Veselka
Ukrainian Restaurant and Eastern European Restaurant$$$$
East Village, New York
Has a stamp of approval from The Wall Street Journal and Food Network
"Try the Ukranian Meatballs, Potato Pancake & Perogies"(241 Tips)
"The Beef Stroganoff and Borscht soup is amazing too!"(111 Tips)"The potato pancake is great and so is the Blintzes!"(27 Tips)"Fried Egg Sandwich with kielbasa and add a side of Potato Pancakes."(29 Tips)
627 Tips and reviewsFilter:
- pierogies
- blintzes
- good for a late night
- breakfast food
- potato pancakes
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BMI EliteApril 14, 2011They're open 24/7 - turn up after your night out and partake of the pierogis with applesauce.
Cheryl JohnsonAugust 14, 2011Cold borscht is the best reprieve from a yucky humid summer day on second ave
Veselka is like The Game, but the other rule is that if you lose then you have to go there. Read more
Isa SierraJune 25, 2018Still great - but it’s become so popular that the service was sloppy and slow. Food wasn’t fresh either
@JaumePrimeroAugust 30, 2011definitely the place to hit up the morning after...perogi sampler please?
Try the hash Brown slop, from the biggest slop house in NYC..
If you're stopping by for coffee and dessert, get the chocolate custard. It's amazing.
The 3 bean chilli is killer!!!! so is the lamb and feta burger
Daniel HildrethJune 8, 2012Sometimes I brig some airline alcohol here and spike the cherry line rickey.
Gregg DJanuary 3, 2010Such good food. An absolute MUST if you're in the East Village!!! The stuffed cabbage is amazing!
If you get the pierogis, get them fried. Fried is always better.
The vegetable soup is the best soup they have. The dill in the soup is a pleasant surprise.
When you order pierogis, get the big plate. 4 is not enough!
Cheese blintzes with strawberry rhubarb compote. You're welcome.
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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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- 6.8
"Velselka is boring compared to UEVR. The veggie shnitzel is delicious and the pierogies are also yummy. Get half and half either steamed of fried."
Rae @ Ciona Taylor Productions - 8.7
"definitely the best cafe in the 'hood! great coffee, sandwiches and sweet treats. and it's cozy to boot."
Carolyn Weiss - 8.8
"Incredible coffee. Incredible breakfast burrito. Great all around!"
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