Hill Country Barbecue Market is one of The 15 Best Places for Pepper Cheese in New York City.

1. Hill Country Barbecue Market

8.6
30 W 26th St (btwn Broadway & 6th Ave), New York, NY
BBQ Joint · NoMad · 488 tips and reviews

Ian W.Ian White: Get the spicy jalapeño cheese sausage (and brisket)

Nolan S.Nolan Shanahan: Jalapeno cheese sausage is awesome. The prime rib was really good and the Mac and cheese was really good too.

Michael O.Michael O'Gara: Try the kreuz sausage jalapeño cheese If you like spice and don't miss the brisket

Champs Gourmet Deli is one of The 15 Best Places for Pepper Cheese in New York City.

2. Champs Gourmet Deli

8.0
30 Broad St (Exchange Place), New York, NY
Deli · Financial District · 16 tips and reviews

JuliaJulia: Create your own sandwich: BLT with avocado, turkey, pepper jack cheese and mustard on 7 grain bread!

Gerald L.Gerald Lara: The egg and cheese with salt pepper ketchup is real good here. Best breakfast around.

Emily K.Emily Kolodner: Little champs is slower than big champs but sandwiches are equally as good and there was less of a crowd overall

The Smith is one of The 15 Best Places for Pepper Cheese in New York City.

3. The Smith

8.4
55 3rd Ave (btwn E 10th & E 11th St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · East Village · 518 tips and reviews

The Nouveau Classical ProjectThe Nouveau Classical Project: Jalapeño cheese grits are yummy and they give a generous serving

MarieMarie: Everything is delicious! The Smith Ale by Sixpoint is on point. Get a side of jalapeño cheddar grits to complement any dish.

Sigalle B.Sigalle Barness: The jalapeño cheddar grits are the best grits I have ever had!

The Smith is one of The 15 Best Places for Pepper Cheese in New York City.

4. The Smith

8.8
956 2nd Ave (at E 51st St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 362 tips and reviews

Heather W.Heather Weiss: Had the grilled shrimp with jalapeño cheddar grits. Holy yum!!! You were worth the hour + wait. I will be back.

Amy M.Amy Mixa: Spicy blood orange margarita and the jalapeño cheese grits are my favs!!!

Condé Nast TravelerCondé Nast Traveler: We seem to have a thing for brasseries—though this one is decidedly American, with more comfort food than a Southern diner, like the guilt-inducing breakfast pot pie and jalapeño cheddar grits. Read more.

Tompkins Square Bagels is one of The 15 Best Places for Pepper Cheese in New York City.

5. Tompkins Square Bagels

8.9
165 Avenue A (btwn E 10th St & E 11th St), New York, NY
Bagel Shop · East Village · 353 tips and reviews

CITY GRITCITY GRIT: We love these bagels! Our go to is the sesame with jalapeño cheddar spread!

Yera H.Yera Ha: Try the jalapeño cheddar cream cheese-- perfect balance of salty and spicy.

Abby F.Abby Finkel: Jalapeño cheddar cream cheese ftw

East End Bar & Grill is one of The 15 Best Places for Pepper Cheese in New York City.

6. East End Bar & Grill

7.7
1672 3rd Ave (93rd/94th), New York, NY
Sports Bar · Upper East Side · 2 tips and reviews

Kenny B.Kenny Bowen: Amazing sports bar with top notch bar food. Huge Syracuse Alumni Bar. They support the Saints, Bills & Giants on Sundays. WINGS ARE INSANE. Try “East End”, “Thai Chili”, “Jalapeño Cheddar”!

John H.John Horton: Best wings in NYC

Bagelworks is one of The 15 Best Places for Pepper Cheese in New York City.

7. Bagelworks

8.8
1229 1st Ave (btwn 66th & 67th St), New York, NY
Bagel Shop · Upper East Side · 59 tips and reviews

AmateurConciergeAmateurConcierge: Solid solid little bag spot that makes the joints fresh on the spot. Jalapeño cheddar with bacon scallion cream cheese...A1

Tom D.Tom DiMaggio: Excellent NY bagels, and I got somewhat addicted to their whitefish salad for a while. It's been an Upper East Side staple for 25+ years, the long lines in the morning are worth the wait.

Jamie S.Jamie Sanders: The salt bagels here are the best. Try to get them right out of the oven!

Melba's Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Pepper Cheese in New York City.

8. Melba's Restaurant

8.7
300 W. 114th Street, New York, NY
Southern Food Restaurant · Central Harlem · 128 tips and reviews

Food NetworkFood Network: Her crowd-pleasing Tres Mac and Cheese blends pepper Jack, mozzarella and cheddar cheeses together for a dish that goes hand in hand with comforting classics of collard greens and black-eyed peas. Read more.

