Veselka
Ukrainian Restaurant and Eastern European Restaurant$$$$
East Village, New York
The pierogies at Veselka is a can't miss
"Try the Ukranian Meatballs, Potato Pancake & Perogies"(241 Tips)
"The Beef Stroganoff and Borscht soup is amazing too!"(111 Tips)"The potato pancake is great and so is the Blintzes!"(27 Tips)"Fried Egg Sandwich with kielbasa and add a side of Potato Pancakes."(29 Tips)
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Mr.GreyOctober 3, 2010My favorite 24-hour diner in NYC. Always check out the pierogi specials. The borsch has the power to cure any illness. It could grow a limb.
David BrahlerAugust 13, 2015As a midwestern boy hailing from the great state of Perogie (Ohio), I was disappointed in Veselka's food.
Myc AgnewApril 5, 2015Love having meetings here and supporting the Ukraine commitment made by the USA!
Miguel AntonDecember 10, 2011Very nice staff. Ask or the rumanian steak and definetly try the vodka cocktails !
Jason WongSeptember 21, 2010Get a big plate of the fried pierogis (7) and get one of each flavor. Personal fav is the meat pierogis!
Sibley SimonSeptember 6, 2011Off menu Vegetarian Combo dinner is very large and a great experience for the price.
Molly McCoyApril 27, 2010The best 24-hour restaurant/diner I've ever been to! So friendly and delicious. Try the fried pierogies and apple crumb cake! Mmmm...
Mark KMarch 26, 2011Best comfort food around. Go for the chicken noodle soup and beef stroganoff. So delicious.
Go for the borscht, stay for the...god I fucking love borscht.
Rachel GruberMarch 19, 2012Small order of perogies (4) + a small bowl of matzo ball soup= delicious, filling and cheap!
Veggie Pierogi plate w/ cold cucumber soup: 5 STAR!! Delicious, lots of varying flavors, perfectly filling. $12.95
Lee AlexanderApril 9, 2013Best start to a day..sitting at counter, eating blueberry buckwheat Pancakes!
Nope MayvilleFebruary 24, 2012I've seen @jessebrightman put down 45 potato and cheese perogies in 3 minutes. He recommends the meatballs.
Mark BaoFebruary 19, 2012breakfast here is awesome. get your eggs, corned beef hash, and applesauce on.
The Buttermilk Pancakes are among the best I've had.
A smoked turkey sandwich is an unlikely winner at Veselka. a riot of flavors
Chrys KoFebruary 10, 2019Pierogies were ok. But nothing special. I ordered goulash. Too much fat and some parts were under cooked. Not impressed at all
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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...
Open until Midnight (Show more)
- Mon–Sat
- 8:00 AM–Midnight
- Sun
- 8:00 AM–11:00 PM
(212) 228-9682
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Wi-Fi
Yes
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
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