A tiny, old-school kosher lunch counter w/ supreme comfort food like matzo ball soup & challah [1]. A historic East Village gem since 1938, offering a $7 breakfast special.
B&H Dairy is a historic kosher dairy lunch counter in the East Village, serving New Yorkers since 1938. Now run by an interfaith couple, it continues to offer original menu items like blintzes and challah, providing a taste of old New York. For a great value, their $7 breakfast special includes eggs, home fries, challah, and a drink, available until 11 am [1].
B&H Dairy is a kosher establishment offering classic Eastern European and Jewish comfort food. Popular dishes include matzo ball soup and challah [1], with the $7 breakfast special being a notable value [1]. While some find the borscht good, others have experienced more interesting versions elsewhere [2]. The restaurant is vegetarian and fish-focused, and does not serve chicken [3].
"The $7 breakfast special, which includes eggs, home fries, challah bread, and a drink, is highlighted as a great value. Knishes with gravy and various soups are also recommended."
Customers generally have a positive sentiment towards B&H Dairy, praising its cozy vibe, great prices, and the quality of its food, with some highlighting it as a nostalgic dining experience [1, 2].
Important Note
One user mentioned that while the borscht is good, they have had more interesting versions elsewhere. Another user clarified that B&H Dairy is a vegetarian and fish restaurant and does not serve chicken.
"B&H Dairy is mentioned as a Ukrainian restaurant option."
Neutral"The user wants to get merchandise from B&H Dairy, specifically from their "No Guns, No Phones" line."
Positive"B&H Dairy is praised for its small, yummy counter, wonderful people, great prices, and amazing quality food in the East Village area. A link to their menus is provided."
Positive"This user mentions B&H Dairy, describing it as feeling more like an extension of home than a restaurant."
Positive"Clarifies that B&H Dairy, a vegetarian and fish restaurant, does not serve chicken."
Neutral"The user recommends B&H Dairy as a great and cheap option with a cozy vibe, suggesting it's much better than places near Times Square."
Positive"B&H Dairy is mentioned, though noted to be on summer vacation."
Neutral"B&H Dairy is mentioned as a small restaurant."
Neutral"This user accuses the previous commenter (about B&H Dairy) of spamming threads with a reservation-selling service."
Negative"This commenter believes the previous comment about B&H Dairy is AI-generated, citing phrases like 'ooh, good one' and 'pure comfort' as indicators."
Negative"The tuna melt from B&H is mentioned."
Neutral"This commenter agrees that B&H Dairy is a good suggestion and also mentions Bird Dog as being pretty small."
Neutral"This commenter agrees that B&H Dairy is a good suggestion."
Neutral"This commenter expresses no surprise that B&H Dairy was mentioned so quickly after the post went live."
Neutral"B&H Dairy in the East Village is described as a tiny, old-school kosher lunch counter with about 10 stools and two small tables, offering supreme comfort food like matzo ball soup and challah."
Positive"B&H Dairy is suggested as a breakfast restaurant."
Neutral"The user appreciates the suggestion for B&H Dairy, noting that even if it's not their favorite borscht, they love the restaurant for being one of the few surviving from the old Village and have patronized it for half a century."
Positive"B&H Dairy has other 'standouts' and their catering services mean you don't have to pre-order."
Positive"While B&H Dairy's borscht is good enough to order when in the mood, the user has had more interesting versions elsewhere. They also mention they love B&H as it's one of the few surviving restaurants from the old Village and they've been going there for half a century."
Neutral"B&H Dairy is a good option if you need kosher food, and they have good borscht."
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