Veselka is one of The 15 Best Places for Potato Pancakes in New York City.

1. Veselka

8.8
144 2nd Ave (at E 9th St), New York, NY
Ukrainian Restaurant · East Village · 650 tips and reviews

albaalba: Try the Ukranian Meatballs, Potato Pancake & Perogies

Lea C.Lea Ceasrine: My ukranian friend and I each got borsch (beet soup), shared spinach and cheese dumplings + topped it off with potato pancakes w/ cream cheese and apple sauce. As authentic as could be.

Nicolette R.Nicolette Romero: I want to be eating here now. Short rib pierogies are on point, the stuffed cabbage with a potato pancake is amazing and the apple crumb cake with ice cream will change your life. 😋

Heidelberg Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Potato Pancakes in New York City.

2. Heidelberg Restaurant

8.5
1648 2nd Ave (btwn 85th & 86th St.), New York, NY
German Restaurant · Yorkville · 106 tips and reviews

Dorrian's Red HandDorrian's Red Hand: When we're in the mood for the best German food in the whole city, we head just a few blocks over to the Heidelberg for brats, potato pancakes, pork shank, boots of lager, and to say hi to Dieter!

Lee H.Lee Hoffman: Very good chicken schnitzel, potato pancakes, and cucumber salad

Regina T.Regina Teresa: The 2 Liter Das Boot is awesome! Bring $60 cash for a deposit in case your inebriated self breaks one. Potato pancakes amazing. Get the Camembert cheese app it's ridiculous!

Elephant & Castle is one of The 15 Best Places for Potato Pancakes in New York City.

3. Elephant & Castle

8.0
68 Greenwich Ave (btw 11th St & Perry), New York, NY
Breakfast Spot · West Village · 111 tips and reviews

Justin H.Justin Ham: Definitely get the potato pancakes. They're the best I have ever had

Jess S.Jess S: Brunch! Go early, leave you name & come back an hour later Eggs & apple Benedict brioche French toast & potato pancakes w/sautéed spinach. Go ahead & carb load best hangover cure ever!

Andrea G.Andrea Galambos: New favorite brunch place. Cozy, homey, excellent friendly service, delicious Costa Rican coffee. The eggs benedict on potato pancakes were simply ridiculous with hollandaise perfection.

2nd Ave Deli is one of The 15 Best Places for Potato Pancakes in New York City.

4. 2nd Ave Deli

8.3
162 E 33rd St (btw 3rd & Lexington Ave), New York, NY
Jewish Restaurant · Rose Hill · 180 tips and reviews

Katherine M.Katherine M.: My friend Adam says, "Katz’s is iconic, but the food there is second fiddle in my opinion. 2nd Ave for the classics, like Matzoh Ball Soup, Blintzes, Potato Pancakes, Pastrami Sandwich."

CompassCompass: The landmark Jewish deli serves classic matzo ball soup, pastrami sandwiches, and potato pancakes to loyal New Yorkers and tourists alike.

Food NetworkFood Network: This kosher delicatessen is a NYC institution. Cold-cut sandwiches come stacked and favorites like blintzes, knishes and potato pancakes taste just like Mom's. Read more.

Junior's Restaurant & Bakery is one of The 15 Best Places for Potato Pancakes in New York City.

5. Junior's Restaurant & Bakery

8.4
1515 Broadway (at W 45th St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Theater District · 725 tips and reviews

QuickdrawQuickdraw: Potato Pancakes are awesome

Kim K.Kim Kingsbury: Try the "something different". Beef brisket on two potato pancakes with au jus and apple sauce ... Yummy! :)

Kelly M.Kelly Mueller: Yummy...the potato pancakes are HUGE! :-)

Little Poland Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Potato Pancakes in New York City.

6. Little Poland Restaurant

8.1
200 2nd Ave (btwn E 12th & E13th St), New York, NY
Eastern European Restaurant · East Village · 54 tips and reviews

Rachel G.Rachel Gruber: The potato pancakes are delicious.

GizGuzGizGuz: I ordered the Polish platter which has perogies, blintz and potato pancakes. The only delicious thing in that plate was blintz. The others were average,sorry.

DensDens: You can't go wrong with the sample platter, but go for the meat & potato dumplings too. Maybe order an extra side of kielbasa.

Barney Greengrass is one of The 15 Best Places for Potato Pancakes in New York City.

7. Barney Greengrass

8.6
541 Amsterdam Ave (btwn W 86th & W 87th St), New York, NY
Bagel Shop · Upper West Side · 161 tips and reviews

jake f.jake furst: For a totally different kind of "pancake," head to this Upper West Side Jew-food institution for awesome latkes (savory potato pancakes), and get it with either smoked salmon or sturgeon on top. mmm.

Carlyn Z.Carlyn Zuckert: Potato pancakes are great

Eric C.Eric C: This is the real deal for bagels,bialys and all manner of smoked fish. A must stop for foodies who want to experience Jewish breakfast

Ben's Kosher Delicatessen is one of The 15 Best Places for Potato Pancakes in New York City.

