Best Late Night Restaurants in Upper East Side-Yorkville
12 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
LaRustica Pizza
A creative, delivery-focused pizzeria with loaded specialty pies and reliable late-night hours.
Notable Picks
8.3
LaRustica Pizza sits on Lexington Avenue just north of 92nd Street, pairing crisp-crust pies and creative toppings with hours that stretch into the night. Locals lean on it for delivery-friendly specialty pizzas and slices when they want something more dialed-in than a bare-bones corner shop.
Must-Try Dishes:
Margarita Pie, Mike's Hot Honey Pepperoni Pie, Hell’s Kitchen Pie
What Makes it Special: A creative, delivery-focused pizzeria with loaded specialty pies and reliable late-night hours.
8.3
Midnight Express is a 24/7 Yorkville diner where pancakes, cheeseburgers, and omelettes come out around the clock for night-shift workers, bar spillover, and insomniac locals. The food leans classic rather than flashy, but the combination of all-day breakfast, reliable delivery, and constant late-night seating makes it the backbone of 10128 after midnight.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pancakes, Classic Eggs Benedict, Patty Melt Burger
What Makes it Special: True 24/7 neighborhood diner turning out full breakfasts and burgers at any hour.
8.2
A party-leaning Yorkville bar that actually works for late-night eating when you want something more substantial than snacks. The best results come from treating it like a burger-and-sides mission—fast decisions, minimal modifications, and you’re in the groove.
Must-Try Dishes:
Burger, Chicken wings, Tater tots
What Makes it Special: A true late-night bar where the kitchen is still a real option.
8.2
The Lexington Avenue Holey Cream spins hot, hand-dipped donuts into over-the-top ice cream sandwiches, plus sundaes and frozen yogurt, running late into the evening. It’s less about delicate baking and more about maximalist, candy-loaded creations built on made-to-order donuts.
Must-Try Dishes:
Famous Original Donut Ice Cream Sandwich, Nutella Donut, Cookies and Cream Donut
What Makes it Special: Build-your-own donut ice cream sandwiches with a huge toppings roster.
Worthy Picks
7.8
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Late Night Legends
Quick Bites Champions
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
1st Ave Gourmet Deli doubles as a compact burger stop thanks to a dedicated burger menu that runs deep into the night. Locals lean on it for cheeseburgers, late sandwiches, and quick grill orders after nearby sit-down spots close.
Must-Try Dishes:
Cheeseburger, Bacon Cheeseburger, Turkey Burger
What Makes it Special: Corner deli that treats burgers as a core grill order rather than an afterthought, serving them until close.
#6
Gaf East
7.8
Gaf East is a low-lit Irish-leaning pub where darts, jukebox playlists, and strong pours carry the night until 4am. The compact bar menu leans on burgers and wings for fuel, making it more of a drinks-first late-night hang that still has enough food to qualify as a post-shift stop.
Must-Try Dishes:
House pub burger, Buffalo wings, Loaded fries
What Makes it Special: Classic neighborhood pub where drinks, darts, and sports keep the room full until closing.
7.7
Vibes:
Late Night Legends
Quick Bites Champions
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
A new fast-casual build-your-own Mexican counter that’s built for late-night utility—quick assembly, familiar formats, and a clean in-and-out rhythm. It hits best when you keep the order focused (one burrito or bowl, one salsa lane) so the flavors stay tight and the meal stays efficient after midnight.
Must-Try Dishes:
Build-your-own burrito, Birria quesadilla, Churro bites
What Makes it Special: A late-night build-your-own format that stays fast and predictable.
7.7
Vibes:
Quick Bites Champions
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Late Night Legends
A Mission-style fast-casual option that stays useful when you need tacos late without the sit-down tempo. It wins on speed and predictability—order in a single lane (tacos or a bowl) and keep add-ons minimal so the build stays clean and consistent.
Must-Try Dishes:
Taco trio (choose one protein lane), Mission-style burrito, Chips & salsa
What Makes it Special: Fast, predictable tacos and burritos in a late-night-friendly format.
7.7
Heavenly Finest Deli is a 24-hour Yorkville deli emphasizing made-to-order hot and cold sandwiches, breakfast rolls, and chopped cheese heroes. It’s especially useful for off-hour meals, from early-morning coffee and egg sandwiches to late-night chopped cheese or grilled cheese trays.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chopped Cheese Hero, Grilled Cheese Sandwich, Sausage, Egg & Cheese breakfast sandwich
What Makes it Special: Round-the-clock deli at 94th and 2nd turning out chopped cheese, breakfast sandwiches, and grill items when most of the neighborhood is closed.
#10
The District
7.7
The District is a 3rd Avenue pub where burgers, fried appetizers, and draft beers run alongside a steady sports-bar crowd until late. With a big drink menu and a surprisingly broad food lineup, it works best for groups that want a full night out without leaving the neighborhood.
Must-Try Dishes:
House burger, Buffalo wings, Nachos platter
What Makes it Special: Lively avenue pub with a full kitchen, long bar, and TVs that keep food and drinks flowing late.
#11
Eastside Deli
7.5
Eastside Deli is a 24-hour Lexington Avenue counter serving hot sandwiches, breakfast platters, and basics to hospital staff, students, and subway riders. It isn’t a destination on atmosphere, but the ability to grab a bacon-egg-and-cheese or a hot hero at almost any hour keeps it in regular late-night rotation.
Must-Try Dishes:
Bacon, egg & cheese sandwich, Philly cheesesteak hero, Grilled cheese sandwich
What Makes it Special: No-frills 24-hour deli right off Lexington that reliably handles late-night sandwich runs.
#12
Tacos & Tequila
7.5
Tacos & Tequila is a small, mostly sidewalk-seating spot built around tacos, sizzling fajitas, and oversized margaritas. It closes around 10 p.m. but functions as a de facto late-night taco patio on warm evenings, especially when happy hour rolls into a casual, tequila-heavy dinner.
Must-Try Dishes:
Carnitas tacos, Tinga tacos, Grilled beef quesadilla
What Makes it Special: Sidewalk-focused taco bar known for strong margaritas and flexible outdoor seating.