New York City has more late-night food options than anywhere else in America. Whether you're coming out of a Broadway show, leaving a bar at 3am, or working the night shift, NYC has you covered.
24-Hour Classics
Veselka
Ukrainian diner serving pierogi, borscht, and comfort food around the clock since 1954.
Katz's Delicatessen
Iconic Jewish deli. The pastrami sandwich at midnight is a NYC experience.
Wo Hop
Basement Cantonese spot that's been serving late-night Chinese since 1938.
L'Express
French bistro with steak frites at 4am. Classic NYC late-night dining.
Koreatown (Open Until 4am+)
32nd Street between 5th and 6th Ave is your best bet for quality late-night food.
BCD Tofu House
Bubbling hot soon tofu stew any time of day or night.
Wonjo
Korean BBQ that stays open late. Cook your own meat at 3am.
Gammeeok
Famous for sul lung tang (ox bone soup). Perfect hangover food at 4am.
Late Night Pizza
Joe's Pizza
Classic NYC slice. The late-night line is part of the experience.
Artichoke Basille's
The creamy artichoke slice is legendary late-night fuel.
Prince Street Pizza
The pepperoni square is worth seeking out.
By Neighborhood
East Village
Crif Dogs, Mamoun's Falafel, S'MAC, countless bars with food.
Chinatown
Wo Hop, Great NY Noodletown, Xi'an Famous Foods (some locations).
Williamsburg
L&B Spumoni Gardens, Oasis Falafel, numerous bar food options.
NYC Late Night Tips
- Koreatown is king: Best quality food available at 3-4am
- Dollar slices: 99¢ pizza shops scattered around Manhattan stay open late
- Subway accessible: Many 24-hour spots are near major subway stations
- Cash helps: Some late-night spots are cash only
- Halal carts: Street carts often operate until 3-4am in busy areas