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Cosme is one of NYC.

1. Cosme

8.6
35 E 21st St (btwn Broadway & Park Ave S), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Flatiron District · 280 tips and reviews
Tutu's is one of NYC.

2. Tutu's

25 Bogart St (Varet St.), Brooklyn, NY
American Restaurant · East Williamsburg · 90 tips and reviews
KING NOODLE is one of NYC.

3. KING NOODLE

1045 Flushing Ave (Morgan), Brooklyn, NY
Asian Restaurant · East Williamsburg · 80 tips and reviews
Molasses Books is one of NYC.

4. Molasses Books

8.8
770 Hart St (Knickerbocker), Brooklyn, NY
Used Bookstore · Bushwick · 37 tips and reviews
Three Diamond Door is one of NYC.

5. Three Diamond Door

8.7
211 Knickerbocker Ave (btwn Jefferson & Troutman St), Brooklyn, NY
Bar · Bushwick · 74 tips and reviews
Heavy Woods is one of NYC.

6. Heavy Woods

8.5
50 Wyckoff Ave. (at Willoughby Ave.), Brooklyn, NY
Bar · Bushwick · 84 tips and reviews
Soup Spot is one of NYC.

7. Soup Spot

220 W 31st St (btwn Fashion Ave & 8th Ave), New York, NY
Soup Spot · Chelsea · 42 tips and reviews
Prune is one of NYC.

8. Prune

54 E 1st St (btwn 1st & 2nd Ave), New York, NY
American Restaurant · East Village · 292 tips and reviews
Pokéworks is one of NYC.

9. Pokéworks

7.7
63 West 37th Street (6th Ave), New York, NY
Poke Restaurant · Garment District · 88 tips and reviews
Biang! is one of NYC.

10. Biang!

157 2nd Ave, New York, NY
Chinese Restaurant · East Village · 60 tips and reviews
MEW MEN is one of NYC.

11. MEW MEN

7 Cornelia St, New York, NY
Ramen Restaurant · West Village · 65 tips and reviews
The Pennsy is one of NYC.

12. The Pennsy

2 Pennsylvania Plaza (7th Ave), New York, NY
Food Court · Chelsea · 88 tips and reviews
The Cinnamon Snail is one of NYC.

13. The Cinnamon Snail

2 Pennsylvania Plz, New York, NY
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Chelsea · 74 tips and reviews
Bistango is one of NYC.

14. Bistango

415 3rd Ave (at 29th St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Rose Hill · 58 tips and reviews
Soho Tiffin Junction – Burgers & Bowls is one of NYC.

15. Soho Tiffin Junction – Burgers & Bowls

42 E 8th St (8th and Greene St), New York, NY
Indian Restaurant · Greenwich Village · 75 tips and reviews
S'MAC is one of NYC.

16. S'MAC

157 E 33rd St (btwn Lexington & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Mac and Cheese Joint · Rose Hill · 91 tips and reviews
The Organic Grill is one of NYC.

17. The Organic Grill

123 1st Ave (btwn E 7th St & St Marks Pl), New York, NY
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · East Village · 57 tips and reviews
Hu Kitchen is one of NYC.

18. Hu Kitchen

78 5th Avenue (at E 14th St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Greenwich Village · 248 tips and reviews

19. Bubby's High Line

73 Gansevoort St (at Washington St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Meatpacking District · 154 tips and reviews

the Lalathe Lala: Nothing makes me feel better than an old-fashioned, ice cream soda and a slice of apple pie. Bobby’s is dedicated to preserving the wholesome feel and recipes of classic Americana. Read more.

20. Milk Bar

8.4
251 E 13th St (at 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Dessert Shop · East Village · 711 tips and reviews

the Lalathe Lala: While they’re famous for cereal milk soft serve and crack pie, I prefer to have my crack pie filling sandwiched between rich chocolate cake. Read more.

Big Gay Ice Cream Shop is one of NYC.

21. Big Gay Ice Cream Shop

125 E 7th St (btwn 1st Ave & Ave A), New York, NY
Ice Cream Parlor · East Village · 416 tips and reviews

the Lalathe Lala: Classic vanilla cones get jacked up with spiced chocolate dip and injected with salted caramel. If you’re doing a dessert crawl, I’m going recommend you walk to the East Village location. Read more.

