Start your tour inside one of the Lower East Side’s cultural institutions run by the same family for over 100 years. Katz’s Delicatessen serves up classic American breakfast foods and perfecting giant sandwiches since the 1888. Here you’ll bite into their signature pastrami with mustard sandwich.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Breakfast foods are an art in New York, so you’ll stop by a Dominican breakfast counter next to get a variety of what’s on offer in the locality. Try their pastelitos or dos golpes while learning the fascinating story behind their delicious plates.

25 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Visit a historic local market for a stop at a popular cheese shop, named the best in the US by Food and Wine magazine. You’ll taste a selection of handmade cheeses and cured meats from around the world.

25 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

At this spot, you’ll experience a unique twist on the classic New York bodega. Catering to vegan diets, you’ll try a classic bagel with carrots and cashews in place of smoked salmon and cream cheese.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

As two food meccas, it’s no surprise that the Lower East Side and Chinatown are practically intertwined. Try some Chinatown specialties from a more recent addition to the neighborhood. You might sample thin-skinned pork dumplings or their delicious Fujian peanut butter noodles.

25 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

This stop pays homage to another food brought over by Jewish immigrants that made the Lower East Side their home in late 19th century. Try the family recipe passed down for generations.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

For the final stop, you’ll get a taste of some of the Lower East Side’s delicious baked goods at a beloved artisanal doughnut shop. Prepare yourself for a doughnut unlike any other you’ve had before with their innovative flavors.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included