The Best Comfort Food In New York City

New York has a winter, like anyone else. It rains. It snows. Wind blows. But we don’t focus on that because there are so many delightful things we can do during those cold, blustery days and nights. For one, it gives us the excuse to eat all the comfort food we want.

What comes to your mind when you think about comfort food? Do you think warm, creamy, steamy, cheesy, and relaxing? That’s what we think about. And the best time for comfort food? Right towards the end of winter, when spring is around the corner, but the rain and chilly weather is still there. You want comfort food the way you want a comfy sweater. It’s just another layer of coziness to keep the cold away.

So where can we find this delicious comfort food in New York? Let’s look at some famous comfort cuisines and the best place to find them.

What’s better than creamy, cheesy, noodles and sauce? Almost nothing. If you are looking for the best version of this classic dish in NYC, then look no further than S’Mac in the East Village. Delivered in a toasting hot iron skillet, and dripping with cheese, you won’t be disappointed. Get one of their signature dishes like the All-American or 4 Cheese or build your own!

Where? S’Mac; 197 First Ave., Manhattan (15 min drive from The Lombardy Hotel)

When? Sunday – Thursday 11am – 11pm; Friday – Saturday 11am – 12am

What do you think when you think about home food? There’s a good chance the first thing that comes to mind is a solid chicken soup. If you can’t go home for some of this comfort food, then you’ll be pleasantly surprised to feel right at home with this Matzo ball. Delicate carrots, hearty broth, and just the right amount of matzo ball.

Where? 2nd Avenue Deli; 162 East 33rd Street, Manhattan (15 min drive from The Lombardy Hotel)

When? Daily, 7am – 11pm

Where? 1442 First Avenue, Manhattan (20 min drive from The Lombardy Hotel)

When? Monday – Friday 11am – 11pm; Saturday – Sunday 9am – 11pm

What is more comforting than biting into a warm, gooey chocolate cookie? Try these moist, bittersweet, creamy chocolate cookies with just the right touch of sea salt to make the flavor intense. You won’t be worrying about the winter with this baby!

Where? Macaron Parlour; 44 Hester Street, Manhattan (35 min drive from The Lombardy Hotel)

When? Monday – Friday 7:30am – 7:15pm; Saturday – Sunday 8:30am – 7:15pm

Where? 560 Columbus Ave, Manhattan (25 min drive from The Lombardy Hotel)

When? Monday – Friday 7:30am – 8pm; Saturday – Sunday 8am – 8pm

When it comes to all the adjectives we use to describe comfort food, you can find it all in the potato. Baked potatoes, mashed potatoes, those are the things you want when the weather cools down. And what’s better than those two dishes? One that combines them both- Twice Baked Potato!

Where? American Cut Steakhouse, 109 East 56th Street, Manhattan at The Lombardy Hotel

When? Monday – Thursday, 5pm – 10pm; Friday – Saturday 5pm – 11pm

We looked no farther than the 2,000+ opinions on Tripadvisor (plus our own local expertise) to decide which of the many NYC pizza parlours deserved this place. Cheesy, hot, crispy make this NYC classic a must-try.

Where? Juliana’s Pizza; 19 Old Fulton Street, Brooklyn (40 min drive from The Lombardy Hotel)

When? Daily 11:30am – 10pm

When it comes down to it, half the time during the winter, we want nothing more than to curl up with a hot cup of tea and read a good book. This japanese tea house delivers relaxation and delicious teas from all over the world. You can also find some of the most authentic creamy matcha lattes in the city.

Where? Cha-an; 230 East 9th Street, 2nd Floor, Manhattan (20 min drive from The Lombardy Hotel)

When? Monday – Thursday 12pm – 11pm; Friday – Saturday 12pm – 12am; Sunday 12pm – 10pm

The Lombardy Hotel is your home away from home during the blustery, chilly days of NYC winter. Come home after your day at work, or your trip to find the best comfort food and bundle up in our cozy rooms. We delight in hosting everyone, from the winter tourist to the business-person with our uniquely decorated and impeccably served rooms. Our convenient location in Midtown Manhattan means you don’t have to brave the cold for very long to get wherever you need to go.