East Village’s 10 Best Cheap Eats - Eater NY
"Classic Middle Eastern food — some of the best of it vegetarian — is the forte of Rakka Cafe, which has been on St. Marks for more than three decades. A vegetarian combo might include freshly fried falafel, babaganoush, tabouli, and labneh served with a stack of warm pitas. Meat sandwiches such as lamb shawarma are also bargain priced, and there’s outdoor seating in warm weather." - Robert Sietsema
