Lower East Side a guide book
Neighborhoods
Lower East Side is in New York County and is one of the best places to live in New York. ... In Lower East Side there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals and retirees live in Lower East Side and residents tend to be liberal.
214 locals recommend
Lower East Side
175 Eldridge StLower East Side is in New York County and is one of the best places to live in New York. ... In Lower East Side there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals and retirees live in Lower East Side and residents tend to be liberal.
Food scene
Katz's Delicatessen, also known as Katz's of New York City, is a kosher-style delicatessen located at 205 East Houston Street, on the southwest corner of Houston and Ludlow Streets on the Lower East Side in Manhattan, New York City.
When everything else is uncertain, comfort yourself with Katz’s Ur–New York hot dog, all snap and salt under a mantle of mustard and kraut.
690 locals recommend
Katz's Delicatessen
205 E Houston StKatz's Delicatessen, also known as Katz's of New York City, is a kosher-style delicatessen located at 205 East Houston Street, on the southwest corner of Houston and Ludlow Streets on the Lower East Side in Manhattan, New York City.
When everything else is uncertain, comfort yourself with Katz’s Ur–New York hot dog, all snap and salt under a mantle of mustard and kraut.
Compact shop selling a wide variety of traditionally cured, kosher pickles from large barrels.
30 locals recommend
The Pickle Guys
357 Grand StCompact shop selling a wide variety of traditionally cured, kosher pickles from large barrels.
67 Bayard St
67 Bayard StreetA top Japanese chef prepares a variety of ramen bowls in a narrow space with table & counter seats.
13 locals recommend
Nakamura
172 Delancey StA top Japanese chef prepares a variety of ramen bowls in a narrow space with table & counter seats.
Besides just shopping, I’m also always grabbing snacks from one of the many vendors. Whether it’s Oreo pancakes, fried rice balls served in egg cartons, or one of the best breakfast sandwiches in the city, Essex Market is home to some of the best food you can find on the Lower East Side. That’s why I’m delighted to share my favorite spots on where you should eat, drink, and shop in Essex Market and the adjoining Market Line.
341 locals recommend
Essex Market
88 Essex StBesides just shopping, I’m also always grabbing snacks from one of the many vendors. Whether it’s Oreo pancakes, fried rice balls served in egg cartons, or one of the best breakfast sandwiches in the city, Essex Market is home to some of the best food you can find on the Lower East Side. That’s why I’m delighted to share my favorite spots on where you should eat, drink, and shop in Essex Market and the adjoining Market Line.
Upscale fish restaurant famous for its luxury yachtlike interior & hopping bar scene.
82 locals recommend
Lure Fishbar
142 Mercer StUpscale fish restaurant famous for its luxury yachtlike interior & hopping bar scene.
Popular Chinatown eatery famed for its soup dumplings and other Shanghai dishes in a spare setting.
196 locals recommend
Joe's Shanghai
46 BoweryPopular Chinatown eatery famed for its soup dumplings and other Shanghai dishes in a spare setting.
Basic Chinatown go-to & popular lunch spot for Cantonese noodle dishes, soup dumplings & congee.
15 locals recommend
noodle village
13 Mott StBasic Chinatown go-to & popular lunch spot for Cantonese noodle dishes, soup dumplings & congee.
Budget Chinese fare like dumplings, soups & pancakes are served in a small space with a few seats.
13 locals recommend
Tasty Dumpling
42 Mulberry StBudget Chinese fare like dumplings, soups & pancakes are served in a small space with a few seats.
Coffeehouse with a cutting-edge roasting system that freshly grounds beans while customers watch.
68 locals recommend
Roasting Plant
81 Orchard StCoffeehouse with a cutting-edge roasting system that freshly grounds beans while customers watch.
Made fresh daily, this tiny doughnut shop makes flavors like chestnut & creme brulee.
313 locals recommend
Doughnut Plant
379 Grand StMade fresh daily, this tiny doughnut shop makes flavors like chestnut & creme brulee.
Sightseeing
SUMMIT is a new global cultural experience that breaks the mold—awakening your senses, your curiosity, and your imagination in the heart of New York City.
45 locals recommend
SUMMIT One Vanderbilt
45 E 42nd StSUMMIT is a new global cultural experience that breaks the mold—awakening your senses, your curiosity, and your imagination in the heart of New York City.
City advice
Ways to save
Nearest subway stations
East Broadway (F train) is one block away.
and Canal Street (4, 6, and the NQRW trains) is 10 -15 minutes and Grand st (B,D trains) is 6 minutes walking distance.