Midtown New York City Food Crawl

Despite what a lot of people think, there ARE great, affordable places to eat in Midtown, and you’ll visit and learn about some of them on this food crawl.
Midtown is also one of the most important and awe-inspiring places on planet earth, and we not only move you through some iconic - and some lesser known - ambiances in an artful way that leaves you feeling full and satisfied, heart, mind, and belly.

BUT this is not your normal food tour. We don't follow a fixed route. Instead the experienced, licensed guide will get the pulse of the group and draw from a big bag of options to make each experience a little more personal, memorable, and unique.

We are always learning more about the city, and that's how we can run these organic events that are less scripted and more like an eclectic group of friends out for a food crawl in the city.

Wear comfortable clothes and be prepared to walk. We cover a lot of ground and often eat standing up.

A TOUR FOR PEOPLE WHO DON'T LOVE TOURS

Meeting Point

Pod Times Square

400 W 42nd St, New York, NY 10036, USA

We meet near 42nd Street and 9th Avenue. Exact location sent after booking.

What's included:

• Smaller group size. Others cap at 12-16 people, we cap at 8-10
• Follow-up materials with undercover tips and tricks for exploring NYC
• Friendly, licensed, and professional NYC Guide

Not included:

• Gratuity not included. Never expected, always appreciated
• No headsets, microphones, umbrellas or 'branding' so we don't stand out as a tour group.

What to expect:

Duration: 3 hours

42nd Street

New York City, New York

THIS IS A SAMPLE ITINERARY. We take input from the group, then draw from a big bag of options to make each outing unique.
Our route changes from day to day, taking input from the group, guide, and city to create a one-of-a-kind experience. BUT we almost always crisscross 42nd Street with all its important sites and history.

10 minutes

Poseidon Greek Bakery

629 9th Ave, New York, NY 10036, USA

The only Greek spot in the area, and a family-fun institution for more than 100 years. Spanikopita, baklava, strudel? If it’s made with filo dough, they do it, and they do it better than anybody else.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Planet Taco

705 9th Ave, New York, NY 10019, USA

We frequently stop at this outstanding taco joint on 9th avenue, where the music and vibes are almost as good as the tacos.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Rockefeller Center

45 Rockefeller Plaza, New York City, 10111-0100, New York

Built in the 1930s, Rockefeller Center has become one of the most iconic locations in New York - but the influence of this area goes even deeper than we know. We take some time to explore the art, architecture, and true reach of Rockefeller Center.

30 minutes

St. Patrick's Cathedral

50th Street & 5th Avenue, Wheelchair accessibility located off the corner of 51st Street and 5th Avenue, New York City, 10022-6863, New York

The most important and impressive Catholic Church in New York, St. Patrick's is a beautiful example of Gothic Revival architecture, and a truly impressive monument that opens the door to deeper themes of tribalism and cooperation in the history of New York. We frequently take a few minutes to step inside and stand in awe

10 minutes

Vanderbilt Avenue

Vanderbilt Ave, New York, NY 10017, USA

Glossed over, or completely missed by most visitors to Midtown Manhattan, Vanderbilt Avenue is one of the most impressive places in the city. We often take a few minutes to slow down and look up on this short but overwhelming set of blocks.

10 minutes

Grand Central Terminal

89 E 42nd Street, , New York City, 10017-5503, New York

There are many secrets in Grand Central Terminal, more than anyone can learn in a day, let alone in a 3-hour tour. But we'll share some of the most compelling stories from this world-class building.

20 minutes

Joey Bats Cafe

105 East 42nd Street Grand Central Dining Concourse Lower, 05, Level K, New York, NY 10017, USA

While inside GCT, we often stop by Joey Bats for a delicious pastel de nata, straight from Lisbon, Portugal.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Tudor City

New York City, New York

At the far end of 42nd Street is Tudor City, which looks out over the United Nations, the East River, and the ever-growing skylines of Queens and Brooklyn.

15 minutes

Stephen A. Schwarzman Building

Fifth Avenue at 42nd Street, New York City, 10018-2788, New York

No trip through midtown is complete without a visit to the main branch of the New York Public Library, where there's incredible 'underground' story every visitor should know.

30 minutes

Bryant Park

Between 40th and 42nd Streets & Fifth and Sixth Ave, New York City, 10018, New York

We often wrap up in Bryant Park, right behind the Library, a park with a rich past, present, and future.

5 minutes