Veselka
Ukrainian Restaurant and Eastern European Restaurant$$$$
East Village, New York
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"Pierogies here are amazing - fried (with sour cream & apple sauce)."(241 Tips)
"Bigos, borscht and blintzes are amazing too."(111 Tips)"The potato pancake is great and so is the Blintzes!"(27 Tips)
"Try the Ukranian Meatballs, Potato Pancake & Perogies"(29 Tips)
627 Tips and reviewsFilter:
- pierogies
- blintzes
- good for a late night
- breakfast food
- potato pancakes
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CharmaineAugust 1, 2012the raspberry lemonade is craaaack in a glass. As far as the food, the jury is still out on this (too.tired.to.eat!!)
Logan KerrMarch 24, 2016God I love Veselka. Where else in NYC can I buy dumplings and banana cream pie at 4am?
Priscilla SohanNovember 15, 2013Perogies are obviously delicious, but the hidden gem here is the hot cocoa <3
One of the first New York restaurants I really fell in love with. Kielbasa and pierogies, please!
Great service with anyone who serves you, especially Arthur. Veggie Borscht is unbeatable!
Lauren ElizabethDecember 12, 2016Honestly is there anything better than authentic pierogis at 2am on a Saturday? 👌
Amy KilleApril 22, 2012Pierogies are amazing!! The borscht is too :) Can't really go wrong with anything here!
Rebecca DemiApril 12, 2014the burger is really greasy, so don't get it unless you like that (gross) and the pierogi's are GREAT!
DensJune 15, 2011I went with the kielbasa and the cherry lime rickey. Pay your respects to the Honey Bear painting on the wall.
FoodspottingDecember 11, 2010Try the pierogies -- get one of each kind! My preference is steamed because it really lets the flavor shine through. - Alexa
Barrett LaneDecember 30, 2011The arugula and goat cheese pierogies are a must. Do not come here with large groups: you will not get seated or wait forever.
al bedellSeptember 1, 2012Best place ev get 1 of each kind of pierogi the arugula got cheese is my fav
Ben PorterSeptember 28, 2012Fryalator was down when i needed it most - 11pm in The East Village, c'mon folks, this is scheduling 101. Burger was commendable and cooked to requested temp.
get: two eggs over-medium, kielbasa, and a potato pancake. with applesauce and sour cream. plus coffee. eat at counter.
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For sixty-seven years, customers have crowded into Veselka, a cozy Ukrainian coffee shop in New York City's East Village, to enjoy pierogi, borscht, goulash, and many other unpretentious favorites. Veselka (rainbow in Ukrainian) has grown up from a simple newsstand serving soup and sandwiches int...
Closed until 8:00 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Sat
- 8:00 AM–Midnight
- Sun
- 8:00 AM–11:00 PM
(212) 228-9682
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No
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi
Yes
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
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