Best Casual Hangout Spots in East Village

Easy hangout — cozy & trendy vibe with $ pricing

East Village Moroccan-Mediterranean institution beloved for brunch tagines, shakshuka, and one of the best outdoor patios in the neighborhood.

Easy hangout — casual & lively vibe with $ pricing

Greenpoint's beloved wood-fired pizza spot with creative toppings, excellent vegan pies, and a warm neighborhood vibe.

Easy hangout — cozy & casual vibe with $ pricing

Shoebox-sized Neapolitan pizzeria with wood-fired pies, cocktails, and a dog-friendly patio.

Easy hangout — casual & trendy vibe with $ pricing

Quick counter-serve Xi’an noodles and spicy comfort food on Bayard Street.

Easy hangout — casual & trendy vibe with $ pricing

Chinatown institution serving unique Asian-inspired ice cream flavors like black sesame, lychee, and taro since 1978.

Easy hangout — casual & trendy vibe with $ pricing

No-frills Chinatown bakery for iconic roast pork buns and quick comfort-food bites.

Easy hangout — casual & cozy vibe with $ pricing

Legendary below-street-level Chinatown institution open since 1938, serving old-school Chinese-American classics to late-night crowds in a fluorescent-lit basement.

Easy hangout — romantic & cozy vibe with $ pricing

Vibrant Chelsea Spanish restaurant specializing in authentic paella with perfectly crispy socarrat (the caramelized rice crust at the bottom of the pan).

Easy hangout — lively & casual vibe with $ pricing

Bleecker Street Italian gastropub with patio tables, live music, and late-night bites.

Easy hangout — casual & trendy vibe with $ pricing

Rustic comfort-food spot for chicken & waffles, cocktails, and a buzzy brunch crowd.

Easy hangout — casual & lively vibe with $ pricing

Legendary Chinatown destination for soup dumplings (xiao long bao) in a bustling, no-frills dining hall.