- Katz’s Delicatessen - Start your tour inside one of the Lower East Side’s cultural institutions run by the same family for over 100 years. Katz’s Delicatessen serves up classic American breakfast foods and perfecting giant sandwiches since the 1888. Here you’ll bite into their signature pastrami with mustard sandwich.
- El Castillo De Jagua Restaurant - Breakfast foods are an art in New York, so you’ll stop by a Dominican breakfast counter next to get a variety of what’s on offer in the locality. Try their pastelitos or dos golpes while learning the fascinating story behind their delicious plates.
- The Market Line - A small shop big on passion. A newer addition to the Lower East Side, this is a butcher that focuses on top-to-tail use of the animal and makes their own charcuterie right here in New York!
- Orchard Grocer - At this spot, you’ll experience a unique twist on the classic New York bodega. Catering to vegan diets, you’ll try a classic bagel with carrots and cashews in place of smoked salmon and cream cheese.
- Shu Jiao Fu Zhou - As two food meccas, it’s no surprise that the Lower East Side and Chinatown are practically intertwined. Try some Chinatown specialties from a more recent addition to the neighborhood. You might sample thin-skinned pork dumplings or their delicious Fujian peanut butter noodles.
- The Pickle Guys - This stop pays homage to another food brought over by Jewish immigrants that made the Lower East Side their home in late 19th century. Try the family recipe passed down for generations.
- Partybus Bakeshop - The final stop of your tour is, of course, reserved for dessert. Step inside a bakery that’s become a popular spot with locals in the Lower East Side – and for good reason! Lay your eyes on their cinnamon rolls, monster cookies and loaded croissants – and let your tastebuds be your guide. It’s the perfect place to reflect on your journey through the neighborhood’s past and present.
- Local guide
- Small group of 12 people max
- Expertly guided walking tour
- 7+ tastes at 7 family-run businesses (enough for breakfast and lunch)
- Pick up
- Gratitues
Spend a morning delving into the rich backdrop of the lively Lower East Side. Sample a spectrum of dishes, from timeless favorites to contemporary international cuisine still being infused into the local gastronomy, ensuring it flourishes. Begin at New York’s oldest deli, Katz’s, for a tantalizing pastrami sandwich. Drop into a Dominican breakfast hub for conventional morning treats, then proceed to a humble Chinese eatery for peanut noodles and pork skin dumplings. Explore a few more places to taste traditional foods like bagels, pickles, and genuine Jewish deli meats, ending with a dessert of a cinnamon roll, sizable cookie or lavish croissant at a neighborhood bakery. As you meander, interact with the local proprietors and gain insights into the familial traditions carried down through the ages, making this one of the most sought-after gastronomic hotspots today.
- The tour is in English.
- This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.
- Guests with serious food allergies will need to sign an allergy waiver at the start of the tour.
- This tour is not recommended for vegans, and, due to the risk of gluten cross-contamination, this tour is not recommended for those with celiac disease.
- This tour is adaptable for: Vegetarian, Gluten free (not celiac), Dairy free, Pescatarian, and Pregnant women, however, please note that you may not have a replacement food option at every stop.
- Those with dietary restrictions need to contact us before joining the tour so we can arrange your food, or we may not be able to accommodate you.
- This tour is not wheelchair accessible and strollers are not recommended.
- We can acommodate gluten free but cannot guarantee that were will be no risk of cross contamination in the case of celiacs. All guests with serious allergies must sign an allergy waiver at the start of their tour.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.