 1st & 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Shabu-Shabu Restaurant · East Village · 92 tips and reviews

Jess L.Jess Leung: The shabu-shabu is terrific, but the real star here is the bibimbap. I'm Korean, and they have one of THE BEST bibimbaps around. Intensely flavorful, it's hard to share.

Her Name is Han is one of New York 2018.

167. Her Name is Han

9.0
17 E 31st St (btwn Madison & 5th Ave), New York, NY
Korean Restaurant · NoMad · 196 tips and reviews

Victor T.Victor Temistocles Nardes: Small and cosy place with awesome staff and delicious Korean food. Everything we had was great, but the sweet and sour rice was by far my favorite: a perfect balance of sweet, sour and spicy flavors!

Russ & Daughters Café is one of New York 2018.

168. Russ & Daughters Café

9.2
127 Orchard St (btwn Rivington St & Delancey St), New York, NY
Café · Lower East Side · 301 tips and reviews

JanaJana: This is quite possibly the best brunch spot in NYC! Try the Pastrami Russ or the Cinnamon Babka French Toast.

Dudley's is one of New York 2018.

169. Dudley's

8.8
85 Orchard St (at Broome St), New York, NY
Australian Restaurant · Lower East Side · 185 tips and reviews

AJAJ: Buttered avocado with egg and truffled fries. ALL YOU NEED.

Le Barricou is one of New York 2018.

170. Le Barricou

533 Grand St (btwn Union Ave & Lorimer St), Brooklyn, NY
French Restaurant · East Williamsburg · 274 tips and reviews

Meredith H.Meredith Hope: Really great brunch menu. Try the pancakes at least once, they're amazing!

Balthazar is one of New York 2018.

171. Balthazar

9.0
80 Spring St (at Crosby St), New York, NY
French Restaurant · SoHo · 1059 tips and reviews

Gossip GirlGossip Girl: See and be seen when you’re dining al fresco at this SoHo staple. Just don’t be surprised if your secret convo ends up on Page Six - or on gossipgirl.net. Read more.

Lafayette Grand Café & Bakery is one of New York 2018.

172. Lafayette Grand Café & Bakery

8.8
380 Lafayette St (btwn Great Jones & E 4th St), New York, NY
French Restaurant · NoHo · 419 tips and reviews

Alex R.Alex Rainert: Amazing French pastries, breads and baked goods, great atmosphere and solid lunch/brunch options including this brisket burger w/ crispy fries. Prices aren't low but the experience lives up to them.

The Meatball Shop is one of New York 2018.

173. The Meatball Shop

170 Bedford Ave (btwn N 7th & N 8th St), Brooklyn, NY
Italian Restaurant · Williamsburg · 372 tips and reviews

Serious EatsSerious Eats: No matter how you choose to eat them, the meatballs are solid: juicy, well-seasoned, and tasty, if not life-changing. Good with cheap beer.

il Buco Alimentari & Vineria is one of New York 2018.

174. il Buco Alimentari & Vineria

8.9
53 Great Jones St (btwn Lafayette St & Bowery), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · NoHo · 247 tips and reviews

EaterEater: In the morning, a casual cafe offering light breakfast dishes. In the middle of the day, an Italian delicatessen. And at night, a bustling bar and dining room serving a menu of rustic Italian fare.

Del Posto is one of New York 2018.

175. Del Posto

85 10th Ave (at W 16th St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Chelsea · 277 tips and reviews

GQ MagazineGQ Magazine: You can't do better than simple, fragile pasta e fagioli soup with crunchy fried ditalini pasta and a soft tripe-and-andouille meatball. Or try the 100 Layer Lasagna!

Il Buco is one of New York 2018.

176. Il Buco

9.0
47 Bond St (btwn Lafayette & Bowery), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · NoHo · 150 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: A truly amazing and romantic Italian restaurant - especially if you sit in the wine cellar.

Miss Lily's 7A is one of New York 2018.

177. Miss Lily's 7A

9.1
109 Avenue A (at E 7th St), New York, NY
Caribbean Restaurant · East Village · 168 tips and reviews

The Tastes that Make the CityThe Tastes that Make the City: The jerk grilled corn is the best corn in NYC, making our list of "The Tastes That Make the City: NYC Edition." Read more.

