Take a morning to uncover the rich layers underpinning the vibrant Lower East Side. You’ll sample everything from classic dishes to the international food that continues to be introduced to the neighborhood and keeps its food scene thriving. Start New York's oldest deli, Katz's for a mouthwatering pastrami sandwich. Pop by a Dominican breakfast counter for traditional breakfast bites, sample cheese and cured meats in the city's top cheese shop, then head to a modest Chinese restaurant for peanut noodles and pork skin dumplings. Make a few more stops to try classic dishes like bagels, pickles, and authentic Jewish deli meats, before finishing on a sweet note at a local bakery for an artisanal doughnut. Along the way, meet with the local shop owners and learn more about the family traditions passed down through generations which make this one of the most in-demand food destinations today.
- Fun, family friendly atmosphere
- Ideally located for easy access to the Tri-Cities
- Learn the basics of throwing axes, hatchets, and ninja stars
- Get schooled in how to play tournament-style games
What To Expect
Katz’s Delicatessen
Start your tour inside one of the Lower East Side’s cultural institutions run by the same family for over 100 years. Katz’s Delicatessen serves up classic American breakfast foods and perfecting giant sandwiches since the 1888. Here you’ll bite into their signature pastrami with mustard sandwich.
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
El Castillo De Jagua Restaurant
Breakfast foods are an art in New York, so you’ll stop by a Dominican breakfast counter next to get a variety of what’s on offer in the locality. Try their pastelitos or dos golpes while learning the fascinating story behind their delicious plates.
25 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Essex Street Market
Visit a historic local market for a stop at a popular cheese shop, named the best in the US by Food and Wine magazine. You’ll taste a selection of handmade cheeses and cured meats from around the world.
25 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Orchard Grocer
At this spot, you’ll experience a unique twist on the classic New York bodega. Catering to vegan diets, you’ll try a classic bagel with carrots and cashews in place of smoked salmon and cream cheese.
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Shu Jiao Fu Zhou
As two food meccas, it’s no surprise that the Lower East Side and Chinatown are practically intertwined. Try some Chinatown specialties from a more recent addition to the neighborhood. You might sample thin-skinned pork dumplings or their delicious Fujian peanut butter noodles.
25 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
The Pickle Guys
This stop pays homage to another food brought over by Jewish immigrants that made the Lower East Side their home in late 19th century. Try the family recipe passed down for generations.
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Doughnut Plant
For the final stop, you’ll get a taste of some of the Lower East Side’s delicious baked goods at a beloved artisanal doughnut shop. Prepare yourself for a doughnut unlike any other you’ve had before with their innovative flavors.
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
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Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
The tour is in English.
This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.
Guests with serious food allergies will need to sign an allergy waiver at the start of the tour.
This tour is not recommended for vegans, and, due to the risk of gluten cross-contamination, this tour is not recommended for those with celiac disease.
This tour is adaptable for: Vegetarian, Gluten free (not celiac), Dairy free, Pescatarian, and Pregnant women, however, please note that you may not have a replacement food option at every stop.
Those with dietary restrictions need to contact us before joining the tour so we can arrange your food, or we may not be able to accommodate you.
This tour is not wheelchair accessible and strollers are not recommended.
We can acommodate gluten free but cannot guarantee that were will be no risk of cross contamination in the case of celiacs. All guests with serious allergies must sign an allergy waiver at the start of their tour.
Walks / Devour complies with all local government regulations. Please refer to local government guidelines for the most up-to-date information.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
Max group – 12
