Jeff Woo: Come try project #1 but come back for the friendly owners and the very unique and addictive cold brew.
Sydney Lim: Love the owner- super friendly, patient, and knowledgable. The coffee projects not only look, but taste great too. Only $7 for the whole tray. Try the nitro coffee project!
Joury Ibrahim: I loved this place. Tiny little gem with great and friendly staff. The deconstructed latte's presentation and taste were good!
2. Rosie's
8.4
29 E 2nd St (at 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · East Village · 129 tips and reviews
Nicola Medrano: Excellent service! Super cute and good energy here!
Meaghan Kenny: This is my friends' and i's go to place when we are craving Mexican food. The atmosphere is great, service is friendly and the tacos are amazing!
Ayelet A: I had the vegetarian enchiladas and they were amazing. The staff is super friendly and nice. I would definitely come back.
9. Miss Lily's 7A
8.9
109 Avenue A (at E 7th St), New York, NY
Caribbean Restaurant · East Village · 170 tips and reviews
Ranu Rajkarnikar: Brunch here is great! Happy vibe, friendly staff. Get the festivals to start, then the Jamaican rancheros and breakfast roti burrito are great, free coffee refills too!
Mo Goodman: Great brunch. Try the Jamaican breakfast can't go wrong. For 15$ you can do unlimited drinks for an hour. Staff are all very friendly and fast
Lyndsie Harris: Awesome atmosphere. Friendly service. We got the Jamaican ranchero, the breakfast roti, and a side of jerk pork. If we came back, we would do it again. Amazing breakfast.
10. Boulton & Watt
7.9
5 Avenue A (at W Houston St), New York, NY
Gastropub · East Village · 197 tips and reviews
Briana Lopez-Tascarella: Amazing French fries and friendly bartenders in this sunny space. Will return for sure to try more of the menu. Prices are great and I love the glass/carafe/bottle option on the wines.
Kylie Jay: Free wifi, power points under tables & bag hooks! Great beer, attentive staff. Good is really tasty.
Wendy Qiu: Great brunch scene .. lively atmostphere .. good for groups
11. Augurs Well
7.7
115 Saint Marks Pl, New York, NY
Bar · East Village · 30 tips and reviews
Mikhail B: Really nice place, just beer and wine but atmosphere is really good and quite in a good sense of it. Lots of draft beers. Greg at the bar is a real friendly guy. Definitely worth a visit.
Alvaro de Souza: Extensive beer list and friendly atmosphere.
K: Knowledgable & friendly staff. Extensive selection of craft beers, including local NY beers. Quiet & relaxing atmosphere, with people watching down St. Marks.
13. Discovery Wines
8.7
16 Avenue B (at E. 2nd St), New York, NY
Wine Store · Alphabet City · 15 tips and reviews
Ryan P: Great selection and service. Tim, the manager, is knowledgable and friendly.
Kim R: Extremely friendly staff - just ask that wine question! Another reason to love the east village.
Gerard McGeary: Great local wine shop. The staff there is always friendly and provides excellent recommendations.
14. Lil' Frankie's
8.3
19 1st Ave (btwn E 1st & E 2nd St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · East Village · 264 tips and reviews
Elle: Lil' Frankies is the best for group dinners. Their staff is so friendly! I had my birthday their and they were awesome!
Francisco De La Cruz: I love this place! though I'm on my second lambrusco reggiano, but yeah..the staff is super friendly, the food is great and the spirits get you there. what more can you ask???
Matt Leva: Great simple, and affordable Italian food in a friendly setting
15. Tompkins Square Bagels
9.0
165 Avenue A (btwn E 10th St & E 11th St), New York, NY
Bagel Shop · East Village · 353 tips and reviews
Melissa Marinello: Great open-air patio out back, friendly service, good food, cool artwork. Surprisingly big inside & not overly packed w/ppl. Good for studying or getting some work done.
Alex Fish: My favorite bagel in NYC. Great smear options and very friendly staff. Cash Only.
Joy Guetta: Avocado cream cheese yammmi.amazing bagels. Great stuff!!! Good service always pleased:)