There are thousands of restaurants in NYC, and with so many choices it can be hard to narrow them down. I’m here to help! In no particular order, here are 15 places to eat in New York City that you should try at least once that won’t break the bank.

1. Eataly NYC
   

   

    When top chefs collaborate, you’re left with the world’s largest artisanal Italian marketplace. Plenty of choices for anyone in your party.

2. Nom Wah Tea Parlor
   

   

    This vintage dim sum parlor opened in 1920 and is still offering up great food you can share with friends and family.

3. Joe’s Pizza
   

   

    Joe’s Pizza has created quite the following over the 40+ years of being open. Celebrities, locals, and tourists all agree it’s a great slice of pie. 

4. Chelsea Market
   

   

    You could eat here all day with the how many food vendors there are. You may even run into some important people who occupy the upper floors of the building like Google, Food Network, or Major League Baseball.

5. Katz’s Delicatessen
   

   

    Known for their pastrami sandwiches = bring on the meat sweats.   

6. John’s of Bleecker St.
   

   

    NYC is known for its pizza, and John’s of Bleecker St. helped make that true. Their motto; “The world has changed, but we haven’t. We are still The “Original” John’s Pizzeria on Bleecker St.”.

7. Crif Dogs
   

   

    These aren’t you traditional “dirty water dogs” you can get on the side of the road. They actually make me want to eat hot dogs and they have veggie options too.
   

8. Shake Shack
   

   

    Since opening in Madison Square Park back in 2001, Shake Shack has been serving great burgers, fries, and shakes to the masses. 

9. Momofuku Noodle Bar
   

   

    The first of the Momofuku restaurants. This spot is serving up some amazing ramen and pork buns. You’ll catch owner, David Chang on “Ugly Delicious” during your next Netflix binge. 

10. Clinton Street Baking Company
    

    

     Breakfast! Get your day started with some blueberry pancakes or whatever you fancy. 

11. Urbanspace
    

    

     Dive into the marketplace with over 20 eateries. Don’t worry, you’ll walk it all off.

12. Lombardi’s Pizza
    

    

     Opening in 1905, this is the United States first pizzeria. Lombardi was also a teacher of sorts, inspiring some of his employees to open up their own famous pizzerias. We, along with the Ninja Turtles, and so much of pop culture owe it to this legend. 

13. The Halal Guys
    

    

     Starting as a cart in NYC, they quickly gained traction with their decadent meats, falafels, and hummus. 

14. Best Bagel & Coffee
    

    

     You can’t go to NY and not have a bagel, it’s a rite of passage. I mean it says it in the name! Don’t you trust everything you read on the internet?

15. Time Out New York Market
    

    One never really needs a reason to go to Brooklyn, but if you do, here it is! The hardest part will be choosing which top chef eatery to enjoy, or sample them all. 

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    Are you hungry yet? Tell me your favorite NYC places to eat and let’s go find our next food coma.