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A New York on Tap pick

Venieros

Heaven beneath the neon lights

342 E. 11th St. · Btwn 1st & 2nd Ave
East Village, Manhattan

In 2026

Still pouring

Checked October 18, 2026.

Overview

Venieros chocolate desserts and delicious coffee drinks have been a New York institution since 1894.

Venieros chocolate desserts and delicious coffee drinks have been a sure thing since the 19th century. While Venieros cheesecake gives the famed Junior's in Brooklyn a run for their money, Venieros chocolate desserts, sugary confections and excellent mochachinos are the treats of choice.

Why you should go

  • Venieros chocolate desserts and sugary confections are superb.
  • $4 Red Bulls are beat. Choose a mochachino instead!
  • Cheesecake gives Junior's in Brooklyn a run for their money.

What you should know

  • Immediately after entering Venieros, inhale deeply the sweetly scented air.
  • Don't block the entrance; if you're there for takeout, turn right and grab a number.
  • If you're there for a table, a line should have already formed stretching from the back, alongside the cake-refrigerators on the right; simply ask people if they are waiting for a table to find the end of the line.

History

Pool emporium first, pastry shop ever since

The original Veniero's was a pool emporium and caffe1, which makes its place in a bar guide less of a stretch than it looks. It has been in business since 18941, and it's still at 342 East 11th Street1.

Sources

  1. venieros.com

Researched October 2026.

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