East Village, particularly the area around St.Mark’s Place, is an endless row of cheat eateries.
Pizza, Chinese, Yougurt, Falafel…ask not what cheap eats you can feast on in the East Village.
Au contraire, ask what you can’t!
Here’s my list of cheap eats in the East Village:
Katz’s Delicatessen
205 E.Houston St
(Corner of Ludlow St)
New York, NY 10002
Ph: 1-800-4HOTDOG or 212-254-2246
Where do you think the Most Famous Orgasm in Movie s happened?
Yes, kiddo, at Katz’s (When Harry Met Sally featuring Meg Ryan, Billy Crystal).
Hot Dog (Frankfurter) $3.35 Chilli Dog $4.95
Hours: Mon-Wed 8AM-10:45PM, Thur 8AM-2:45AM, Fri 8AM-All night; Sat All Day Sun Open until 10:45PM
Subway: F to 2nd Ave
Web site: http://katzsdelicatessen.com
Mamoun’s
22 St.Mark’s Place
(Between 2nd and 3rd Ave)
New York, NY 10002
Ph: 212-387-7747
Middle Eastern Fare. $3 for Vegetarian Sandwich & $5.50 for Meat Sandwich
Babaganoush Sandwich
Falafel Sandwich
Hours: 11AM-5AM, Daily
Subway: 4, 6 to Astor Place; N, R to 8th St-NYU
Cigkoftem
438 E.9th St
(Between E.9th St and Ave. A)
New York, NY 10009
Ph: 212-777-8767
Turkish Vegetarian Wrap $4.50 with five pieces of cigkofte
Hours: Sun-Thur 11AM-11PM; Fri-Sat 11AM-12AM
Subway: F to 2nd Ave, L to 1 Ave
Zaragoza
215 Avenue A
(Between E.13th St and E.14th St)
New York, NY 10009
Ph: 212-780-9204
Mexican Deli. Cheap Tacos, Tamales and Enchiladas. $3 Tacos and $4 Quesadillas
Hours: Mon-Thurs: 10AM-12AM Fri- Sat: 10AM-4AM Sun: 11AM-12AM
Subway: L to 1st Ave
Sao Mai
203 First Ave
(Between 12th St and 13th St)
New York, NY 10003
Ph: 212-358-8880
Banh Cuon Steamed Rice Crepe with Mince Pork $7
Hours: 11AM-11PM, Daily
Subway: L to 1 Ave
Sigiri
91 First Ave.
(Between E.5th St & E.6th St)
New York, NY 10003
Ph: 212-614-9333
Sri Lankan Food
My Meal at Sigiri
Lunch special comprising of rice and a choice of chicken, beef, pork, fish or prawns ($7.50-$8.50). Lunch Buffet on Sundays.
Hours: 12:30PM-11PM
Subway: F to 2nd Ave
Baohaus
238 E.14th St
(Between 2nd Ave and 3rd Ave)
New York, NY 10003
Ph: 646-669-8889
Taiwanese food. Chairman Bao Pork Bun $2.99
Hours: Sun-Thur 11:30AM-12AM Fri-Sat 11:30AM-4AM
Subway: L to 3 Ave; N, Q, R, W, 4, 5, 6 to 14 St-Union Sq
Saint’s Alp Teahouse
39 3rd Ave
(Between 9th St and 10th St)
New York, NY 10003
Ph: 212-598-1890
Almond Milk Tea $2.85; Lychee Nectar with nata de coco $3.25
Hours: Mon-Thur 12PM-12AM; Fri-Sat 12PM-1AM Sun 12PM-11PM
Subway: 6 to Astor Pl; N, R to 8 St-NYU; L to 3 Ave
Bhakti Cafe
25 First Ave
(Between E.1st & E.2nd St)
New York NY 10003
Ph: 212-253-6182
Vegetarian Sandwiches $8.50, Wraps $8.50 and Salads $8.50. Vegan options available.
Hours: Weekdays 5PM-10PM Sat-Sun 11:30AM-10PM Closed Tuesday
Subway: F to 2nd Ave
Xe May
95 St.Marks Place
New York, NY 10009
Vietnamese Sandwich Shop. $6 Classic Banh Mi (BBQ Pork, Headcheese, Pork Roll, Pate), Banh Mi Tacos $2.50
Ph: 212-388-1688
Hours: Sun-Thur 12PM-11PM; Fri-Sat 12PM-1AM
Subway: 6 to Astor Pl; L to 1st Ave
Tiengarden Vegan Restaurant
170 Allen St, #1
(Between Stanton St and Rivington St)
New York, NY 10002
Ph: 212-388-1364
Vegetable Steamed Buns 2 for $3.50, Free WiFi
Hours: Mon-Sat 12PM-10PM
Subway: F to 2 Ave or Delancey St; J, M, Z to Essex St
Punjabi Grocery & Deli
114 E 1st St
(Between 1st Ave & Ave A)
New York, NY 10009
Ph: 212-533-3356
Cheap Indian vegetarian fare. Head over to nearby Peretz Square Park with your takeout box.
