Bobwhite Counter is one of The 15 Best Places for Southern Food in the East Village, New York.

1. Bobwhite Counter

8.8
94 Avenue C (btwn E 6th & E 7th St), New York, NY
Fried Chicken Joint · Alphabet City · 293 tips and reviews

Sarah F.Sarah Frazier: The fried chicken dinner for 4 is the easiest, no-brainer dinner idea for grabbing a bite with friends!

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: You really can't go wrong with the fried chicken supper on its own, but don't forget to add the mac and cheese as a side. You'll thank us later.

Jay M.Jay Mimes: The fried chicken is the best in lower Manhattan, if not all of Manhattan. The biscuits are also pretty exquisite.

The Smith is one of The 15 Best Places for Southern Food in the East Village, New York.

2. The Smith

8.5
55 3rd Ave (btwn E 10th & E 11th St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · East Village · 518 tips and reviews

Anoop R.Anoop Ranganath: Sit at the bar to avoid the wait and enjoy their fantastic biscuits, a cocktail, and a coffee.

David B.David Berkowitz: Try the Cheese Grits - Best grits I've ever eaten, with subtle jalapeño

Rebecca T.Rebecca Taylor: It's all about the cheese here. Start w/ Hot Blue Cheese Potato Chips (as decadent & fabulous as they sound!) & end with Mac & Cheese (one of the greatest renditions of this classic dish ever made).

Post is one of The 15 Best Places for Southern Food in the East Village, New York.

3. Post

8.9
42 Avenue B (btwn E 3rd & E 4th St), New York, NY
Breakfast Spot · Alphabet City · 32 tips and reviews

Ben M.Ben Mackey: This place has started getting popular! I recommend the Sausage Biscuit, but the Cuban biscuit, avocado biscuit and pancake stack are also great. Great selection of fancy teas too.

Rock RainesRock Raines: Solid brunch option if you don’t mind super tight spaces and bare bones menu. Biscuits and pancakes are fantastic.

Clara E.Clara Eloy: It’s a nice change from the classic brunch. Really liked the bacon biscuit and chicken sausage and staff is super sweet

S'MAC is one of The 15 Best Places for Southern Food in the East Village, New York.

4. S'MAC

7.7
197 1st Ave (at E 12th St), New York, NY
Mac and Cheese Joint · East Village · 285 tips and reviews

Meaghan S.Meaghan Sullivan: Even though it looks small, the "Nosh" is the perfect personal dinner size.. the hearty mac & cheese fills you up quickly!

Chris L.Chris Lo: Meat lovers! Try the gruyere & cheddar mushroom, ground beef and bacon mac n cheese! Awesome combination to make you full and happy.

Tina J.Tina Jain: The best mac & cheese place in NYC. Also note that there are separate buildings for dine-in and carry out.

Blue Ribbon Fried Chicken is one of The 15 Best Places for Southern Food in the East Village, New York.

5. Blue Ribbon Fried Chicken

8.0
28 E 1st St (at 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Fried Chicken Joint · East Village · 226 tips and reviews

Valentina M.Valentina Monte: Delicious fried chicken, pickled cucumbers, and banana salted caramel ice cream. Also: secret menu.

Curtis L.Curtis Lanton: Hands down the best fried chicken I've had in NYC... Ever. Don't order the Royal Wing platter unless you are in major starve mode. Wing pieces are HUGE!

Aly H.Aly H.: Fried chicken, loaded fries, fountain soda = heaven. Healthy? Hell no. Worth it? Absolutely.

MONO+MONO is one of The 15 Best Places for Southern Food in the East Village, New York.

6. MONO+MONO

8.4
116 E 4th St (at 1st Ave), New York, NY
Wings Joint · East Village · 115 tips and reviews

Seolbin P.Seolbin Park: New menu finally! Amazing sushi, small bites of Soul Food and upgraded Chicken Plate, fried, steamed, grilled and insanely spicy one!!!!!

JoaJoa: Best Korean Fried Chicken in Korea Town!!! So yummy! Great sides and drinks too, try the Rosemary fries and Mexican corn... Great atmosphere!

HOBNOB MagazineHOBNOB Magazine: for spicy (!) Korean fried chicken wings and a cool space...see photos from my night here:http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=279618&id=765634189&l=ee0700db5d

Somtum Der is one of The 15 Best Places for Southern Food in the East Village, New York.

7. Somtum Der

7.9
85 Avenue A (btwn E 5th & E 6th St), New York, NY
Thai Restaurant · East Village · 192 tips and reviews

AditiAditi: Get the papaya salad, crispy leaf fish, fried chicken, mushroom salad and rosella tea - delicious!

Emily W.Emily Wilson: A somtum is a must, and all this stuff is killer, too: grilled coconut milk marinated pork skewers, pork fried rice with Thai basil, deep fried chicken thighs, any larb (but esp. the mushroom).

