What's one way to brighten up your summer and your Instagram feed? Hitting the perfect food spot, of course. What better place to do it than New York City! I've compiled a diverse list of places for you to check out, whatever your tummy desires:
1. Vanessa's Dumpling House
118A Eldridge St
New York, NY 10002
Lower East Side
Crazy for dumplings? Freshly made at this hotspot, grab yourself some bubble tea and dumplings for a reasonable price, and a great Instagram/Snapchat shot. Check out their Yelp page here!
2. Pommes Frites
128 Macdougal St
New York, NY 10012
Greenwich Village
An entire restaurant, dedicated to the fine art of French fries. I know, I couldn't believe it either. The whole menu is made up of French fries and the ton of different sauces you can eat them with. And of course, poutine. Totally an Instagrammable food, too! Check it out for yourself here.
3. The Bagel Store
754 Metropolitan Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11211
East Williamsburg
Something New York knows best is definitely bagels. And this spot is the home of the original Rainbow Bagel! This is definitely a spot to hit to post on your Instagram. Grab one with funfetti cream cheese if you feel daring. See more here!
4. Levain Bakery
167 W 74th St
New York, NY 10023
Upper West Side
The cookies served here are claimed to be the best in NYC (specifically the chocolate chip walnut cookies). You might have to wait in a line, but I think the picture says enough. Pull it apart for the ultimate drool inducing Boomerang. Visit their Yelp page here.
5. Russ & Daughters
179 E Houston St
New York, NY 10002
Lower East Side
Another place where you can find an array of bagels with a ton of different spreads, including cream cheese with caviar in it. Put whatever you want on your bagel, perfectly customized for your Instagram aesthetic. And honestly, I love the look of it from the outside as well. See more here!
6. Tacos Cholula
25 Ave A
New York, NY 10009
East Village, Alphabet City
Authentic Mexican tacos from a crazy printed truck? Yes, please. Get some good food NYC style. Shoot a nice photo of the cool truck and your taco or burrito, then enjoy. Check them out here!
7. La Esquina
114 Kenmare St
New York, NY 10012
SoHo
What Taco Cholula doesn't offer that La Esquina does? Elote! Get yourself one of these delicious corn on the cobs and your taco of choice for an awesome shot like the one above. Visit their Yelp page here.
8. V Spot
12 Saint Marks Pl
New York, NY 10003
East Village
For all of my vegans who want to indulge in some Mexican food as well, there's V Spot to the rescue! With a huge array of burritos, empanadas and more, you'll find something just for you! And the location is beautiful, too. Perfect for any photo! See for yourself here.
9. Pietro Nolita
174 Elizabeth St
New York, NY 10012
Nolita
What's more appealing to your Instagram than an all pink brunch spot? Take you and your best girlfriends to this beautiful place and take the perfect photo for your feed while enjoying some delicious eggs and cocktails. Can't get enough? See more photos here!
10. Baba's Pierogies
295 3rd Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11215
Gowanus
This place is dedicated to serving delicious pierogies. Yes, a whole place for pierogies. If you don't know what pierogies are, you need to get these now. Baba's serves the normal potato and cheese filled ones, and out of the box creations like mac and cheese, jalapeno, and Nutella pierogies for dessert. These aren't just a treat worth going on your story, but they're also great for your stomach. Visit their Yelp here for more information.
11. Aunt Jake's
151 Mulberry St
New York, NY 10013
Little Italy
This is certainly one of the more pricier places on this list, but look at how pleasing it is to the eye. Plus, their pasta is freshly made on site. If you have the money to splurge, you and your Instagram won't regret it. Find out more here.
12. 10Below Ice Cream
10 Mott St
New York, NY 10013
Chinatown, Civic Center
Participate in Instagram's craze for rolled ice cream by visiting 10Below. There's a wide range to suit anything your taste buds desire, and they're obviously Instagram material. You might get caught in a line, but admit it - it's worth it. You can visit their Yelp page here.
13. Cha Cha Matcha
373 Broome St
New York, NY 10013
Little Italy, Nolita
Soft serve, iced drinks, and pastries. What more can you ask for? Get yourself a swirl soft serve, iced matcha, and the vegan banana bread for the ultimate photo for your Instagram. Check out the awesome decor on their Yelp here.
14. Black Tap Craft Burgers and Beer
529 Broome St
New York, NY 10013
South Village
Look at these massive milkshakes! Black Tap Craft calls these their "crazy shakes". One thing's for sure: they're perfect for Instagram. Indulge in one of these crazy shakes, huge onion rings, and a massive burger to happily fill your belly. There's also a vegan version of the shakes! Check out all of their crazy shakes here.
15. by CHLOE
185 Bleecker St
New York, NY 10012
Greenwich Village
Here's a place for all your American food needs that are completely vegan! Get yourself a classic burger with sweet potato fries for the perfect Instagram shot, making all of your followers hungry. View more here.
16. Za-Ya Ramen
545 Court St
Brooklyn, NY 11231
Carroll Gardens
No need for instant noodles, get yourself some high-quality ramen right here. Perfect for a rainy day in the city. Not to mention the cute slurping noodles Boomerangs you can take! More information can be found here.
17. Juliana's Pizza
19 Old Fulton St
Brooklyn, NY 11201
DUMBO
Is it really a New York list without pizza? I mean, look at this beauty! The perfect pizza photo op can be found at Juliana's located in Brooklyn. Help yourself to their margherita pizza, you won't regret it. Scroll through all of the beautiful pictures on their Yelp here.
18. Colors
178 Stanton St
New York, NY 10002
Lower East Side
An American food place that's Gluten-free friendly! Not to mention the food is so beautiful, you'll just have to take a quick picture before you dig in. Check it out here.
19. Mughlai
329 3rd Ave
New York, NY 10010
Kips Bay
Love Indian food? Here's the spot for you. Look at how beautiful the food photographs, not to mention it's incredibly tasty. Find out more here.
20. Up Thai
1411 2nd Ave
New York, NY 10021
Yorkville, Upper East Side
Love Thai food? This beautiful place with a bunch of plants and mystical lanterns serves as a great place for a photo and a delicious meal. Not convinced yet? Check it out for yourself here.
21. Beyond Sushi
229 E 14th St
New York, NY 10003
Gramercy
Sushi for the vegetarians/vegans of the world! And it definitely doesn't take away from it's incredible Instagram quality. They have multiple locations, so visit their Yelp here.
22. Sushi Yasaka
251 W 72nd St
New York, NY 10023
Upper West Side
Absolutely need your spicy tuna fix? No worries, visit Sushi Yasaka for not overpriced, high-quality sushi. Make sure you capture a good pic for everyone to see! You can see for yourself here.
Whichever place you choose for the perfect photo opportunity, it's guaranteed you'll make all of your followers jealous! Enjoy the food and all the likes.
