1. Van Da
8.8
234 E 4th St (between Avenues A and B), New York, NY
Vietnamese Restaurant · Alphabet City · 19 tips and reviews
Louisa Lu: Everything is delicious! Pho grilled cheese, mochi, shaking beef, branzino, panna cotta, you can’t go wrong! Plus drinks on point 👌🏻
Dustin Lee: Came with low expectations adjusted for the apparent clientele, but pleasantly surprised. Grilled Cheese brilliant, Tapioca dumplings refreshing, Pork Ribs a treat. Portion def on the small side
Lily: NYT * Critic's Pick (6/2019): "Grilled corn; lemongrass beef tartare; pho short-rib grilled cheese; banh beo; banh khot; pho beef dumpling soup; stir-fried pho noodles; goi ga; bo luc lac; che."
2. Bua
7.3
122 Saint Marks Pl (btwn 1st Ave. & Avenue A), New York, NY
Pub · East Village · 171 tips and reviews
Alonso Buendia: Love the atmosphere..Great people lovely bartenders :) and the grilled cheese...did I say the grilled cheese OMG!
Yasmin Rodriguez: Our friendly neighborhood bar - home away from home! Awesomely sweet bartender, best grilled cheese sandwich and cool outdoor space. Order a red lemonade and people watch.
Erin Cartwright: Awesome grilled cheese! Great atmosphere, and pretty laid back.
5. Boris & Horton
9.0
195 Avenue A (at E 12th St), New York, NY
Pet Café · East Village · 23 tips and reviews
Candice Rivera: Great staff! Friendly, helpful, and they comped our meal because they forgot to call us. Great coffee and grilled cheese, plus amazing space for dogs! Glad there’s a spot like this in NYC!
Paige C: What an adorable cafe and concept! Completely dog friendly! Delicious coffee, avocado toast and more! Will definitely be back!
Dan Ucko: Murphy loves it here. Can you tell?
6. Westville East
8.8
173 Avenue A (at E 11th St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · East Village · 299 tips and reviews
Cydney: Portuguese muffin grilled cheese. Drool!
Seth Hosko: Grilled cheese was amazing!
Rebecca Demi: If you're going on a date and he/she orders the Veggie burger that has amazing sauce, don't be ashamed and get the same, especially compared to the mediocre version, the Grilled cheese
8. B Cup Cafe
8.4
212 Avenue B (E 13th St), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · Alphabet City · 110 tips and reviews
Luis Lopez: Grilled chicken sandwich on whole wheat bread was excellent. I really like the cozy atmosphere and the 90s Alternative music playing in the background.
Jasdev: Grilled chicken sandwich, rosemary ciabatta, eggs whites, and avocado. Trust me. 💯
Cafecito Avennue C #185: Best office away from the office.
10. Frank Restaurant
8.2
88 2nd Ave (at E 5th St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · East Village · 169 tips and reviews
Spencer Lopes: Get the supper grilled cheese!
Matt Diaz: phenomenal homemade pastas, burrata, etc.
Unity Stoakes: Crusty bread, fresh olive oil, olives and glass of wine.
12. Mudspot
8.8
307 E 9th St (btwn 1st & 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Café · East Village · 330 tips and reviews
Molly T: Get the tomato soup and share a grilled cheese on a cold Winter day. Delicious.
Wyngspan: Go for the coffee, stay for the vibe (and music). Read more.
Darcey Howard: Go all the way to the back, the very back to find an enclosed garden that feels great in winter or summer. And order the rosemary chicken sandwich. Yes they have more than good coffee here.
13. Pylos
8.4
128 E 7th St (btwn 1st Ave & Avenue A), New York, NY
Greek Restaurant · East Village · 160 tips and reviews
Serious Eats: Greek Grilled Cheese: Housemade pita; kasseri cheese, a hard sheep's milk cheese; fresh tomatoes; generous layers of salty pastourma. Read more.
Angela Dumadag: Came for a birthday dinner date, everything was outstanding, especially the octopus, fish, and wine.
Nick Burto: Service here is excellent and the food is even better. Recommend the dips, saganaki & moussaka!
14. Whitmans
8.1
406 E 9th St (btwn 1st Ave & Avenue A), New York, NY
Burger Joint · East Village · 235 tips and reviews
Talia Fisher: Get the grilled cheese on a SESAME BUN. You're welcome!
Eva Villarreal: This place was amazing to stumble upon, after a long walk in east village, the burgers were really mouthwatering. Topping options make this place great. Enjoyed the sweet potato fries, atmosphere.
Dens: Get the fried pickles. Then punch the guy next to you in the face. Then order 2 Juicy Lucys - give one to the dude who's face you punched in. It's delicious!