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11 Latkes for Celebrating Hanukkah in NYC

Crispy potato pancakes to fill the stomach and warm the soul

by Eater Staff Updated
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Latkes, or fried potato pancakes, are arguably the centerpiece of any Hanukkah meal. As with most things, the holiday treats are the subject of spirited debate among Jewish families, and many have a strong set of opinions on the matter. In the end, there’s a perfect latke out there for everyone, even on this list of simple or topping-cloaked potato pancakes. Hanukkah this year runs from Sunday, December 18 to Monday, December 26.

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Moss Café

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This kosher, family-owned cafe in Riverdale offers all-day cafe staples like avocado toast, chia pudding, and salad bowls. For Hanukkah, however, the menu offers specials for the Jewish holiday, including a dozen golden-hued latkes ($42) served with sides of sour cream and applesauce, which can be ordered ahead of time, along with a variety of sugary sufganiyot.

3260 Johnson Ave, Bronx, NY 10463
(347) 275-5000
(347) 275-5000

2nd Ave Deli

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2nd Ave Deli is accepting holiday orders for its recognizably dense potato latkes, which can be paired with a traditional applesauce topping or tofu sour cream and start at $4.95 apiece. If lone latkes are not enough, tack on an order of the Instant Heart Attack, a sandwich of corned beef, pastrami, turkey, or salami held in place between two latkes instead of bread.

162 E 33rd St, New York, NY 10016
(212) 689-9000
(212) 689-9000
A brick building in New York City with 2nd Ave Deli on the ground floor.
2nd Avenue Deli, home to the Instant Heart Attack.
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Breads Bakery

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Head to the original Breads Bakery near Union Square, or any of its other four locations in Manhattan, for crisp, reasonably priced latkes served with sour cream and applesauce. A dozen latkes (serves 6-12) are $27.

18 E 16th St, New York, NY 10003
(212) 633-2253
(212) 633-2253
Hanging lights and an elaborate pastry shelf can be seen through a windowed storefront, whose red sign reads “Breads Bakery.”
Outside of Breads Bakery.
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B&H Dairy

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B&H has been going at it since 1938, so it’s no surprise that the restaurant has its classic, non-nonsense recipe for potato pancakes down. Eat them with apple sauce and sour cream (two for $7 or three for $8), but ask for both and you’ll have to cough up an additional $0.75.

127 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10003
(212) 505-8065
(212) 505-8065
A green awning hangs over a New York City sidewalk busy with pedestrians. In a yellow printed font, it reads “Dairy and Vegetarian Food.”
The green awning of B&H advertises “dairy and vegetarian food.”
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Russ & Daughters

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The legends at Russ and Daughters have served traditional potato latkes to generations of customers for Hanukkah each year. There are no unusual flavors going on here, but for a classic, golden potato latke served with a dollop of sour cream or applesauce, there’s nothing more fun than ordering from this fourth-generation, family-owned appetizing shop on the Lower East Side. Latkes start at $3.25 each or $15 for a five pack and $35 for a 12 pack.

179 E Houston St, New York, NY 10002
(212) 475-4880
(212) 475-4880
Customers bustle to and fro in front of Russ & Daughters, an old-school delicatessen in Manhattan’s Lower East Side.
The Lower East Side location of Russ and Daughters.
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Baz Bagel

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Baz doesn’t take itself too seriously, and neither does its latkes. The restaurant offers a couple of different versions of the treat, including Grandma Joyce’s famous potato latkes $13 to $32, served with sour cream and applesauce, and Fancy Pants latkes (starting at 3 for $18) with salmon roe, sour cream, chives and additional add-ons. The shop also offers Goldbelly shipping.

181 Grand St, New York, NY 10013
(212) 335-0609
(212) 335-0609

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Edith’s Sandwich Counter

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Edith’s Sandwich Counter has latkes year-round, but this year, the team is offering square versions, served with the atypical ketchup dipping sauce. They’ll be available for pre-order in large quantities for the first two nights of Hannukah. Meanwhile, at the nearby, full-service Edith’s Eatery, starting this weekend, find latkes as the base of avocado toasts, and a version with a saffron cheese sauce and merguez sausage.