22. Grom

233 Bleecker St (at Carmine St), New York, NY
Ice Cream Parlor · West Village · 248 tips and reviews

the Lalathe Lala: Whether you prefer your gelato in a classic cone or on a fun popsicle, Grom and Popbar have you covered with their 100% natural and 100% mind-blowing gelato. Read more.

Becco is one of NYC.

23. Becco

8.2
355 W 46th St (at 9th Ave), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Hell's Kitchen · 196 tips and reviews

GothamistGothamist: Carb fanatics know to order the Sinfonia di Paste, which includes unlimited table side service of Chef William Gallagher's three daily pastas. Read more.

Brick Lane Curry House is one of NYC.

24. Brick Lane Curry House

7.2
79 2nd Ave (btwn E 4th and E 5th St), New York, NY
Indian Restaurant · East Village · 112 tips and reviews

GothamistGothamist: The lunch buffet, seven days a week, gets you unlimited scoops of chicken tikka masala, tandoori chicken and a rotating selection of other flavorful curry dishes. Read more.

Kiku Sushi is one of NYC.

25. Kiku Sushi

235 9th Ave (W. 24th St), New York, NY
Sushi Restaurant · Chelsea · 23 tips and reviews

GothamistGothamist: Unlimited sushi is one of the more prevalent deals to be found in the AYCE arena and this Chelsea spot has one of the most prolific iterations in the city. Read more.

Charles' Country Pan Fried Chicken is one of NYC.

26. Charles' Country Pan Fried Chicken

2839-2841 Frederick Douglass Blvd (at 151st St), New York, NY
Southern Food Restaurant · Central Harlem · 45 tips and reviews

GothamistGothamist: Were you aware that any day of the week you can eat unlimited quantities of Charles Gabriel's triple-seasoned fried chicken for $16.32 (yes, they are that specific on the price). Read more.

Mudville Restaurant & Tap House is one of NYC.

27. Mudville Restaurant & Tap House

7.4
126 Chambers St (btwn W Broadway & Church St), New York, NY
Wings Joint · Tribeca · 135 tips and reviews

GothamistGothamist: Beers and wings are naturally allies and at this Tribeca pub they're part of a finger-licking deal—if you have at least six people at your table. That's the one catch with their unlimited wings deal. Read more.

Picnic Garden BBQ Buffet House is one of NYC.

28. Picnic Garden BBQ Buffet House

7.0
14742 Northern Blvd, Flushing, NY
Korean Restaurant · 61 tips and reviews

GothamistGothamist: If you're game for getting your hands dirty and smelling a bit like smokey animal flesh for the rest of the evening, this AYCE Korean spot in Queens's Murray Hill neighborhood is worth it. Read more.

Schnitz is one of NYC.

29. Schnitz

177 1st Ave (11th St), New York, NY
Sandwich Spot · East Village · 37 tips and reviews

Untapped CitiesUntapped Cities: Schnitz doesn’t sell what you’d expect. Instead, this restaurant sells Israel-based schnitzel. Its trademark schnitzels are made from chicken thighs and arrive on a pretzel roll with a lemon wedge. Read more.

Victory Garden is one of NYC.

30. Victory Garden

31 Carmine St (btwn Bleecker & Bedford St), New York, NY
Ice Cream Parlor · West Village · 120 tips and reviews

Untapped CitiesUntapped Cities: At Victory Garden, you can buy goat milk ice cream, with flavors ranging from Chocolate Cardamom, Orange Blossom Vanilla, Honey Lavender, and Ethiopian Coffee. Read more.

Potatopia is one of NYC.

31. Potatopia

378 Avenue of the Americas (btw Waverly Pl & 8th St), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · Greenwich Village · 55 tips and reviews

Untapped CitiesUntapped Cities: Here’s another restaurant with a fun name: Potatopia. Its name reveals both the restaurant’s speciality and its enthusiasm for potatoes. Read more.

Popbar is one of NYC.

