Best Potato Pancakes in New York City

4 restaurant menus in United States, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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B&h Dairy
B&h Dairy
88/100 (930 ratings)
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Vegetarian Friendly
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American
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Eastern European
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American
Vegetarian Friendly
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Potato Pancakes
Smoked Whitefish Salad Platter
Fried Fish Flounder
Tuna Melt Sandwich
Chocolate Egg Cream Soda
Sandwiches
Carrot Cake
Omelette
Tuna Sandwich
Juice & Smoothies
Greek Omelette
Perogies
Matzo Ball Soup
Split Pea Soup
Matzo Ball Soup
Pancakes
Potato Knish with Gravy
Cakes
Famous Challah French Toast
Chicken soup
Salad
Eggs Any Style Home Fries
Tuna
Borscht with Sour Cream Soup
New Grilled Cheese & 2 Eggs
Cheese and Blueberries Blintzes
Grilled Cheese Sandwich & Cup of Soup
Smoked Whitefish Sandwich & Cup of Soup
Juice & Smoothies
French Toast
Egg Sandwich on Homemade Bread All Day Breakfast
Café
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Cheap Eats
"My favorite diner in the neighborhood. Having an early morning omelet here is the best and very good value. The chef Leo also makes the best tuna..."
Michael Rahmani
"Small space but quick service with great classics. Ordered a whitefish sandwich and cup of mushroom barley to go because it was a busy Saturday..."
Tiffany Z.
"One of my favourite places to eat in Manhattan. Food can be hit or miss (my matzo brei was a little bland last time) but the amazing staff and..."
Quincy Malesovas
"Nice location and classic deli vibes. Had the challah sandwiches and these were great. Tuna melt was fantastic. Also had the fried flounder but this..."
Matt Timmons-Brown
"I want to come here for everyday and try all their food. Highlights are the matzo ball soup, cheese blintz, and white fish sandwich. I really want to..."
Clemens Wan
"This is a gem in the east village! Homey, comfort and simple food. Made to perfection, no need for anything fancy as it was perfectly simple and..."
Kerry T
"Incredible value and hearty food! This hole in the wall diner has that classic feel to it (been around for over 70 years so makes sense) and super..."
Ranay Padarath
"Find got here. Went for some soup. Mushroom barley. Very disappointed. I've had better at surprising places compared to what this placs is. Wasn't..."
b krmer
"Been wanting to try this place for a while. Matzo ball soup was good. Very cozy NYC restaurant where you couldn't get to the bathroom without bumping..."
Kathryn Hoffberg
"This is THE spot for blintzes, pierogis, and Jewish staples. They’re a vegetarian spot with a ton of classics and some unique options too. The food..."
Elizabeth Hadden
"This place screams authenticity and there really isn't a better word for it. You are shoulder to shoulder with all the locals who know about this gem..."
Ethan Scott
"Have come here for years. It’s not only delicious, it a piece of NYC history. This place is perfect. The food, the service, the space. It is..."
R P
"Our server whom i can only assume as being the owner was very funny and accomodating. The good quality food was not reflective of the cheap price..."
zack perdios
"Today I had, with my favorites first Cheese blintz - amazing. I forgot to ask what kind of cheese it is. Latke - one of my favorites in NYC, it's..."
Eric Finkelstein
"Got a bowl of matzah ball soup, $6.50. Felt comforting even on this hot day. Gentle soup with dill flavor and soft noodles...."
bobwho1995
"This is a special place with nice fun people dishing out some yummy food and you will love the big portions. You go here for the food and the people,..."
Keith Chester
"I don’t give B&H five stars because it rivals Le Bernardin in the high French culinary arts, but because it delivers superb milichg (kosher dairy)..."
brian perkins
"ust a fantasist, historical, homey spot. it’s been around for nearly 85 years. I always come here for their white fish sandwiches, they are..."
Lily Stampfel
Barney Greengrass
Barney Greengrass
87/100 (2416 ratings)
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Vegetarian Friendly
Israeli
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Gluten Free Options
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Smoked Fish
Corned Beef
Hot Pastrami Sandwich Con Queso
Potato Pancakes
Bagels
Beef
Turkey Sandwich
Challah French Toast
Matzo Ball Soup
Hot Pastrami Sandwich
Pastrami Sandwich
Pancakes
Blintz
Potato Latkes
Salad
Bagel & Butter
Cakes
Salmon
Latkes with Apple Sauce and Sour Cream
Fish
Home Made Matzo Ball Soup
Coffee
Pastrami Salmon and Eggs
Pickles
Gravlax and Smoked Salmon
Toasts
Open-Faced Reuben
Home Made Cheese Blintzes
Pastrami Salmon Sandwich
Corned Beef Sandwich
Omelette
Kippered Salmon Sable and Whitefish
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Eastern European
Israelí
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Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts Credit Cards
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Mid-range
"July 2023: (Cash or check only!) Stopped by for lunch. First time here in over 15+ years. I remember the sable was really good. Note that I was..."
Ken Wong
"Outstanding!!! Anthony Bourdain was right the sturgeon is awesome. Customer service was fantastic!! Food was outstandingly awesome!!!! The best in..."
M Wageman
"Really enjoy eating here. Food comes quickly and they're delicious. We had a challah French toast, whitefish salad and a hot pastrami sandwich. The..."
Akio Iida
"Famous people like Anthony Bourdaine, among others, have frequented this UWS staple for years. However, Barney Greengrass is not bombarded with..."
John Kim
"Classic NY deli and bagel shop. Food was fantastic. Loved the decor and atmosphere. We arrived near closing time and felt a little hurried to make..."
Phil Scoville
"Bialy and bagels/cream cheese were great. Sturgeon and kippers were FABULOUS. Matzo ball soup was only ok. It wasn't worth 9.50. Pickle platter..."
