Lower East Side Eats Food Tour
Sidewalk Food Tours
4.9
donmC9078HW
90 days ago
Outstanding tour with Josh of the lower east side restaurants of New York. Eight nice samplings in all. Each restaurant was unique in itself and many interesting facts of when the restaurant was started and how they have remained popular through the decades. Josh enjoyed sharing stories of the history of the area and stories of the tenement buildings. Food was so good. We highly recommend this tour.
On this 3-hour food tour of the Lower East Side, you will eat your way through the streets, as you sample delicacies from New York's premier appetizing stores, ethnic eateries, and "mom and pop" restaurants. We make 6 different delectable stops on the tour (enough for lunch) Explore what was once an immigrant and working class neighborhood rich in ethnic diversity and culture. Learn about the history of the tenement buildings and much more!
Departure Point
- We will be meeting at 205 East Houston Street (outside in front of Katz's Deli, in front of the sign that says "Known as the best since 1888."The sign is on the Ludlow Street side of Katz's. Katz's is on the corner of East Houston Street and Ludlow St. If your late, go inside Katz's
- Outside in front of The Doughnut Plant
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Katz's Delicatessen205 East Houston Street, New York, NY 10002The oldest and best delicatessen in New York (Est. 1888)Duration: 20 minutesStop At: El Castillo De Jagua Restaurant113 Rivington Street, New York, NY 10002Amazingly Delicious Authentic Dominican Cuisine (Est. 1986)Duration: 20 minutesStop At: Economy Candy108 Rivington St, , New York City, New YorkThe last old fashioned candy store in New Yorkl Stocking all types of candy, nuts, and dried fruit from floor-to- ceiling. “Noshers’ paradise of the Lower East Side.” (Est. 1937)Duration: 15 minutesStop At: Formaggio Essex88 Essex Street, New York, NY 10002Artisanal cheese shop, specializing in top quality goods from small producers. resplendent with beautifully packaged jams, honeys, mustards, vinegars, olive oils, and cured meatsDuration: 15 minutesStop At: The Pickle Guys49 Essex St, Lower East Side, New York City, New YorkPickles made the old-fashioned way, from traditional cucumber pickles to pickled mango and pineapple. Pucker up! (Est. 2002)Duration: 15 minutesStop At: Doughnut Plant379 Grand Street, New York, NY 10002The oldest bialy bakery in the United States. (Est. 1936)Duration: 15 minutesStop At: Kossar's Bagels & Bialys367 Grand Street, New York, NY 10002Unique flavors that redefine the doughnut. (Est.1994)Duration: 15 minutesAdditional Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Wear comfortable shoes
- Licensed New York City sightseeing guides
- 6 food tastings (enough for lunch)
- 3-hour walking food tour with a discussion of neighborhood history and culture
- Transportation to and from the meeting location
On this 3-hour food tour of the Lower East Side, you will eat your way through the streets, as you sample delicacies from New York's premier appetizing stores, ethnic eateries, and "mom and pop" restaurants. We make 6 different delectable stops on the tour (enough for lunch) Explore what was once an immigrant and working class neighborhood rich in ethnic diversity and culture. Learn about the history of the tenement buildings and much more!
Departure Point
- We will be meeting at 205 East Houston Street (outside in front of Katz's Deli, in front of the sign that says "Known as the best since 1888."The sign is on the Ludlow Street side of Katz's. Katz's is on the corner of East Houston Street and Ludlow St. If your late, go inside Katz's
- Outside in front of The Doughnut Plant
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Katz's Delicatessen205 East Houston Street, New York, NY 10002The oldest and best delicatessen in New York (Est. 1888)Duration: 20 minutesStop At: El Castillo De Jagua Restaurant113 Rivington Street, New York, NY 10002Amazingly Delicious Authentic Dominican Cuisine (Est. 1986)Duration: 20 minutesStop At: Economy Candy108 Rivington St, , New York City, New YorkThe last old fashioned candy store in New Yorkl Stocking all types of candy, nuts, and dried fruit from floor-to- ceiling. “Noshers’ paradise of the Lower East Side.” (Est. 1937)Duration: 15 minutesStop At: Formaggio Essex88 Essex Street, New York, NY 10002Artisanal cheese shop, specializing in top quality goods from small producers. resplendent with beautifully packaged jams, honeys, mustards, vinegars, olive oils, and cured meatsDuration: 15 minutesStop At: The Pickle Guys49 Essex St, Lower East Side, New York City, New YorkPickles made the old-fashioned way, from traditional cucumber pickles to pickled mango and pineapple. Pucker up! (Est. 2002)Duration: 15 minutesStop At: Doughnut Plant379 Grand Street, New York, NY 10002The oldest bialy bakery in the United States. (Est. 1936)Duration: 15 minutesStop At: Kossar's Bagels & Bialys367 Grand Street, New York, NY 10002Unique flavors that redefine the doughnut. (Est.1994)Duration: 15 minutesAdditional Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Wear comfortable shoes
- Licensed New York City sightseeing guides
- 6 food tastings (enough for lunch)
- 3-hour walking food tour with a discussion of neighborhood history and culture
- Transportation to and from the meeting location
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donmC9078HW
Outstanding tour with Josh of the lower east side restaurants of New York. Eight nice samplings in all. Each restaurant was unique in itself and many interesting facts of when the restaurant was started and how they have remained popular through the decades. Josh enjoyed sharing stories of the history of the area and stories of the tenement buildings. Food was so good. We highly recommend this tour.
Roam19462944912
Our group of 4 adults had a great time on this tour today! Shayna was excellent and provided interesting information about the neighborhood, places we visited and the foods we sampled. Will definitely book another tour!
Beth B
Jack was interesting and engaging and seemed to LOVE what he was doing. He gave great insider tips about food, shopping, and clubs. We really enjoyed the tour!
Destination634118
Shayna was the perfect guide for our Lower East Side food tour. She was so funny and super knowledgeable. She was able to answer all of our questions, no matter how obscure. We ran a little late and missed the first stop, but she was kind enough to grab us takeout so we were still able to experience the pastrami from Katz’s Deli! The tour was informative and all of the food was delicious. 10/10 and 5 stars. Thank you Shayna!
989libbyg
Ross was a great tour guide. It was a cold and rainy day in NYC, and the other scheduled group cancelled so it was just Ross and us trooping through the rain. He was very knowledgeable and friendly and the food was fantastic! We loved it all! I have done many food tours and this was definitely one of the best!