Hours: Open 24 Hours
Subway: F to 2nd Ave
Sam Matteo Pizza and Espresso Bar
127 St.Marks Place
(Between 1st Ave and Ave. A)
New York, NY 10009
Ph: 212-979-8000
Vegetarian Burrata Panuozzo $9
Hours: Mon-Fri 5PM-11PM, Sat 11AM-11PM, Sun 10AM-10PM
Subway: F to 2 Ave; L to 1 Ave
2 Brothers Pizza
32 St.Mark’s Place
(At 2nd Ave)
New York, NY 10002
Ph: 212- 777-0600
2 Slices and Can of Soda $2.75
Hours: Sun-Thu: 11AM-12AM; Fri-Sat: 11AM-3AM
Subway: 4, 6 to Astor Place; N, R to 8th St-NYU
Forcella
334 Bowerty St
(between E.2nd and E.3rd Sts)
New York, NY
Ph: 212-466-3300
Lunch special for Margherita Pizza and Soup or Salad $10
Hours: Mon-Fri 12PM-4:30PM; 5:30PM-11PM; Fri 5:30PM-Midnight
Sat: 12PM-Midnight; Sun: 12PM-11PM
Subway: 4, 6 to Bleecker St
Kang Kee
124 Hester St
(Between Bowery and Chrystie St)
New York, NY 10002
Ph: 212-966-2876
Fish Stew with Eggplant on Rice $6; Fish Stew with Bean Curd on Rice $6
Hours: Mon-Sat 8:30AM-7:30PM
Subway: B, D to Grand St
Downtown Bakery
69 First Ave
(Between E.4th St and E.5th St)
New York, NY 10003
Ph: 212-254-1757
Mexican Food. Croissants $1.50; Chorizo Breakfast Burrito $6.50; Veggie Breakfast Burritos $5; Enchiladas in Guajillo Sauce $7
Hours: Mon-Sat 6AM-10PM Sun 7AM-10PM
Subway: F to 2 Ave
V-Nam Cafe
20 First Ave
(Between 1st Ave and 2nd Ave)
New York, NY 10003
Ph: 212-780-6020
Vietnamese Food. Banh Mi Pork Sandwich $5.25; Pho (Chicken or Beef) $7
Hours: Sun-Thur 11:30AM-11PM, Fri-Sat 11:30AM-12AM
Subway: F to 2 Ave
Web Site: http://vnamcafe.com
Zabb Elee
75 Second Ave
(At E. 5th St)
New York, NY
Ph: 212-505-9533
Most items under $10. Features dishes of Isan region of northeast Thailand
Hours: 11:30AM-1AM Daily
Subway: 4, 6 to Bleecker St, F to 2nd Ave
Web site: http://zabbelee.com
16 Handles
153 Second Ave
(Between E.9th St and E.10th St)
New York, NY 10003
Ph: 212-260-4414
Yogurt place – 49-cents an ounce
Subway: N, R to 8 St-NYU; 6 to Astor Place; L to 3 Ave
Hot Kitchen
104 Second Ave
(Between E.6th St and E.7th St)
New York, NY 10003
Ph: 212-228-3090
Spicy Chinese fare. Fried Little Buns $3; Daily Lunch Special 12PM-5PM Rice + Soda or Soup + Chicken/Pork/Vegetable Entree $7; Add $ 1 more for Beef/Shrimp
Hours: Mon-Thu 12PM-11:30PM Fri-Sat 12PM-12AM Sun 12PM-10:30PM
Subway: F to 2nd Ave; N, R to 8 St-NYU; 6 to Astor Place
Yogurt Station
18 St.Marks place
New York, NY 10003
Ph: 212-677-5017
39 cents an ounce. Variety of Flavors – Peach Mango (Tart), Strawberry, Mint, Cheesecake and more.
Hours: Sun-Thu 10:30AM-12AM; Fri-Sat 10:30AM-1AM
Subway: 6 to Astor Pl, L to 3 Ave; N, R to 8 St-NYU
Wechsler’s Currywurst
120 First Ave
(Between E.7th St and St.Mark’s Place)
New York, NY 10009
Try the famous Currywurst with Fries $7 ($5 without fries).
