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 Frazier: The fried chicken dinner for 4 is the easiest, no-brainer dinner idea for grabbing a bite with friends!
The 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 Mimes: The fried chicken is the best in lower Manhattan, if not all of Manhattan. The biscuits are also pretty exquisite.
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 Ranganath: Sit at the bar to avoid the wait and enjoy their fantastic biscuits, a cocktail, and a coffee.
David Berkowitz: Try the Cheese Grits - Best grits I've ever eaten, with subtle jalapeño
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).
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 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 Raines: Solid brunch option if you don’t mind super tight spaces and bare bones menu. Biscuits and pancakes are fantastic.
Clara Eloy: It’s a nice change from the classic brunch. Really liked the bacon biscuit and chicken sausage and staff is super sweet
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 Sullivan: Even though it looks small, the "Nosh" is the perfect personal dinner size.. the hearty mac & cheese fills you up quickly!
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 Jain: The best mac & cheese place in NYC. Also note that there are separate buildings for dine-in and carry out.
Valentina Monte: Delicious fried chicken, pickled cucumbers, and banana salted caramel ice cream. Also: secret menu.
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.: Fried chicken, loaded fries, fountain soda = heaven. Healthy? Hell no. Worth it? Absolutely.
6. MONO+MONO
8.4
116 E 4th St (at 1st Ave), New York, NY
Wings Joint · East Village · 115 tips and reviews
Seolbin Park: New menu finally! Amazing sushi, small bites of Soul Food and upgraded Chicken Plate, fried, steamed, grilled and insanely spicy one!!!!!
Joa: Best Korean Fried Chicken in Korea Town!!! So yummy! Great sides and drinks too, try the Rosemary fries and Mexican corn... Great atmosphere!
HOBNOB 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
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
Aditi: Get the papaya salad, crispy leaf fish, fried chicken, mushroom salad and rosella tea - delicious!
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).
Karima: Black sticky rice, coconut beef skewers, papaya salad, fried chicken, crab pad thai
9. Boulton & Watt
7.9
5 Avenue A (at W Houston St), New York, NY
Gastropub · East Village · 197 tips and reviews
Patrick Baskin: Awesome Mac & cheese! Solid burger
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 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.
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 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.
Sean: The Mac and cheese is a revelation 👌🏼👌🏼
Elizabeth Burstein: Jerk chicken, coconut corn on cob, plantains, rice and beans, mac n cheese. All delicious, uber eats!
14. Bua
7.4
122 Saint Marks Pl (btwn 1st Ave. & Avenue A), New York, NY
Pub · East Village · 171 tips and reviews
Kris Niki: Amazing fried chicken sandwich!
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 McG: Great happy hour (beer & cocktails) spot when the weather is nice - enjoy the outdoor seating, fried pickles, and the delicious fried chicken sandwich