Around the Clock: 24/7 and Post-Bar Eats

by Justine Goodman - Citysearch Editor - 34 Reviews - 38 Lists

Updated: June 27, 2008

Tequila shouldn't be the only thing in your stomach at the end of a night on the town. Keep the party going after last call with a late-night meal at one of these top spots for all-night dining (and if you're lucky, you may be able to order a few more drinks before the sun comes up).

On this page:All-Night Eats, Late-Night Treats.

All-Night Eats

  1. 1 4 Star Rating: Recommended Skylight Diner
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    402 W 34th St, New York, NY 10001 (map)

    With its 1950s atmosphere, modest prices, and close proximity to West Chelsea's club row, it's a late-night best bet for hungry boozers.

  2. 2 4 Star Rating: Recommended Big Nick's Burger and Pizza Joint
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    2175 Broadway, New York, NY 10024 (map)

    At the end of a long night, Upper West Siders flock to this no-frills dive of a restaurant, where the menu is so long it has its own table of contents.

  3. 3 3.5 Star Rating: Average Cafeteria
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    119 7th Ave, New York, NY 10011 (map)

    When the bottles of Goose are tapped, it's time for more cocktails and glorified diner food at this postmodern greasy spoon and unofficial after-party spot for the table-dancing set.

  4. 4 3.5 Star Rating: Average City Diner
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    2441 Broadway, New York, NY 10024 (map)

    Sop up some of that alcohol with an order of mozzarella sticks or a grilled cheese at this UWS staple. As an added bonus, you're just as likely to be seated next to fellow party-goers as you are crazy local characters (and their dogs).

  5. 5 3.5 Star Rating: Average French Roast Uptown
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    2340 Broadway, New York, NY 10024 (map)

    A cut above the usual diner or pizza joint late-night options, this charming corner bar and cafe offers tasty French fare and an authentic Parisian atmosphere 24/7. In summer months, outdoor tables (facing out onto Broadway) sweeten the deal.

  6. 6 4 Star Rating: Recommended Yaffa Cafe
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    97 St Marks Pl, New York, NY 10003 (map)

    This arty 24-hour spot attracts neighborhoodies and night-crawlers at all hours. The food is less spectacular than the scene, but the spacious patio (with a smoking section) makes it a big draw for famished boozers in warm weather. Word to the wise: Just because you can get a tattoo across the street at 5am doesn't mean you should.

  7. 7 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended 7A
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    109 Ave A, New York, NY 10009 (map)

    This 24-hour bar and restaurant attracts scores of hungry post-bar revelers on weekends and late nights--rally the troops at last call and get there by 4am to avoid a table wait (yes, seriously).

  8. 8 3.5 Star Rating: Average L'Express
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    249 Park Ave S, New York, NY 10003 (map)

    Perfectly situated betwixt Union Square and the Flatiron district, this French bistro hosts 24/7 cafe society on Park Avenue South. (For the drunkest among us, "cornichon" is just a fancy word for pickles.)

Late-Night Treats

  1. 9 4 Star Rating: Recommended Crif Dogs
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    113 Saint Marks Pl, New York, NY 10009 (map)

    Cheap chili dogs, egg creams and more 'til 4am on 8th Street? Hot dog! And if you get there early, chase your meal with a nightcap at P.D.T., the hidden hot spot accessed through the phone booth inside Crif Dogs.

  2. 10 Insomnia Cookies Nyu
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    50 W 8th St, New York, NY 10011 (map)

    Some say a glass of warm milk cures a sleepless night, but a gooey cookie from this late-night sweets spot also does a body good. Get your sugar fix until 3am nightly.

  3. 11 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Bamn
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    37 Saint Marks Pl, New York, NY 10003 (map)

    The Automat gets an upgrade at this East Village self-service eatery, which features vending machines wrapped in neon and built for late-night snack attacks.

  4. 12 3 Star Rating: Average Rush Hour
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    134 Ludlow St, New York, NY 10002 (map)

    Tater tots make a comeback at this organic veggie and beef burger haven, open 'til 4am on weekends (and 2am on weekdays), in the heart of the Lower East Side.

  5. 13 3 Star Rating: Average Anytime Restaurant
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    93 N 6th St, Brooklyn, NY 11211 (map)

    It may not be open 24/7, but with $1 PBRs always and delivery until 5am, we'll take it.

  6. 14 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Mamoun's Restaurant
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    119 Macdougal St, New York, NY 10012 (map)

    Cheap falafel and shawarma 'til 5am, every day. 'Nuff said.