Uncover the rich layers of the Lower East Side’s food history on this engaging walking tour. Sample classic dishes, international cuisine, and meet local shop owners along the way.
Uncover the rich layers of the Lower East Side’s food history on this engaging walking tour. Sample classic dishes, international cuisine, and meet local shop owners along the way.
- Katz’s Delicatessen - Begin your journey at one of the Lower East Side’s iconic establishments, operated by the same family for over a century. Katz’s Delicatessen has been serving classic American breakfast dishes and perfecting enormous sandwiches since 1888. Here, you’ll savor their famous pastrami with mustard sandwich.
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- Katz’s Delicatessen - Begin your journey at one of the Lower East Side’s iconic establishments, operated by the same family for over a century. Katz’s Delicatessen has been serving classic American breakfast dishes and perfecting enormous sandwiches since 1888. Here, you’ll savor their famous pastrami with mustard sandwich.
- El Castillo De Jagua Restaurant - Breakfast in New York is an art form, so your next stop is a Dominican breakfast counter to explore the local offerings. Sample their pastelitos or dos golpes while discovering the intriguing story behind their delectable dishes.
- Essex Street Market - Explore a historic local market and visit a renowned cheese shop, acclaimed as the best in the US by Food and Wine magazine. You’ll enjoy a variety of handmade cheeses and cured meats from around the globe.
- Orchard Grocer - Experience a unique take on the classic New York bodega at this location. Catering to vegan preferences, you’ll try a traditional bagel with carrots and cashews substituting smoked salmon and cream cheese.
- Shu Jiao Fu Zhou - The Lower East Side and Chinatown are culinary havens, and their proximity is no coincidence. Sample Chinatown specialties from a newer neighborhood addition. You might taste thin-skinned pork dumplings or their delightful Fujian peanut butter noodles.
- The Pickle Guys - This stop honors another culinary tradition brought by Jewish immigrants who settled in the Lower East Side in the late 19th century. Taste a family recipe that has been handed down through generations.
- Doughnut Plant - For the final stop, indulge in some of the Lower East Side’s finest baked goods at a cherished artisanal doughnut shop. Get ready for a doughnut experience like no other with their creative flavors.

- Local guide
- Small group of 12 people max
- 7+ tastes at 7 family-run businesses (enough for breakfast and lunch)
- Local guide
- Small group of 12 people max
- 7+ tastes at 7 family-run businesses (enough for breakfast and lunch)
- Pick up
- Gratitues
- Pick up
- Gratitues
Begin your culinary journey at Katz’s, New York’s oldest deli, for a delectable pastrami sandwich. Visit a Dominican breakfast counter to enjoy traditional morning treats, then explore the city’s premier cheese shop to taste a variety of cheeses and cured meats. Continue your adventure at a Chinese restaurant, savoring peanut noodles and pork skin…
Begin your culinary journey at Katz’s, New York’s oldest deli, for a delectable pastrami sandwich. Visit a Dominican breakfast counter to enjoy traditional morning treats, then explore the city’s premier cheese shop to taste a variety of cheeses and cured meats. Continue your adventure at a Chinese restaurant, savoring peanut noodles and pork skin dumplings. Delight in classic favorites such as bagels, pickles, and genuine Jewish deli meats. Conclude your experience with a sweet treat from a local bakery, indulging in an artisanal doughnut. Along the way, engage with local shop owners and discover the rich family traditions passed down through generations, making this one of the most sought-after food destinations today.
- The tour is in English.
- 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.
- Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers.
- We can accommodate gluten free but cannot guarantee that were will be no risk of cross contamination in the case of celiacs.
- This tour covers a full meal.
- Walks / Devour complies with all local government regulations. Please refer to local government guidelines for the most up-to-date information.
- This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.
- Despite being in the former Jewish Quarter and visiting Jewish businesses, the establishments visited are NOT kosher.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.