The Lower East Side is changing and has become a hot and happening area for new restaurants and coffee bars in recent years. This neighborhood's charm comes from its raw and artistic character, which blends seamlessly with the new, more upscale and trendy hotspots.

Originally a working-class and immigrant neighborhood, New York's Lower East Side is now a neighborhood where many hipsters live among locals who enjoy rent control. Just look up as you walk the streets and you'll see exactly which apartments have been renovated and which haven't!

Looking for that perfect, original piece of clothing? The Lower East Side is home to many small boutiques with (mostly) affordable clothing, as well as thrift stores. In this Lower East Side New York Guide, we've compiled a list of the best restaurants, coffee shops, and other must-see hotspots.

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