Hudson Valley
Everything at Ella's bakery is gluten free, including the wi-fi password! Enjoy quiches, soups, salads and baked sweet treats alongside plenty of types of…
Must-see restaurants in New York, New Jersey & Pennsylvania
The Adirondacks
The cuisine at Taverna veers more modern, but all of the staples of classic Greek food are there. Swordfish and gyros can be had with great craft…
Pittsburgh
This massive supermarket has almost anything you could want in terms of food, as well as a deli, meat and seafood department. There's even tables and…
Pennsylvania
A welcome alternative to standard diner food in this area, this brick-walled brewpub has fresh salads, bacon-wrapped scallops, creative pizzas and some…
Philadelphia
Contemporary American cooking is carried off with aplomb at this long-time fine-dining option that offers dishes such as handmade pastas, duroc pork and…
Philadelphia
Enjoy tasty pizza by the slice at this tiny, bare-bones pie shop with a few seats should you choose to eat in. There's a good lunch deal of two slices…
New York
A nice break from the burgers-and-BBQ menus in these parts, this cafe has great cakes, sandwiches and daily specials. In summer, there's live music some…
The Adirondacks
Never mind the super-casual, order-at-the-counter setup – this place has excellent fried clams and scallops, plus mammoth lobster rolls. Wash it down with…
Finger Lakes
Inside the DeWitt Mall, you'll find this popular cafe that opens up into the walkway. It serves simple breakfast scrambles and sandwiches made with fresh…
Pittsburgh
An inexpensive way to get your sushi or kimchi fix: grab an Asian-style set meal from the various options here. Spicy beef, bulgogi and teriyaki are some…
Long Island
At this popular place on a cute street, local meat and vegetables drive the global diner menu: burgers, of course, plus portobello panini, fish tacos and…
New Jersey
A solid Jersey favorite, patron saint and chef Lucille passed in 2016, but her heirs keep up the tradition of delicious, heaping bowls of chili and home…
Finger Lakes
An epic selection of pastries, smoothies, sandwiches and prepared food, serving Ithacans of every stripe. Ideal for picnic goods and for vegetarians and…
Catskills
Classic American dishes including lobster rolls, good gourmet burgers and Caesar salads are served in this upmarket restaurant and bar in the center of…
New York
Join locals lining up for the fresh fish, burgers and fries at this local institution beside Lake Ontario that has changed little since it opened in 1946.
Finger Lakes
If you work up an appetite hiking at Taughannock Falls, stop by this roadside restaurant for burgers and fish fry that have been voted the best in Ithaca.
Philadelphia
Excellent cheesesteaks that even non-beef-eaters can enjoy. Its grilled veggie cheesesteak is delicious, as are the chicken and pork options.
New York
Unpretentious pub fare – burgers, fries, pizza and some specials. Despite the name its location is inland, with no dock view.
The Adirondacks
Inventive breakfast sandwiches, fresh bagels and tasty lunch options are served in this cozy, mountain-themed cafe on Main St.
Pennsylvania
Stop by for great homemade ice cream, gelato, sorbet and smoothies, a perfect way to cap off a day on the river. Cash only.
Catskills
Sophisticated seasonal Italian fare, including thin-crust pizzas, in a farmhouse with a large communal table.
Pittsburgh
Don't leave Pittsburgh without tasting the burnt-almond torte, Prantl's signature confection.
New York City
The flagship bakery for a popular local brand of baked goods is small, but filled to the brim with treats: flaky Danish pastries, buttery croissants,…
Grounded Organic Coffee & Tea House
West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District
We won't blame you for having flashbacks to your '90s grunge look when you step into this coffeehouse, which seems to have been encased in amber since…
Upper West Side & Central Park
It doesn’t get more New York than bellying up to this classic stand-up joint – founded by a former partner of crosstown rival Papaya King – in the wake of…
West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District
This is one of the biggest and best of the old-school NYC diners. The food is tasty and its location in the heart of the Chelsea bar scene couldn't be…
New York City
Texan native Liz Solomon found NYC missing one thing: Austin-style breakfast tacos. So in 2017 she started to make her own, shipping flour tortillas in…
SoHo & Chinatown
Pizza’s certainly not indigenous to NYC, but New York-style pizza is a very particular item, and the first pizzeria in America was Lombardi’s, which…
Brooklyn: Williamsburg, Greenpoint & Bushwick
A splash of color near the Williamsburg Bridge, this ramshackle spot serves Brazilian dishes like moqueca (coconut-milk fish stew) and picadinho a Carioca…
New York City
An anchor of farm-to-table cooking in Prospect Heights, the Vanderbilt serves up small plates of seasonal American fare – chickpea burgers, rib-eye steak,…
SoHo & Chinatown
This place has no shortage of fans, descending en masse for Joe's cult-status crab-meat xiao long bao. Frankly, you can find better soup dumplings in town…
Brooklyn: Williamsburg, Greenpoint & Bushwick
New York’s most storied steakhouse (in operation since 1887) serves up an amazingly tender porterhouse, dry-aged on site and sliced up for two. À la carte…
The Adirondacks
One of the dishes at this restaurant, helmed by chef Ric Orlando, is called 'Thai-Italian Love Penang Curry,' which gives you a good idea of the fusion…
New York City
Crispy dosas (lentil and rice crepes) and copiously spiced curries are expertly prepared at this understated restaurant less than 10 minutes' walk from…
New York City
It's a worthwhile stop for its high-quality espresso and satisfying sandwiches (grilled cheese, tuna melt), but Southside Coffee has limited seating space…
West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District
Time stands still at this old-school diner hunkered below the High Line – the last humble (and reasonably priced) eatery in the Meatpacking District. Join…
Brooklyn: Williamsburg, Greenpoint & Bushwick
Grab a cone or a milkshake, picking from eight classic flavors like butter pecan, peaches and cream, and vanilla chocolate chunk, at the northernmost tip…
SoHo & Chinatown
If you're hell-bent on having a Little Italy dinner, Da Nico is a classic. It's family-run and traditional in feel and the extensive restaurant highlights…
Hudson Valley
It's difficult to resist turning off the highway to visit this giant sparkling chrome diner. There's been a diner here since the 1950s, and even though…
New York, New Jersey & Pennsylvania
You can get a cheap-as-chips hot dog here, plus there's barbecue on the weekends and creek-side seating to boot. Yet with all that said, it's the pies…
