Sullivan Street Bakery and Pizza

Following the pandemic, where restaurants are smart to remove any barriers that keep customers from visiting, finding a spot that offers no reservations is somewhat of a rarity. Luckily, you can still find a number of places that are walk-in only for when you’re feeling spontaneous (or forgetful). Whether you’re looking for the best restaurant in Chelsea market to sit at the counter, or need to find a swanky dinner in Brooklyn on the fly, we’ve rounded up some of our favorite walk-in only spots around the city.

Welcome to my completely unorganized but oh-so-helpful map of New York City! An absolute smorgasbord of my own travels and research, suggestions from friends and strangers, and many treasures found along the way, this is where I compile all things NYC for my future trips and yours. Things I particularly love that you’ll find a lot of: ☕️ Coffee shops & bakeries 🌮 Local cuisine 🏛️ Museums of all kinds 🌳 Gardens & parks 🛏️ Boutique hotels 🍕 Small regional chains with good reputations All my guides in this category are $5 per 100 places included, but since I add to these constantly, you can lock down the lowest price today and gain a lifetime access!

Chelsea has no shortage of restaurants and bars to enjoy—which is a good problem to have. When wading through swanky hotel lobbies, massive marketplaces, countless steakhouses, and more, it can be intimidating to pick out that perfect place to eat. We’ve narrowed down some of our favorite restaurants in Chelsea for a variety of occasions so you can skip the decision fatigue and get to eating (and drinking) on your next outing.