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    24 NYC Foods That Just Taste Better In Fall

    Your fall food bucket list.

    We asked the BuzzFeed Community for their favorite foods to eat and drink in fall in New York, and added in a few of our own, too. So here are 24 delicious fall treats to add to your NYC bucket list this season.

    1. A bowl of ramen from Jin Ramen

    Locations: 462 Amsterdam Avenue, Upper West Side; 3183 Broadway, West Harlem

    "Delicious and super satisfying ramen. Plus, they have really good sweet sesame green beans." — Marie Telling

    2. An almond croissant and almond milk chai latte from The Muffins Shop Cafe

    Location: 222 Columbus Avenue, Upper West Side

    "This coffee shop is so fall to me. It seems like their baked goods just taste better on a crisp fall day. Plus, it's one block from Central Park, so I like to take my order to the park and sit on the rocks in Strawberry Fields (by the 72nd Street entrance)." — Annie Daly

    3. The fondue from Murray’s Cheese Bar

    4. Apple cider and donuts at the Union Square Greenmarket

    5. Cookies from Levain Bakery

    Locations: 167 West 74th Street, Upper West Side; 2167 Frederick Douglas Boulevard, Harlem

    "They are so good and warm and are perfect for fall!" — katec4b8165ec2

    6. Galbi Jjim from Cho Dang Gol

    7. Chai lattes at Mudspot

    8. Rotisserie from Peter's Since 1969

    Locations: 168 Bedford Avenue, Williamsburg, Brooklyn; 587 9th Avenue, Midtown West

    "It's a rotisserie with an old-timey and homey feel. Good chicken and sides and everything is pretty cheap." — Marie Telling

    9. A grilled chicken press sandwich from Grey Dog

    10. Triple-fried chips from Burke & Wills

    Location: 226 West 79th Street, Upper West Side

    "Fries are my ultimate comfort food, and I've legitimately never seen thicker-cut versions than the ones here. They come in a stack of nine, but seriously, just one layer of these 'chips' (it's an Australian place) could serve as a hearty appetizer. They're generously salted, come with a tiny pot of aioli to dip, and they're only $5 with two-for-one drinks during happy hour." — Michelle No

    11. A pint of IPA on tap plus a veggie burger and sweet potato fries at Amsterdam Ale House

    Location: 340 Amsterdam Avenue at 76th Street, Upper West Side

    "I love to eat these things year round, don't get me wrong, but there's something about eating them in the fall that's extra satisfying. This place has an insane collection of beers on tap; you simply cannot go wrong (especially if you go IPA, my favorite). Also, they serve their burgers on English muffins, which I love, and they put a bit of sugar and cinnamon on their sweet potato fries, so they taste extra sweet and delicious." — Annie Daly

    12. The suisse raclette at Raclette NYC

    Location: 511 East 12th Street, East Village

    "It is literally melted cheese on top of potatoes, cured meats, vegetables, and bread and it is TO DIE FOR. They melt the huge wheel of cheese, and then scrape it right in front of you, leaving you with a ton of melted cheese on a plate to eat with your vegetables and meats. It’s amazing. It’s life-changing." — azhaliaa

    13. A caramel apple crisp cookie from Schmackary's

    14. A giant, delicious chocolate chunk cookie from Birdbath Green Bakery

    15. Lard bread from Mazzola Bakery

    Location: 192 Union Street, Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn

    "A traditional Italian bakery that sells warm and delicious lard bread." — Marie Telling

    16. Hot chocolate at Max Brenner

    Location: 841 Broadway, Union Square

    "You can get hot chocolate at Max Brenner year round, but it becomes more socially acceptable when the weather gets colder. That’s why the fall is the perfect time to enjoy the super creamy, decadent, Italian thick hot chocolate from Max Brenner. In late fall and winter, it also becomes available at the Max Brenner stand at the Bryant Park Winter Village, which opens at the end of October." — ercp

    17. Noodle soup at Ginger's

    18. Any comfort food from La Cigogne

    Location: 213-215 Union Street, Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn

    "It's a delicious Alsatian restaurant with some amazing comfort food and a fireplace." — Marie Telling

    19. The honey roasted nuts from the street carts

    Location: All around the city!

    "They are so warm and sugary. I just love them." — Akimat

    20. Literally anything from Bakeri

    Locations: 150 Wythe Avenue, Williamsburg, Brooklyn; 105 Freeman Street, Greenpoint, Brooklyn

    "All of their baked goods are perfect for fall. I really love their salted chocolate, hazelnut, and rosemary cookie, though. They have it year-round, but the flavors are very fall-y." — Hannah Mars

    21. The Momofuku ramen from Momofuku Noodle Bar

    22. Apple Crumb Pie from Buttercup Bake Shop

    Locations: 167 Madison Avenue, Midtown East; 828 7th Avenue, Midtown West; 973 2nd Avenue, Midtown East

    "It’s an apple-cranberry pie with a crumb crust instead of a regular pastry crust. Something about the apples and cinnamon just reminds me of autumn every time I get it. It’s great!" — Chemism

    23. Pastries and cakes from Café Sabarsky in the Neue Gallery

    24. Hot dogs or soft pretzels from the vendors in Central Park

    Location: Central Park (110th Street to 59th Street; Central Park West to 5th Avenue)

    "I've lived in NYC my whole life. I think the best part of Fall in NYC is strolling around near Central Park and eating things like hot dogs or hot pretzels from cart vendors. You can obviously buy that stuff all year long, but I love doing that in the fall. I also scope out the rare roasted chestnut vendors. They used to be everywhere, but I just don't see as many these days." —Stacy Curran, Facebook

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