Yonah Schimmel's Knish Bakery

753 reviews

+1 (212) 477-2858

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137 E Houston St

New York, NY 10002

+1 (212) 477-2858

http://www.knishery.com

Yonah Schimmel has been serving knishes, kugel, latke as well as classic New York drinks like Egg Creams and Lime Rickeys since 1910. Located in the historic Lower East Side, Yonah Schimmel Knish Bakery is a slice of historic New York that’s becoming more and more rare.

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4.0753 reviews

Tod R.

4/2/2025

I don't know much about Real America, but I know a lot about Real New York. Yonah Schimmel's Knish Bakery is definitely OG Real New York. I love coming here for the history, vibe, and obviously......

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Inverleith F.

3/29/2025

You just can beat a locally owned business since 1910 that sells a very unique food item.... knishes! Hubby was turned on to them a couple of years ago and now he has to have them in every visit....

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Denise A.

3/6/2025

This establishment deserves kuddos and complete admiration for being in business since 1910 and being frequented by and applauded by so many, including some celebrities. I was not there in 1910,...

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Jackie K.

3/20/2025

I grew up going here. But the last knish or two have tasted purely like I licked a pepper mill. The potato knish is a star it doesn't need to be drowned in pepper. It takes away from it. Lots of...

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Bernadette M.

10/13/2024

New York landmark so as a tourist I had to stop by :) Plus I've never had a knish before. Mt friend and I arrived right when the guy working there turned off the open sign. Lols We knocked on the...

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