2. Van Leeuwen Ice Cream
9.1
48 1/2 E 7th St (at 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Ice Cream Parlor · East Village · 307 tips and reviews
The Corcoran Group: If you can’t track down a truck, you can always visit their tiny shop to get your Hazelnut or Peppermint & Chip creamy ice cream fix.
Jenny Crowley: As a mint chip connoisseur, I was impressed with the mint chip. Sometimes these artisanal ice cream shops put too much peppermint in so it tastes like mouthwash. Not the case here.
Lori Luo: This cafe and ice cream shop is the perfect place to unwind during the day or after dinner. Free WiFi is available, as are excellent ice cream flavors (Earl Grey, Pistachio, Currants & Cream).
3. 787 Coffee
8.0
131 E 7th St (btw 1st Ave & Ave A), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · East Village · 5 tips and reviews
Emma: my #1 east village go-to! discount for locals + cute vegan baked goods
DoubleDeuce: This place is a Puerto Rican farm to coffee cup place. Amazing fresh-ground coffee smells with minimal and modern decor and friendly ownership.
Shahrzad Shams: Beautiful staff, beautiful coffee. From their farm in puerto rico to your cup! Chill vibes, table+ wifi for working (small space, first come, first served)
4. 787 Coffee
7.8
101 2nd Ave (at E6th St), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · East Village · 6 tips and reviews
Kevin: V60 was good, has a nice sunlit vibe, and music was a fun conbo of reggaeton and cafe funk
Bridgette Jackson: They have coffee to go in juice box bags if you need an afternoon pick me up. The ambience is more of a catch up with friends cafe than a work from home/study cafe as the music can be quiet loud.
Bridgette Jackson: There is limited seating here.
demi moore: Lovely calm place with an asian inspired decor quality work great prices wonderful citrus tea.
Amber Katz: Quiet, calm atmosphere and a fantastic mani/pedi. Enjoy the citrus tea and try Jin Soon's own line of lacquers.
Linda Vo: Quality mani pedis, and luxury selection of colors-Nars, Dolce and Gabbana
Chris Menning: This place is really understated and low key with the surprise of lots of avant garde jazz musicians stopping in.
Andy Phillips: This place is great if your in the area. Had a lovely evening with live music and wonderful food. Very friendly atmosphere. Try one of their smoothies, you won't regret it.
Demetrius Bagley: Per Robyn M M, this place has multiple vegan items on their menu including vegan collards, and vegan quesadillas
7. Buenos Aires
8.7
513 E 6th St (btwn Avenue A & B), New York, NY
Argentinian Restaurant · Alphabet City · 106 tips and reviews
Hanna Grace: Best buffalo mozzarella/ prosciutto combo I have EVER had! TRUE ARGENTINIAN FOOD, I promise! Go for the mixed grill your first time! I LOVE the lobster ravioli/empanadas. No to the chicken/salmon.
Nicholas VanderBorgh: Instead of two steaks which means carrying leftovers I usually get the 16 ounce strip with mashed potatoes Then spilt it. Get the chimichurri sauce. the Carmel dessert. Amazing
Jaime Pease: The Entrania (skirt steak) is great!!!
10. Somtum Der
8.3
85 Avenue A (btwn E 5th & E 6th St), New York, NY
Thai Restaurant · East Village · 192 tips and reviews
Aron Schindler: Most authentic Thai place in NYC! You can tell by the spiciness. This place will not water-down a spicy papaya salad for the "farangs"!! Try the salads and pork larb, just like in Thailand!
Cassidy: Better than uncle boons AND you don't have to wait two hours for a table. Seriously, come here and get the duck larb and tell me I'm wrong.
Jessica Le: Great new Thai restaurant in the neighborhood. Try the many varieties of Papaya Salad (Somtum) - the original is my favorite!
11. Mudspot
8.8
307 E 9th St (btwn 1st & 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Café · East Village · 330 tips and reviews
Ashley Chan: Exotic coffee shops like this are one of the reasons I love the city. A grungy coffee shop, bar and outdoor patio place all in one. The mocha MUD makes a perfect mid-afternoon Saturday coffee.
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.
Brendan Lewis: Huevos Rancheros is killer. Fun fact: the hot sauce is so spicy, it caused my beard to grow two inches upon consumption
12. d.b.a.
8.0
41 1st Ave (btwn E 2nd & E 3rd St), New York, NY
Bar · East Village · 216 tips and reviews
Untappd: Amazing bar in the East Village. Great tap list and an outdoor enclosed area to enjoy your pint in the warmer months!
HuffPost: This lower east side staple might be dreary from the front, but inside is a covered garden and often, customers with their adorable pet dogs. Read more.
Mike Gee: Holy Jesus, D.B.A. has awesome beers. They had Double Dead Guy Ale, which I didn't even know existed... (Awesome)
13. The Smith
8.5
55 3rd Ave (btwn E 10th & E 11th St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · East Village · 518 tips and reviews
How To Make It In America: One-size-fits-all kind of place that's open early and late. A varied American menu with something for everyone, a hopping bar, plenty of tables in a buzzy room and a photo booth in the basement.
Peter Barko: Check out the peephole downstairs showing black and white porn
naveen: go downstairs with two others. get into the photobooth. and do photobooth things.