Raku is one of The 15 Best Trendy Places in the East Village, New York.

1. Raku

9.0
342 E 6th St (btwn 1st & 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Udon Restaurant · East Village · 119 tips and reviews

Kim P.Kim Pham: The ankake udon is really unique and delicious. Tiny little space with a hip & minimalist decor.

Grace K.Grace Kwan: Hip udon place. Authentic, with a laid-back vibe. The kakiage here was generously portioned and wonderfully crispy. Cash-only.

Julius T.Julius Tarng: Real hip, and good. But TBH just go to Udon West. Udon shouldn't be this expensive

Blind Barber is one of The 15 Best Trendy Places in the East Village, New York.

2. Blind Barber

7.9
339 E 10th St (btwn Avenue A & B), New York, NY
Speakeasy · Alphabet City · 199 tips and reviews

Gilt CityGilt City: Old-fashioned barbershop meets vintage cocktail lounge at The Blind Barber, an East Village outpost promising hot shaves and a whole lot of hip people. Hint: try the "Sweeney Todd."

CompassCompass: Trendy barber shop by day and an even trendier bar by night, the Blind Barber is a place to see and be seen at all hours of the day.

Willem V.Willem Van Lancker: A surprisingly good barbershop turned hip and a little bro-y speakeasy nightclub on weekends. Can get a bit loud but they make a good old fashioned.

Coffee Project New York is one of The 15 Best Trendy Places in the East Village, New York.

3. Coffee Project New York

9.0
239 E 5th St (btwn 2nd Ave & Bowery), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · East Village · 124 tips and reviews

Nola D.Nola Dolan: Trendy coffee place that features deconstructed lattes and nitro coffee. This place is so New York.

AlAnoud A A.AlAnoud A AlGhunaim: Trendy little cafe, full with sunlight and everyone’s extremely friendly! The deconstructed lattes are fun, you get yours perfectly the way you want it. S’mores latte is amazing! Pain au chocolat✨

EzgiEzgi: Great spot to really enjoy some elegant brew. Everyone from the staff to the customers are extremely friendly and close knit. Really a great way to start the day!

The Smith is one of The 15 Best Trendy Places in the East Village, New York.

4. The Smith

8.5
55 3rd Ave (btwn E 10th & E 11th St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · East Village · 517 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Fun and hip spot to dine on Moroccan Meatballs, Bar Steak or any of their daily specials. We hear the brunch is not to be missed too. And we love the waiters here.

Serious EatsSerious Eats: Trendy restaurant and bar with a sometimes-rowdy crowd. Bar snacks are the best thing on the menu.

Olivia C.Olivia Chase: Fun and hip spot to dine on Moroccan Meatballs, Bar Steak or any of their daily specials

The Bowery Hotel is one of The 15 Best Trendy Places in the East Village, New York.

5. The Bowery Hotel

9.2
335 Bowery (btwn E 2nd & E 3rd St), New York, NY
Hotel · East Village · 89 tips and reviews

Us WeeklyUs Weekly: This super stylish hotel is an easy place to spot celebs, from Robert Pattinson to Jake Gyllenhaal! Enjoy coffee or a cocktail in the comfy lobby or pretty patio.

Justin B.Justin Breton: Great cocktails in a chic environment. If you're lucky, you'll spot a few celebrities. #nycdrinks

CNNCNN: Lying right at the intersection of hip and elegant, the Bowery Hotel is appointed with luxurious old world refinements and décor while retaining a vibe that's lively and modern. Read more.

Hi-Collar is one of The 15 Best Trendy Places in the East Village, New York.

6. Hi-Collar

8.7
231 E 9th St (btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · East Village · 130 tips and reviews

Andrius R.Andrius Romanovskis: Most stylish Manhatan's coffee place with best brewed siphon style coffee. Go for Africa. A must visit place in NYC, because style and profesionalism equals Japan. And no espresso machine. Realy Hi.

Jeffrey K.Jeffrey Kao: Great coffee in the day time and even better sake at night. Very hip decor - feels like a little shop in Tokyo.

AlekseyAleksey: Stout float is awesome! Also try sandwiches and desserts here. Fishy rice cracker with gelato is also interesting.

Málà Project is one of The 15 Best Trendy Places in the East Village, New York.

7. Málà Project

8.9
122 1st Ave (btwn 7th St & St Marks Pl), New York, NY
Chinese Restaurant · East Village · 93 tips and reviews

Caroline D.Caroline Deng: Definitely taking my out-of-town friends here. Great dry hot pot, good service, and trendy decor. Will be coming back!

Melissa Y.Melissa Yu: I could come here just for the Mala peanuts (also complimentary during HH). The food is top notch and you can pick the level of spiciness — go for spicy. Great service too!

Lane R.Lane Rettig: Delicious Sichuan food! I love the dry pot style. Mild is already pretty spicy so be careful!

Bar Primi is one of The 15 Best Trendy Places in the East Village, New York.

