Tziki

The West Village’s Tziki keeps Greek flavors alive in a simple storefront at 209 7th Ave. It’s the kind of spot where familiar dishes unfold the moment you step inside—no surprises, just reliable taste. Weekend nights bring a bustle of regulars, but the weekday lunch shift thrives quietly on small plates (think smoky eggplant dip and lemon-kissed grilled halloumi). Vegetarians and vegans trade favorites here as often as carnivores do.

Handsome, unfussy plates aren’t their only selling point. They’ve carved out a niche for solo diners who want to land and eat without ceremony. At two different roulette moments—after five and before seven—the bar hums with a compact happy-hour menu meant to let office workers wind down without straying far. Orders arrive faster than you can find your wallet. Quick bites and healthy options round out the list; diners have used what they need most.

A call gets you a seat: (646) 360-2970. The 209 7th Ave address is easy to peg on a flat stretch of Seventh, south of the PATH hub—no curving blocks to remember. Walk, bike, or glide there any time between noon and midnight.

A map is the last detail anyone needs: point your day toward the pin, and go. Fresh air arrives soon after crossing the threshold.