32. Popbar

5 Carmine St (at 6th Ave), New York, NY
Ice Cream Parlor · West Village · 141 tips and reviews

Untapped CitiesUntapped Cities: Popbar, which sells popsicles, is every bit as fun as its catchy name implies. A vibrant display case inside showcases hundreds of them in rectangular rows, immediately drawing you in. Read more.

Piada is one of NYC.

33. Piada

601 Lexington Ave, New York, NY
Café · Midtown East · 18 tips and reviews

Untapped CitiesUntapped Cities: A piada is an Italian sandwich made with round, flat bread lightly filled with various sharp (perhaps hard to pronounce) ingredients that contribute to a unique sandwich experience. Read more.

Peanut Butter & Co. is one of NYC.

34. Peanut Butter & Co.

240 Sullivan St (btwn Bleecker & W 3rd), New York, NY
Sandwich Spot · Greenwich Village · 119 tips and reviews

Untapped CitiesUntapped Cities: If you’re the type to spread peanut butter on everything or sometimes find yourself eating it straight from the jar, Peanut Butter and Co is your paradise. Read more.

La Maison du Chocolat is one of NYC.

35. La Maison du Chocolat

7.9
1018 Madison Ave (btwn E 78th & E 79th St), New York, NY
Chocolate Store · Upper East Side · 27 tips and reviews

Untapped CitiesUntapped Cities: You can now head over to a petite sandwich shop called La Maison du Croque Monsieu on the Lower East Side to try out other variations of the “Croque Monsieur." Read more.

Empire Biscuit is one of NYC.

36. Empire Biscuit

198 Avenue A (btwn E 12th & E 13th St), New York, NY
Comfort Food Restaurant · East Village · 114 tips and reviews

Untapped CitiesUntapped Cities: Empire Biscuit’s menu boasts a biscuit with roasted duck fat as well as Cape gooseberry and apricot jam, Gorgonzola and nutmeg butter, and candied mango jam. Read more.

37. Freemans

8.9
1 Freeman Aly (at Rivington St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Lower East Side · 571 tips and reviews

BriannaBrianna: Amazing cocktails and great food with a warm + cozy atmosphere. To top off dinner, the fig ice cream atop a warm brownie was heavenly

38. The Spotted Pig

314 W 11th St (at Greenwich St), New York, NY
Gastropub · West Village · 838 tips and reviews

39. The Smile

26 Bond St (btwn Bowery & Lafayette St), New York, NY
Café · NoHo · 396 tips and reviews

Victoria N.Victoria Natenzon: Went for brunch. Had a really long wait, but totally worth it. The food was great and inexpensive and I loved the rustic decor and overall feel of this place. Cozy neighborhood spot.

40. Cotenna

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

Ray L.Ray Lin: Neatly tucked away on a quaint but gorgeous West Village block, this fantastic Italian spot is a perfect choice for an intimate date. Order tapas style and share a couple pastas and apps. Molto Buono!

Maman is one of NYC.

41. Maman

8.8
239 Centre St (btwn Broome & Grand St), New York, NY
Café · SoHo · 302 tips and reviews

Noah W.Noah Weiss: A cozy French cafe with chocolate chip cookies and a great Toby's Estate cappuccino. If you're hungry, get their toast with garlic scramble eggs. Free wifi, mamannyc is the password.

Friend of a Farmer is one of NYC.

42. Friend of a Farmer

8.0
77 Irving Pl (btwn E 18th & E 19th St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Gramercy Park · 348 tips and reviews

Erica C.Erica Choi: Super cute space and really excellent brunch food. Always a tremendous line, but goes pretty quickly. Egg bennies and skillet dishes are spot on.

43. Little Branch

9.0
20 7th Ave S (at Leroy St), New York, NY
Speakeasy · West Village · 335 tips and reviews

Nicola M.Nicola Medrano: Best speakeasy in NYC hands down. Dark, cozy, quaint. Live jazz!

44. Joseph Leonard

9.2
170 Waverly Pl (btwn Christopher & W 10th St), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · West Village · 400 tips and reviews

KateKate: has the feeling of being hidden and on an old wooden ship. lovely for new york. eat at the bar and cozy up!