Cafe Select is one of New York 2018.

178. Cafe Select

8.4
212 Lafayette St (at Kenmare St), New York, NY
Swiss Restaurant · SoHo · 262 tips and reviews

Ghostly InternationalGhostly International: The Croque Madame is one of the finest in the city. Healthy portions, highly addictive. Stumptown coffee too!

Veselka is one of New York 2018.

179. Veselka

8.9
144 2nd Ave (at E 9th St), New York, NY
Ukrainian Restaurant · East Village · 649 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Students, locals and celebs all love this classic Ukrainian spot. Some of the city's best banana pancakes, kasha with gravy, matzo ball soup, pierogis and a great cheeseburger. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

Cafe Mogador is one of New York 2018.

180. Cafe Mogador

9.1
101 Saint Marks Pl (btwn 1st Ave & Avenue A), New York, NY
Moroccan Restaurant · East Village · 400 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: This is the place to go for Morraccan food. The tagines are so flavorful. I can't have a meal without the merquen sausage. Eric Wolitzky, Top Chef Just Desserts

The Little Beet is one of New York 2018.

181. The Little Beet

7.5
135 W 50th St (between 6th Ave and 7th Ave), New York, NY
Gluten-Free Restaurant · Theater District · 74 tips and reviews

Rebecca N.Rebecca Niles: AMAZING FOOD and my favorite place to get lunch. healthy and delicious food in midtown with a great and friendly staff. you'll be addicted in no time.

Avant Garden is one of New York 2018.

182. Avant Garden

8.6
95 Avenue A (btwn Avenue A & 1st Ave), New York, NY
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · East Village · 62 tips and reviews

Christine Y.Christine Y.: Such an amazing vegan restaurant. We sat right in front of the chef and loved his energy. Of course, the food was amazing! Get the kale panzanella salad for sure.

The Butcher's Daughter is one of New York 2018.

183. The Butcher's Daughter

8.1
19 Kenmare St (at Elizabeth St), New York, NY
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · NoLita · 325 tips and reviews

Nikki B.Nikki Bogopolskaya: Get a juice at Butcher's Daughter to-go shop while you wait for a table. This place may be vegetarian but their breakfast "sausage" is amazing.

B & H Dairy is one of New York 2018.

184. B & H Dairy

8.5
127 2nd Ave (btwn E 7th St & St. Marks Pl), New York, NY
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · East Village · 129 tips and reviews

Serious EatsSerious Eats: Eastern European vegetarian lunch counter. Go for breakfast hash browns, egg and cheese sandwiches on challah, and plenty of Old World charm.

Katz's Delicatessen is one of New York 2018.

185. Katz's Delicatessen

9.0
205 E Houston St (at Ludlow St), New York, NY
Sandwich Spot · Lower East Side · 1451 tips and reviews

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: Pastrami On Rye With Brown Mustard: A thing of unparalleled beauty. Anthony Bourdain, No Reservations

Clinton St. Baking Co. & Restaurant is one of New York 2018.

186. Clinton St. Baking Co. & Restaurant

8.7
4 Clinton St (at E Houston St), New York, NY
Bakery · Lower East Side · 973 tips and reviews

ThrillistThrillist: Pancakes that are worth the five-hour wait on a Saturday, but if you go during the week you just might beat the crowd...

The City Bakery is one of New York 2018.

187. The City Bakery

3 W 18th St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Bakery · Union Square · 657 tips and reviews

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: Must try: the incredibly rich hot chocolate with fat, house-made marshmallows and the moist “melted” chocolate-chip cookies.

Ovenly is one of New York 2018.

188. Ovenly

9.0
31 Greenpoint Ave (at West St), Brooklyn, NY
Bakery · Greenpoint · 110 tips and reviews

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: Lines wind out the door at 2013's Best New Bakery winner for skillfully balanced bites like fudgy date-cocoa Montego Bay bars and a killer chocolate-chip cookie teeming with gooey nubs. Read more.

Magnolia Bakery is one of New York 2018.