495 Lorimer St, Brooklyn, NY 11211
(929) 387-8280
(929) 387-8280
A storefront with the words “Edith’s sandwich counter” is papered over from the inside.
Edith’s Sandwich Counter and Eatery both serve latkes.
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As You Are

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The celery root latke ($15) at As You Are in Brooklyn’s Ace Hotel is destination-worthy: A thick-cut fluffy, fried triangle, it’s laced with horseradish and served with pear butter. Order it with a Little Gem and Castelfranco salad if dining solo, or as one of several dishes among Brussels sprouts, baked brie, beef tartare, and crudo.

252 Schermerhorn St, Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 303-3535
(718) 303-3535
The exterior of a hotel building with concrete pillars, glass windows, and hanging lights.
The exterior of As You Are at Ace Hotel Brooklyn.
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Mile End Delicatessen

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Brooklyn’s Mile End Deli is selling crispy potato latkes throughout the month with a fun array of toppings, from caviar creme fraiche to chopped liver and smoked salmon. The latkes are six for $18 and 12 for $32 with pickup in Boerum Hill and delivery to Brooklyn and Manhattan for an additional $30. Order 48 hours in advance.

97 Hoyt St, Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 852-7510
(718) 852-7510
A black sign hangs outside of a restaurant advertising sandwiches in Manhattan’s Noho neighborhood.
Outside of Mile End Delicatessen.
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Agi's Counter

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Agi’s Counter is holding “Latke Fatigue” for all of December, which means they’re selling latkes Wednesday through Friday until they’re sold out (not available for delivery). On December 20, the shop is teaming up with the folks at Gertie and challah maven Jake Cohen for a one-night event from 6 to 9 p.m. for $65 that includes sweet and sour brisket, a latke cart, chicken liver mousse, and more. Tickets are sold out but Resy can notify when seats free up.

818 Franklin Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11225
(718) 822-7833
(718) 822-7833
A bi-level terrazzo counter top has marigold flowers in vases and tiered plates featured pastries.
The front seating area of Agi’s Counter in Crown Heights.
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Shelsky's Brooklyn Bagels

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At Shelsky’s, customers can find traditional potato latkes sold alongside gluten-free, sweet potato, and celery root versions of the dish. The latkes start at $3 each or $31 for a dozen. Available toppings include creme fraiche — with or without horseradish — and applesauce. Orders this year have to be done online by Friday, December 16.

453 4th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11215
(718) 855-8817
(718) 855-8817

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Moss Café

3260 Johnson Ave, Bronx, NY 10463

This kosher, family-owned cafe in Riverdale offers all-day cafe staples like avocado toast, chia pudding, and salad bowls. For Hanukkah, however, the menu offers specials for the Jewish holiday, including a dozen golden-hued latkes ($42) served with sides of sour cream and applesauce, which can be ordered ahead of time, along with a variety of sugary sufganiyot.

3260 Johnson Ave, Bronx, NY 10463
(347) 275-5000
(347) 275-5000

2nd Ave Deli

162 E 33rd St, New York, NY 10016

2nd Ave Deli is accepting holiday orders for its recognizably dense potato latkes, which can be paired with a traditional applesauce topping or tofu sour cream and start at $4.95 apiece. If lone latkes are not enough, tack on an order of the Instant Heart Attack, a sandwich of corned beef, pastrami, turkey, or salami held in place between two latkes instead of bread.

162 E 33rd St, New York, NY 10016
(212) 689-9000
(212) 689-9000
A brick building in New York City with 2nd Ave Deli on the ground floor.
2nd Avenue Deli, home to the Instant Heart Attack.
Eater NY

Breads Bakery

18 E 16th St, New York, NY 10003

Head to the original Breads Bakery near Union Square, or any of its other four locations in Manhattan, for crisp, reasonably priced latkes served with sour cream and applesauce. A dozen latkes (serves 6-12) are $27.

18 E 16th St, New York, NY 10003
(212) 633-2253
(212) 633-2253
Hanging lights and an elaborate pastry shelf can be seen through a windowed storefront, whose red sign reads “Breads Bakery.”
Outside of Breads Bakery.
Daniela Galarza/Eater NY

B&H Dairy

127 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10003

B&H has been going at it since 1938, so it’s no surprise that the restaurant has its classic, non-nonsense recipe for potato pancakes down. Eat them with apple sauce and sour cream (two for $7 or three for $8), but ask for both and you’ll have to cough up an additional $0.75.

