Best Latkes & Hanukkah Restaurants in NYC (2026)
Classic delis, latke bars, kosher dinners and holiday takeout
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New York makes it easy to celebrate Hanukkah without standing over a frying pan while everyone else eats. This guide covers the best latkes in NYC, from old-school delis and lunch counters to Brooklyn latke bars, kosher dinners, and shops that will send you home with the whole spread.
Hanukkah 2026 starts at sundown on Friday, December 4, and ends at nightfall on Saturday, December 12. The main sections cover places serving latkes or a good holiday meal on their regular menus, so you can plan now. Holiday-only menus get their own section at the end.
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Every Hanukkah Restaurant and Latke Spot at a Glance
| Place | Area | What to order | How it works | Kosher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barney Greengrass | Upper West Side | Latkes (ask), smoked fish | Daytime; closed Mon; six-packs to go | Not certified |
| Veselka | East Village | Potato pancakes, pierogi | Mostly walk-in; open overnight Fri | Not certified |
| B&H Dairy | East Village | Latkes, Latke Lover sandwich | Small counter; closed Mon | Dairy; open Shabbat |
| S&P Lunch | Flatiron | Latkes, $14 | Lunch counter; small groups | Not certified |
| 2nd Ave Deli | Murray Hill, Upper East Side | Instant Heart Attack, $40.95 | Walk-in; closes 8 or 9 p.m. | Yes; open Shabbat |
| Katz's Delicatessen | Lower East Side | Dinner platter, $38.95 | Walk-in deli | Not certified |
| Sarge's | Murray Hill | Sarge's Favorite | Deli dinner | Not certified |
| PJ Bernstein | Upper East Side | Latkes and soup | Neighborhood deli | Not certified |
| Mile End | Boerum Hill | Latke Egg & Cheese, $12 | Breakfast or brunch | Not certified |
| Frankel's | Greenpoint | Twice-fried latkes | Daytime counter; closed Mon | Not certified |
| Gertie | Prospect Heights | Latke Bar, $9 for three | Counter; daily 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Not certified |
| Liebman's | Riverdale, Bronx | Hot open brisket on a latke, $29 | Open daily, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. | Yes; open Shabbat |
| Ben's | Bayside, Queens | Three potato pancakes, $17.49 | Family dinner; group orders | Yes; open Shabbat |
| Russ & Daughters Cafe | Lower East Side | Latkes with salmon roe, $22 | Walk-in; daytime; no takeout | Not certified |
| Gertrude's | Prospect Heights | Latkes with trout roe, $21 | Reservations; dinner and brunch | Not certified |
| Mama Mezze | NoMad | Latkes, $12 | Reservations; shared plates | Not certified |
| Motek | Flatiron | Zucchini latkes, $16 | Reservations; shared plates | Kosher-style |
| Miriam | Park Slope | Latkes Benedict, $27 | Brunch | Not certified |
| Shalom Japan | Williamsburg | Matzoh ball ramen | Dinner; closed Mon; no latkes | Not certified |
| Mr. Broadway | Garment District | Latkes, pastrami | Reservations; closed Fri night, Sat | Yes; closed Shabbat |
| Gottlieb's | South Williamsburg | Latkes, pastrami, kugel | Casual deli; closed Fri night, Sat | Yes; closed Shabbat |
| Malka | Upper West Side | Modern Israeli dinner | Reservations; late Sat in winter | Yes; closed Shabbat |
| Wall Street Grill | Financial District | Steak dinner | Reservations; opens Sat at 8 p.m. | Yes; closed Shabbat |
| Shelsky's | Cobble Hill | Latkes and smoked fish | Takeout; order ahead | Not certified |
| Simply Nova | Williamsburg | Two hot latkes, $7.50 | Carryout; closes 5:30 p.m. | Not certified |
| Zabar's | Upper West Side | Potato or zucchini latkes | Takeout shopping | Not certified |
| Breads Bakery | Union Square | Sufganiyot, latkes | Seasonal; multiple locations | Yes |
| Dagon | Upper West Side | Holiday latke menu | Seasonal; reservations | Not certified |
| 12 Chairs Cafe | SoHo, Williamsburg | Hanukkah latkes | Seasonal; reservations | Not certified |
Best Latkes at NYC Delis and Lunch Counters
Go here when you want latkes with soup, brisket, or a pile of pastrami. Most of these places run on walk-ins, and several close well before dinner.
