Any fun and affordable place to eat in NYC around Madison Sq Park?

Question

I'm working on 23rd street between 3rd and 2nd Ave and meeting a friend for lunch. However I have no idea where to take her since I always bring my lunches to work. Nothing fancy a cute delicious pub or a fun restaurant is perfect, any suggestions?

Answer 1

2nd ave pub on 23rd st.  rolf's on 3rd between 22nd.  the diner on the corner of 2nd ave and 23rd.

Answer 2

The lines at the Shake Shack in Madison Sq Park are usually too long.

There's Live Bait on 23rd St. but that's a bit of a dive bar, and they're proud of it.

What about the Comfort Diner on 23rd St., between 5th/6th Ave.?  The food is great, waiters are friendly.  

Closer to 6th Ave. on 23rd St. is the Rickshaw Dumpling House - you can choose from 5 or 6 types of dumplings, and have them served in a soup, salad, or by themselves.

Eisenberg's Sandwich Shop on 5th Ave. between 22nd + 23rd.  A little funky but I think the food is pretty good.

Answer 3

If you don't have the time to wait for Shake Shack, try any of these:

L'Express - 20th & Park Ave South - cute little bistro, great french fries!

'wichcraft - 20th bet B'dway & 5th - owned by the judge from Top Chef - you can design your own sandwichs or eat one of their pre-made offerings

If it is a nice day, I would just grab a sandwich and go sit in the park and enjoy the day and people watch!  There are a few delis and fast food places right on 23rd between Madison & Park that would be good for that.

Answer 4

How about right in Madison Square Park? The Shake Shack is a fun spot to grab a few burgers and a shake. Perfect for the nice weather.

http://www.shakeshacknyc.com/