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Shopsin's

120 Essex St., New York, NY, 10002
nr. Rivington St.
no phone

6.0 "Mixed Reviews"
Average Reader Rating
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66% Would you go back?
66% Would you take a date?
66% Would you take kids?
0% Would you go on business?
33% Would you go on a special occasion?
Food: 9.5
Service: 4.0
Décor: 6.0
Value: 7.0
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Come prepared, leave happy

ConchasChica from 10010 | Posted on 10/3/09

Overall Rating: 7 (Recommended)
Would you go back? Yes
Would you take a date? Yes
Would you take kids? Yes
Would you go on business? No
Would you go on a special occasion? Yes
Food: 9
Service: 3
Décor: 4
Value: 5

There are few seats, so learn Shopsin's rules (cash, no substitutions, 4 max/party, everyone orders something) and what you want while you wait. 4-tops taste more dishes, but unless you split into two 2's you'll wait longer. My pregnant friend was offered a chair while we queued – Kenny's son's idea; Kenny sure as hell wasn't taking credit for it when thanked him. The menu is overwhelming, but you can't go wrong. This is homemade food the kind most people can't make. Ordered: Orange Julius, Guiness Malted, cilantro chile coleslaw, Blisters on my Sister, Huevos Rancheros, Pete Moss and Piaf. I was told that we had ordered too much and couldn't order Ebelskivers without giving up something or the kitchen would “scream” at us. I dropped the Guiness Malted and the little cakes were ours. They were perfectly light and sweet. Next time I’ll go an hour before opening to ensure prompt seating. Not cheap portions enough for 2-3 people, possibly four. They may have doggie bags. Be careful asking.

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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

the rudest people I've ever encountered

gaconnell from 11201 | Posted on 7/10/09

Overall Rating: 1 (Not Recommended)
Would you go back? No
Would you take a date? No
Would you take kids? No
Would you go on business? No
Would you go on a special occasion? No
Food: (NA)
Service: 1
Décor: (NA)
Value: (NA)

Stopped in today for breakfast with two friends. The menu is extensive -- even overwhelming. In tiny letters at the bottom, it says everyone must order a meal. When my friends tried to order something to share, the waiter pointed out the rule, and my friends started to revise their order. The owner, however, told us to "get the f*** out," and instructed the waiter to "take their menus, I don't want them in here." Even the chef came out to get in on the action. I'm honestly surprised anyone can afford to treat paying customers that way in a recession -- no pancake is worth that kind of abuse.

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10 out of 17 people found this review helpful.

delish

daradeee from 10011 | Posted on 3/29/09

Overall Rating: 10 (Highly Recommended)
Would you go back? Yes
Would you take a date? Yes
Would you take kids? Yes
Would you go on business? No
Would you go on a special occasion? No
Food: 10
Service: 8
Décor: 8
Value: 9

what you see is what you get...only you're not told what you're getting. this is a place to take a chance. you can't go wrong. some combinations would be considered odd but they work. let me save you some time: get the ebelskivers. no explanation on the menu but here's what you need to know: they are wonderful plump, round, small and sweet donut-type pancakes covered in sugar and filled with banana that you dip in whipped cream. done.

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11 out of 16 people found this review helpful.

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