KarimaKarima: Black sticky rice, coconut beef skewers, papaya salad, fried chicken, crab pad thai

Death & Co. is one of The 15 Best Places for Southern Food in the East Village, New York.

8. Death & Co.

8.8
433 E 6th St (btwn 1st Ave & Ave A), New York, NY
Speakeasy · East Village · 394 tips and reviews

Tarah F.Tarah Feinberg: have the pork sliders and truffle mac and cheese.

JamJam B.JamJam B: the truffle Mac and Cheese is **amazing**

Zohreen A.Zohreen Adamjee: Mac & cheese is amazing and served beautifully (picture doesn't do justice) & French 95 is good for a dude drink

Boulton & Watt is one of The 15 Best Places for Southern Food in the East Village, New York.

9. Boulton & Watt

7.9
5 Avenue A (at W Houston St), New York, NY
Gastropub · East Village · 197 tips and reviews

Patrick B.Patrick Baskin: Awesome Mac & cheese! Solid burger

Nicolette R.Nicolette Romero: Hipster central! Great $5 Bloody Mary specials during brunch. The guac, mac and cheese and cookies and milk dessert are a must!!

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: The Mac & Cheese here is our of this world! Made with white cheddar, persillade bread crumbs, and your choice of adding wild mushrooms or bacon.

Westville East is one of The 15 Best Places for Southern Food in the East Village, New York.

10. Westville East

8.8
173 Avenue A (at E 11th St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · East Village · 300 tips and reviews

Brittany L.Brittany L.: Get the artichoke hearts, brussel sprouts & smoked mac and cheese! Entrees are big so you may want to split.

Sarina G.Sarina Gamez: Yummy veggie burgers and delicious mac & cheese

Javier L.Javier Lorenzo: Market vegetables!! And smoky mac & cheese just amazing!! Coffee also delicious

Cooper's Craft and Kitchen is one of The 15 Best Places for Southern Food in the East Village, New York.

11. Cooper's Craft and Kitchen

7.9
87 2nd Ave (at E 5th St), New York, NY
Bar · East Village · 149 tips and reviews

Stephanie H.Stephanie Haberman: World's best Mac & cheese, bar none.

Stephanie H.Stephanie Haberman: Order mac & cheese and pretzel bites. Combine. Thank me later.

Daniel B.Daniel Battaglia: Probably the best Mac and cheese I've ever had.

Miss Lily's 7A is one of The 15 Best Places for Southern Food in the East Village, New York.

12. Miss Lily's 7A

8.9
109 Avenue A (at E 7th St), New York, NY
Caribbean Restaurant · East Village · 170 tips and reviews

Talia F.Talia Fisher: As a Mac and cheese connoisseur, I can tell you that the Mac and cheese pie is more than worth it as a side. Also, get the damn corn.

SeanSean: The Mac and cheese is a revelation 👌🏼👌🏼

Elizabeth B.Elizabeth Burstein: Jerk chicken, coconut corn on cob, plantains, rice and beans, mac n cheese. All delicious, uber eats!

Rowdy Rooster is one of The 15 Best Places for Southern Food in the East Village, New York.

13. Rowdy Rooster

9.0
149 1st Ave (9th St), New York, NY
Fried Chicken Joint · East Village · 15 tips and reviews

Adam T.Adam Trilling: Best fried chicken I’ve ever had. Wish they served some green vegetables as sides.

Geoff K.Geoff Kim: $9 ‘Lil Rowdy - NYC’s best new fried chicken sandwich. Its marvellous Indian fried chicken is available across five heat intensity levels and served on excellent pao. - Time Out best cheap eats

Rick N.Rick Nelson: The Ruffian Big Rowdy (medium spicy) and green chickpea chaat are delicious!

Bua is one of The 15 Best Places for Southern Food in the East Village, New York.

14. Bua

7.4
122 Saint Marks Pl (btwn 1st Ave. & Avenue A), New York, NY
Pub · East Village · 171 tips and reviews

Kris N.Kris Niki: Amazing fried chicken sandwich!

Suri R.Suri R: Caipirinhas or the spicy margarita. The fried chicken sandwich is out of this world. The outdoor seating is perfect for people watching.

Brian M.Brian McG: Great happy hour (beer & cocktails) spot when the weather is nice - enjoy the outdoor seating, fried pickles, and the delicious fried chicken sandwich

Casa Adela is one of The 15 Best Places for Southern Food in the East Village, New York.

15. Casa Adela

8.9
66 Avenue C (at E 5th St), New York, NY
Puerto Rican Restaurant · Alphabet City · 85 tips and reviews

Marina B.Marina B.: Amazing fried chicken (chicken crackling) and get the mofongo! And BYOB!

ChrisChris: Legit PR fried chicken

Sara .Sara 🌈⚔🍾: Amazing authentic Puerto Rican food. Super friendly staff. The fried chicken with cracklings is amazing!!