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NYC Foodie Favorites
Smorgasburg Williamsburg is one of NYC Foodie Favorites.

1. Smorgasburg Williamsburg

90 Kent Ave (at N 7th St), Brooklyn, NY
Street Food Gathering · Williamsburg · 412 tips and reviews

AskMenAskMen: This weekend the Williamsburg flea turns into an entirely grub-oriented market called Smorgasburg, with over a hundred vendors trying to feed you stuff like fresh local tempeh and heirloom beans. Read more.

2. Cafe Ronda

249 Columbus Ave (btw W 72nd & W 71st), New York, NY
Spanish Restaurant · Lincoln Square · 58 tips and reviews

Sean G.Sean Geoghan: Awesome Brunch: Eggs Benedict are perfect and have a little kick; French toast comes with all the trimmings.

Egg is one of NYC Foodie Favorites.

3. Egg

109A N 3rd St (at Berry St), Brooklyn, NY
Breakfast Spot · Williamsburg · 377 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Awesome brunch, but be prepared to WAIT. Try the Egg Rothkos or the Biscuits & Gravy. Less of a wait for dinner, when you should try the Fried Oyster Sandwich or the Carolina Kale.

Gotham Bar and Grill is one of NYC Foodie Favorites.

4. Gotham Bar and Grill

12 E 12th St (btwn University Pl & 5th Ave), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · Greenwich Village · 220 tips and reviews

Anoop R.Anoop Ranganath: The NY Strip Read more.

KyoChon is one of NYC Foodie Favorites.

5. KyoChon

319 5th Ave (at E 32nd St), New York, NY
Wings Joint · NoMad · 150 tips and reviews
Lobster Place is one of NYC Foodie Favorites.

6. Lobster Place

8.9
75 9th Ave (btwn W 15th & W 16th St), New York, NY
Fish Market · Chelsea · 385 tips and reviews

Sean G.Sean Geoghan: Best New England Clam Chowder in NYC

Buceo 95 is one of NYC Foodie Favorites.

7. Buceo 95

8.7
201 W 95th St (btwn Amsterdam Ave & Broadway), New York, NY
Tapas Restaurant · Upper West Side · 93 tips and reviews

Michael R.Michael Rose: The lamb burgers are OFF THE HOOK. Wow.

S'MAC is one of NYC Foodie Favorites.

8. S'MAC

7.8
197 1st Ave (at E 12th St), New York, NY
Mac and Cheese Joint · East Village · 283 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: Do you love mac n cheese? Then you won't know what to do with yourself here. Flavors from buffalo chicken to cajun to masala to philly cheesesteak, our mouths are watering already!

Zen Palate is one of NYC Foodie Favorites.

9. Zen Palate

115 E 18th St (btw Park Ave & Irving Pl), New York, NY
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Gramercy Park · 26 tips and reviews

amanda b.amanda betsold: I've been obsessed with the sweet and sour sensation and the sesame medallions for years. The rest looks delish but I wouldn't know because I can't get past these two dishes!

Wafels & Dinges - Herald Square is one of NYC Foodie Favorites.

10. Wafels & Dinges - Herald Square

8.5
Herald Square, New York, NY
Food Truck · Garment District · 316 tips and reviews

CheapismCheapism: NYC's best cheap Belgian waffles are $5 & served from a truck. Add $2 for unlimited toppings ("dinges") & be sure to try the spekuloos. Check the website or call them for their current location. Read more.

Bella Luna is one of NYC Foodie Favorites.

11. Bella Luna

7.6
574 Columbus Ave (88th and Columbus), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Upper West Side · 38 tips and reviews

Eddie M.Eddie Marrero: Very nice Italian Restaurant on the Upper West Side. Moderately priced. Excellent food and service. Walk-ins o.k. reservations preferred. Casual attire. Excellent food.

Burrito Box is one of NYC Foodie Favorites.

12. Burrito Box

8.3
885 9th Ave (btwn W 57th St & W 58th St), New York, NY
Burrito Restaurant · Hell's Kitchen · 127 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: Small takeout joint with big, tasty burritos. If you like Chipotle, you'll love this place. Go for the chili con carne or the BBQ chicken and a bag of their addictive chips.

Wo Hop Restaurant is one of NYC Foodie Favorites.

13. Wo Hop Restaurant

7.8
17 Mott St (btwn Worth & Mosco St), New York, NY
Cantonese Restaurant · Chinatown · 263 tips and reviews
Buvette is one of NYC Foodie Favorites.

14. Buvette

9.2
42 Grove St (btwn Bedford & Bleecker St), New York, NY
French Restaurant · West Village · 533 tips and reviews

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: French-leaning small plates can be cobbled together to compose an excellent & affordable meal here. Try the classic croque madame ($10) or the brandade ($9), a pot of featherlight whipped salt cod. Read more.

15. Supper

8.5
156 E 2nd St (btwn Ave A & B), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Alphabet City · 277 tips and reviews

Jane Y.Jane Y.: Get the mozzarella to share.. it's the most buttery, delicious mozzarella i've ever tried.

Fette Sau is one of NYC Foodie Favorites.

16. 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.

Pie Face is one of NYC Foodie Favorites.

17. Pie Face

1691 Broadway (at W 53rd St), New York, NY
Pie Shop · Theater District · 51 tips and reviews

Alex V.Alex Vayn: The Thai curry chicken pie is freaking delicious!

