Veselka
Ukrainian Restaurant and Eastern European Restaurant$$$$
East Village, New York
The borscht at Veselka is a can't miss
"Fast service and the food.. must try the pierogi!!"(241 Tips)
"Borsht, sausage and vareniki with meat are all great options!"(111 Tips)"The potato pancake is great and so is the Blintzes!"(27 Tips)
"Try the Ukranian Meatballs, Potato Pancake & Perogies"(29 Tips)
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- blintzes
- good for a late night
- breakfast food
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Most people will tell you to go for the Ukrainian stuff, which is a pretty great idea, but the corn beef hash was the best I've ever had.
Afi Yellow-DukeNovember 21, 2015pierogies!! they're delicious and relatively inexpensive here. it's a can't miss east village spot
Their pancakes are awesome! Forgo the sausage and get their delicious thick cut bacon instead.
Matt BDecember 25, 2014Pricey, but it's open at all hours and the pirogies and matzoh ball soup won't break the bank. Makes the perfect post-bar 4 am meal.
Lizz SpanoFebruary 11, 2011I love the food here. Aside from perogies which are a specialty of the house I always order a matzoh ball soup and a grilled swiss with tomato on whole grain.
Leo MedinaJanuary 15, 2016Some of the best borsch soup you can get. The food here is really good and friendly staff
Lenny GalloSeptember 16, 2015A great diner with Ukrainian favorites. The beef stroganoff and meat plate are worth trying.
Luz HidalgoJune 17, 2012Ukrainian food at it's best! One of my favorite spots in the East Village and open 24/7! (Used to bring my parrots to lunch here! Lol!)
Emily WilsonSeptember 22, 2016You want your pierogis boiled, not fried. Trust me. The truffle mushroom are the best.
John ShrimpMarch 17, 2018Since 1954, Veselka has been serving up traditional Ukrainian food in the heart of the East Village.
Damien Basile 😈January 28, 2013Make sure to check for the seasonal pierogies. The ones I had were short rib and they were delicious!!!
Cameron WDecember 28, 2014Try the Ukrainian borscht, it is great. The veal goulash is also quite good.
Kevin O'NeillMay 14, 2015Perrogis that my babcia would love. The classic cheese and potato w/ cream cheese is all you need
Order these fried for an extra flavor kick - Ukrainian Short Rib Pierogis with Sour Cream
Not what they're most known for (get some pierogis or kielbasa!) but Veselka happens to have perhaps the best egg creams and milkshakes in the city.
Jen GrunwaldAugust 7, 2014OMG the borscht. The hot kind. DELICIOUS. Also, mix and match pierogi! So good.
Monica StangleMay 13, 2016Perogies, potato pancakes, and the meat plate. Carnivores and vegans alike can indulge here.
NearSay NYCJuly 25, 2011The portions are huge and delicious! Open 24 hours Veselka is great for an aftermidnight snack.We love the cheese blintzes, Bigos and Bosch.
Elizabeth PriceMarch 22, 2013The meat plate + a stuffed cabbage entree is the perfect amount of food for late night post-bar dinner.
Emily KaneJune 9, 2015Did you get the corned beef hash? No? Go back immediately and get the corned beef hash.
Best place to hang out at all hours of the night! Gets really busy at breakfast lunch and dinner but all in between times are great to go by!
Mike StrockoJanuary 2, 2013The Ukrainian borscht, potato pierogi, and meat-stuffed cabbage: all excellent. Comfort food at its best.
Sass ConfOctober 5, 2013Ukrainian soul food in NYC. Fantastic daily specials, deserts, and must-have varenyky (pierogi)
Karla SosaMarch 18, 2016Pierogis!! Their sandwiches and soups (especially the borscht) are also delicious
Andrew LitvakDecember 12, 2013Hot chocolate with Callebaut dark chocolate, Valrhona chocolate powder and Monin chocolate sauce. Amazing.
LizaAugust 23, 2014Great Eastern European food. Combo meals are good. Try the sweet potato pierogies
I couldn't love this place more. Get the pierogi, stroganoff and burger. MMMMMPH 😛
Sarah WilliamsAugust 1, 2012best borscht in NY; try the salmon salad, and the incredible iced tea that is better than Arnold Palmer
I know Borscht is king at Veselka, but I personally am a big fan of their chili. It's pretty mild, but very flavorful. Also great Pierogies and Mac and Cheese. Definitely my go-to spot after 2am.
Ryan VillanuevaMarch 7, 2010The corned beef hash will change your life. It's not the steaming pile of crap that you get at any deli. Veselka serves actual corned beef mixed with onions and peppers. It's eye opening, and tasty.
Justin PulitzerJuly 10, 2013Borscht Soup, Beef Stroganoff & Cheese Blintz w/ Raspberry Sauce are my favorites.
Mallory NapolitanoSeptember 19, 2016Great veggie plate, but all food was super tasty and of course huge portions
If you're super hungry, get the Meat or Vegetarian platter. It comes with stuffed cabbage and three pierogies. You'll also get soup and salad. And like someone below said, you MUST get the borscht.
David CarmonaMay 27, 2013The borsch was the highlight of my meal... Pair that with beer and you've got yourself a good time.
nikkiJanuary 29, 201724-hour breakfast specials come with bottomless coffee and a small orange juice :)
Boiled pierogies, chicken cutlet dinner, cherry lime rickey and the BORSCHT. This place is a landmark.
Jennifer LevineJuly 8, 2015Crowded but a good value. Try the special and don't forget to visit their pastry case!- Igor LevitMarch 16, 2015Pierogis are great, and the borscht is the best I've had in NYC (aside from mom's!).
Kara T.June 16, 2012pierogi's. Any kind, all are delicious and amazing. As is the cabbage soup. I can't wait to go back :'(
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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...
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- Mon–Sat
- 8:00 AM–Midnight
- Sun
- 8:00 AM–11:00 PM
(212) 228-9682
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