East Village Food Tour | Tasty Tours NYC
Description
Join us on the East Village Food Tour and explore one of NYC’s most vibrant neighborhoods while trying a mix of NYC classics, authentic immigrant foods, and unique local favorites. What’s included? - 7 food tastings included in the price featuring bagels, pizza, pierogi, empanadas, mac & cheese, donuts, and more - Explore iconic East Village locations, hidden side streets, music venues, bars, and street art - Learn about the neighborhood’s immigrant history, punk rock roots, and food culture About The Neighborhood The East Village is one of NYC’s most diverse neighborhoods, shaped by generations of immigrants, artists, and musicians. On this tour, you’ll eat your way through the neighborhood while learning about the local stories and history. About Us This is a brand new tour from Tasty Tours NYC, New York’s top-rated food tour company. Our mission is to make sure you have an awesome experience and get a real taste of everything the Big Apple has to offer.
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Itinerary
The food tour will start at Apollo Bagels, one of the most popular bagel shops in the East Village. Here, we'll try a hand-rolled New York-style everything bagel with a schmear of cream cheese.
Next up is S'Mac, an East Village institution that's been around for over 20 years. They specialize in one thing and one thing only: mac & cheese. This isn't your average mac & cheese either, it's the real deal and the best in the city. Here, you'll sample some of their famous mac & cheese, an all-American classic.
The next food stop is East Village Meat Market, a Ukrainian butcher shop and true neighborhood institution. Here, you'll sample their house-made pierogi alongside kielbasa and kabanos sausage with spicy mustard. It's one of the last shops of its kind in New York City, and a delicious taste of the East Village's Eastern European heritage.
The next stop is Titi's Empanadas, a family-run hidden gem bringing the flavors of Venezuela to the East Village. Here, you'll try a handmade empanada with a golden, crispy shell and bold, flavorful fillings.
The tour also takes you down St. Mark's Place, one of the most legendary streets in New York City and the cultural heart of the East Village. Once home to punk rockers, poets, and artists, this iconic three-block stretch still buzzes with energy, music, and personality.
The tour also takes you past the iconic building featured on the cover of Led Zeppelin's 1975 album Physical Graffiti. Located on St. Mark's Place, this East Village landmark has also appeared in the Rolling Stones' "Waiting on a Friend" music video and is a must-see stop for any music fan visiting New York City.
The tour also takes you past Porto Rico Importing Co., one of the oldest coffee shops in New York City. Founded in 1907, this iconic spot has sacks of freshly roasted beans piled high and the rich smell of coffee in the air. You'll have a chance to step inside and purchase a cup of coffee or a bag of beans to take home.
No East Village food tour is complete without a slice of classic New York-style pizza, and Cello's Pizzeria delivers exactly that. Here, you'll try a thin and crispy slice of New York-style cheese pizza, which was ranked the #14 best slice of pizza in the USA.
Next, we'll walk past McSorley's Old Ale House, one of the oldest continuously operating bars in New York City. Opened in 1854, this iconic spot has sawdust on the floors, walls covered in over a century of memorabilia, and just two beers on the menu (light or dark).
We'll finish the tour at The Donut Pub, one of New York's oldest donut spots that's been serving up fresh, hand-made donuts for over 60 years. Here, you'll get to try a selection of their best-selling donuts, hand-picked by your guide.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour is not suitable for vegans or gluten free guests.
- By booking this tour, you agree to the Tasty Tours NYC Terms and Conditions available on our website.
- Not recommended for guests who are unable to walk 1 mile.
Reviews(19)
Ryan is fantastic!! Great stops. Great food. Great conversation. Ryan hit every aspect you are looking for in an exceptional food tour. He had the story of the area. He knew the story of the restaurant. He knew the people. They knew him. It was very much like being taken around by an old friend and meeting all their new friends… who just happen to be remarkable restauranteurs. We had a blast and already booked another tour. If you’re in the area, I highly recommend you book a tour. Just be sure to wear comfortable and bring your appetite!
Thanks for this. Being described as an old friend showing you around is about the best compliment I could ask for, because those restaurant owners really have become friends over the years of running the East Village food tour. I'm glad the stops, the food, and the conversation all came together for your group. Since you've already booked another tour, I'll just say see you soon. - Ryan @ Tasty Tours NYC
Tour was great, all the food was really good and the tour guide was very informative. My wife and I had our 1 month old baby and we are extremely thankful for how understanding and helpful the tour guide Meri was in making sure that we could participate.
Bringing a one month old on a food tour is impressive, congratulations to you both. Meri will be really glad to hear you felt taken care of, she works hard to make sure everyone can settle in and enjoy the stops. It means a lot that you'd spend one of those precious early outings on the East Village food tour with us. We'd love to see the whole family back when your little one is old enough to eat along.
Great experience good food got to see a lot and learn a lot about the area
Thanks for the review, glad the food delivered. The East Village food tour packs a lot of neighborhood history in between the eating, so it's nice to hear both sides landed for you. Hope you'll wander through another part of the city with us sometime.
Alex was great. Apollo bagels rock!
Thanks, Annemarie. Apollo Bagels wins people over every single time, and Alex will be happy to hear you agree. We'd love to have you back on the East Village food tour, there's plenty more where that came from.
Great tour! Good food and fun guide. Alex was amazing!
Hey Mike, glad you had a good time out there. Alex brings a lot of the fun to the East Village food tour, and she'll be pleased to hear it showed. Come eat with us again sometime.
Awesome experience. . Great food. Alex was a fantastic tour guide 👍
Viviana, thanks for coming out with us. Alex will be glad she earned the thumbs up, and we're happy the food delivered. Next time you're in the neighborhood, come join us for another East Village food tour.
Alex was fantastic! We made 5 stops, and the food was tasty and perfect variety. She did a wonderful job highlighting the neighborhood, pointing out some history, and answering questions along the way. You won’t leave hungry!
Thanks, Kendrick, this is really nice to hear. Alex loves digging into the history between stops, so it's good to know that landed with your group. Sounds like all five stops on the East Village food tour did their job, since nobody should ever leave one of our tours hungry. Come explore another neighborhood with us sometime.
Alex was super sweet and funny and great at explaining lots of information in the time we had on the tour( and the food was great)
Thanks for coming out with us! Alex loves packing as much neighborhood history as she can into the walk, so it's great to hear that landed (and that the food kept up its end too). Hope you'll join us for another East Village food tour next time you're around.
Lovely tour. Meri was so gracious in telling us all about what we were eating, the neighborhoods, the cafes. We tried 7 places in 2.5 hours, most of which I would have never tried on my own. Highly recommended
Seven stops in 2.5 hours is a solid showing! Meri really enjoys introducing people to places they'd walk right past on their own, so this is nice to hear. Thanks for spending part of your trip on our East Village food tour, and we hope you'll make it back for another one.
It was so much fun learned so much from meri it was informative and fun an delicious
Informative, fun, and delicious is pretty much everything we're aiming for. Meri will be glad to hear she hit all three. Thanks for coming out on the East Village food tour, and swing by again next time you're hungry in New York!