45. The Marlton Hotel

8.9
5 W 8th St (5th Ave), New York, NY
Hotel · Greenwich Village · 80 tips and reviews

Keith M.Keith McKenzie: Excellent setting for some after-work drinks by a cozy fireplace (in winter), and a decent setting to pretend to work on your laptop during the day.

Salvation Burger is one of NYC.

46. Salvation Burger

230 E 51st St (btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Burger Joint · Turtle Bay · 101 tips and reviews
Burger Joint is one of NYC.

47. Burger Joint

8.5
119 W 56th St (btwn 6th & 7th Ave), New York, NY
Burger Joint · Theater District · 783 tips and reviews
Burger Joint is one of NYC.

48. Burger Joint

33 W 8th St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Burger Joint · Greenwich Village · 96 tips and reviews
Maialino is one of NYC.

49. Maialino

2 Lexington Ave (at Gramercy Park N), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Gramercy Park · 460 tips and reviews
Pushcart Coffee is one of NYC.

50. Pushcart Coffee

362 2nd Ave (at E 21st St), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · Gramercy Park · 101 tips and reviews
Pete's Tavern is one of NYC.

51. Pete's Tavern

8.5
129 E 18th St (at Irving Pl), New York, NY
Pub · Gramercy Park · 141 tips and reviews
Dough is one of NYC.

52. Dough

8.9
14 W 19th St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Donut Shop · Union Square · 321 tips and reviews
The Donut Pub is one of NYC.

53. The Donut Pub

8.4
203 W 14th St (btwn 7th & 8th Ave), New York, NY
Donut Shop · Chelsea · 174 tips and reviews
Underwest Donuts is one of NYC.

54. Underwest Donuts

638 W 47th St (at 12th Ave), New York, NY
Donut Shop · Hell's Kitchen · 50 tips and reviews
Carpe Donut NYC is one of NYC.

55. Carpe Donut NYC

9 Bergen St, New York, NY
Food Truck · Boerum Hill · 20 tips and reviews
Dough is one of NYC.

56. Dough

700 8th Ave, New York, NY
Donut Shop · Theater District · 30 tips and reviews
The Doughnut Project is one of NYC.

57. The Doughnut Project

10 Morton St (btwn 7th Ave S & Bleecker St), New York, NY
Donut Shop · West Village · 65 tips and reviews
Gimme! Coffee is one of NYC.

58. Gimme! Coffee

228 Mott St (btwn Prince & Spring St), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · NoLita · 263 tips and reviews
CityTouch Licensed Massage Therapy is one of NYC.

59. CityTouch Licensed Massage Therapy

153 West 27 Street Ste 404 (7th Avenue), New York, NY
Massage Clinic · Chelsea · No tips or reviews
Pat LaFrieda Meat Purveyors is one of NYC.

60. Pat LaFrieda Meat Purveyors

2 Pennsylvania Plz, New York, NY
Sandwich Spot · Chelsea · 24 tips and reviews
Kobeyaki is one of NYC.

61. Kobeyaki

293 7th Avenue (btwn W 26th & W 27th St), New York, NY
Japanese Restaurant · Chelsea · 122 tips and reviews
Taiji Body Work is one of NYC.

62. Taiji Body Work

6.8
153 W 27th St (btwn 7th Ave & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Spa · Chelsea · 9 tips and reviews
Friedman's is one of NYC.

63. Friedman's

8.3
132 W 31st St (btwn 6th & 7th Ave.), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Chelsea · 243 tips and reviews
Ushiwakamaru is one of NYC.

64. Ushiwakamaru

7.9
362 W 23rd St, New York, NY
Sushi Restaurant · Chelsea · 21 tips and reviews
Johny's Luncheonette is one of NYC.

65. Johny's Luncheonette

8.7
124 W 25th St (btw 6th & 7th), New York, NY
Diner · Chelsea · 210 tips and reviews
Izakaya MEW is one of NYC.

66. Izakaya MEW

8.5
53 W 35th St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Japanese Restaurant · Koreatown · 270 tips and reviews
Jue Lan Club is one of NYC.

67. Jue Lan Club

5.9
49 W 20th St, New York, NY
Chinese Restaurant · Flatiron District · 21 tips and reviews
Her Name is Han is one of NYC.

