New York lives up to its reputation—you can eat well at 3am in nearly every neighborhood. From dollar slice joints to 24-hour diners to late-night Koreatown, hunger is never a problem in NYC.
24-Hour Spots
Veselka
Ukrainian diner institution. Pierogies and borscht at any hour since 1954.
Katz's Delicatessen
Legendary pastrami sandwiches. Open late most nights, iconic experience.
Wo Hop
Basement Chinatown legend. Cash only, cheap, exactly what you need at 3am.
Empire Diner
Art deco diner serving upscale comfort food around the clock.
Dollar Pizza & Quick Bites
Joe's Pizza
Classic NYC slice. Lines at 2am are part of the experience.
Prince Street Pizza
Famous pepperoni square. Worth the late-night line.
Gray's Papaya
Hot dogs and papaya juice. NYC institution, always open.
Halal Guys
Legendary cart at 53rd & 6th. Chicken and rice, extra white sauce.
Koreatown (32nd Street)
BCD Tofu House
Bubbling tofu stew, banchan included. Perfect 3am comfort food.
Pocha 32
Korean drinking food. Corn cheese, fried chicken, soju bombs.
NYC Late Night Tips
- K-Town is reliable: 32nd Street is the best bet for 3-4am food.
- Chinatown delivers: Multiple spots open until 4-5am.
- Pizza is everywhere: Never more than a few blocks from a slice.
- Cash helps: Some late-night spots are cash-only.