127 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10003
(212) 505-8065
(212) 505-8065
A green awning hangs over a New York City sidewalk busy with pedestrians. In a yellow printed font, it reads “Dairy and Vegetarian Food.”
The green awning of B&H advertises “dairy and vegetarian food.”
Robert Sietsema/Eater NY

Russ & Daughters

179 E Houston St, New York, NY 10002

The legends at Russ and Daughters have served traditional potato latkes to generations of customers for Hanukkah each year. There are no unusual flavors going on here, but for a classic, golden potato latke served with a dollop of sour cream or applesauce, there’s nothing more fun than ordering from this fourth-generation, family-owned appetizing shop on the Lower East Side. Latkes start at $3.25 each or $15 for a five pack and $35 for a 12 pack.

179 E Houston St, New York, NY 10002
(212) 475-4880
(212) 475-4880
Customers bustle to and fro in front of Russ & Daughters, an old-school delicatessen in Manhattan’s Lower East Side.
The Lower East Side location of Russ and Daughters.
Melina Mara/Getty Images

Baz Bagel

181 Grand St, New York, NY 10013

Baz doesn’t take itself too seriously, and neither does its latkes. The restaurant offers a couple of different versions of the treat, including Grandma Joyce’s famous potato latkes $13 to $32, served with sour cream and applesauce, and Fancy Pants latkes (starting at 3 for $18) with salmon roe, sour cream, chives and additional add-ons. The shop also offers Goldbelly shipping.

181 Grand St, New York, NY 10013
(212) 335-0609
(212) 335-0609

Edith’s Sandwich Counter

495 Lorimer St, Brooklyn, NY 11211

Edith’s Sandwich Counter has latkes year-round, but this year, the team is offering square versions, served with the atypical ketchup dipping sauce. They’ll be available for pre-order in large quantities for the first two nights of Hannukah. Meanwhile, at the nearby, full-service Edith’s Eatery, starting this weekend, find latkes as the base of avocado toasts, and a version with a saffron cheese sauce and merguez sausage.

495 Lorimer St, Brooklyn, NY 11211
(929) 387-8280
(929) 387-8280
A storefront with the words “Edith’s sandwich counter” is papered over from the inside.
Edith’s Sandwich Counter and Eatery both serve latkes.
Clay Williams/Eater NY

As You Are

252 Schermerhorn St, Brooklyn, NY 11217

The celery root latke ($15) at As You Are in Brooklyn’s Ace Hotel is destination-worthy: A thick-cut fluffy, fried triangle, it’s laced with horseradish and served with pear butter. Order it with a Little Gem and Castelfranco salad if dining solo, or as one of several dishes among Brussels sprouts, baked brie, beef tartare, and crudo.

252 Schermerhorn St, Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 303-3535
(718) 303-3535
The exterior of a hotel building with concrete pillars, glass windows, and hanging lights.
The exterior of As You Are at Ace Hotel Brooklyn.
Alex Staniloff/Eater NY

Mile End Delicatessen

97 Hoyt St, Brooklyn, NY 11217

Brooklyn’s Mile End Deli is selling crispy potato latkes throughout the month with a fun array of toppings, from caviar creme fraiche to chopped liver and smoked salmon. The latkes are six for $18 and 12 for $32 with pickup in Boerum Hill and delivery to Brooklyn and Manhattan for an additional $30. Order 48 hours in advance.

97 Hoyt St, Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 852-7510
(718) 852-7510
A black sign hangs outside of a restaurant advertising sandwiches in Manhattan’s Noho neighborhood.
Outside of Mile End Delicatessen.
Daniel Krieger/Eater

Agi's Counter

818 Franklin Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11225

Agi’s Counter is holding “Latke Fatigue” for all of December, which means they’re selling latkes Wednesday through Friday until they’re sold out (not available for delivery). On December 20, the shop is teaming up with the folks at Gertie and challah maven Jake Cohen for a one-night event from 6 to 9 p.m. for $65 that includes sweet and sour brisket, a latke cart, chicken liver mousse, and more. Tickets are sold out but Resy can notify when seats free up.

818 Franklin Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11225
(718) 822-7833
(718) 822-7833
A bi-level terrazzo counter top has marigold flowers in vases and tiered plates featured pastries.
The front seating area of Agi’s Counter in Crown Heights.
Adam Friedlander/Eater NY

Shelsky's Brooklyn Bagels

453 4th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11215

At Shelsky’s, customers can find traditional potato latkes sold alongside gluten-free, sweet potato, and celery root versions of the dish. The latkes start at $3 each or $31 for a dozen. Available toppings include creme fraiche — with or without horseradish — and applesauce. Orders this year have to be done online by Friday, December 16.

453 4th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11215
(718) 855-8817
(718) 855-8817

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