1. Cafe Katja
8.6
79 Orchard St (btwn Broome St & Grand St), New York, NY
Austrian Restaurant · Lower East Side · 135 tips and reviews
Caroline G: The service, the food, you really can't go wrong. The spaetzle and pretty much any sausage on the menu are ridiculously amazing. If its your birthday, prepare for something special...
Donna Chan: Perfect for a casual brunch to catch up with friends. Yummy spatzle, cute decor, and the nicest service ever!
Jenna Odett Laskin: excellent austrian food and charming service - ruben sandwich is for 2 people, loved the spatzle, sausage sampler, pickle platter
4. Paulaner on Bowery
265 Bowery (Houston), New York, NY
Bavarian Restaurant · Lower East Side · 76 tips and reviews
Pinsi Lei: Must try the Pork Wiener Schnitzel! And potato pancakes of course
Fueled Collective: The Munich based brewery and restaurant finally opens in New York City. Amazing brew and genuine German food makes this place a great after work option.
Anne Mai Bertelsen: If you like amber ales, order the Munich dark. It's only dark in color; tastes like a caramelly amber. Order the spaetzle with mushrooms. Comfort food for a cold night
5. Wassail
162 Orchard St (at Stanton St), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · Lower East Side · 70 tips and reviews
PureWow: This Lower East Side locale boasts close to 100 varieties of cider, and with dishes like leeks with spaetzle and truffle butter, the vegetarian, British-centric menu isn’t to be overlooked. Read more.
Dina Rughani: Great ciders on tap. Also try the apple juice. Order the scotch egg and jalapeño fritters. I would like to try other things on the menu
Ari Greenberg: So good. Will be coming back. Great place to take vegetarian and non-vegetarian friends alike. The food was innovative and excellent and the cider was fantastic. Highly recommend.
6. Schapiro's
120 Rivington St (at Essex St), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · Lower East Side · 61 tips and reviews
Meghan Kathleen: Need to make a decision for dinner? Go with the Veal Schnitzel or the Meatloaf. Both are flavorful and hearty.
Lauren Santiago: Baked cauliflower, bone marrow, veal schnitzel. Do all of that.
Noah Xifr: Cauliflower, Spinach, Drinks all fabulous.
Jon Y: Two eggs any style, potatoes, toast and coffee - $4.60 including tax. How can you go wrong? Been going here since before I was born; the food is still great every time.
Andrew Furman: For $4.50 you can get 2 eggs, homefries, toast, and a coffee. That's the most amazing cheap deal ever.
Jenny Grange: Good value breakfast
9. Russ & Daughters Café
9.1
127 Orchard St (btwn Rivington St & Delancey St), New York, NY
Café · Lower East Side · 301 tips and reviews
Greg Wong 🎯: Get the Pastrami Russ. Pastrami cured salmon, cheese, sauerkraut, mustard, pickle on a pretzel roll. The perfect combination.
Amy Ziff: Go for the classic lox and bagel. The pickles are amazing too.
Jen Snow: After 100 years, it was time for a restaurant.
Kathryn Yu: Chef Eddie Huang recommends the ABC: chicken schnitzel, sausage gravy, eggs, grits.
Robin Farrell: Santana Pete could be the best sandwich I've ever had. 3 eggs turn it into a stunning brunch. Order it.
Kathryn Yu: Don't offer anybody a bite of your sliders, because they probably won't give it back.
11. The Pickle Guys
8.7
357 Grand St (Essex St), New York, NY
Gourmet Store · Lower East Side · 61 tips and reviews
Emilie Futterman: Best pickles NYC. The spicy spicy ones in particular. Closed on Saturday but open Sunday all day.
Zhen Chu: Awesome pickled pineapples!
Jason Kapler: These guys don't play around. I buy the Hot Sour or Horseradish Pickles, Jalapeno Stuffed Olives, and the Pepperoncini. I could be a masochist.
12. Freemans
8.9
1 Freeman Aly (at Rivington St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Lower East Side · 569 tips and reviews
Valentina Monte: this is where i am CONVINCED i spotted Rooney Mara. i enjoyed the pork schnitzel and spaetzle, and though i'm not an artichoke dip fan, it's apparently a must and didn't disappoint.
İpek A.: Perfect place for brunch & cocktails... Cheddar Sandwich, White omlette and negroni higly recommended ;)
How To Make It In America: Cinematic location tucked in the back of an alley. Hearty food, grizzly dudes, hot chicks and lots of taxidermy. Check their Sporting Club on the way out for bespoke suits and old-school barberism.
13. Katz's Delicatessen
9.0
205 E Houston St (at Ludlow St), New York, NY
Sandwich Spot · Lower East Side · 1447 tips and reviews
What's Good Here: Can't decide? Try the Reuben Brisket Combo Sandwich (beef brisket and corned beef dry cured month long using a secret pickling formula, topped with Swiss cheese, Russian dressing and Sauerkraut.
Kevin Jan M: Really delicious pastrami sandwiches. 😋 You have to get the "Rueben"! (Corned Beef, Swiss Cheese, Russian and Sauerkraut) Go, Go, GO!
Jim Anderson: Try the Rueben - Rueben 16.55 - "For years we've been keeping our Corned Beef, Swiss Cheese, Russian and Sauerkraut combo under wraps. Now we're ready to go public"