Two Greenwich Village Food Walks, Stop by Stop
Why the Village works as a food walk
Several of the foods New York is known for have long addresses in these few blocks. The slice is folded in half; the bagel comes with schmear. Mamoun’s on MacDougal Street has sold falafel since 1971 and is the city’s oldest falafel shop. Faicco’s has been an Italian deli on Bleecker Street since 1900, and Murray’s Cheese has been at 254 Bleecker since 1940. Caffe Reggio, opened in 1927, claims the first espresso machine in New York. The food page covers what the Village is known for eating beyond the two walks.
The 2.5-hour walk from Bagel Bob’s
The Greenwich Village Food Tour meets at Bagel Bob’s on University Place. The six tastings, in the order the listing gives them:
- A New York bagel with cream cheese, at the start
- Falafel at Mamoun’s
- A slice at Bleecker Street Pizza
- Tacos at The Little Taco House
- Italian specialities at Faicco’s
- A cupcake at Molly’s Cupcakes, at the finish
Between the stops the route passes Washington Mews, Washington Square Park, 23 Cornelia Street, the “Carrie Bradshaw” stoop on Perry Street and the “Friends” building on Bedford Street. The stoop belongs to a private house with a chain across the steps, and the residents ask people not to sit; the ground floor of 90 Bedford Street is a restaurant with nothing inside related to the show. The Friends apartment page explains what is there. The listing includes the tastings and a bottle of water; tips, transport and wet-weather gear are not included. It is vegetarian-friendly, runs in rain, hail or shine, and has a private option.
The 3-hour walk from the IFC Center
The six-tastings walk meets outside the IFC Center, 323 6th Avenue, behind the West 4th Street subway exit at Sixth Avenue and Carmine Street; the guide holds an orange umbrella. Its tastings are a New York bagel with schmear, a falafel sandwich, a fold-in-half pizza slice, a gourmet cookie, a cupcake and a “secret dish” revealed on the tour. The listing does not name the shops. Transport and tips are not included. Reserve now, pay later is available.
What each one tastes, side by side
| Step-free optionNYC: Greenwich Village Food Tour | NYC: Greenwich Village Food Tour with 6 Authentic Tastings | |
|---|---|---|
| Time on foot | 2.5 hours | 3 hours |
| Starts from | Bagel Bob’s, University Place | IFC Center, 323 6th Avenue |
| First tasting | Bagel with cream cheese | Bagel with schmear |
| Savoury stops | Falafel, a slice, tacos, Italian specialities | Falafel sandwich, a slice, a secret dish |
| Sweet stops | Cupcake at Molly’s | Gourmet cookie and a cupcake |
| Wheelchair access | Stroller and wheelchair accessible | Not suitable |
| Dietary needs | Vegetarian-friendly | Tell the operator in advance |
| Book this | Book this |
Step-free optionNYC: Greenwich Village Food Tour
- Time on foot
- 2.5 hours
- Starts from
- Bagel Bob’s, University Place
- First tasting
- Bagel with cream cheese
- Savoury stops
- Falafel, a slice, tacos, Italian specialities
- Sweet stops
- Cupcake at Molly’s
- Wheelchair access
- Stroller and wheelchair accessible
- Dietary needs
- Vegetarian-friendly
NYC: Greenwich Village Food Tour with 6 Authentic Tastings
- Time on foot
- 3 hours
- Starts from
- IFC Center, 323 6th Avenue
- First tasting
- Bagel with schmear
- Savoury stops
- Falafel sandwich, a slice, a secret dish
- Sweet stops
- Gourmet cookie and a cupcake
- Wheelchair access
- Not suitable
- Dietary needs
- Tell the operator in advance
The accessibility difference
This is the clearest line between the two. The 2.5-hour walk is listed as stroller and wheelchair accessible. The 3-hour walk is listed as not suitable for wheelchair users or people with mobility impairments. Neither listing states a group size; the 2.5-hour walk sells a private option.
Dietary needs
The 2.5-hour walk is described as vegetarian-friendly. The 3-hour walk asks for dietary needs to be sent to the operator in advance, and Jim from the US wrote that his guide Hannah checked gluten-free and vegetarian requirements. On both, six stops add up: Danielle from the UK put it as “six food stops so definitely go hungry”.
What travellers mention
On the 2.5-hour walk, Jade from the UK mentioned Emily’s pace and the variety, and April from the US the mix of celebrity landmarks and food. On the 3-hour walk, Jonas from Sweden called it a “very good combo of food and visiting historic/famous buildings”, and Sharmila and Catriona from the UK found Nicky funny, with a balance of facts and humour. The close-ups of the Greenwich Village Food Tour and the six-tastings walk go further.
The two food walks
Six tastingsNYC: Greenwich Village Food Tour
Secret dishNYC: Greenwich Village Food Tour with 6 Authentic Tastings
Both routes open with a bagel and close with something sweet, over six stops. Arriving hungry and telling the operator about dietary needs in advance are the two preparations the listings and travellers point to.
Check dates for the Greenwich Village Food Tour
The 2.5-hour walk runs in rain, hail or shine and allows free cancellation up to 24 hours before. Pick a date to see which departures are open.
Frequently asked questions
Which Greenwich Village food tour is wheelchair accessible?
The 2.5-hour walk from Bagel Bob’s is listed as stroller and wheelchair accessible. The 3-hour walk from the IFC Center is listed as not suitable for wheelchair users or people with mobility impairments. The close-up of the 2.5-hour walk has the full practical details.
Do the food walks cater for vegetarians?
The 2.5-hour walk is described as vegetarian-friendly. The 3-hour walk asks for dietary needs to be sent to the operator in advance; the six-tastings close-up covers how that works.
Are tips included on the food walks?
No. Both listings exclude tips and transport. The 2.5-hour walk includes a bottle of water with the tastings.
Do the food walks run in the rain?
The 2.5-hour walk runs in rain, hail or shine, and wet-weather gear is not included. The 3-hour listing does not say. The what-to-wear page covers shoes and layers.