Russ & Daughters
4.1$$· ModerateClosed · opens tomorrow 8:00 AMHistoric Lower East Side institution serving iconic bagels and smoked fish

Established in 1914, Russ & Daughters is a family-owned Lower East Side institution celebrated for its traditional Jewish specialty foods. Visitors flock here for hand-sliced smoked fish, caviar, freshly baked bagels, and classic black-and-white cookies. It remains an essential culinary stop for anyone seeking an authentic taste of New York history.
Expert notes
- Visitors can order ahead and pick up. Call 212-475-4880, ext. 3, press 1 for The Shop at 179 E Hudson; ext 3, press 3 for The Cafe at 127 Orchard St; and ext 3, press 2 for the Brooklyn cafe at 141 Flushing Ave. They also offer catering for pick up.
Features
- Baked Goods
- Cafe
- Coffee Tea
- Dine In
- Local Favorite
- Smoked Fish
- Take Outs
- Wheelchair Accessible
Special occasion reservations
You can reservation for wedding, cocktail parties, holiday celebration, corporate event etc. For more information contact: cafe@russanddaughters.com.
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