B&H Dairy
A beloved, pint-sized 1930s counter serving vegetarian kosher comfort food like fresh challah and hot matzo ball soup.
- Tue – Thu, Sun, 07:00 – 23:00; Fri – Sat, 07:00 – 23:30
- $
- 127 Second Avenue
- 4.6 (903 reviews)
People
Fawzy AbdelwahedOwner
Aleksandra "Ola" AbdelwahedOwner
Abe BergsonOwner
Jack HellerOwner
LeoOther
Rabbi Andre MalekOther
Andy ReynoldsDesigner
Description
Operating in Manhattan since 1938, this historic diner offers an expansive menu of vegetarian dairy dishes, vegan options, and traditional drinks like egg creams. The heart of the experience is the deli counter setup, which fosters a communal atmosphere but comes with a notoriously cramped layout where elbow room is at a premium. Alongside staples like knishes, pierogi, and lentil soup, the kitchen serves custom customer-created orders like the Tieso. Service is remarkably fast, maintaining the brisk, unpretentious rhythm of a mid-century luncheonette.