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The Pickle Guys

The Pickle Guys

Gourmet Store
Lower East Side, New York
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    Zucchini R.
    "Love a combo of new, 1/2 and full sours."(5 Tips)
    Zhen C.
    "Awesome pickled pineapples!"(4 Tips)
    Conrad Z.
    "Loved the hot sour and the giardiniera."(3 Tips)
    Liza
    "New pickles or half sours are great!"(3 Tips)
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  • Andrew C.heart icon on user image
    Andrew COctober 4, 2017
    the variety of pickles here is amazing and THEY ARE DELICIOUS!!! I remember visiting this 10+ years ago and it's just as great as it was - corner storefront with massive buckets of pickles! !
  • The Corcoran Group
    The Corcoran GroupJuly 30, 2011
    Filled with huge barrels of pickley, crunchy goodness in one tiny store. Everything is pickled: garlic, beets, olives, string beans and okra. We recommend the hot sour pickles or the horseradish pickl
  • David M.
    David MilbergDecember 7, 2015
    Ever since Holland and Gus' vacated their Essex Street locations, great pickles had been elusive. Thank God for Al and his Pickle Guys. The Garlic sours, the mushrooms, the sauerkraut . Excellent!
  • Kimmie O.
    Kimmie OhhAugust 19, 2020
    Pickle lovers must come here! They have a huge selection of traditional pickles (aka cucumbers) here & many other pickled items (onions, okra, baby corn, beets, baby carrots...the list goes on)
  • Liza
    LizaAugust 27, 2014
    New pickles or half sours are great! Only $6.75 for an assortment of great pickles - and they're also kind enough to give you a free one to eat on the road
  • Wayne W.heart icon on user image
    Wayne WishneyApril 16, 2018
    Great place! All types of pickled vegetables! Pickles, etc Bought the pickled baby corn! Delish! Great owner & staff! A must visit in lower Manhattan
  • Nina L.
    Nina LoSchiavoFebruary 2, 2016
    Trust them with their recommendations. You cannot go wrong at The Pickle Guys PLUS free pickles on Orchard St. during Pickle Day (first weekend of October).
  • Error404 H.heart icon on user image
    Error404 Hack2learnDecember 22, 2014
    If you like pickles or anything that is/can be pickled you are in paradise. So delicious. Definitely worth a stop.
  • Carolheart icon on user image
    CarolApril 4
    Get the pickled mangos. They’re a surprise find! So delicious, I need to have this in my fridge all year round
  • City Food Tours
    City Food ToursFebruary 15, 2012
    These guys have been at it for years! Take your pick, from the standard cucumber to the not-so-standard pineapple! Know a pickle fan outside of the city? Send them your love-they'll ship ur faves!
  • Jason K.
    Jason KaplerJune 7, 2012
    These guys don't play around. I buy the Hot Sour or Horseradish Pickles, Jalapeno Stuffed Olives, and the Pepperoncini. I could be a masochist.
  • Stacy B.heart icon on user image
    Stacy Bo BacyApril 4, 2019
    This place is pickle heaven. Ask for samples and take some home.
  • Nicole F.heart icon on user image
    Nicole FormicaJuly 3, 2017
    A pickle paradise!! Anything and everything you would ever want pickled is here.
  • Emilie F.
    Emilie FuttermanSeptember 21, 2014
    Best pickles NYC. The spicy spicy ones in particular. Closed on Saturday but open Sunday all day.
  • Zucchini R.heart icon on user image
    Zucchini RoseSeptember 5, 2017
    Love a combo of new, 1/2 and full sours. The best is the pickled tomatoes! 🍅
  • Andrew F.heart icon on user image
    Andrew FurmanOctober 21, 2015
    Buy some pickles by the quart. I always go with the half sour
  • Justin T.
    Justin TJanuary 1, 2015
    If you like pickles how can you not stop by? And if you don't like pickles, get one here and it'll change your life.
  • Lisiheart icon on user image
    LisiMarch 6, 2014
    When Gus pickles left the Pickle Guy took over! Great place big barrels and great taste pickles juat like Gus!!
  • Adrienne C.
