A Tasty Tours NYC Food Tour Adventure – Unlock the Flavorful Secrets of Greenwich Village
New York City is an amazing place for many reasons but one of my favorite ones is the fact that we truly have access to the best foods from all over the world. However, due to the sheer abundance of restaurants, it’s often hard to find the best spots in town. That’s when I resort to local food tours to introduce me to new and tasty gems and learn something new about my neighborhood.
Tasty Tours NYC Greenwich Village Food Tour does an amazing job not only with its food route but also with highlighting various interesting cultural landmarks.
In this blog post, I will take you along on this Greenwich Village NYC Food Tour by Tasty Tours NYC. We’ll go to the general itinerary which I hope convinces you to book this gem of a tour for your next weekend adventure.
Whether you’re a local or someone visiting New York looking for a unique activity, this is an amazing tour that I highly recommend!
Why Choose Greenwich Village for a Food Tour?
With so many interesting neighborhoods in NYC, I often find it hard to narrow down which area I want to explore when choosing a food tour. While I am no stranger to Greenwich Village, I realized how little I know about its history and its staple food gems.
Greenwich Village boasts a captivating tapestry of cultural history and a food scene that emphasizes the culinary diversity of NYC. Steeped in artistic legacy and progressive ideologies, this iconic neighborhood has long been a melting pot of cultures, attracting intellectuals, bohemians, and food enthusiasts alike. Greenwich Village’s culinary landscape is a reflection of its eclectic community, offering an array of flavors from around the globe.
In essence, Greenwich Village isn’t just a destination for food; it’s a destination for culinary discovery, where every bite tells a story and every meal is an opportunity to connect with the soul of this iconic neighborhood.
Why Choose Tasty Tours NYC Greenwich Village Food Tour Compared to others?
Tasty Tours NYC is run by Ryan who is truly passionate about bringing you on this culinary journey with him. He started the company last summer to combine activities that make his soul happy: being outdoors while finding something unique about his neighborhoods, eating well and sharing that experience with others, and meeting exciting people from all over the world.
I had a blast spending the afternoon with him and he made everyone on the tour as if he was your NYC friend taking you on an afternoon adventure around his favorite neighborhood.
What I specifically loved about his itinerary were the following:
- diversity of the foods chosen for this route – it was a selection of some of the best NYC staples
- dietary accommodation for a vegetarian diet – this particular tour accommodated my friend who was vegetarian and didn’t feel like she was left out of any tastings!
- historical spots and learning about the neighborhood which I otherwise wouldn’t have known about
- group size, and overall atmosphere!
What to Expect on tasty tours NYC Greenwich Village Food Tour
Food Tour Logistics
The Greenwich Village Food Tour consists of 6 food spots along with stops at historical landmarks in between. It’s meant to highlight the cultural staples of NYC food with its diversity in cuisine. It’ll last between 2-3 hours depending on the pace of the group and you’ll walk for about 1.5 miles. It’s priced very well at $79 a tour which is more than reasonable for all that you get!
Food Stops
When you’re eating at 6 places, the key to experiencing every bite equally is pacing. The last thing you want to do is be full after the first or second stop. I could confidently say that Tasty Tours NYC figured out the perfect portions for us! Each of the stops below was awesomely chosen and the combination of all different cuisines genuinely hit the spot each time.
If you’re curious about the itinerary, on Tasty Tour’s Greenwich Village Food Tour, these are the stops we covered on our particular tour:
Food Stop 1: Bagel Bob’s
The tour started at a local college staple, Bagel Bob’s. Having grown up in New Jersey and been spoiled by some really good bagels throughout my life, I am very picky about my spots. What makes NYC/NJ bagels so good is indeed the water that we have in this area and years and years of craft experience. Bagel Bob’s did not disappoint with their perfect creations: a classic hand-rolled sesame bagel with whipped cream cheese.
And the cutest thing was the fact that these bagels were miniature! I mean … perfection.
Landmark Stops: House of Death, Washington Mews and Washington Square Park
After our delicious bagels, we made our way over to the House of Death, an unassuming brownstone known for multiple ghost sightings and some spooky history. Oh, and it’s famous for the fact that Mark Twain briefly lived there and is seen roaming around as a ghost to this day 👻.
Our next landmark stop was the Washington Mews, now a picturesque gated street and previously a known horse stable/home neighborhood. It’s not hard to understand why this area was and still is highly desirable among artists, creatives, and educators. It is truly a super charming oasis in the middle of busy NYC.