189. Magnolia Bakery

8.7
401 Bleecker St (at W 11th St), New York, NY
Bakery · West Village · 436 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: The famous bakery made famous from Sex and the City. You can't go wrong with any dessert here but we love the bread pudding!

Egg Shop is one of New York 2018.

190. Egg Shop

8.1
151 Elizabeth St (btwn Broome & Kenmare St), New York, NY
Breakfast Spot · NoLita · 235 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Egg Shop is a café on the Lower East Side that obsesses on eggs. Try the mayo-free, the egg salad sandwich ($10) comes on multi-grain toast with a thick slice of low-acid yellow tomato. Read more.

Ladurée is one of New York 2018.

191. Ladurée

8.6
398 W Broadway (at Spring St), New York, NY
Dessert Shop · SoHo · 221 tips and reviews

Andreana B.Andreana Bitsis: Do not leave without trying their rose macaron. Phenomenal.

MarieBelle is one of New York 2018.

192. MarieBelle

8.9
484 Broome St (btwn W Broadway & Wooster St), New York, NY
Dessert Shop · SoHo · 101 tips and reviews

Graphic AgencyGraphic Agency: Full of smoky fire, the chipotle and ancho-tinged spicy hot chocolate is mind blowing. If you're open to a new adventure, check out the decadent white chocolate and hazelnut milk chocolate varieties.

Brooklyn Brewery is one of New York 2018.

193. Brooklyn Brewery

8.8
79 N 11th St (at Wythe Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Brewery · Williamsburg · 370 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Be sure to sign up for a brewery tour as soon as you arrive, as they fill up pretty quickly during the weekends. With beer tokens costing $20 for 5, it's a great way to sample a wide variety of beers.

Radegast Hall & Biergarten is one of New York 2018.

194. Radegast Hall & Biergarten

9.0
113 N 3rd St (at Berry St), Brooklyn, NY
Beer Garden · Williamsburg · 481 tips and reviews

Bon Appetit MagazineBon Appetit Magazine: A retractable roof, 13 Central European beers on tap (try Czech Krusovice Imperial), and great food. What's not to love about this spacious beer garden named for the West Slavic god of hospitality? Read more.

Pause Cafe is one of New York 2018.

195. Pause Cafe

9.3
3 Clinton St (btwn E Houston & Stanton St), New York, NY
Juice Bar · Lower East Side · 127 tips and reviews

Joanna Z.Joanna Zhang: Smoothies are to die for. You can choose fruits such as kiwi, papaya & coconut and even almond milk or rice!

Aire Ancient Baths is one of New York 2018.

196. Aire Ancient Baths

9.5
88 Franklin St (at Church St), New York, NY
Spa · Tribeca · 131 tips and reviews

Travel + LeisureTravel + Leisure: Soak the afternoon away in tubs filled with red wine or cava at this Roman-style bathhouse. The 16,000-square-foot space features six different baths, including salt water and an ice-cold plunge.

The Brooklyn Strategist is one of New York 2018.

197. The Brooklyn Strategist

9.2
333 Court St (btwn Union & Sackett), Brooklyn, NY
Gaming Cafe · Carroll Gardens · 22 tips and reviews

Johnny W.Johnny Wishbone: Bakers Dozen, Magic Labyrinth, Dixit, Yikerz, & Look Look : my kid loves this place.

Fire Island Lighthouse is one of New York 2018.

198. Fire Island Lighthouse

8.9
4640 Captree Is, Captree Island, NY
Lighthouse · 11 tips and reviews

Boston K.Boston Kurt: Awesome view, it will bring you back in time. My tip, hold on to your hat!

Morton National Wildlife Refuge is one of New York 2018.

199. Morton National Wildlife Refuge

8.4
784 Noyack Rd., Sag Harbor, NY
Park · 13 tips and reviews

Sarah C.Sarah Church: Go in the winter the birds are hungry and sometimes the chipmunks will also come out and eat seeds from your hands.

Agawam Park is one of New York 2018.

200. Agawam Park

7.6
Jobs Lane (Pond Lane), Southampton, NY
Park · 10 tips and reviews

Gianna S.Gianna Santelli: We went to the bakery down the street and ate some yummy donuts and coffee and enjoyed the beautiful view. Great way to start the day - highly recommended.