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Venerable NYC bakery/deli dispensing knishes, kugel & other Jewish comfort-food classics since 1910.
What to order: Potato Knish · Blueberry Cheese Knish · Cherry‑Cheese Knish · Mushroom KnishFrom Google Maps reviews.
Our tour guide recommended this place, and I'm so glad we stopped by. They offer a variety of both savory and sweet knishes, making it difficult to choose just one. We ended up trying the potato knish, and it was absolutely worth it. The knish had a perfectly golden, flaky exterior with a soft and flavorful potato filling. It was simple, comforting, and incredibly satisfying. Sometimes the best food doesn't need to be complicated, and this was a great example of that. It also felt special to try
The spinach Knish was surprisingly delightful. The knish is comprised of a potato base and it's very very light, airy, and fluffy which makes it extremely easy to eat. It reminds me strongly of comfort food, which I'm sure it. It's super enjoyable but in an extremely simple way!
Was in the hood and passing by on the sidewalk on the way to the diner and noticed this shop. I made a mental note to stop in and try them out for dessert after our brunch. First impression after walking into the front door is that it’s an old school style shop that kept its old world style charm. Walking inside is like walking back in time when the LES was populated by German Jewish immigrants. There’s not much to this shop besides the nostalgia. Only the counter area is open and no indoor s
From the Mar 5, 2026 health inspection. Lower-priority items are listed after the serious ones.
Hot food was held below 140°F, cool enough for bacteria to grow.
Single-use items were reused or left unprotected.