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Food Lower East Side, Manhattan

Russ & Daughters

A place to eat in Lower East Side, Manhattan, moderately priced ($$) and worth about 30 minutes. Best time to go: Morning.

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Russ & Daughters in Lower East Side, Manhattan
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Why go

Fourth-generation appetizing shop for smoked fish, bagels and babka.

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Manhattan, alongside 3 places to eat, 3 sights and 1 activity. 3 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Russ & Daughters and Katz's Delicatessen. At about 30 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.

Type
Food
Neighborhood
Lower East Side
Price
$$
Time needed
30 min
Best time
Morning

Nearby

Our closest curated picks, including 5 beyond Manhattan. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.

  1. 1
    Russ & Daughters

    Appetizing shop since 1914 for lox, bagels and smoked fish.

    Food · New York City · 0.0 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Katz's Delicatessen

    Lower East Side deli serving hand-cut pastrami on rye since 1888.

    Food · 0.1 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Katz's Delicatessen

    Lower East Side deli since 1888 for hand-carved pastrami on rye.

    Food · New York City · 0.1 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Brooklyn Bridge

    1883 suspension bridge with a raised pedestrian walkway and Manhattan skyline views.

    Activity · Brooklyn · 1.2 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Brooklyn Bridge

    1883 bridge with a pedestrian promenade over the East River.

    Sight · New York City · 1.2 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Brooklyn Bridge

    The 1883 bridge's raised wooden walkway is open to pedestrians around the clock; the walk takes about 30 minutes.

    Activity · DUMBO & Brooklyn Heights · 1.2 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Russ & Daughters is a stop on our NYC Cultural Weekend route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More places to eat in Manhattan

2 more curated places to eat in Manhattan. See the full Manhattan guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Manhattan run from 36°F in January to 85°F in July; October is usually the wettest month. For Russ & Daughters itself, we suggest: Morning.

Modelled monthly averages for Manhattan from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Manhattan weather by month.

Getting there

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Address
179 E Houston St, New York, NY 10002, USA
Coordinates
40.72258, -73.98831
Destination
Manhattan, New York
Website
russanddaughters.com

Russ & Daughters: quick answers

How much time do you need at Russ & Daughters?

Plan on about 30 minutes at Russ & Daughters. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Russ & Daughters?

Our pick: Morning. Insider tip: Take a number; the Classic bagel with Gaspe Nova is the order.

Where is Russ & Daughters?

Russ & Daughters is at 179 E Houston St, New York, NY 10002, USA, in Lower East Side. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Russ & Daughters?

Russ & Daughters appears on NYC Cultural Weekend, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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