8. Bar Primi

8.3
325 Bowery (at E 2nd St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · East Village · 203 tips and reviews

Jacqueline S.Jacqueline Shea: Carciofi. Enough said. It's mouthwatering, creamy, and the perfect balance of artichoke and a light, creamy sauce. Another must- have is the eggplant bruschetta. Trendy yet homey ambiance-- loved it

KoenKoen: It might be trendy but not good, it’s loud and food is average. If you ever visited Italy and enjoyed Italian food, stay away from this place.

Elise K.Elise Katherine: Clams spaghetti is amazing. Get it.

Bowery Meat Company is one of The 15 Best Trendy Places in the East Village, New York.

9. Bowery Meat Company

8.5
9 E 1st St (btwn 2nd Ave & Bowery), New York, NY
Steakhouse · East Village · 98 tips and reviews

Damian B.Damian Bayona: Trendy steak/BBQ place with a burger that had me like whoaaaaaaa - also the cauliflower steak is a good appetizer

Steven R.Steven Rosenblatt: Duck Lasagna and Broiled Oysters are a must w/ any steak. Chef Capon always brings the best.

ThrillistThrillist: Go for the the broiled oysters (w/ garlic, breadcrumbs, and Romano), stay for the duck lasagna. Read more.

Bowery Hotel Lobby Bar is one of The 15 Best Trendy Places in the East Village, New York.

10. Bowery Hotel Lobby Bar

7.7
335 Bowery (btwn 2nd & 3rd St), New York, NY
Hotel Bar · East Village · 67 tips and reviews

John P.John Philip: Chic Swank and Decadent, she can wear leopard stilletos, I could wear a Top hat with a big daddy cane and a pocket full of sunshine.

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: This place screams "trendy" & is one of our favorite places to drink & scope out celebrities. When it's nice out, snag a seat on the outdoor patio, or in the winter curl, up in front of the fireplace.

Foxxy B.Foxxy B: Espresso martinis are the real deal! Otherwise a hip chic little bar to pregame & round up your friends.

Death & Co. is one of The 15 Best Trendy Places in the East Village, New York.

11. Death & Co.

8.9
433 E 6th St (btwn 1st Ave & Ave A), New York, NY
Speakeasy · East Village · 394 tips and reviews

Aussie Corner DeliAussie Corner Deli: A stylish bar and would reccomend the Joy Division or the Manhattan Inn Cocktails

Madhav G.Madhav Ghanta: no where near as ominous as its name implies... very chic intimate lounge with chandeliers, dark walls and very, very gourmet cocktails/drinks + bar menu!

Lisa L.Lisa Linford: Try the Sunset Gun it is absolutely incredible. Gin infused with a kick of basil, love it!

The Wayland is one of The 15 Best Trendy Places in the East Village, New York.

12. The Wayland

9.0
700 E 9th St (at Avenue C), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Alphabet City · 283 tips and reviews

Deepak S.Deepak Shrivastava: Tucked away on LOISAIDA -- this low key bar bumps some classic hip hop...very much appreciated!

Ryan E.Ryan Eick: Hip atmosphere and good cocktails. Good spot if you're in alphabet city

Nick R.Nick Rudemiller: I usually don't leave tips places but the bartenders/owners are so nice and the cocktails are spectacular. Have them recommend you a drink with your favorite spirit!

Rosie's is one of The 15 Best Trendy Places in the East Village, New York.

13. Rosie's

8.4
29 E 2nd St (at 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · East Village · 129 tips and reviews

RyanRyan: Service is garbage. Food is alright. Scene is hip. Your call 😘

Candice D.Candice DSouza: We did the smaller plates and got to try a little. Everything was amazing. Trust your server for portion sizes.

Citi BikeCiti Bike: Dock your Citi Bike at 2nd St and 2nd Ave and order the fish tacos. Do it now.

The Garret is one of The 15 Best Trendy Places in the East Village, New York.

14. The Garret

8.0
206 Avenue A (13th Street), New York, NY
Speakeasy · Alphabet City · 44 tips and reviews

Adam S.Adam Schuit: Alphabet city's newest hip bar! Good scene, great drinks, and trendy but simple decor. So go!

J.R. R.J.R. Reed: Awesome vibe with great cocktails and solid bartenders but can get crowded on weekends and can find more viable options in the area

Abi B.Abi Bock: Get the Mexicali beer with hot sauce drink.

Miss Lily's 7A is one of The 15 Best Trendy Places in the East Village, New York.

15. Miss Lily's 7A

8.9
109 Avenue A (at E 7th St), New York, NY
Caribbean Restaurant · East Village · 170 tips and reviews

Marie L.Marie La Rue: Festive Caribbean spot in East Village. Order plates to share. Don’t miss the jerk corn. Kale salad was fresh and fish tacos crispy but a bit oily. OK cocktails. Stylish and cool staff.

Allison N.Allison Niksich: The grilled corn with coconut is a must try....unlike anything I've had - delicious!

Patrick H.Patrick Hayes: Excellent food. Great cocktails. Get the jerk anything.