    Adrienne CooperFebruary 11, 2012
    "We can pickle it" Ok, so it's not as kookie as the Portlandia skit, but you should find a pickle to your liking, sour, sweet, salty, spicy--if you crave it they'll have it!
  • Kate F.
    Kate FurmanJune 30, 2015
    They also sell quarts of pickle juice for $3.50
  • Jenny Z.
    Jenny ZhuApril 9, 2012
    Ask for Al, Will, Zhen, or Mike - let them know that you were referred by Manhattan Bridge Orthodontics (maybe they'll hook you up)
  • Joanna F.heart icon on user image
    Joanna FlammDecember 14, 2018
    A true taste of old New York. Ask the owner to tell you a joke, he's got an endless supply.
  • Conrad Z.heart icon on user image
    Conrad ZApril 21, 2015
    Loved the hot sour and the giardiniera. No frills--just good pickles.
  • Ben F.
    Ben FishnerApril 5, 2013
    They have 3/4 sours, if you like something between a half and a full sour.
  • Chris P.heart icon on user image
    Chris PolloneMay 16, 2015
    Spicy dills are amazing.
  • MLO
    MLOAugust 30, 2013
    Don't snooze on the mango and pineapple pickled gifts from a Jewish Caribbean heaven.
  • Taisiia I.heart icon on user image
    Taisiia I.December 30, 2016
    Been here 10+ times
    They relocated to 357 Grand street, just across the street from previous location
  • Maxheart icon on user image
    MaxOctober 8, 2015
    Full on industrial pickle operation. Like taking a bite into an older generation.
  • Conrad Hotels & Resorts
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  • Conrad Hotels & Resorts
    Sample a selection of infused pickles at a local snack shop. Read more
  • Kathryn D.heart icon on user image
    Kathryn DJuly 9, 2018
    The pickled mango is a treat!
  • Lulu
    LuluOctober 23, 2011
    Try the pickled watermelon - not on the menu; only available on request in the Fall --> amazing!!!
  • I M.
    I MOctober 12, 2012
    Pickles taste better straight from the barrel. It's the LES so remember, it's closed on Shabbos.
  • Jason L.heart icon on user image
    Jason LeibowitzMarch 12, 2018
    Spicy sour are the best!
  • Vero V.heart icon on user image
    Vero ValenzuelaJune 28, 2020
    Great flavor and variety!!
  • Lindsheart icon on user image
    LindsMay 24, 2021
    Love the pickled mango!
  • Gabriel C.heart icon on user image
    Gabriel C.December 28, 2015
    A legend and amazing pickles.
  • Micahheart icon on user image
    MicahSeptember 4, 2019
    Pickled pineapple has converted pickle haters
  • Ryan G.heart icon on user image
    Ryan GallagherMarch 3, 2020
    All of your pickle needs are here.
  • Joseph H.heart icon on user image
    Joseph HuppertJanuary 9, 2017
    Great selection of pickles.
  • mariskalehheart icon on user image
    mariskalehDecember 15, 2014
    the pickled pineapple is a revelation
  • Paige C.heart icon on user image
    Paige CJune 1, 2012
    The best sour pickles in the city!
  • Nikki 🌺
    Nikki 🌺May 9, 2011
    Try everything. It's that good. Love the staff here too :)
  • Sadie T.
    Sadie TettemerJuly 17, 2011
    Love all of their pickles, amazing place! Don't leave empty handed
  • BoweryBoogie
    BoweryBoogieAugust 16, 2011
    Get the spicy full sours. Worth the mouth burn, for sure.
  • Ali K.
    Ali K.August 1, 2010
    Marinated mushrooms are great. Full sour is a bit too salty.
  • Albert F.heart icon on user image
    Albert FreemanMarch 20, 2012
    It's all in the name: THE Pickle Guys. They're not fronting!
  • Alex H.
    Alex HayworthJune 19, 2017
    Pickles. So many pickles.
  • Vishal G.
    Vishal GuptaSeptember 2, 2011
    Awesome find- pickled everything
  • Sandra R.heart icon on user image
    Sandra RDecember 4, 2015
    Sweet Gherkins pickles
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