The Best Street Food in New York

Discover the tastiest snacks and street foods of New York. From classic New York-style bites to international flavors, our Spotters have found the best local gems to satisfy your cravings. Enjoy a slice of pizza at Joe’s Pizza or savor delicious tacos at Birria-Landia Tacos. For the softest cookies, check out Chip. Explore these and many more local gems and get a taste of New York’s culinary scene.

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Color World

Curb Side BBQ

Color World sets up on the corner of 116th and 2nd Avenue, rain or shine. There they serve beef, pork, goat, oxtail, and chicken for $10 a plate.

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Geoffrey

Dunbar

Mar 18, 2025

Don Alejo Coffee

Coffee, toasts and burritos

Their prices are in keeping with the neighborhood: a plate of two eggs, two pancakes, 'home' fried potatoes and your choice of sausages or bacon, is $12.

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Geoffrey

Dunbar

Mar 17, 2025

Patisserie des Ambassades

Senegalese/French café

"Patisserie des Ambassades" in New York has extensive opening hours and prepares dishes & desserts for every time of day. It's refreshingly old-fashioned.

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Geoffrey

Dunbar

Mar 7, 2025

Grand Bazaar

Flea market UWS

"Grand Bazaar" NYC is the city's largest outdoor market, also with an indoor section. Here you can find absolutely everything and for bargain prices!

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Geoffrey

Dunbar

Mar 2, 2025

Gray's Papaya

Traditional NY hot dogs

"Gray's Papaya" in New York equals classic hot dogs. This place has been here at least 45 years, and it's easy to see why. Great people-watching spot too.

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Geoffrey

Dunbar

Feb 26, 2025

The Hungry and Healthy Marketplace

Comedy / Deli

The space functions day to day as a bright and modern-looking upscale deli and on certain evenings, it doubles as a performance space for stand-up comics.

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Geoffrey

Dunbar

Feb 18, 2025

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