Kat J.Kat Javier Laureano: The chicken & waffles are great and so are the mac & cheese, salmon, & mashed potatoes!

NabeelNabeel: Chicken and waffles are pretty good. Make sure to get the white meat (not dark meat).

Bareburger is one of The 15 Best Places for Pepper Cheese in New York City.

9. Bareburger

7.7
795 Columbus Ave, New York, NY
Burger Joint · Upper West Side · 22 tips and reviews

Rogernelle G.Rogernelle Griffin: The bison burger with pepper jack cheese and bacon on brioche was very good. I will be back.

Lauren R.Lauren Romao: The GRINDHOUSE is no joke. Very flavorful and unique. A must every time. Enjoy! 🐒

Leigh K.Leigh Koven: I think all of their food is pre-packaged. The burgers are clearly pre-packaged, the chicken in the chicken and waffles was clearly pre-packaged, as were the potato pancakes.

Chick-fil-A is one of The 15 Best Places for Pepper Cheese in New York City.

10. Chick-fil-A

8.6
700 Avenue of the Americas (at W 22nd St), New York, NY
Fast Food Restaurant · 3 tips and reviews

Mark J.Mark Jimenez: The Original Chicken Sandwich and the Mac & Cheese

RickyRicky: Remember to check your order before you leave,I’ve gotten two wrong orders!

Eugene K.Eugene Kimberg: Bathroom Code 062120

S'MAC is one of The 15 Best Places for Pepper Cheese in New York City.

11. S'MAC

7.7
197 1st Ave (at E 12th St), New York, NY
Mac and Cheese Joint · East Village · 285 tips and reviews

Andrew M.Andrew Mireles: Definitely go for the make your own. Pepper Jack and Mozzerella is a great combo

David B.David B: Slab bacon, cheddar, pepper jack, chives, garlic, spinach, hot sauce, and bread crumbs. So good! Nosh size is definitely a meal.

StephSteph: la mancha is delicious! if you're planning to eat there and it's your first time, get the sampler

Tavern on Jane is one of The 15 Best Places for Pepper Cheese in New York City.

12. Tavern on Jane

8.2
31 8th Ave (at Jane St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · West Village · 89 tips and reviews

Jeff P.Jeff Polley: Tuna tacos are great. Ask them to melt a little pepperjack cheese on the tortilla

Luke W.Luke White: Always comfortably full of locals of all ages but you'll never wait for a table. Great wings and Amazing potatoes au gratin

Scott W.Scott Wolfgang: This is one of my favorite places to go for winter food. Very dark and cozy and makes the first cold day of the fall/winter not seem so bad.

Melt Shop is one of The 15 Best Places for Pepper Cheese in New York City.

13. Melt Shop

8.1
55 W. 26th St. (at 6th Ave), New York, NY
Sandwich Spot · NoMad · 125 tips and reviews

Gentrifried ChickenGentrifried Chicken: Try the Buttermilk Fried Chicken Grilled Cheese with pepper jack cheese, creamy red cabbage slaw (which balances everything pretty nicely), and melt sauce. Read more.

The Thomas C.The Thomas Collective: The truffle grilled cheese is delicious. Get the truffle mayo for your tots for truffle overload.

david ' dj shakez ' t.david ' dj shakez ' thai: Truffle melt & shop tots with truffle mayo!!

George Keeley NYC is one of The 15 Best Places for Pepper Cheese in New York City.

14. George Keeley NYC

8.1
485 Amsterdam Ave (btwn W 83rd & W 84th St), New York, NY
Pub · Upper West Side · 113 tips and reviews

Craig S.Craig Stone: Try George's Steak Sandwich. The jalapeño cheese sauce is awesome.

RyanRyan: Tons on tap, surprisingly good bar food. Anything fried (wings, rings) or burgers are great. Also a killer brunch.

dane m.dane mcbaine: The Ruben is really good, if you're into that sort of thing

Friedman's Lunch is one of The 15 Best Places for Pepper Cheese in New York City.

15. Friedman's Lunch

7.9
75 9th Ave (at W 15th St), New York, NY
Breakfast Spot · Chelsea · 158 tips and reviews

Judith G.Judith Galang: Definitely order Friedman burger with bacon and pepper jack cheese for $1, and ask for spicy ranch on side!

Andrew C.Andrew Choi: Their grilled cheese is one of the best I've had in NY. If you're here for brunch, order their shrimp & grits if they're in season.

Serious EatsSerious Eats: For a more quiet respite in the Chelsea Market, head to Friedman's for sandwiches and more. Those with gluten sensitivities take note: many of these options are gluten free.