The kosher deli is an increasingly rare type of New York establishment these days. Since it opened more than half a century ago in the East Village, however, 2nd Ave Deli continues to be a mainstay with locations in Kips Bay and another on the Upper East Side. New Yorkers and tourists alike stop by for its hearty chicken soup and sandwiches overstuffed with deli meats, silky chopped liver, and other Jewish appetizing favorites.

It’s no secret that New York City is home to some of the world’s best pizza, with almost any imaginable permutation of the pie for sale: New York-style, Detroit-style, deep dish, and grandma slices are just a few. At Vezzo, the pies set themselves apart with a cracker-thin crust and simple toppings — classic cheese or pepperoni — and it’s easy for one person to finish off a 16-inch pizza without sharing.

There’s often a line out the door at Dover Street Market, where a security guard lets in people waiting to spend hundreds of dollars on designer clothes. But those in the know can bypass the crowds and head straight for Rose Bakery, tucked into the first floor of this fashionista destination. The cafeteria-like space features several communal tables and is a quiet spot for a quick lunch or afternoon coffee. The menu changes regularly but the daily roster of seasonal dishes often includes a soup (made with roasted cauliflower, most recently) or plate of tinned fish paired with toasted sourdough and olives. The desserts, from slices of carrot-cranberry pie to ginger molasses cookies, are popular here.

Turkish Kitchen pulls from a variety of influences from a country that sits between Western Asia and Europe. The menu nods to Persian and Central Asian to Jewish and Greek traditions in dishes like sigara boregi (pan-fried rolls of phyllo that are brimming with feta cheese) and manti (gently boiled beef dumplings served with a garlicky yogurt sauce), perfect for washing down with some raki, the licorice-tasting spirit popular in the region. Locals also come here for the popular Sunday brunch buffet, which includes everything from French toast and croissants to cold mezze spreads and spinach pie.

This tiny noodle shop with four tables feels like dining in a chef’s restaurant kitchen with boxes of dried noodles and tubs of soy sauce lining the walls. It’s easy to gloss over a spot that looks like a neighborhood Chinese-American takeout joint at first glance, but the affordable prices and chile-fueled recipes make this a worthy destination. The lamb noodles, which Eater critic Robert Sietsema called top notch, is a must-try dish. A limited menu also includes wonton soup and other noodle dishes like the stellar spicy chicken with cold noodles.

Stepping into La Delice Pastry Shop is like going back in time. The bakery has been open since 1935 and everything from the vintage sign to the tchotchkes, including an eerily realistic statue of a chef out front, adds to the charm of this spot. It also feels like walking into a candy store with a dizzying array of sweets — over 35 different flavors of butter cookies, danishes, countless cookies, cupcakes, and cakes for all sorts of occasions.

The original Rosemary’s in the West Village is still one of the most sought-after tables for its seasonal, Italian-leaning fare — think crispy Brussels sprouts with mostarda honey, cacio e pepe pastas, and kale celery Caesar salads. This east side location, where it’s usually easier to snag a table, is more expansive while still feeling like a neighborhood joint.