Our last digestion stop for this leg of the tour was the amazing Washington Square Park. This park is simply a must on any NYC itinerary so I’m glad it is included on this tour. I always love people-watching there at any time of the year, however, Ryan told us some spooky history that I didn’t know was a part of the park’s story.
Food Stop 2: Mamoun’s Falafel
Having gone to Rutgers University, I am no stranger to Mamoun’s which also has a location in New Brunswick. So when we stopped at the original location, I was ecstatic. We had the most perfect Falafel along with their homemade sauces! I am not lying when I tell you these are some of the best falafels you’ll ever have.
Landmark Stops: Comedy Cellar
Right next to Mamoun’s is NYC’s best-known comedy institution, Comedy Cellar. If you’ve never heard of this place, it’s famous for comedians to randomly show up and test out their new material there. It has multiple shows per day and is a place that you should visit at least once in your life. Don’t be surprised when your phone is taken away, that’s usually a sign that someone big is coming up on stage!
Food Stop 3: Faicco’s Italian Deli
There is nothing more NYC than a true Italian Deli! So our next food stop had to naturally be that at Faicco’s Italian Deli. You can truly feel the vibe of a traditional Italian shop when you step foot inside the store. Not only can you find a variety of Italian products but you can also get a fresh Italian sub for later 🙂
Our tasting included mini arancini balls in fresh marinara sauce. They were truly mouthwatering and I would have easily eaten 5 more.
Landmark Stop: T-Swift Apartment
Unlike the rest of the world, I am not a Swiftie. However, it was cool to make our next landmark spot at 23 Cornelia Street, a former home of Taylor Swift. While unassuming from the outside, this is actually a giant space with a pool!!! inside the apartment!
More than the apartment, I enjoyed the charming street and neighborhood that it was located on. I can certainly see the charm of this place as an inspiration for her songs.
Food Stop 4: Bleecker Street Pizza
And now to my favorite stop of the tour, the pizza stop!!! I am a huge pizza gal so when I found out that we’ll be stopping at Bleecker Street Pizza, my soul was happy.
We had the traditional Margherita-style slice. If you’re not a stranger to NYC-style pizza, you’ll love this particular slice! On the other hand, if you’ve never had a true NYC slice, this will set your standards pretty high.
Food Stop 5: Little Taco
Continuing the trend of NYC staples, we stopped at an unassuming hole in the wall, The Little Taco. We had carne tacos for the non-vegetarian group and cactus tacos for our plant eaters. Both versions were awesome and I’d certainly come back to try other foods there.
Landmark Stops: Friend’s Apartment, Twin Houses of Commerce Street
Next, we took a walk towards the famous Friend’s Apartment. Most fans of the show know that the show wasn’t filmed there however, this apartment is seen as the opening scene for most of the episodes. It was cool to see it in person especially that I wouldn’t have probably visited this touristy spots by myself!
After seeing the Friend’s Apartment, we walked over to see the Twin Houses of Commerce Street. We learned about the history of this unique building and walked around the charming streets surrounding them.
Food Stop 6: Molly’s Cupcakes
Last but not least, we ended the tour at Molly’s Cupcakes tasting NYC’s famous sweet treats. Molly’s is an award-winning cupcake shop and has a very unique selection of flavors!
I had the Samoa Cupcake which was stuffed with some mouth-watering coconut filling. It was the perfect ending to our afternoon tour!
Final Thoughts on Tasty Tour NYC’s Greenwich Village Food Tour
Having been on a dozen+ food tours all over the world, it’s hard to find unique experiences that don’t feel scripted. But I can easily say that Ryan from Tasty Tours NYC has created the PERFECT Greenwich Village Food Tour!
All the stops were perfectly curated, the portions perfectly portioned and most importantly, the tour was a ton of fun. I’m sure that repeating the same route multiple times per week gets well … repetitive. However, his excitement and enthusiasm felt as if he was taking a friend around for the first time. He made sure to personally spend time with each of the tour’s participants and share something personal with them.
If you’re in NYC looking for a unique activity, don’t think twice and book one of Tasty Tour NYC Food Tours. In addition to the Greenwich Village one, Ryan also hosts routes on the Upper East and West Side as well.
How to Book Your Greenwich Village Food Tour with Tasty Tours NYC
Simply visit his website for the schedule! Here is the link for ya.
I want to thank Tasty Tours for hosting me and my guest on this tour. You can be sure that this opinion is honest and that I wouldn’t recommend something I personally did not enjoy!
