Yonah Schimmel's Knish Bakery Info
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Delivery
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Takeout
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Lunch
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Solo dining
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Coffee
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Comfort food
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Casual
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Family-friendly
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LGBTQ+ friendly
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NFC mobile payments
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Good for kids
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LGBTQ+ friendly
Best WLM Reviews
First time trying a knish. I love the history related to the immigration story, the store itself is an awesome collection of vintage imagery and funny play on words with “knish”.
As for the taste, we had broccoli, it’s OK, nothing more, nothing less. Mashed potatoes, a little bit of broccoli taste, thought it could have been saltier.
Overall, worth a try if you are in the area for the history of the place, but not a show stopper either. Average experience.
This place has a very historical significance for the migrant community. With not much money they survived on starchy food. Knish was the to go staple. Honestly I have never had a Knish before. It was delicious. Both savory and sweet with cream cheese. The Knish is not meant for one person if you are not hungry. It was really heavy. It was amazing and a must try.
THE OG.
So, I am 46 years old and had never eaten a knish before. I knew on our trip to New York I had to sample some of these delightful treats. Did some research and determined Yonah Schimmel’s was THE place to go for awesome knishes.
The shop is something from another era, and I want to protect it at all costs! Love the little storefront, the tin ceiling tiles, love the classic NYC guy who works behind the counter - what a character! The whole thing was a knish EXPERIENCE and on top of that, the food was truly amazing.
We grabbed our food in a paper sack and walked right around the corner to a charming little park to sample their wares.
The sweet knish was my favorite, tangy blueberry and sweet cream cheese filling, the potato dough it was ensconced in was a pillowy sweet delight, just sweet, smooth pastry. The apple streudel was no slouch either. Writing about it right now from my couch in Georgia, my mouth is watering and I wish I could have another one immediately.
The savory knishes are also delicious, warm, fragrant and so filling, like a delicious hug from the inside of your belly! My daughter, who LOVES mashed potatoes, thought her knish one of the best things she’d ever eaten.
Not that I have anything to compare them to, but I feel like if you like a knish, you are going to love this place. And if you are like me, a knish virgin, Yonah Schimmel should definitely be your first.
We got two knishes to go. Customer service was good and they heated them up in the microwave.
Potato Knish - 3/5 - Nothing special, simply mashed potatoes in a ball form. Needed some seasonings or flavor.
Blueberry Cheese - 5/5 - SO DELICIOUS! Absolutely amazing. One can solve the sweet tooth of 2-3 people. Will definitely be coming back for more of the sweet ones.
My first time ever trying a knish, and I’m so glad it was here! They offer a wide variety of options, making it hard to choose, but everything looked incredible. The waiter/hostess was an absolute doll, providing warm and attentive service that made the experience even better. I recommend stopping by if you’re in the area!”
Big, filling knish for 5.50 - got the spinach. It's lightly flavoured and like mashed potato inside. I love the skin.
Takeout only
A classic that’s known amongst locals and was featured on the show Billions. I got the spinach, the apple strudel (highly recommend), and raspberry cheese, along with a cream soda and a cherry soda.
They were all solid, the guy behind the counter is great, and it was all decently priced.
Always wanted to try this place since a lot has changed in the area. The knishes were ok, a little pricey, but what hasn’t gone up. The service, eh, nothing great. The atmosphere was like taking a step back in time. It was a nice experience, but once is good enough. The food is good, but not worth the price to keep going back.
Quick Facts About Yonah Schimmel's Knish Bakery
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Opening Hours
| Monday | 10:30 AM - 06:00 PM |
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| Tuesday | 10:30 AM - 06:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 10:30 AM - 06:00 PM |
| Thursday | 10:30 AM - 06:00 PM |
| Friday | 10:30 AM - 06:00 PM |
| Saturday | 10:30 AM - 06:00 PM |
| Sunday | 10:30 AM - 06:00 PM |
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