14 Foods Uptown New Yorkers Can't Resist After Hitting The Bar

From dollar pizzas to foods you may never have even heard of, uptown New Yorkers know how to fight off those drunken munchies.

1. Dollar Pizza

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Hidden in some of New York City's darkest corners are the heroes making these cheap slices. They may not always be the tastiest, but they get the job done.

2. Halal food.

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The owners of these carts seem to never sleep and the $5-7 price range is perfect after buying too many $12 drinks. Chicken over rice with extra white sauce please.

3. Gyro

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Just another halal cart gem for when you're feeling pita bread instead of rice.

4. Tacos.

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Seriously, is there a food truck person appreciation day? The taco truck is a drunken Uptowner's best friend.

The assortment of delicacies at the "chicken spot"

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We can't forget to add the people working the chicken spot that always seems to be open to the list of unsung heroes in NYC. There's one on almost every corner uptown.

5. Fried chicken.

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The chicken spot usual: fried chicken, french fries, and that bun they give you that never gets eaten –what more could you ask for?

6. Beef patty.

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Though they're known for their chicken, the chicken spot's beef patties (with cheese) are enough for an empty stomach, too.

Then there's the bodega.

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Or the deli, grocery store, or whatever endearing nickname you've given it. Chances are it's open overnight and the grill's still going.

7. Chopped cheese.

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The infamous chopped cheese may be the hottest item on the bodega menu. The NYC staple, made mostly of ground beef and melted cheese with some onions, greens, and sauces, probably tops the list of most irresistible foods to uptown New Yorkers.

8. Bacon, egg, and cheese.

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For when you're feeling basic. It's probably almost time for breakfast anyways.

9. Frituras (fried treats).

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Some bodegas will sometimes chef these up at any time of night, but if not check out the fritura trucks in Washington Heights. From tostones (fried plantains) to longaniza (a Spanish sausage) and chuletas ahumada (smoked pork chops), who can resist the smell of a fritura plate?

10. Empanadas

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Also known as pastelitos, these meat or cheese filled pastries are usually already prepared, making it a quick go to for when you're really hungry. It helps that they can be found anywhere from the bodega to the fritura truck.

11. Los tres golpes (the three hits).

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If you're lucky, you'll come across a 24 hour restaurant, most likely in Dyckman, selling this island dream. It's made up of eggs, salami, fried cheese, and mangu (mashed plantains). If this is new to you, try it with caution. It has the potential to become your new favorite dish.

The after hours food spot you should know if you don't

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If you're partying in Washington Heights or Dyckman going to Cachapas Y Mas afterwords is like a rite of passage. Beware of standing room only during peak times.

12. Cachapas

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Cachapas Y Mas (cachapas and more) literally serves cachapas and people can't get enough of them, a Venezuelan dish made of corn and stuffed with cheese, greens, and a choice of meat.

13. Palitos de Queso

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Also found at Cachapas Y Mas, palitos de queso, which literally mean cheese sticks, are made of white cheese wrapped in dough and fried and are served with some sort of secret sauce sent from heaven.

14. Patacones

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Speak to any Uptowner and they've had a patacon (made with fried plantains) or a yoyo (made with sweet plantains). It's basically a sandwich with a choice of meat and plantains filling in for the bread. It's the perfect meal for a drunk person with the munchies. Go try it.

15. Proceed with caution. These foods are so good that you'll hit home like...

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