8. Ben's Kosher Delicatessen

7.4
209 W 38th St (btwn 7th & 8th Ave), New York, NY
Sandwich Spot · Garment District · 81 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Buy one get one free during happy hour – beer and house drinks. Or, come for lunch and get the Hot Corned Beef Sandwich with Potato Pancakes on the side.

Gabriel H.Gabriel Hayes: The best potato pancakes. Served with apple sauce.

Chloe Z.Chloe Zohar: Everything is good here. Hand cut fries, fresh made onion rings, ALL the sandwiches are made from scratch with all of the homemade coleslaw and pickles you can eat!

Friedman's is one of The 15 Best Places for Potato Pancakes in New York City.

9. Friedman's

8.4
450 10th Ave (35th St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Hell's Kitchen · 74 tips and reviews

Ilya M.Ilya Mironchyk: Nova Benny was great. As true Belarus guy I can assure you - potato’s pancake taste really authentic!

LauraLaura: Avo Nello excellent breakfast. Potato pancake with smoked salmon, grilled kale, and poached egg

Jack W.Jack Wolff: I’ll be back!!! Loved the food!!! The fried chicken cheddar waffle was DELICIOUS... the Reuben was GREAT as well... the coffee should be improved

Junior's Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Potato Pancakes in New York City.

10. Junior's Restaurant

8.4
1626 Broadway (W 49th St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Theater District · 53 tips and reviews

Bridget Q.Bridget Quinn: The potato pancakes are delicious!

Andres E.Andres Elizondo: Iconic location near Time’s Square that will fulfill your late night diner and dessert ambitions. Personal favorite is the red velvet cheesecake

NickyNicky: The food was very good and they give you a lot. Definitely worth your money.

Temple Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Potato Pancakes in New York City.

11. Temple Bar

8.5
332 Lafayette St (at Bleecker St), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · NoHo · 96 tips and reviews

Sarah P.Sarah Pru: Tuna potato pancake is PHENOM - OMG

AlyssaAlyssa: Great bar for drinks after dinner or while waiting to get into Gato next door. Very cool atmosphere with great cocktail list. Perfect for impressing out of towners.

Sam B.Sam Brown: Once through the front door it feels like you have been transported back to a 1940's cocktail lounge, plush seating, dim lights and a huge old oak bar. Drink a Whiskey Sour.

Friedman's is one of The 15 Best Places for Potato Pancakes in New York City.

12. Friedman's

8.4
132 W 31st St (btwn 6th & 7th Ave.), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Chelsea · 241 tips and reviews

Sam H.Sam H: Get the potato pancakes! So delicious

Luanne C.Luanne Corriente: One of my faves! The best gluten free fried chicken & waffles! Love the Sake Bloody Mary as well :)

Belle L.Belle Lenz: Great addition to the otherwise tragic neighborhood around Penn Station. Perfect for a casual work lunch.

Electric Lemon is one of The 15 Best Places for Potato Pancakes in New York City.

13. Electric Lemon

7.3
35 Hudson Yards Fl 24 (33rd And 11th Avenue), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · 21 tips and reviews

aanwaraanwar: Sweet Potato Pancakes for brunch and get the Turkey Maple Glazed Bacon too.

AleAle: Beautiful outdoor terrace to have a drink, a small bite and watch the sunset. Bring a coat cause it can be very windy.

Xavier S.Xavier Smith: High style, cool decor but TERRIBLE snooty slow service

Clinton St. Baking Co. & Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Potato Pancakes in New York City.

14. Clinton St. Baking Co. & Restaurant

8.6
4 Clinton St (at E Houston St), New York, NY
Bakery · Lower East Side · 973 tips and reviews

Vincent V.Vincent Vin vol: The pancakes are good. Probably the best I've had in a long time. But the maple syrup butter? What a joke! Don't get the potato pancakes either. It tasted burnt.

Sam K.Sam Krasnik: Worth the wait. Simple but delicious. Loved the potato pancakes

Jovana O.Jovana Obradovic: Have one savory dish & one sweet then SHARE. Never had pancakes as fluffy as these, waiters are nice, wait is 1-3hrs but they text you when you're table is ready so you don't have to wait outside 👌

Katz's Delicatessen is one of The 15 Best Places for Potato Pancakes in New York City.

15. Katz's Delicatessen

9.0
205 E Houston St (at Ludlow St), New York, NY
Sandwich Spot · Lower East Side · 1446 tips and reviews

Chad H.Chad H: Pastrami is obvious. Potato pancakes are well underrated. Pretty sure they're the best I've had.

Nick T.Nick Turbide: Like I even need to tell you to get the pastrami. Also good: hot dogs and the potato pancakes at breakfast hours.

Alicia D.Alicia Donovan Brainerd: Worth the hype. We tried a sandwich and potato pancakes.