Looking to check out the newest restaurant and retail additions to the East Village? From a Japanese tea room to a beer bar, read on for a list of the newest destinations to open their doors in this New York City neighborhood.
Cha-An Bonbon
238A E. Ninth St.
Cha-An Bonbon is a tea room, offering ice cream, frozen yogurt and more.
This new business provides Japanese teas, as well as tea from all over the world. On the menu, expect to see teas like oolong, black tea with milk and matcha, as well as desserts like creme brûlée and parfaits.
Cha-An Bonbon currently holds 4.5 stars out of four reviews on Yelp, indicating good reviews.
Yelper Howie Z., who reviewed Cha-An Bonbon on May 4, wrote, "Credit card only! You must try their dango! Check out pics for what type of dango they have available. I had their matcha-flavored dango, and it was bomb."
Mike C. noted, "Cha-An just opened this tiny little shop selling dango, mochi and other desserts. I tried the Hojicha Soft Serve, which was beautiful and really good, topped with monaka, red bean and raindrop cake. Will definitely be back to try more."
Cha-An Bonbon is open from noon–8 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday and noon–9 p.m. on Friday-Sunday. (It's closed on Wednesday.)
Space194
194 First Ave.
Next, check out Space194, a tea shop with an art gallery.
This new business offers full-leaf teas and "fruiteas," which are fruit-infused tea drinks. On the menu, expect to see items like Peach by Matise, with diced peaches, oolong tea, agave and rose petals, and the Pear Cezzane, which includes pears, agave syrup and crushed pistachio.
Yelp users are excited about Space194, which currently holds 4.5 stars out of 29 reviews on the site.
Yelper Mia F., who reviewed Space194 on May 5, wrote, "The whole concept of the shop is such a unique experience totally worth checking out. I received my latte in a plastic cup with a cute, floral design that I hand-wash and still reuse! I tried the Lavender Vanilla latte with oat milk, and I was very pleasantly surprised by the taste!"
Space194 is open from 10 a.m.–9 p.m. daily.
Eliza's Local
2 St. Marks Place
Eliza's Local is a beer bar and traditional American spot.
This new business has brunch and dinner options, as well as locally brewed beers. On the menu, expect to see items like a coconut granola bowl, a meatloaf sandwich with aged cheddar and hot crab dip with spinach and artichokes.
Eliza's Local's current rating of five stars out of 40 reviews on Yelp indicates positive attention from users.
Yelper Kellianne H., who reviewed Eliza's Local on May 12, wrote, "All the brews on the menu (and there are a ton) are from local breweries. The Concrete Jungle Bird cocktail is very tasty and not too sweet. I will definitely be back. This bar is very chill and perfect for a Saturday night."
Lauren S. noted, "Eliza's Local is a great addition to the area. The standout was the whiskey smash cocktail I ordered, a simple drink with whiskey, lemon and mint. I recommend coming here on a warm day and sitting up front, where they open the entire front wall and you can look out onto Saint Marks. The service was quick and friendly."
Eliza's Local is open from 4 p.m.–2 a.m. on Monday-Wednesday, 4 p.m.–4 a.m. on Thursday and Friday, 11 a.m.–4 a.m. on Saturday and 11 a.m.–2 a.m. on Sunday.
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