THESE NYC RESTAURANTS ALL SERVE ONE SPECIALTY DISH.
NYC is one of the culinary capitals of the world. New restaurants are born every month and with the small profit margins and heavy competition, you must be passionate about the hospitality and what you’re serving your guests. New Yorkers are equally driven by innovative dining experience and new concepts. Often craving classic favorite dishes with a new experience. These specific hankerings have led to one of our new favorite types of eateries. Specialty restaurants that only serve one item. This is our list of 10 businesses that only serve one item.
Needing to start out with one of NYC’s iconic classics, Wafel and Dinges started out with a truck in Soho in 2007. They now have multiple locations all over NYC as well as mobile trucks that can be rented out for events. Their waffles have a crispy sweet outside, with a warm and chewy center. The perfect waffle and recommend getting as many toppings as you can because when it comes to waffles…”more is more”!
Location: Bryant Park **one of many**
6th Avenue &, W 42nd St, New York, NY 10018
Not the first mac and cheese bar in NYC, but with the incredible variety of mac and cheese flavors, it has risen above the rest. If it's your first time visiting, definitely recommend trying the 8 mac and cheese sampler flight. These cheesy explosions are served in hot iron pans fresh out of the oven. The ultimate comfort food, do not miss out visiting during your next nyc visit.
Location: East Village
197 1st Ave. New York, NY 10003
Potentially the longest running establishment on this list, Rice to riches is THE rice pudding spot. Opening over 20 years ago many have suggested that the rice pudding is a front to cover up other dirty business dealings.
The space pays homage to classics, while also introducing unique flavors like “sex, drugs, and rocky road” and “fluent in French toast”. Definitely recommend utilizing the 3 free samples to decide which flavor since they are all amazing.
Location: Nolita
37 Spring Street (between Mott & Mulberry St) New York, NY 10012
The quintessential NYC staple. A bagel and schmear. Rising in social media popularity, pop-up bagels have gone viral for their deliciously soft, piping hot, and made fresh daily bagels. These fluffy bites are meant to be torn apart and dipped into pints of flavored cream cheese, everything is extremely fresh and flavorful and it is definitely a contender for best bagels in NYC.
Location: Soho
177 Thompson St, New York, NY 10012
The perfect quick bite, or grab and go on your lunch break. Gnocchi on 9th is the perfect solution for any pasta lover that doesn’t have time for a sit-down meal. making it affordable the gnocchi starts at $10 a serving. They have a variety of sauces from al pomodoro, to truffle gnocchi, and add fresh burrata if you want to feel like you are at a fine dining restaurant. This has been such a huge hit they have opened an additional two locations this year!
Location: Lower East Side
158 Orchard Street, New York, NY 10002
Cinnamon rolls are criminally underrated and Sunday Morning is rectifying that by serving 10 different flavors of cinnamon rolls every day. Currently highly sought after, the cinnamon rolls are often sold out within 2 hours of opening. We highly recommend arriving before they open at 9 am to get the chance to choose your flavors. Pro tip- go with a couple of friends and split a few flavors!
Location: East Village
29 Avenue B, NY, NY