Barney Greengrass
541 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10024, USA
The latkes aren't on the menu, so ask for them. Pair them with smoked fish and eggs for a holiday breakfast that needs no special occasion. To eat at home, the shop sells six-packs for $21, ready to heat in the oven. Details: The restaurant closes at 4 p.m. on weekdays and 5 p.m. on weekends, and it's closed Mondays. Latkes are usually a weekend order, so call before a weekday visit.
Veselka
144 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10003, USA
Potato pancakes share the table with pierogi and borscht, so nobody has to agree on anything. It's a Ukrainian restaurant, not a Jewish deli, which makes it an easy call for a mixed group. Details: The East Village location is mostly first-come, first-served, with limited reservations. It stays open overnight on Fridays and all day Saturday, so it works late after a Friday candle lighting. Veselka's Williamsburg location at 646 Lorimer Street takes reservations.
B&H Dairy
127 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10003, USA
This is the stop for soup, challah, and a plate of latkes at a narrow counter. If you want the latke in the middle of things, the Latke Lover sandwich puts one on challah with fried eggs. Details: B&H is a kosher dairy restaurant, so there's no meat on the menu. Keep it to one or two people, and skip Mondays, including December 7.
S&P Lunch
174 5th Ave, New York, NY 10010, USA
Potato latkes with sour cream and applesauce are $14 at this old-school lunch counter. Add a bowl of soup, split a sandwich, and finish with an egg cream. Details: Treat this as lunch or an early meal for two, not a family dinner.
2nd Ave Deli (Murray Hill)
162 E 33rd St, New York, NY 10016, USA
A single potato pancake with applesauce is $8.50, and a plate is $22.95. The famous order is the $40.95 Instant Heart Attack: two large potato pancakes holding corned beef, pastrami, turkey, or salami. This is a kosher meat restaurant, so applesauce is your topping and sour cream isn't an option. Details: Murray Hill (162 East 33rd Street) closes at 8 p.m. and the Upper East Side (1442 First Avenue) at 9 p.m., so go early. Both deli locations are walk-in only and open daily, including on Shabbat. 2nd Floor, the upstairs bar on First Avenue, is a separate venue.
Katz's Delicatessen
205 E Houston St, New York, NY 10002, USA
Bring someone who wants pastrami and order latkes for the table. Three come with sour cream and applesauce for $17.45. The $38.95 dinner platter is the closest thing to a holiday meal here: matzo ball soup, hand-sliced brisket, a potato pancake, and noodle kugel. Details: Katz's is a Jewish-style deli, not a kosher one. It's a strong pick for out-of-town guests who want the full New York version.
Sarge's Delicatessen & Diner
548 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10016, USA
Order the Sarge's Favorite: hot brisket on a potato pancake with gravy and applesauce. It turns the latke into dinner instead of a starter that's gone before the mains arrive. Details: Sarge's is no longer a 24-hour deli, so check the closing time before a late visit.
PJ Bernstein
1215 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10021, USA
This is the neighborhood answer to "can we just get latkes and soup nearby?" One person can keep it to a bowl and a single latka while someone else works through a sandwich. Details: Call about larger holiday orders. PJ Bernstein has run a Hanukkah menu in past years.
Mile End Delicatessen
97 Hoyt St, Brooklyn, NY 11217, USA
The $12 Latke Egg & Cheese is the order: a potato pancake, sunny-side-up egg, and American cheese on a brioche roll. It's a better fit for breakfast than for a ceremonial plate of pancakes. Details: Come in the morning or at brunch, and expect a line on weekends.
Frankel's Delicatessen & Appetizing
631 Manhattan Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11222, USA
These latkes are fried twice for extra crunch and come three to an order with applesauce and sour cream. There's also a deluxe version with caviar. Add smoked fish or a pastrami sandwich and you have a full lunch. Details: Frankel's is a daytime counter with limited seating. It's closed Mondays, including December 7, and usually closes around 3 p.m.
Gertie
602 Vanderbilt Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11238, USA
Gertie built a whole counter around latkes. At the Latke Bar, $9 gets you three potato latkes, with toppings like smoked fish, sour cream, apple butter, or pastrami on the side. Details: It's counter service, open daily from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., with no dinner. For a sit-down version in the evening, Gertrude's is from the same owners and close by.
