B&H Dairy

"B&H Dairy, a tiny kosher spot on 2nd Ave., is the kind of place where you can walk in with today's copy of The Times under your arm, make conversation with the people next to you, and be transported to a previous East Village era. It’s been around since the 1940s, and there’s something about eating an overstuffed tuna sandwich on their airy, baked-in-house challah bread, or eight perfect pierogies, that leads to thoughts about how everyone from Lou Reed to Keith Haring might have refueled here, after a late-night show around the corner. The menu of diner and Eastern European classics is long, but it’s dwarfed by the sense of pride and loyalty that long-time East Villagers have for this place." - sonal shah, bryan kim, willa moore, will hartman, molly fitzpatrick, sonal shah, willa moore, molly fitzpatrick, sonal shah, will hartman, willa moore, bryan kim, will hartman, bryan kim, sonal shah, willa moore, sonal shah, will hartman, neha talreja, ne

"This Kosher lunch counter is the kind of classic neighborhood place that makes us say “Goddammit I love New York City” every time we pass by. It’s been open since 1938 and is now run by a couple who met in the East Village (named Ola and Fawzy). The Eastern European breakfast and lunch menus are extensive, and the pierogi are always a good choice. Get them filled with potato or sauerkraut and mushroom. Otherwise, try one of the soups or giant sandwiches like the tuna melt on toasted homemade challah." - will hartman, bryan kim, willa moore, kenny yang, neha talreja

"This enduring Jewish dairy luncheonette — open since 1938 — is now run by Polish Catholic Ola Smigielska and Egyptian Muslim Fawzy Abdelwahed, and remains a pescatarian and vegetarian wonder in the neighborhood. Dishes include tuna melts on challah, cheese pierogis, omelets, and berry-bulging blintzes. And let’s not forget its amazing vegetarian soups: Mushroom barley, cabbage, and matzoh ball are favorites. Served with buttered challah made on the premises, they’re bargain meal mainstays." - Eater Staff, Robert Sietsema

"An 80-year-old Yiddish luncheonette known for its kosher dairy menu featuring latkes, borscht, cheese blintzes, and challah french toast. A simple and satisfying dining experience without meat."

"B&H has been going at it since 1938, so it’s no surprise that the restaurant has its classic, non-nonsense recipe for potato pancakes down. Eat them with apple sauce and sour cream." - Eater Staff