10 NYC Hanukkah 2026 Food Stops: Latkes, Deli & More

4.5 (55,294)

Mon – Thu, 08:00 – 23:00; Fri, 08:00 – 23:30; Sat, Open 24 hours; Sun, 00:00 – 23:00

205 East Houston Street

Crispy potato latkes with soft centers make Katz's a natural Hanukkah stop, while the Lower East Side deli also serves hand-carved pastrami, knishes, and matzo ball soup. I would pair the peppery pastrami with a latke for a lunch built around traditional Jewish deli staples. Review summaries highlight the pastrami, matzo ball soup, and paper-ticket ordering process.

4.4 (1,664)

Tue – Fri, 08:30 – 16:00; Sat – Sun, 08:30 – 17:00

541 Amsterdam Avenue, New York, NY 10024

Barney Greengrass brings smoked fish, bagels, and classic deli specialties to Amsterdam Avenue, with a tradition that dates to 1908. I would make this a Hanukkah morning stop when the plan calls for a meal built around those deli staples and a slower start. The cash-only deli holds a 4.4 rating from 1,664 platform reviews, according to diners.

4.5 (1,868)

Mon – Fri, 03:30 – 21:00; Sat, 03:30 – 19:00; Sun, 05:00 – 18:00

26 Vesey Street

Near the World Trade Center, Stage Door Delicatessen serves hot pastrami on rye alongside bagels, breakfast platters, pizza, and diner classics. I would stop at 26 Vesey Street for a fast Hanukkah meal, especially after an early start downtown. Patrons praise the friendly service, extensive menu, quick counter turnaround, and reasonable prices for classic deli fare.

4.6 (1,325)

Mon – Thu, Sun, 12:00 – 22:00; Fri, 12:00 – 15:30

352 Roebling St

Latkes, cabbage rolls, and goulash bring Hungarian-Jewish comfort cooking to this Brooklyn Hanukkah route. At Gottlieb's Restaurant, you can still order from the original menu sign on the wall. I would choose pastrami grilled with onions and crunchy coleslaw. Diners praise the kosher deli's friendly service and traditional comfort food.

4.5 (5,326)

Mon – Thu, Sun, 11:00 – 22:00; Fri, 11:00 – 15:00

209 W 38th St

Mr. Broadway Kosher Restaurant serves pastrami and corned beef on West 38th Street. It holds Glatt Kosher certification from the Orthodox Union and Tarnopol. For a Hanukkah dinner, I would order the smash burger with crispy meat and a fluffy bun. Diners give it 4.5 out of 5 across 5,326 platform ratings.

4.4 (2,996)

Mon – Thu, Sun, 11:00 – 21:00; Fri – Sat, 11:00 – 22:00

75 9 Avenue

Chef Eyal Shani's Miznon brings Israeli street food to Chelsea Market in stuffed pitas. The lamb kebab comes with grilled tomatoes and pickles. For a Hanukkah lunch, I'd choose the schnitzel pita sandwich. Diners praise the fresh, flavorful pitas, friendly service, and lively atmosphere.

4.5 (2,519)

Mon – Thu, Sun, 12:00 – 01:00 (+1); Sat, 21:00 – 01:30 (+1)

45 East 34th Street

Tiberias suits a late Hanukkah stop with kosher dairy and fish dishes on East 34th Street, serving until 1 AM Sunday through Thursday and until 2 AM on Saturday after Shabbat. I would split a truffle Bianca pizza and halloumi cheese salad, then finish with fried Oreos. Review summaries praise the friendly service, mellow modern room, and popular dishes.

4.6 (1,421)

Mon – Sun, 11:30 – 21:00

305 Amsterdam Avenue

Ten minutes from Central Park, Hummus Place adds certified kosher, mostly vegan Mediterranean cooking to a Hanukkah food route. The downstairs room serves hummus platters with different varieties, plus pita, tabouleh, roasted eggplant, and carrot ginger soup. I’d share the mushroom-topped platter, then order Turkish coffee. Diners praise the creamy hummus, light falafel, and cozy basement atmosphere.

4.7 (1,155)

Mon – Thu, Sun, 11:00 – 22:30; Sat, 19:30 – 23:30

265 Troy Avenue

Crown Heights Mozzarella adds kosher shakshuka and pasta to a Hanukkah meal at 265 Troy Avenue. Soft background music plays in the brick-walled dining room. I'd settle in for shakshuka and leave room for dessert. Diners give the restaurant 4.7 out of 5 across 1,155 platform ratings.

4.9 (1,858)

Mon – Thu, Sun, 13:00 – 22:00

5123 18th Avenue

Glatt A La Carte pairs kosher steakhouse cooking with fusion starters on Brooklyn's 18th Avenue. For a Hanukkah dinner, I'd start with pulled beef tacos, then order a seared steak. The owners greet tables in the calm dining room. Diners praise the attentive service and dishes spanning appetizers to desserts.