Best Late Night Restaurants in Gramercy
9 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
7th Street Burger Kips Bay
Ultra-simple smash burgers with big crust, gooey cheese, and late hours.
Notable Picks
8.7
7th Street Burger’s Kips Bay outpost is a no-frills smash-burger counter turning out thin, deeply seared patties on soft potato buns for under $15. Lines move fast, late-night hours stretch past midnight, and the short menu of cheeseburgers and loaded fries delivers a high payoff for the price.
Must-Try Dishes:
Double Cheeseburger, Spicy Jalapeño Cheeseburger, Loaded Beef Fries
What Makes it Special: Ultra-simple smash burgers with big crust, gooey cheese, and late hours.
8.4
A lively Gramercy-edge taqueria with a full bar and a long menu of SoCal-style tacos, tortas, and pozole. Flavors skew bold and crowd-pleasing, and the constant delivery demand mirrors strong daily reliability. It’s a comfortable late dinner spot when you want seating and a margarita with your tacos.
Must-Try Dishes:
Taco de Lengua, Enchiladas Verdes, Pozole Rojo
What Makes it Special: Full-service taqueria energy with a broad, well-executed taco roster.
#3
Street Taco
8.4
Street Taco is a buzzy Kips Bay bar and taqueria where neon, murals, and a VW bus set the tone for plates of heritage-inspired tacos. It’s where locals go for margaritas, music, and a lively crowd that runs late into the night.
Must-Try Dishes:
Al pastor tacos, Fried chicken tacos, Pineapple margarita
What Makes it Special: High-energy tacos-and-tequila spot with playful decor and serious margaritas.
8.2
A classic neighborhood slice-and-delivery shop that wins late because it stays open deep into the night and keeps the pizza hot, fast, and consistent. The best move is to lean into their sturdier slices that hold up after midnight, then add one simple side and call it.
Must-Try Dishes:
Grandma slice, Chicken vodka slice, White slice
What Makes it Special: Late-night slice reliability with a big, varied pie-and-slice lineup.
8
A neighborhood pizzeria that’s strongest when you order clean and classic—well-executed slices and solid pies that work for late cravings without turning into a production. Aim for their most consistent slice styles and skip over-customizing if you’re ordering late.
Must-Try Dishes:
White slice, Chicken bacon ranch slice, Classic cheese pie
What Makes it Special: Late-night pizza that stays consistent across slices and pies.
Worthy Picks
7.7
Vibes:
Late Night Legends
Quick Bites Champions
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
A late-night Gramercy slice-and-delivery standby where gluten-free success depends on one thing: committing to a single, clear order and confirming the crust and prep. It’s not a destination dining room—it’s utility pizza that works best as a simple, after-hours fix.
Must-Try Dishes:
Gluten-free crust pizza (confirm availability), Classic cheese slice lane (if doing regular), Garlic knots for the table (non-GF)
What Makes it Special: A go-late pizza stop where gluten-free can work with confirmation.
#7
Diner 24
7.7
A modern 24-hour diner built around a big, smash-burger mission—fast gratification, loud comfort, and always-open utility. Treat it like a single-lane order: one smash burger build, fries if you’re hungry, and don’t let the massive menu distract you.
Must-Try Dishes:
12oz Double Smash Cheeseburger, 12oz Double Smash Bacon Cheeseburger, Single Smash Burger
What Makes it Special: A true 24-hour smash-burger option in the neighborhood.
#8
99¢ Pizza
7.6
A true ultra-budget slice stop for when price matters most. Expect classic thin slices with a quick reheat, ideal for a no-ceremony bite on East 14th.
Must-Try Dishes:
Cheese Slice, Pepperoni Slice, Soda-and-slice combo
What Makes it Special: Rock-bottom pricing for a classic NYC street slice.
7.6
A true all-hours diner where wings work as the reliable, no-drama comfort order—crispy enough to satisfy, fast enough to match the late-night pace. The best approach is classic diner discipline: wings plus one supporting side, then stop before the menu sprawl takes over.
Must-Try Dishes:
Buffalo wings, Mozzarella sticks, Breakfast platter (late-night classic)
What Makes it Special: All-hours diner wings when everything else is closed.