Veselka

"A documentary titled 'Veselka: The Rainbow on the Corner at the Center of the World' showcases how this restaurant aided Ukraine. The restaurant, which is celebrating its 70th anniversary, has a documentary eligible for the Academy Awards." - Melissa McCart

"This Ukrainian East Village classic serves breakfast all day, every day, with dishes as plain as oatmeal and a fried egg sandwich. It also features hearty fare like omelets, waffles, and the weekday breakfast of four pierogies with two eggs; bacon, sausage, or kielbasa; and a side of beet-horseradish salad, with coffee." - Eater Staff

"A renowned spot in Little Ukraine known for its iconic pierogies and Eastern European dishes."

"What do the ’70s punk scene,  the ‘80s East Village art scene, and the ’90s indie sleaze scene have in common? Veselka. Since 1954, the Ukrainian diner has fueled every late-night activity that’s ever haunted the East Village, with stuffed cabbage and latkes to sober up after a night at CBGB’s, or crisp cups of coffee and blintzes in the morning. It’s no longer open 24 hours, but Veselka is still a backbone of the neighborhood (with a second branch in Williamsburg) until midnight. Come in for excellent fried pierogi, a burger, and a beer after a night on St. Marks. " - molly fitzpatrick, willa moore, will hartman, sonal shah, neha talreja

"Veselka is an East Village institution, and it’s pretty much a Ukranian diner. They do breakfast all day, offering things like pancakes, omelets, and corned beef hash. We love the  Weekday Breakfast—four potato pierogi, topped with two eggs any style, with your choice of protein. Wake up early and come here before work, or take a morning off, get a table outside, and catch up with a friend." - bryan kim, willa moore, neha talreja, molly fitzpatrick, sonal shah