Top 5 Late-Night Dining Spots in New York City

Ever get that late night hunger craving after a night of fun and debauchery? Dancing at your favorite club or bar can work up quite an appetite. Despite New York’s well established title as “The City That Never Sleeps,” restaurant favorites don’t always follow suit causing many to settle for mediocre pizza or hot dogs. Over the past few years this has changed though, opening up an array of new possibilities for people to curb their late night cravings.

Below are the top 5 best late-night dining spots in New York City with options for every taste and craving.

Potatopia

For any night owls, party animals, or 24-hour spud-aholics, the all-potato concept restaurant is the perfect choice. The fast-casual setting offers a mix-and-match selection of the spud in its many forms, and is a perfect stop for those leaving or coming back to the West Village.

Open until: 4 am on Fridays and Saturdays

Located at: 378 6th Ave. (www.Potatopia.com, 212.260.4100)

The Meatball Shop

Tasty, cheap and always crowded, late-night is the perfect time to satisfy those comfort food cravings.

Open until: 2 a.m. during the week; 4 a.m. Fridays and Saturdays

Located at: West Village, Lower East Side, Chelsea, Upper East Side and Williamsburg (themeatballshop.com)

Famous Joe’s Pizza

For a classic late-night treat, grab Famous Joe’s Pizza, consistently rated one of the best slices in New York.

Open until: 5 am daily

Located at: 7 Carmine Street (212.255.3946, www.joespizzanyc.com ).

Empanada Mama

Empanada Mama has been serving up Latin American staples into the wee hours of the night for nearly a decade.

Open until: 24 hours!

Located at: 763 9th Ave between 51st and 52nd Streets in Hell’s Kitchen (212-698-9008, empmamanyc.com).

CAFETERIA:

The Chelsea hotspot serves American dishes with a contemporary twist to fill any late-night craving such as its signature Cafeteria Burger, decadent macaroni and cheese dishes and Baja Fish Tacos.