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NYC Top Spots
Dépanneur is one of NYC Top Spots.

1. Dépanneur

8.9
242 Wythe Ave (at N 3rd), Brooklyn, NY
Deli · Williamsburg · 103 tips and reviews

Cooper S.Cooper Smith: Awesome little Williamsburg bodega of local products. The #4 turkey sandwich, with peppadews, Manchego, arugula, and a spicy Harissa mayo is one of the best sandwiches in the hood.

Breads Bakery is one of NYC Top Spots.

2. Breads Bakery

9.3
18 E 16th St (btwn Union Sq W & 5th Ave), New York, NY
Bakery · Union Square · 336 tips and reviews

AmberAmber: THE ALMOND CROISSANT. AND BABKA.

Faicco's Italian Specialties is one of NYC Top Spots.

3. Faicco's Italian Specialties

9.3
260 Bleecker St (at Cornelia St), New York, NY
Sandwich Spot · West Village · 129 tips and reviews

AmberAmber: HUGE and delicious, the sandwiches here are great. Personally a fan of their chicken cutlet with fresh mozz and pesto.

Cotenna is one of NYC Top Spots.

4. Cotenna

9.0
21 Bedford St (btwn Downing St and 6th Ave), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · West Village · 239 tips and reviews

Noah W.Noah Weiss: New Italian small plates spot from the Aria team, perfect for a date with the same great value and even more cozy than the original. Burrata, lamb, all the pastas including bucatini, creme brûlée.

Parm is one of NYC Top Spots.

5. Parm

8.6
248 Mulberry St (btwn Prince & Spring St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · NoLita · 493 tips and reviews

AmberAmber: Everything. But especially the chicken parm sandwich.

Prince Street Pizza is one of NYC Top Spots.

6. Prince Street Pizza

9.1
27 Prince St (btwn Mott & Elizabeth St), New York, NY
Pizzeria · NoLita · 368 tips and reviews

AmberAmber: Get the spicy square. Pepperoni for dayz. (Honestly, don't waste your time with anything else, the spice square is why you're here).

Lovely Day is one of NYC Top Spots.

7. Lovely Day

7.8
196 Elizabeth St (btwn Prince & Spring St), New York, NY
Thai Restaurant · NoLita · 187 tips and reviews

AmberAmber: Very decent Thai food for very decent prices. And cute enough to use as a date spot but casual enough to stop in for a rushed lunch special. All around solid.

Wah Fung Number 1 Fast Food 華豐快餐店 is one of NYC Top Spots.

8. Wah Fung Number 1 Fast Food 華豐快餐店

8.4
79 Chrystie St (btwn Hester St & Grand St), New York, NY
Chinese Restaurant · Lower East Side · 106 tips and reviews

Untapped CitiesUntapped Cities: Wait! Don't leave! There's a long line for a reason. Wah Fung's $3.00 roast pork over rice is one of the best deals in the city, if not America. And it's every bit as delicious as you hope it'll be. Read more.

Raku is one of NYC Top Spots.

9. Raku

9.1
342 E 6th St (btwn 1st & 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Udon Restaurant · East Village · 119 tips and reviews

Emily W.Emily Wilson: Definitely get an order of the fried chicken to start, then go for any of the udon bowls.

Bobwhite Counter is one of NYC Top Spots.

10. Bobwhite Counter

8.8
94 Avenue C (btwn E 6th & E 7th St), New York, NY
Fried Chicken Joint · Alphabet City · 292 tips and reviews

AmberAmber: The fried chicken sandwich is great. Add the pimento cheese. Or if you are really a pro, get two of the mini fried chicken biscuits with pimento cheese and hot honey.

Via Carota is one of NYC Top Spots.

11. Via Carota

9.3
51 Grove St, New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · West Village · 173 tips and reviews

Dan M.Dan Money: Carrots and charred leeks are both excellent in the vegetables section. And the cacio pepe is indeed superb. Get there around 6 to get your name on list and then get seated around 7:30. Great negronis

Ho Foods is one of NYC Top Spots.

12. Ho Foods

8.8
110 E 7th St (btwn 1st Ave & Ave A), New York, NY
Taiwanese Restaurant · East Village · 34 tips and reviews

AmateurConciergeAmateurConcierge: Went for breakfast. Everything was great. Fu Tuan, egg bing with pork thread and savory soy milk were the favs but everything is basically bomb

Saigon Vietnamese Sandwich Deli is one of NYC Top Spots.

13. Saigon Vietnamese Sandwich Deli

9.0
369 Broome St (btwn Mott & Elizabeth St), New York, NY
Sandwich Spot · NoLita · 167 tips and reviews

Serious EatsSerious Eats: The filling in the bahn mi sandwiches are the best part here, abundant and tasty, the house special barbecued pork version is more flavorful than the pâté sandwich.

Alidoro is one of NYC Top Spots.

14. Alidoro

8.7
105 Sullivan St (btwn Spring & Prince St), New York, NY
Sandwich Spot · SoHo · 230 tips and reviews

Noah W.Noah Weiss: Everything Is the Best, but particularly the Pinocchio (proscuittuo, sopressata, mozzarella, sweet red pepers, and olive paste) and the Pavarotti (alami, smoked mozz, sun dried tomatoes, artichoke).

Gramercy Tavern is one of NYC Top Spots.

15. Gramercy Tavern

9.4
42 E 20th St (btwn Broadway & Park Ave), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Flatiron District · 446 tips and reviews

AmberAmber: Dining in the tavern is always a good choice - consistently good service and delicious food. Also, they have a burger that is only available during lunch, but is worth making an effort for.

Rubirosa is one of NYC Top Spots.

16. Rubirosa

9.2
235 Mulberry St (btwn Prince & Spring St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · NoLita · 842 tips and reviews

AmberAmber: Get the pizza. ...Duh. Pro tip: if you go before 5pm you can get it by the slice.

Amor y Amargo is one of NYC Top Spots.

17. Amor y Amargo

8.9
443 E 6th St (at Avenue A), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · East Village · 205 tips and reviews

Serious EatsSerious Eats: Awesome, easygoing bar devoted to bitters and amari. For cocktail nerds who know how to have fun.

Tuome is one of NYC Top Spots.

18. Tuome

9.0
536 E 5th St (btwn Avenue A & B), New York, NY
Asian Restaurant · Alphabet City · 101 tips and reviews

AmberAmber: The chicken and porridge dish is unbelievably good. And the persimmon/burrata appetizer is too.

Ample Hills Creamery is one of NYC Top Spots.

19. Ample Hills Creamery

9.3
623 Vanderbilt Ave (at St Marks Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Ice Cream Parlor · Prospect Heights · 372 tips and reviews

AmberAmber: Incredible ice cream. Another one of my favorite ice cream places in the world. The flavors are rich and the scoops are large - ordering a double is often a mistake 😂

Cheeky Sandwiches is one of NYC Top Spots.

20. Cheeky Sandwiches

8.7
35 Orchard St (btwn Canal St & Hester St), New York, NY
Sandwich Spot · Chinatown · 220 tips and reviews

AmberAmber: Fried chicken with mashed potatoes on a biscuit. Do I need to say anything else?