Hours: Weekdays 12PM-1AM
Weekends 12PM-2AM
Subway: L to 1st Ave
Bereket
187 E.Houston St
(At Orchard St)
New York, NY 10002
Ph: 212-475-7700
Turkish Kebab House. Doner Kebab $6, Fried Eggplant Sandwich $3.50
Hours: Open 24 Hours, Daily
Subway: F to 2nd Ave
The China Star
145 First Ave
(Between St. Marks Pl & E.9th St)
New York, NY 10003
Ph: 212-777-3888
Cheap: Great Lunch Specials & Overall Cheap
Hours: Mon-Sat: 11AM-11:20PM Sun: 12PM-11:20PM
Subway: L to 1st Ave
Rosario’s Pizza
173 Orchard St
(at Stanton St)
New York, NY 10002
Ph: 212-777-9813
When you’re in the mood to splurge, go for the Eggplant Slice ($2.50)
Hours: 11AM-3AM, Daily
Subway: F to 2nd Ave, Delancey St; J, M, Z to Essex St
Dumpling Man
100 St.Marks Place
(Between 1st Ave and Ave. A)
New York NY 10009
Ph: 212-505-2121
Shrimp Dumpling (6 for $5.50), Chicken Dumplings (6 for $5.25). Don’t forget the Hot Monster Sauce ($1.50)
Hours: Mon-Thu: 12pm-11pm Fri-Sun: 12pm-12:30am
Subway: 4, 6 to Astor Place; N, R to 8th St-NYU
Yunnan Kitchen
79 Clinton St
(Between Delancey St and Rivington St)
New York, NY 10002
Ph: 212-253-2527
Yunan Chinese Food. Spicy Pork $7 Marinated Tofu $5 Fried Pork Belly $10
Hours: Dinner 5PM-11PM Closed Tuesday
Subway: F to Delancey St; J, M, Z to Essex St
Terroir
413 E.12th St
(Between 1 Ave and Ave A)
New York, NY 10009
Ph: 646-602-1300
Cremini Mushrooms $5, Tomato & Egg Bruschetta $7 Happy Hour (5PM-6PM, Daily) $6 Select Red and White Wine
Hours: Mon-Sat 5PM-2AM Sun 5PM-Midnight
Subway: L to 1 Ave
Xi’an Famous Foods
81 St.Marks Place
(Between 1st Ave & 2nd Ave)
New York, NY 10003
Hand-Pulled Meat and Vegetarian Noodles $5.50-$7
Subway: 4, 6 to Astor Place; N, R to 8th St-NYU
Spice Cove
326 E 6th St
(Between 1st Ave & 2nd Ave)
New York, NY 10003
Ph: 212-674-8884
$6.95 Lunch Special at this Indian restaurant (Tue-Fri)
Hours: Mon 5PM-11:30PM
Tue-Thu 12:30PM-11:30PM
Fri-Sun 12:30PM- 12AM
Subway: F to 2 Av; 6 to Astor Pl; N, R to 8 St-NYU
Ramen Setagaya
34A St.Marks Place
(Between 2nd Ave and 3 rd Ave)
New York, NY 10003
Ph: 212-387-7959
Lunch Specials ($8.50-$10.50) or order from the Set Menu ($11.50) at this Ramen place
Hours: Sun-Thu: 12PM-12:3PM Fri-Sat: 12PM-1:30AM
Subway: 4, 6 to Astor Place; N, R to 8th St-NYU
Pok Pok Wing
137 Rivington St
(Between Norfolk St and Suffolk St)
New York, NY 10002
Ph: 212-477-1299
Ike’s Wings 1/2 Order $7.25
Hours: Daily, 5PM-Midnight
Subway: J, M, Z to Essex St; F to Delancey St
North Dumpling
27 Essex St
(Between Grand St and Hester St)
New York, NY 10002
Ph: 212-529-2700
75-cent Sesame Pancake
Hours: 7:30AM-9:30PM, Daily
Subway: F to E.Broadway
Yakitori Taisho
5 St Mark’s Pl
(Between 2nd Ave & 3rd Ave)
New York, NY 10003
Ph: 212-228-5086
Japanese place. $6.75 Ika Yaki (Grilled Squid)
Hours: Sun-Wed: 6PM-1:30AM Thu-Sat: 6PM-3:30AM
Subway: 4, 6 to Astor Place; N, R to 8th St-NYU