Yonah Schimmel's Knish Bakery

I got there exactly at closing... Joseph let me in and kindly took my order...a dozen with one on the house... I love the old school charm of the place... Brings me back to the 70's (it goes back way further), when I'd go clothes shopping twice a year on Orchard Street with Mom... Then stop at Woolworths counter for an egg cream... Always bringing home pickles and sauerkraut from one of the many places with huge pickle barrels outside... Thank you Joseph (owner's grandson), for a great great conversation... See you soon

Made a visit to this historic gem and decided to indulge in the renowned knish, both in its savory and sweet renditions. For my culinary voyage, I opted for the blueberry cheese and the daily special: pizza flavor. Let's talk about the savory contender first, the pizza-flavored knish. It was tasty, no doubt, but it paled in comparison to the decadent blueberry cheese counterpart. This blueberry cheese knish was an absolute revelation. Imagine a generous filling of sweet cheese custard, boasting a luxurious consistency that falls somewhere between whipped cream and cream cheese, all elegantly crowned with a dollop of fresh blueberry jam. Every bite was a harmonious symphony of flavors, and trust me, I couldn't stop myself from savoring every morsel. It was that good. Now, the pizza knish had its merits too. It was like a doughy embrace, hugging a flavorful mashup of mashed potato, pizza sauce, and a slice of cheese on top. While it was undeniably delicious, it didn't quite reach the lofty heights of the blueberry cheese sensation. As for the price, it tallied up to $14 for both knishes, which might raise an eyebrow or two. But hey, considering the historical significance of this place, it feels somewhat justified, especially in the context of today's rather disheartening inflation rates Lol.

I don't find knishes intrinsically interesting, but it's hard to imagine them done better than here. The worker warmed them up for me beforehand. Of the 3 I had, my favorite two were the potato (the pepper works well with it) and kasha (a taste I rarely encounter nowadays). Spinach I liked, just not much as the other two.