Best Late Night Legends Restaurants in Hudson Square
3 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Black Tap
Big burgers plus the iconic shake-and-sides spectacle.
Notable Picks
#1
Black Tap
8.5
A high-volume late-night burger room that wins on big, satisfying builds, fast pacing, and a party-like energy that keeps groups moving. The burgers are the anchor, but it’s the sides-and-shakes ecosystem that makes it a reliable post-shopping or post-drinks play.
Must-Try Dishes:
The Champ Burger, Waffle Fries, CrazyShake
What makes it special: Big burgers plus the iconic shake-and-sides spectacle.
Worthy Picks
7.7
A Tribeca soft-serve shop built around fun, topped-to-the-max signatures that eat like dessert mashups rather than classic scoops. It’s best used as a late-day treat stop—pick one of the house creations and treat it like a full dessert, not a snack.
Must-Try Dishes:
Salty Pimp, Rocky Roadhouse, Bea Arthur
What makes it special: Signature soft-serve creations designed as full-on dessert builds.
#3
King Wok
7.6
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Quick Bites Champions
Late Night Legends
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
King Wok is a classic New York Chinese-American takeout counter serving big portions and late hours to workers and residents around Hudson Square. Reviews point to uneven finesse but dependable value, especially for combo platters and late-night cravings.
Must-Try Dishes:
General Tso's chicken, Beef with broccoli combo, Shrimp lo mein
What makes it special: Old-school counter-service spot that anchors local, budget Chinese takeout in the area.