Mission Chinese Food is one of NYC Foodie Favorites.

18. Mission Chinese Food

171 E Broadway (btwn Rutgers & Jefferson St), New York, NY
Chinese Restaurant · Two Bridges · 400 tips and reviews

19. Doughnut Plant

220 West 23rd Street (btwn 7th & 8th Ave), New York, NY
Donut Shop · Chelsea · 634 tips and reviews

Sean G.Sean Geoghan: The Coffee Doughnut has a crumbly crust and a not-too-sweet filling. Perfectly executed.

Sal & Carmine's Pizza is one of NYC Foodie Favorites.

20. Sal & Carmine's Pizza

7.9
2671 Broadway (between 101 & 102 Streets), New York, NY
Pizzeria · Upper West Side · 80 tips and reviews
Joe's Pizza is one of NYC Foodie Favorites.

21. Joe's Pizza

9.0
7 Carmine St (at 6th Ave), New York, NY
Pizzeria · West Village · 455 tips and reviews
Room Service is one of NYC Foodie Favorites.

22. Room Service

690 9th Ave (btwn W 47th & W 48th St), New York, NY
Thai Restaurant · Hell's Kitchen · 301 tips and reviews
The Nugget Spot is one of NYC Foodie Favorites.

23. The Nugget Spot

230 E 14th St (btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Comfort Food Restaurant · East Village · 82 tips and reviews
Umami Burger is one of NYC Foodie Favorites.

24. Umami Burger

432 6th Avenue (btwn W 9th & W 10th St), New York, NY
Burger Joint · Greenwich Village · 408 tips and reviews

Justin K.Justin Kadis: Order "The Original" med. rare. The smash technique produces a crispy exterior and juicy inside. The parmesan crisp, shiitake mushroom, roasted tomato, & caramelized onions make every bite umami!

Mountain Bird is one of NYC Foodie Favorites.

25. Mountain Bird

231 W 145th St, New York, NY
French Restaurant · Central Harlem · 11 tips and reviews
Harlem Public is one of NYC Foodie Favorites.

26. Harlem Public

8.9
3612 Broadway (btwn W 148th & W 149th St), New York, NY
Pub · West Harlem · 197 tips and reviews

27. Jacob's Pickles

9.2
509 Amsterdam Ave (btwn W 84th & W 85th St), New York, NY
Southern Food Restaurant · Upper West Side · 675 tips and reviews

Anoop R.Anoop Ranganath: twenty-five taps. great fried chicken. great sausage gravy. house made jam in squeeze bottles. super chill vibe. biscuit doesn't make the list, but you should still eat here.

Pisticci is one of NYC Foodie Favorites.

28. Pisticci

9.1
125 La Salle St (at Broadway), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · West Harlem · 147 tips and reviews
Earl's Beer & Cheese is one of NYC Foodie Favorites.

29. Earl's Beer & Cheese

8.9
1259 Park Ave (btwn E 97th & E 98th St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · East Harlem · 169 tips and reviews
Cheeky Sandwiches is one of NYC Foodie Favorites.

30. Cheeky Sandwiches

8.7
35 Orchard St (btwn Canal St & Hester St), New York, NY
Sandwich Spot · Chinatown · 220 tips and reviews
Coppelia is one of NYC Foodie Favorites.

31. Coppelia

9.0
207 W 14th St (btwn 7th & 8th Ave), New York, NY
Cuban Restaurant · Chelsea · 507 tips and reviews
Crif Dogs is one of NYC Foodie Favorites.

32. Crif Dogs

8.7
113 Saint Marks Pl (btwn 1st & Ave A), New York, NY
Hot Dog Joint · East Village · 471 tips and reviews
5 & Diamond is one of NYC Foodie Favorites.

33. 5 & Diamond

2072 Frederick Douglass Blvd (W 112th St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Central Harlem · 50 tips and reviews
Absolute Bagels is one of NYC Foodie Favorites.

34. Absolute Bagels

9.2
2788 Broadway (at W 108th St), New York, NY
Bagel Shop · Upper West Side · 294 tips and reviews
Murray's Cheese Bar is one of NYC Foodie Favorites.

35. Murray's Cheese Bar

264 Bleecker St (at Cornelia St), New York, NY
Cheese Store · West Village · 119 tips and reviews
Pye Boat Noodle is one of NYC Foodie Favorites.

36. Pye Boat Noodle

9.1
35-13 Broadway (btwn 35th & 36th St), Astoria, NY
Thai Restaurant · 93 tips and reviews
Go! Go! Curry! is one of NYC Foodie Favorites.

37. Go! Go! Curry!

273 W 38th St (btwn 7th & 8th Ave), New York, NY
Japanese Curry Restaurant · Garment District · 182 tips and reviews
Burnside Biscuits is one of NYC Foodie Favorites.

38. Burnside Biscuits

3207 30th Ave (btw 32nd & 33rd), Astoria, NY
Southern Food Restaurant · 36 tips and reviews
Aita is one of NYC Foodie Favorites.

39. Aita

9.1
132 Greene Ave (Waverly), Brooklyn, NY
Italian Restaurant · Clinton Hill · 84 tips and reviews
Tsion Cafe is one of NYC Foodie Favorites.

40. Tsion Cafe

7.4
763 Saint Nicholas Ave (btwn W 148th & W 149th St), New York, NY
Ethiopian Restaurant · West Harlem · 16 tips and reviews