Best Iced Tea in Manhattan

At Best of the City, we believe in the power of local businesses. That’s why we ask our readers to nominate and vote for their favorites every year. Our readers have spoken and chosen the top iced tea in Manhattan. Find out who they picked and why they’re the best. 2023: Manhattan Voted Kettl Tea…

Best Food Truck in Manhattan

2023: Manhattan Voted Biryani Cart Best Food Truck! Biryani Cart 112-100 W 46th St, 6th Ave (917) 420-5975 You’re in a hurry — you need to get to your office, or you need to catch a train. Either way, you need some food, but there’s no time to sit down anywhere. Naturally, you look for…

Best Bakery in Manhattan

2023: Manhattan Voted La Cabra Best Bakery! La Cabra 152 2nd Avenue lacabra.dk/pages/new-york Though only in New York for a few years, La Cabra has captivated locals with its European-style coffee and baked goods. The bakery opened in Denmark in 2012, and the coffee shop opened in 2015. However, this gourmet bakery brand only made…

Best Fish & Chips in Manhattan

2023: Manhattan Voted A Salt & Battery Best Fish & Chips! A Salt & Battery 112 Greenwich Ave (212) 691-2713 – asaltandbattery.com Crispy and piping hot fish is what you can expect when you place an order at A Salt & Battery, the cleverly named fish and chips eating establishment that will make you feel…

Best French Fries in Manhattan

2023: Manhattan Voted American Bar Best French Fries! American Bar 33 Greenwich Ave (212) 370-4600 – americanbarnyc.com While historians can dispute whether the origins of French fries are actually French or Belgian, there’s no doubt that American Bar has an exceptional take on the side. The West Village bistro’s ambition is to elevate classic American…

Best Specialty Pizza in Manhattan

2023: Manhattan Voted Kesté Pizza & Vino Best Specialty Pizza! Kesté Pizza & Vino 66 Gold Street (212) 243-1500 – kestepizzeria.com/en/home If you’ve traveled far from New York, then you know that pizza is harder to get right than you think, so surely, specialty pizza is even harder to get right! But that’s not a…

Best Hot Chocolate in Manhattan

2023: Manhattan Voted Angelina Bakery NYC Best Hot Chocolate! Angelina Bakery NYC 575 8th Ave (212) 687-7100 – angelinabakery.com There’s a unique sense of comfort and reminiscence that a velvety cup of top-notch hot chocolate can inspire. It just so happens that Angelina Bakery NYC’s hot cocoa is part of a cross-continental blend of flavors…

Best Wings in Manhattan

2023: Manhattan Voted Yard House Best Wings! Yard House 575 7th Ave (646) 434-2448 – yardhouse.com Nestled in the heart of Times Square, Yard House proudly stands as the ultimate destination for those seeking an unparalleled chicken wing experience in Manhattan, NY. With a fervent devotion to exceptional draft beer, delectable cuisine, and a backdrop…

Best Fried Chicken in Manhattan

2023: Manhattan Voted Mad For Chicken Best Fried Chicken! Mad For Chicken 1914 3rd Avenue 646-490-4030 – madforchicken.com New Yorkers flock to Mad For Chicken for quality fried chicken to-go. Mad For Chicken’s fried chicken is battered restaurant-style, sold in a takeout and delivery setting. Since New Yorkers are always on the go, Mad For…

Best Hot Dog in Manhattan

2023: Manhattan Voted Dickson’s Farmstand Meats Best Hot Dog! Dickson’s Farmstand Meats 75 9th Ave (212) 242-2630 – dicksonsfarmstand.com Dickson’s Farmstand Meats is a double-winner this year, having also been voted as Best Butcher of 2023. Its quality, variety, and services are unmatched. But it’s not just a grocery-level butcher’s shop — there’s also food…