Liebman's Delicatessen
552 W 235th St, Bronx, NY 10463, USA
The last of the Bronx's old kosher delis serves latkes with spiced applesauce for $12. The better holiday order is the $29 hot open brisket on a potato latke, with gravy and applesauce. For a full plate, the $34 brisket dinner comes with a latke and vegetables. Details: Liebman's is kosher and open seven days from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., including Saturdays.
Ben's Kosher Delicatessen
211-37 26th Ave, Bay Terrace, NY 11360, USA
Three potato pancakes with applesauce are $17.49. Hot open brisket also comes with a potato pancake option at $25.99, which makes this an easy family dinner. Details: Ben's is kosher, publishes its certificates by location, and is open on Shabbat. Call about feeding a group at home.
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Best Hanukkah Restaurants in NYC
These are the sit-down picks for a long brunch, a date, or dinner with friends. Except for Russ & Daughters Cafe, plan on booking ahead.
Russ & Daughters Cafe
127 Orchard St, New York, NY 10002, USA
This is the classic New York latke brunch. Latkes come with applesauce and sour cream for $16, or with wild salmon roe and crème fraîche for $22. The Lower Sunny Side puts eggs and Gaspe Nova over them for $24, and the $65 Black & White Latke adds hackleback caviar. Details: The cafe is walk-in only with no takeout. Last seating is 2:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 3:30 p.m. Friday through Sunday. For takeout, go to 179 East Houston Street, 502 West 34th Street, or 141 Flushing Avenue in the Brooklyn Navy Yard.
Gertrude's
605 Carlton Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11238, USA
Gertrude's is our pick for a dressed-up Hanukkah dinner. The $21 latkes come with celery crème fraîche and trout roe, and you can swap latkes for fries with any entree for $5. At weekend brunch, the Latke Bar brings three latkes with crème fraîche: $15 with roasted apples, or $22 with trout roe, lox, or smoked trout. Details: Dinner runs nightly from 5 to 10 p.m., and brunch is Saturday and Sunday from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Parties of eight or more should use the large-party form.
Mama Mezze
1123 Broadway, New York, NY 10010, USA
Mama Mezze settles the sour cream versus applesauce debate with $12 latkes and apple sour cream. They're on the menu year-round. Start with spreads, then add vegetables and something from the grill for a table that wants to share. Details: Book for dinner. The latkes are also on the lunch and weekend brunch menus.
Motek
928 Broadway, New York, NY 10010, USA
Motek's $16 zucchini latkes come with sweet labneh and applesauce, and they fit right into a spread of hummus, dips, and grilled dishes. Choose this over a deli when the group would rather share plates than commit to sandwiches. Details: Reserve ahead, and use the group inquiry for ten or more. Motek calls its menu kosher-style, which isn't the same as kosher-certified.
Miriam
79 5th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11217, USA
The $27 Latkes Benedict makes latkes the main event, with poached eggs, smoked salmon, harissa hollandaise, za'atar labneh, and chopped salad. It's a sit-down brunch, not a side order. Details: Go to the restaurant at 79 Fifth Avenue, not the street-food spot next door at 81. Check the menu before heading to another Miriam location for the Benedict.
Shalom Japan
310 S 4th St rear, Brooklyn, NY 11211, USA
There's no latke here, and that's the appeal. Skip the potatoes for matzoh ball ramen, sake kasu challah, and okonomiyaki with wagyu pastrami, sauerkraut, and bonito. Details: Dinner runs Tuesday through Sunday, so it's closed December 7. Groups of four or more can order the family-style chef's menu.
Kosher Restaurants Closed for Shabbat
These four close for Shabbat, which matters this year because the first and eighth nights both fall on Fridays. Sunday through Thursday, December 6 to 10, is the easiest window. Malka and Wall Street Grill also open late on Saturday.
Mr. Broadway
209 W 38th St, New York, NY 10018, USA
Mr. Broadway is the Midtown pick for glatt kosher deli food, with latkes and applesauce alongside pastrami, matzo ball soup, and a big Jewish and Mediterranean menu. It's loud and cheerful, and it handles families well. Details: Hours are Monday to Thursday, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m., Friday until 3 p.m., and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. It's closed Saturday. Call for parties over six.
Gottlieb's Restaurant
352 Roebling St, Brooklyn, NY 11211, USA
This glatt kosher deli has been serving the neighborhood since 1962, and the case is stacked with kugel, knishes, latkes, and cold cuts. Come for a pastrami sandwich, a bowl of soup, and a look at a room that hasn't tried to change. Details: It closes around 3 p.m. on Friday and stays closed Saturday. Sunday through Thursday, plan on lunch or dinner until about 10 p.m.
