Veselka

East Village

  • Ukrainian / Diner
  • $$ Moderate

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Veselka has been serving Ukrainian food on Second Avenue since 1954: pierogi, borscht and diner breakfast. Open until midnight on weekdays and around the clock on Saturdays.

Opening hours

Weekly opening hours for Veselka
Monday9AM–12AM
Tuesday9AM–12AM
Wednesday9AM–12AM
Thursday9AM–12AM
Friday9AM–12AM
SaturdayOpen 24 hours
Sunday9AM–11PM

Last checked October 19, 2026. Holiday and seasonal hours may differ, so call ahead or check the restaurant's own site before a special trip.

Good to know

  • Open around the clock on Saturdays.
  • Opens as early as 9AM, so it works for breakfast.

Getting to East Village

Astor Pl (6), 3 Av (L), 1 Av (L) and 2 Av (F) are the main stations. Avenue A and beyond is mostly walking territory.

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