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

Hours:

Tue-Sat 9am-5pm

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Price:

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Last updated 9.23.08

Shopsin's

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.

Category:

Traditional American, Diners, Restaurants

Payment Methods:

Cash

Restaurant Special Features:

Local Favorite, Breakfast, Cheap Eats, Hidden Find

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Shopsin's

120 Essex St (at Between Rivington Street and Delancey Street)
New York, NY 10002

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