The Best of the Lower East Side
Doughnut Plant is one of The Best of the Lower East Side.

1. Doughnut Plant

9.1
379 Grand St (at Norfolk St), New York, NY
Negozio di ciambelle · Lower East Side · 430 consigli e recensioni

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: All year, we crave the amazing Pumpkin Cake doughnuts from here. Any other pumpkin doughnut pales in comparison.

Mission Chinese Food is one of The Best of the Lower East Side.

2. Mission Chinese Food

171 E Broadway (btwn Rutgers & Jefferson St), New York, NY
Ristorante cinese · Two Bridges · 402 consigli e recensioni

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Not your average Beef and Broccoli. Either wait-it-out or take-it-out, and don’t be misled by the run-down façade.

Loreley Beer Garden is one of The Best of the Lower East Side.

3. Loreley Beer Garden

7.8
7 Rivington St (btwn Bowery & Chrystie St), New York, NY
Birreria all'aperto · Lower East Side · 192 consigli e recensioni

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Grab a seat out back in the garden and enjoy good company and a liter of Radeberger Pilsner with a Bavarian Bretzeln or a Frikadelle mit Pommes Frites.

Beauty & Essex is one of The Best of the Lower East Side.

4. Beauty & Essex

8.8
146 Essex St (btwn Stanton & Rivington St), New York, NY
Ristorante con specialità tapas · Lower East Side · 579 consigli e recensioni

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Complimentary pink Champagne in the ladies room, delicious small plates, lavish décor covering two floors, and fun music…what could be trendier?

The Box is one of The Best of the Lower East Side.

5. The Box

7.9
189 Chrystie St (btwn Rivington & Stanton St), New York, NY
Discoteca · Lower East Side · 108 consigli e recensioni

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Once you've gotten past the doorman (with a reservation or a little creativity) you'll be treated to some of the most entertaining, and unbelievably naughty acts. Dressing up is highly encouraged!

SIXTY LES Hotel is one of The Best of the Lower East Side.

6. SIXTY LES Hotel

7.8
190 Allen St (btwn Stanton & E Houston St), New York, NY
Hotel · Lower East Side · 60 consigli e recensioni

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Follow them on Facebook and then attend one of their many weekly pool parties during the summer to enjoy their fabulous Andy Warhol pool.

Rockwood Music Hall is one of The Best of the Lower East Side.

7. Rockwood Music Hall

8.5
196 Allen St (btwn Stanton & E Houston St), New York, NY
Rock club · Lower East Side · 143 consigli e recensioni

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: All the shows at this intimate club are free (unless noted on their calendar). Get up and close with your favorite emerging artists.

wd~50 is one of The Best of the Lower East Side.

8. wd~50

50 Clinton St (btwn Stanton & Rivington St), New York, NY
Ristorante con cucina molecolare · Lower East Side · 163 consigli e recensioni

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Famous for molecular gastronomy and their eclectic menu, but you shouldn’t overlook their cocktails - especially the Snow Globe!

Barrio Chino is one of The Best of the Lower East Side.

9. Barrio Chino

8.1
253 Broome St (btwn Orchard & Ludlow St), New York, NY
Ristorante messicano · Lower East Side · 298 consigli e recensioni

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Start with the crisp chips and tangy salsa with a grapefruit habanero margarita followed by the Enchiladas or Antojitos. The music is loud and the wait can be long but it’s worth it.

Shopsin's General Store is one of The Best of the Lower East Side.

10. Shopsin's General Store

120 Essex St (btwn Delancey & Rivington), New York, NY
Tavola Calda · Lower East Side · 130 consigli e recensioni

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Who knew that combining two of our favorite things (pancakes and mac & cheese) could be so righteous! Get the Mo’Betta and find out for yourself. Cash only.

Freemans is one of The Best of the Lower East Side.

11. Freemans

8.8
1 Freeman Aly (at Rivington St), New York, NY
Ristorante americano · Lower East Side · 569 consigli e recensioni

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Walk down Freeman’s Alley and settle in for a fantastic brunch. We’d go with the Roast Pork Sandwich, The Raised Waffle or the Freemans Piedmontese Cheeseburger.

Prohibition Bakery is one of The Best of the Lower East Side.

12. Prohibition Bakery

9 Clinton St (Houston St & Stanton), New York, NY
Panetteria · Lower East Side · 28 consigli e recensioni

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Alcohol + mini cupcakes = probably the best invention ever. These little guys definitely pack a punch, and make a great birthday treat for a friend. Our favorites: Pretzels & Beer and the Car Bomb.

The Meatball Shop is one of The Best of the Lower East Side.

