The hibiscus doughnut is tangy, it’s sweet and it’s the most Instagrammable food in NYC. Read more.
Sure, it’s totally touristy, but there’s a reason their creamy, not-too-sweet cheesecake has been an NYC must-have since 1950. Read more.
If you can even get a number at this shop, order an everything with lox and scallion cream cheese. It’s life changing. Read more.
Grab some bread to eat with the airy pillows of deliciousness that are the ricotta gnudi--mopping up the mind-blowing sauce is half the fun. Read more.
You’ve got the crispiness of the chicken, the soft doughiness of the bun and the crunchiness of the pickles. Is there a better sandwich on earth than the fried chicken sandwich? (The answer is no.) Read more.
The chocolate babka is an Eastern European Jewish cake that became an NYC staple in part thanks to Seinfeld. Whatever you do, don’t get cinnamon. Read more.
The pastrami on rye will set you back about a million dollars (OK, $20), but it’s twice as big as your apartment. Definitely worth getting at least once. Read more.
You’ll have to travel to the ends of the earth and wait all afternoon for this delicately handcrafted old-school pizza pie, so just go with it and make a day of it. Read more.
Try the Bee Sting, a sweet, spicy and salty combo of pepperoni, honey and chili flakes. It’s not traditional, but it’s becoming a new classic. Read more.
Whether you go with a platter or sandwich, you can’t go wrong. The falafel just can’t be beat. Read more.
History lesson: This tomatoey version is nothing like the creamy New England-style chowder, but it’s been served in Grand Central Station for nearly 100 years. Read more.
Try the potato and cheese pierogies! Best of all, you can get them 24 hours a day, fried or boiled. Read more.
The tasty lobster newburg in cream sauce was originally introduced to Charles Delmonico in the 1870s by a wealthy sea captain. Sir, we’re forever in your debt. Read more.
Go for the chicken and waffles! It’s Beyoncé’s favorite place to go for brunch. Need we say more? Read more.
The black label burger is drenched in clarified butter, so you know it’s good. Read more.
You can get the grilled cheese any way you like it (even with mac and cheese inside), but we recommend keeping it simple with Beecher’s Flagship cheddar. Read more.
It's just not summer until you’ve had a salty pimp from Big Gay! Read more.
The combo of melty red miso and garlic oil in the akamura modern ramen bowl is addictive. Slurping is highly encouraged. Read more.
What began as a humble cart in Midtown is now available all over the world. See the stand where it all started and get the gyro platter. Extra sauce, please. Read more.
There’s no seating at this Chelsea Market taco stand, so make sure you have something to grab onto when the carne asada makes you weak in the knees. Read more.
