Shopsin's
(000) 000-0000
120 Essex St
(at Between Rivington Street and Delancey Street)
New York,
NY
10002
40.7194
-73.9876
Neighborhoods: Lower East Side, Downtown
What People Are Saying About Shopsin's
The Editor
Justin Hartung
Citysearch
Kenny Shopsin's diner may have downsized when it relocated to the Essex Street Market, but his eccentric personality remains as oversized ever. Posted hours are highly flexible, and even when it's open, there's never any guarantee that the famous curmudgeon will have the place open--or that if it is open, he'll deign to feed you. But if he lets you eat there, the massive breakfast and lunch menu--covering everything from blueberry pancakes to juevos rancheros to Nigerian beef stew--explains just why New Yorkers put up with Kenny Shopsin. The man is one of the great short-order cooks of all time.
The Details on Shopsin's
What to Drink:
Coffee is strong and refills pour freely. Other beverage options veer wildly from smoothies and egg creams to Brazillian sodas and horchata.
When to Go:
Kenny's reasons for unexpected closing have included "too hot" and "the day before a holiday," and there's no phone number to call to confirm. Come with a backup plan.
Look Good:
Some things that have been know to irk Kenny in the past: Talking on cell phones and quibbling about the menu.
