4 Morningside Heights Spots On Amsterdam Avenue For Hungarian Pastries, Pasta, Poke And Shawarma

4.6 (2,568)

Mon – Fri, 07:30 – 20:30; Sat – Sun, 08:30 – 20:30

1030 Amsterdam Ave

Open since 1961, The Hungarian Pastry Shop serves Eastern European pastries and bottomless coffee. Try the francia kremes and settle in. The cafe displays published works alongside Columbia University dissertations. There’s no Wi-Fi. Outdoor seating faces the Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine, with street sounds and occasional peacock calls.

4.4 (453)

Mon – Wed, 12:00 – 22:30; Thu – Fri, 12:00 – 23:00; Sat, 11:00 – 23:00; Sun, 11:00 – 22:30

1034 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10025, USA

Tartina pairs casual Italian plates with a brick-lined dining room on Amsterdam Avenue. The menu includes pasta and panini, plus fish en papillote and pistachio cheesecake. Wine and beer are available, and the room hosts communal Sunday dinners and weekend live jazz brunch performances.

4.6 (221)

Mon – Sat, 11:00 – 21:00; Sun, 12:00 – 21:00

1028 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10025, USA

Hula Poke serves poke bowls and sushi burritos on Amsterdam Avenue. Build a bowl with white or brown rice and proteins such as salmon, eel, shrimp or tofu. Add crispy lotus chips and a sauce of your choice. Japanese soda is on the menu. The spacious dining area includes a customer restroom.

4.7 (568)

Mon – Sun, 11:00 – 22:30

963 Amsterdam Ave

Zaad serves Egyptian and Mediterranean dishes from an intimate counter at 963 Amsterdam Avenue. Charred shawarma, falafel and traditional koshary share the menu with burgers and mixed grills. Visitors highlight the chicken skewers, beef kofta and fresh sides such as baba ganoush and salads. Catering is available for larger events.