Lower East Side · Greek · Mediterranean
Division Street Greek with no sign, cash-adjacent pricing, and a line that forms before it opens
Kiki's sits on a quiet stretch of Division Street below the Manhattan Bridge with minimal signage and no reservations, and it has been full every night for a decade on the strength of very good Greek food at prices that have not caught up to the neighborhood. The saganaki arrives flaming, the octopus is charred properly rather than boiled into submission, and the dakos — barley rusk, tomato, feta — is the sleeper order. The room is cramped, the wine is cheap and drinkable, and the crowd skews young because the arithmetic works for them. Get there when the doors open or plan to wait on the sidewalk.
Kiki's is division Street Greek with no sign, cash-adjacent pricing, and a line that forms before it opens. Regulars order saganaki flamed at the table and grilled octopus.
Kiki's is priced at $$ — approx. $20–$40 per person.
Kiki's takes reservations by phone — call (646) 882-7052 to book.
Kiki's is at 130 Division St, New York, NY 10002, in Lower East Side. Street parking under the Manhattan Bridge approach; F to East Broadway
Kiki's is open Mon 12–11 PM · Tue–Sat 12 PM–12 AM · Sun 12–11 PM. Hours can change on holidays — confirm on Google Maps before a long drive.