Four Lower East Side and East Village Spots for Late Night Food

3.9 (2,910)

Mon – Sun, Open 24 hours

245 E Houston St

Open 24 hours on East Houston Street, this retro diner cooks breakfast to order, with chicken and waffles a visitor favorite. Late-night bites run to crispy falafel with tzatziki and espresso martinis from the full bar, and walk-in bar seats keep service quick.

4.0 (1,104)

Mon – Sun, Open 24 hours

2 Saint Marks Place

A 24/7 corner joint on St. Marks Place pairing pizza and bagels with sandwiches, calzones and quick slices from a massive menu. Murals line the back seating area, sidewalk tables sit outside, and post-concert crowds lean on it as a late-night fallback.

5.0 (1,234)

Mon – Wed, Sun, 11:00 – 00:00 (+1); Thu, 11:00 – 01:00 (+1); Fri – Sat, 11:00 – 04:00 (+1)

223 Avenue B

A tiny Avenue B counter with a few seats, built for grab-and-go. Beyond thin-crust pies, try the thick Upside Down slice, a Grandma slice with fresh mozzarella or a Burrata slice with basil, all finished with Pecorino Romano. Open until 4:00 AM Friday and Saturday.

4.3 (569)

Mon – Sun, 11:00 – 00:00 (+1)

233 1st Ave

Roasted chicken, grilled salmon, falafel and shish kebabs come in decent-sized portions at very reasonable prices from this First Avenue counter. Vegetarian platters and beef roast with rice, beans and salad round out the menu, and the counter stays open until midnight daily.