13. The Meatball Shop

84 Stanton St (btwn Allen & Orchard St), New York, NY
Ristorante italiano · Lower East Side · 621 consigli e recensioni

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: All meatballs all the time. Dive into a spicy meatball sub slathered with parmesan cream sauce. The choices are endless.

Clinton St. Baking Co. & Restaurant is one of The Best of the Lower East Side.

14. Clinton St. Baking Co. & Restaurant

8.7
4 Clinton St (at E Houston St), New York, NY
Panetteria · Lower East Side · 973 consigli e recensioni

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Could this be the best brunch in NYC? Expect a long, but worth it, wait. Then devour an order of the Pear Waffles – a seasonal special!

Katz's Delicatessen is one of The Best of the Lower East Side.

15. Katz's Delicatessen

9.0
205 E Houston St (at Ludlow St), New York, NY
Paninoteca · Lower East Side · 1447 consigli e recensioni

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: A true New York original, absolutely order the incredible pastrami, but be warned about re-enacting Meg Ryan's famous performance from 'When Harry Met Sally' filmed here!

Spitzer's Corner is one of The Best of the Lower East Side.

16. Spitzer's Corner

101 Rivington St (at Ludlow St), New York, NY
Bar · Lower East Side · 302 consigli e recensioni

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Try the Hickory Short Rib Burger and the Charred Brussel Sprouts. Excellent microbrew menu as well.

Russ & Daughters is one of The Best of the Lower East Side.

17. Russ & Daughters

9.3
179 E Houston St (btwn Allen & Orchard St), New York, NY
Negozio di specialità gastronomiche · Lower East Side · 422 consigli e recensioni

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: While delicious, the bagels are a bit on the small side. We still love to order one of the many varieties of smoked fish plus cream cheese on an everything bagel, & extra pastrami lox to eat at home!

Landmark's Sunshine Cinema is one of The Best of the Lower East Side.

18. Landmark's Sunshine Cinema

143 E Houston St (btwn Forsyth & Eldridge St), New York, NY
Sala cinema indipendente · Lower East Side · 138 consigli e recensioni

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Be sure to come here to catch a midnight flick, or really at any time. The selection of independent films can't be beat!

Prune is one of The Best of the Lower East Side.

19. Prune

54 E 1st St (btwn 1st & 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Ristorante americano · East Village · 292 consigli e recensioni

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Pair their signature Bloody Mary with their crowd-favorite Dutch Pancake. Be sure to get here early to beat the morning brunch rush!

New Museum is one of The Best of the Lower East Side.

20. New Museum

7.7
235 Bowery (btwn Stanton & Rivington St), New York, NY
Museo d'arte · Lower East Side · 204 consigli e recensioni

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Be prepared to wait in line after line for each exhibit in this beautiful and modern gallery. Check out the view from the rooftop. Free admission every Thursday from 7-9pm.

Whole Foods Market is one of The Best of the Lower East Side.

21. Whole Foods Market

8.5
95 East Houston St (btwn Bowery & Chrystie St), New York, NY
Minimarket · East Village · 309 consigli e recensioni

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: We love this location not only for the fresh, extensive selection of products, but for the Beer Room and Yuji Ramen upstairs.

Kossar's Bialys is one of The Best of the Lower East Side.

22. Kossar's Bialys

8.6
367 Grand St (btwn Essex & Norfolk St), New York, NY
Negozi di bagel · Lower East Side · 69 consigli e recensioni

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: When we're downtown, we love to stop in here for a delicious bialy. The bagels are not to be missed either though!

The Pickle Guys is one of The Best of the Lower East Side.

23. The Pickle Guys

8.7
357 Grand St (Essex St), New York, NY
Negozio di specialità gastronomiche · Lower East Side · 60 consigli e recensioni

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Filled with huge barrels of pickley, crunchy goodness in one tiny store. Everything is pickled: garlic, beets, olives, string beans and okra. We recommend the hot sour pickles or the horseradish pickl

Spicy Village is one of The Best of the Lower East Side.

24. Spicy Village

8.8
68 Forsyth St Frnt B (btwn Grand & Hester St), New York, NY
Ristorante cinese · Lower East Side · 183 consigli e recensioni

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Grab a couple of friends and head here to split the pork pancakes and the big tray of chicken. It's the perfect combination!

The Fat Radish is one of The Best of the Lower East Side.

25. The Fat Radish

17 Orchard St (btwn Hester & Canal St), New York, NY
Ristorante inglese · Chinatown · 223 consigli e recensioni

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: A great place to come for either brunch or dinner if you're looking for a British-skewed menu that's a bit higher end and healthy. We LOVE the Scotch Egg.