Best Places to Eat in Kips Bay

Wondering what to eat in New York City? Start with these six must-eat food favorites in Kips Bay, including juicy baby back ribs, British fish and chips, sweet bubble tea floats, and so much more.

SURREAL CREAMERY

538 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10016

Craving something sweet? Head over the Surreal Creamery for a quick pick-me-up of over-the-top, surreal ice cream creations in mason jars. Surreal Creamery is a cheeky dessert spot serving up unique flavors like taro and blue vanilla ice creams. The mason jars ooze to the top with crunchy toppings like marshmallows, graham crackers, and nearly every cereal you can think of. Not feeling ice cream? They also have bubble tea floats and milkshakes to satisfy your sweet tooth. This Instagram-worthy dessert is as good as it looks.

DAILY PROVISIONS

103 E 19th St, New York, NY 10003

Daily Provisions, a friendly neighborhood café, opens early in the morning with freshly baked goods and coffee brewed to perfection. Craving bagels, sourdough bread, avocado toast, salads, or Maple Cruller? You want it, they got it. With coffee, baked goods, breakfast sandwiches, slow-roasted rotisserie chicken, and a selection of beer and wine, Daily Provisions is truly a one-stop shop for everything you need throughout the day.

HILL AND BAY

581 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10016

Located between the Kips Bay and Murray Hill neighborhoods, Hill and Bay’s menu boasts diverse flavors that cater to all audiences. And now, they have a swanky new coffee window for on-the-go caffeine boosts. Craving a few types of cuisine but can’t choose which? This neighborhood restaurant has everything from coffee-rubbed baby back ribs to Thai mussels and fries. There are also vegan and vegetarian options.

LITTLE BASIL

153 E 26th St, New York, NY 10010

If you’re in the mood for authentic Thai food, check out Little Basil. This quaint and cozy Gramercy restaurant is vegetarian-friendly and features a menu full of traditional Thai classics. Little Basil has it all, packaged together in a cozy eatery. P.S. The Thai tea is a must-try.

DOG & BONE

383 3rd Avenue, New York, NY 10010

Friendly neighborhood eatery Dog & Bone focuses on feel-good foods and never misses. This bar-like eatery has snacks like cauliflower bites, and mozzarella sticks but is mainly known for its British snacks and quirky names like “The Brexit Burger,” Yorkshire Pudding Sundaes, and classic fish n’ chips.

AWESUM DIMSUM

160 E 23rd St, New York, NY 10010

You can never go wrong with DimSum. According to their website, the Chinese meaning of “dim sum” is to “touch the heart." These small but mighty dishes mark the hallmarks of traditional Cantonese cuisine AweSumDimSum brings a taste of Chinatown to the Kips Bay neighborhood.

Written by Vivian Zhou