Balaboosta - Chef Einat Admony creates delicious takes on Mediterranean food here. If you are not in the mood for a full sit down meal, she also owns the fast casual Taim restaurant next door.
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Cafe Habana - Customers gladly wait outside this corner NoLita mainstay. They have great cuban food. You can also grab-n-go next door at Habana To Go
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Clinton St Baking Company - You will likely find a 2 hour wait here. They are classic American diner food, done exceptionally well. They recently got the space next door and expanded the space widely.
Dudley's - Chic all-day cafe & bar serving locally sourced American bites with an Australian twist.
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Dimes - Eclectic, health-conscious Californian-style fare. The space is minimalist and they moved recently to a larger space to accommodate more people.
Eggshop - Small & sunny LES restaurant serving breakfast all day. The menu is jam packed with all things egg, and all the dishes satisfy your cravings
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El Rey - Small LES coffee shop serving a surprisingly wide array of American, Mediterranean, and vegan options
Freeman's - This iconic "alley way" restaurant can be found set back from the street in the LES. The decor resembles a colonial tavern, and the menu is mainly American fare
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Macondo - Casual hangout with great Latin small plates
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Pig & Khao - Small modern restaurant with a great backyard space and open kitchen. The menu is southeast Asian with influence from the Philippines and Thailand
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Russ & Daughter's Cafe - The restaurant version of the longtime LES appetizing shop. The grandchildren of the original owners opened this in 2015 and they serve dishes sourced from their famed store on Houston.
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Shopsin's - This tiny storefront is in the Essex Street Market. There are 4 tables and a few bar seats. You will be astounded that out of the tiny kitchen, comes 100's of food options. The menu is eclectic, with mostly American fare
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Sweet Chick - They have locations in the LES as well as Brooklyn. The atmosphere is casual and laid back. The menu is full of great versions of southern & soul food
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The Butcher's Daughter - Airy & sunny LES cafe. They have a great menu of vegan and vegetarian options. You can also pick from a large menu of fresh juices. This is feel good food
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Two Hands - Charming & bright cafe on Mott Street. The menu is Australian, but great American classics are layered in as well.