Malka
161 W 72nd St, New York, NY 10023, USA
Eyal Shani's kosher restaurant is the choice when you want a loud, lively holiday dinner instead of a deli meal. It's a modern Israeli menu, so treat this as a Hanukkah night out, not a latke run. Details: Book through Resy. Malka closes for Shabbat and opens for a late seating on winter Saturdays. There's also a Dumbo location at 56 Adams Street.
Wall Street Grill
128 Pearl St, New York, NY 10005, USA
This kosher steakhouse suits a dressed-up family dinner or a holiday night with clients. Think rack of lamb, a 24-ounce rib chop, and a glass-roofed second-floor dining room. It has served Hanukkah latkes and doughnuts in past years, so ask what's planned this year. Details: It's closed Friday and reopens Saturday at 8 p.m. Lunch runs Monday through Thursday, and dinner is every night but Friday.
Hanukkah Takeout and Latkes to Bring Home
These shops are for a holiday table you assemble instead of cook. Barney Greengrass and Russ & Daughters also sell latkes to go.
Shelsky's of Brooklyn
141 Court St, Brooklyn, NY 11201, USA
Shelsky's is the easy one-stop order for latkes, smoked fish, and everything that goes with them. Its reheating directions call for a hot oven and a rack, so plan dinner around that. Details: Order ahead from the Court Street shop. Gluten-free latkes have a separate listing that needs advance notice, so ask how they're prepared.
Simply Nova
754 Metropolitan Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11211, USA
Simply Nova makes it simple: two hot latkes with one dip are $7.50, or take home a refrigerated pack of four for $12 or eight for $24. Add smoked fish and you've covered most of a small dinner. Details: This is a carryout shop that's open daily until 5:30 p.m. Pick up early on the first night.
Zabar's
2245 Broadway, New York, NY 10024, USA
Zabar's is the place to handle all of your holiday shopping in one trip. The potato pancakes are made with shredded potato and onion, and there are zucchini latkes too if you want a second variety on the table. Details: Call ahead for a large order. Online shipping prices and deli-counter prices are different, so check the one you're using.
Seasonal Hanukkah Specials to Watch
These three usually save something special for Hanukkah. We'll add 2026 details here as menus post. Russ & Daughters, Gertrude's, Katz's, and Mile End have also offered Hanukkah packages or specials in past years.
For more seasonal sweets, see our NYC holiday bakeries guide.
Breads Bakery
18 E 16th St, New York, NY 10003, USA
Breads is the stop for sufganiyot and latkes under one roof. Last year's doughnuts came in strawberry, chocolate, vanilla, mango, and pistachio, and they sold at every location. They're only around for a short stretch, so don't leave dessert until the last night. Details: Watch for the 2026 Hanukkah menu.
Dagon
2454 Broadway, New York, NY 10024, USA
Dagon has built Hanukkah dinners around latkes with toppings well beyond sour cream, including smoked salmon, lamb ragu, and harissa. Book it once this year's menu is out. Details: Watch for the 2026 Hanukkah menu.
12 Chairs Cafe (SoHo)
56 MacDougal St, New York, NY 10012, USA
12 Chairs brings Israeli sides to the table, with Hanukkah latkes that go well with labneh and smoked salmon. It's a good fit for a casual holiday meal with friends. Details: Locations are at 56 MacDougal Street in SoHo and 342 Wythe Avenue in Williamsburg. Reserve on Resy, and use the separate inquiry for eight or more. Watch for the 2026 Hanukkah menu.
How to Plan a Hanukkah Meal in NYC
Start with the clock. Plenty of the best latkes are a daytime order. For dinner, look at Gertrude's, Mama Mezze, Motek, Liebman's, or Ben's, and leave Russ & Daughters Cafe, Barney Greengrass, Gertie, and Frankel's for earlier in the day.
Ask one question before ordering takeout. Will these be hot and ready to eat, or cold for reheating? Then confirm how many latkes you're getting, whether toppings are included, and your pickup window.
Build a spread that makes sense. Latkes, smoked fish, applesauce, and sour cream work for a dairy table. For a kosher meat meal, go with soup, brisket, and applesauce instead. Order larger meals directly from the restaurant, not through a same-day delivery app.
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