68. Her Name is Han

9.0
17 E 31st St (btwn Madison & 5th Ave), New York, NY
Korean Restaurant · NoMad · 196 tips and reviews
Szechuan Gourmet is one of NYC.

69. Szechuan Gourmet

21 W 39th St (btwn 5th and 6th Ave), New York, NY
Chinese Restaurant · Garment District · 173 tips and reviews
Slate Café is one of NYC.

70. Slate Café

8.7
121 Madison Ave (btwn E 30th & E 31st St), New York, NY
Café · NoMad · 85 tips and reviews
Eisenberg's Sandwich Shop is one of NYC.

71. Eisenberg's Sandwich Shop

174 5th Ave (btwn 22nd & 23rd St), New York, NY
Sandwich Spot · Flatiron District · 284 tips and reviews
Naka Naka is one of NYC.

72. Naka Naka

458 W 17th St (Btw 9th Ave & 10th Ave), New York, NY
Sushi Restaurant · Chelsea · 20 tips and reviews
Liquiteria is one of NYC.

73. Liquiteria

102 8th Ave (at W 15th St), New York, NY
Juice Bar · Chelsea · 65 tips and reviews
Los Tacos No. 1 is one of NYC.

74. Los Tacos No. 1

9.3
75 9th Ave, New York, NY
Taco Restaurant · Chelsea · 506 tips and reviews
Maison Kayser is one of NYC.

75. Maison Kayser

921 Broadway (at E 21st St), New York, NY
Bakery · Flatiron District · 185 tips and reviews
Petite Abeille is one of NYC.

76. Petite Abeille

44 W 17th St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Belgian Restaurant · Union Square · 193 tips and reviews
Dinosaur Bar-B-Que is one of NYC.

77. Dinosaur Bar-B-Que

8.8
700 W 125th St (at 12th Ave), New York, NY
BBQ Joint · West Harlem · 502 tips and reviews
Hill Country Barbecue Market is one of NYC.

78. Hill Country Barbecue Market

8.6
30 W 26th St (btwn Broadway & 6th Ave), New York, NY
BBQ Joint · NoMad · 489 tips and reviews
Blue Smoke is one of NYC.

79. Blue Smoke

116 E 27th St (btwn Park Ave S & Lexington Ave), New York, NY
BBQ Joint · Rose Hill · 416 tips and reviews
Georgia's Eastside BBQ is one of NYC.

80. Georgia's Eastside BBQ

192 Orchard St (btwn Houston & Stanton St.), New York, NY
BBQ Joint · Lower East Side · 113 tips and reviews
Fette Sau is one of NYC.

81. Fette Sau

8.9
354 Metropolitan Ave (btwn Havemeyer & Roebling St), Brooklyn, NY
BBQ Joint · Williamsburg · 561 tips and reviews
St. Anselm is one of NYC.

82. St. Anselm

9.1
355 Metropolitan Ave (btwn Havemeyer & Roebling St), Brooklyn, NY
American Restaurant · Williamsburg · 317 tips and reviews
Pies 'n' Thighs is one of NYC.

83. Pies 'n' Thighs

8.9
166 S 4th St (at Driggs Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Fried Chicken Joint · Williamsburg · 554 tips and reviews
Peaches HotHouse is one of NYC.

84. Peaches HotHouse

8.7
415 Tompkins Ave (at Hancock St), Brooklyn, NY
Fried Chicken Joint · Bedford-Stuyvesant · 249 tips and reviews
Blue Bottle Coffee is one of NYC.

85. Blue Bottle Coffee

160 Berry St (btwn N 4th & N 5th St), Brooklyn, NY
Coffee Shop · Williamsburg · 403 tips and reviews
Devoción is one of NYC.

86. Devoción

9.0
69 Grand St (btwn Kent & Wythe Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Coffee Shop · Williamsburg · 241 tips and reviews
Oslo Coffee Roasters is one of NYC.

87. Oslo Coffee Roasters

8.3
328 Bedford Ave (btwn S 2nd & S 3rd St), Brooklyn, NY
Coffee Shop · Williamsburg · 51 tips and reviews