Food
Where to eat with kids on (and just off) 34th Street
November 1, 2025 · 4 min read
- El Parador Cafe (325 E 34th) — Mexican since 1959, quesadillas, booths, very welcoming with kids.
- Sarge's Deli (548 3rd Ave) — 24/7, matzo ball soup, classic NYC deli energy.
- Ali Baba (212 E 34th) — Turkish, mezze plates great for sharing, plain grilled chicken for picky kids.
- 2nd Ave Deli (162 E 33rd) — pastrami, blintzes, free pickles on the table.
- Vezzo Thin Crust (Lex & 31st) — easy thin-crust pizza, no fuss.
- Eataly Flatiron — a 10-minute walk; the gelato counter alone is worth it.
- Vatan (3rd Ave & 29th) — fixed-price Gujarati thali in a village set, kids think it's a theme restaurant.