Judy Webb
"Delicious food but expensive. $32 for the bagel sandwich alone, the meal totaling $52 after tax and tip. (Though, to be fair, it’s virtually two..."
Richard W
"Cash only - ALWAYS get the latkes! HOT Matzoh ball soup and hot pastrami with Russian coleslaw are the go to for a great..."
Brandon Facon
"Bare bones service. No space is wasted and an attitude that everything is storage. Clean. Perfection. Cash or card It's fast, no frills. Sturgeon..."
MachineCode
"Typical old school upper westside NYC institution. Surly service and felt like the place was a little bit full of itself, and then the AMAZING food..."
Joe Bochek
Loreley Beer Garden
Loreley Beer Garden
82/100 (2487 ratings)
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European
German
Bar
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Avocado toast
Fried Ice Cream
Frozen Margaritas
Potato Pancakes
Sausage Platter
Beef Sliders
Gaffel Kölsch
Eggs Benedict
Pretzel
Buffalo Wings
Hanger Steak
Schnitzel
Giant Pretzel
Strawberry Frosé
Wiener Schnitzel
Spiked Egg Nog & Boozy Black & White Hot Chocolate
Beyond Burger
October Feast Beer
Bratwurst
Pumpkin Kegs
Cider
Bourbon Sweet Tea
Sit down
Bar
Pub
American
European
German
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Delivery
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Television
Private Dining
Street Parking
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Full Bar
Late Night
Brunch
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Lunch
Mid-range
Sarge’s Delicatessen & Diner
Sarge’s Delicatessen & Diner
81/100 (5022 ratings)
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Diner
American
Deli
Deli
Diner
Vegetarian Friendly
Kosher
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Kosher
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
Breakfast
Fish
Potato Knish Round or Square
French Fries
Vegetable soup
French Toast
Sandwiches
Toasts
Pastrami Burger
Burger
Potato Pancakes
Roast Beef
Hot Pastrami Sandwich
Noodle
Matzah Ball
Beef
Omelette
Skyscraper Burger
Corned Beef
French Onion Soup Au Gratin
Cheesecakes
Belly Lox
Pancakes
Bagels
Hot Pastrami Platter
Matzo Ball Soup
Pickles 1 Quart
Pastrami Sandwich
Old Fashioned Chicken Consomme
Salad
Original New York Cheesecake
Salmon
Fried Eggs Corned Beef Hash and Home Fries
Cheesecake
Cakes
Unreal Turkey Sandwich
Fast food
American
Diner
Deli
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Digital Payments
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Delivery
Seating
Takeout
Television
Table Service
Accepts Mastercard
Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Accepts Discover
Drinks
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"The most amazing diner. Not all polish and patter, but a warm welcome and staff who have genuine smiles and want to engage and assist. We felt very..."
Nicholas Hawe
"Absolutely amazing. I haven't eaten so tasty for a long time. Matzo ball soup: rich broth, and matzo ball tasted like if there was meat inside. Big..."
Wiki
"The food here was INCREDIBLE! There are so many delicious and authentic dishes to try! My favorite thing to order is the Chicken Parm sandwich and..."
Zehra Forte
"Sarge's Deli in NYC is the real deal, offering an exceptional dining experience. Their Reuben sandwich is hands down the best I have ever had, and..."
Steve A
"This restaurant serves the best pastrami in town! The flavors are rich and the texture is perfect. The attention to detail in crafting this dish is..."
Dominik Gąska
"What a classic New York experience. The giant pastrami & corned beef sandwiches were fantastic, as was the "Robin" (grilled open pastrami, swiss..."
Rachael Conway
"Tldr; good Jewish deli, a bit sad and rough around the edges, but p goood food and service - had the matzo ball soup, pastrami sandwich, and special..."
A.
"I grew up on LA Jewish deli and this place did not disappoint! Local family insisted that Sarge’s was more authentic and better than Katz’s. I..."
Mariska Calabrese
"Visiting New York and looking for a place that serves traditional NY cheesecake. Found this diner through some food blog post and decided to give it..."
sng1002001
"Loved the automatic pickles and coleslaw upon seating! Lox Bagel, Pancakes, and French Toast were good too. 😋 The table next to us ordered 4..."
Tony D'Antonio
"Portions are huge, that's why prices are a bit high. Food is good! Quick service, very nice waiter. Just place is a little bit dirty, like everything..."
Oksana Ivanova
"Renowned for its array of delicacies ranging from savory sandwiches to the sweet allure of cheesecake, Sarge's culinary expertise shines both in its..."
M. Maietta
"Really enjoyed the signature pastrami. The service was really good and soo was the. If you’re planning to go, 1 order of the pastrami is a portion..."
Kudakwashe Zimunya
"Great food. Even the vegan Reuben is amazing. However the service could be a lot better and the place needs to be a whole lot cleaner. Those issues..."
ELIZABETH WILLIAMS
"Delicious! The pastrami is amazing. The Cheeseteak was superb. And you know me. I'm pretty critical when it comes to cheesesteaks! Well, this one is..."
Ric Douglas
"One of our favourite pastrami place in NY! We loved getting to try the pastrami while they make our sandwiches which makes the wait so much more..."
Queeny Qiu
"Great location and even better food. The Matzo Ball soup is fabulous, easily better than my mother made. The meat platter with potato salad is enough..."
Martin Varley
"Sargies is New York for us. We visit every time we are in New York and it never fails. Because of Covid, we hadn’t visited for the last four years...."
Alan Wells
"Really nice old spot. The waitress was wonderful and helpful. Had the pastrami sandwich on rye and it was good but a bit to..."
Markus Hipp