Neighborhood · 31 guides · 100+ places
East Village
The East Village is one of my favorite areas to explore in New York City. Known for colorful storefronts, vintage shopping, vibrant nightlife, and great restaurants, there are a ton of fun things to do in the East Village.
Antonina PattizFrom my guide, East Village Activities
The ones I photographed in the East Village
7 places, each on its own page with my verdict
Every place I’d send you in the East Village
Open on the big mapworth it, in my book. The ones on more than one of my lists come first.
Eat 64
- Cafe MogadorRestaurant · 4 of my lists
- Veniero's Pasticceria & CaffeBakery · 4 of my lists
- VeselkaRestaurant · 4 of my lists
- AbraçoCafe · 3 of my lists
- Bowery Meat CompanyRestaurant · 3 of my lists
- La CabraBakery · 3 of my lists
- A10 KitchenRestaurant · 2 of my lists
- B&H DairyRestaurant · 2 of my lists
- ChikaLicious Dessert BarRestaurant · 2 of my lists
- Kona Coffee RoastersCafe · 2 of my lists
Drink 30
- McSorley’s Old Ale HouseBar · 4 of my lists
- Please Don't TellBar · 4 of my lists
- Amor Y AmargoBar · 3 of my lists
- Tile BarBar · 3 of my lists
- Bibi Wine BarBar · 2 of my lists
- Death & CompanyBar · 2 of my lists
- StandingsBar · 2 of my lists
- The BelfryBar · 2 of my lists
- 11th Street BarBar
- Ama Raw BarBar
See and do 16
- Tompkins Square Halloween Dog ParadeEvent · 4 of my lists
- Ray’s CandystorePlace · 3 of my lists
- Tompkins Square BagelsBagel shop · 3 of my lists
- Sundaes and ConesPlace · 2 of my lists
- Black and WhitePlace
- Charlie Parker Jazz FestivalEvent
- Cinco De Mayo CelebrationsEvent
- Day of the DeadEvent
- Hamilton-Holly HouseLandmark
- New York Comedy ClubTheater
Ask me
Going to the East Village? Ask me anything.
Where to eat on a Tuesday, which block to walk, what to skip. The answer lands on the guide.
My guides that stop in the East Village
31, the ones about it first- East Village Activities15 places, 15 worth it
- Brunch Spots in the East Village10 places, 10 worth it
- East Village Bars for Every Occasion10 places, 10 worth it
- East Village Restaurants14 places, 14 worth it
- Coffee Shops in The East Village10 places, 10 worth it
- East Village Happy Hour Spots11 places, 9 worth it
- East Village Bakeries10 places, 8 worth it
- Working Cafes in New York City15 places, 15 worth it
- Things to Do in New York City35 places, 35 worth it
- New York City Martinis10 places, 10 worth it
- Burgers in New York City16 places, 16 worth it
- New York City Happy Hour Spots10 places, 10 worth it
- Wait List-Worthy Cocktail Bars in New York City15 places, 15 worth it
- Irish Pubs in New York City11 places, 9 worth it
- Murals in New York City15 places, 6 worth it
- New York City Halloween Events in 202520 places, 14 worth it
- Late-Night Food Spots in NYC11 places, 11 worth it
- Bars Open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day in NYC10 places, 10 worth it
- Dessert Spots in New York City to Visit with Kids14 places, 13 worth it
- Iconic New York City Thrift Stores You’ll Want to Visit9 places, 8 worth it
- The Honest Guide to NYC Neighborhoods
- Vegan Restaurants in New York City15 places, 15 worth it
- NYC on a Budget. How I Made It Work My First Year
- Restaurants in New York City15 places, 15 worth it
- Dog Friendly Restaurants in New York City15 places, 14 worth it
- Delightful New York City Bakeries10 places, 10 worth it
- New York City Wine Bars10 places, 10 worth it
- Best Cheap Drinks in NYC. Where to Go When Your Wallet Says No12 places, 12 worth it
- What I Actually Tell Friends When They Visit NYC for the First Time
- The Best Coffee Shops in NYC12 places, 12 worth it
- Margaritas in New York City15 places, 15 worth it