Schnippers Quality Kitchen – American
Schnippers brings the nostalgic charm of a classic American roadside stand into the heart of the city, where the rhythmic sizzle of the flat-top grill and the warm glow of neon create a vibrant, high-energy atmosphere. Golden-brown chicken and griddled burgers are served alongside thick, hand-spun milkshakes, offering a sensory celebration of comfort food crafted with elevated ingredients and a modern urban pulse. It is a bustling retreat where the satisfying crunch of a perfectly seasoned fry and the buttery warmth of a toasted bun provide a soulful escape from the surrounding city rush.
NY, 10018 +1-212-921-2400 https://www.schnippers.com/Rating: 4.2/5 (4004 reviews)
Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 10:30 AM - 11:00 PM
What diners are saying
Diners celebrate this casual spot for its fresh, satisfying comfort food, with particular praise for the incredible gluten-free fried chicken and juicy burgers like the Schnipper’s Classic. Guests love the variety of options, highlighting standout items such as the sloppy joe fries, hot dogs, and indulgent chocolate peanut butter shakes. The atmosphere is frequently described as roomy and airy, offering a nice quiet place to enjoy a meal within the New York Times building. While service experiences vary, many appreciate the convenient mix of counter ordering and table delivery.
Menu
Burgers
Gluten-free available | Our burgers are cooked medium. Want it different? Just ask!
- The Schnipper Burger Special* - $18: Includes fries and a soda Dietary tags: High-Fiber
- The Old Fashioned - $18.5 Dietary tags: High-Fiber
- Schnippers Classic - $21 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory
- Hamburger* - $10 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Cheeseburger* - $10.5
- Bacon Cheeseburger* - $12: With thick-cut applewood smoked bacon Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Carnivore, TLC
- The Schnipp* - $11: With double American cheese, lettuce, plum tomatoes, Schnipper sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- The Big Schnipp* - $17: A monster 10 oz double cheeseburger with lettuce, plum tomatoes, Schnipper sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced
- Schnipper's Classic* - $13.5: Our special cheese blend, caramelized onions, thick-cut applewood smoked bacon, baby arugula, Schnipper sauce Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced
- The Old Fashioned* - $11: Extra juicy with double American cheese, griddled onions, and classic pink sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- The (Not So) Impossible Burger* - $15.5: NY State white cheddar, caramelized onions, lettuce, plum tomato, BBQ sauce, and Schnipper sauce on an Orwasher’s seeded roll Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- The Turkey Burger* - $14: Freshly ground with smashed avocado, pickled red onions, plum tomatoes, and creamy brown mustard relish on an Orwasher’s whole wheat roll Dietary tags: High-Protein, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- The Veggie Boy - $13: Vegetable patty with guacamole, plum tomato, red onion, and spicy radish sprouts on an Orwasher’s whole wheat roll (vegan) Dietary tags: Low-Sodium
Add to Any Burger
- Bacon - $2.25 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Avocado - $2.25 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Egg Over Easy - $2 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Gluten Free Bun - $1.75 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Substitute Impossible Burger - $4 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Lettuce Wrap
Chicken Fingers & Fries
Our Famous Recipe Buttermilk battered and fried extra crispy! +$2 for sweet potato fries
- Chicken Fingers & Fries (4 per order) - $12 Dietary tags: Halal, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Chicken Fingers (Without Fries) - 4 Piece - $11 Dietary tags: Halal, High-Fiber, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Chicken Fingers (Without Fries) - 8 Piece - $21 Dietary tags: Halal, High-Fiber, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Chicken Fingers (Without Fries) - 12 Piece - $30 Dietary tags: Halal, High-Fiber, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
Sandwiches
Served on fresh-baked bread from our friends at Orwasher's Bros.
- Done Right Club - $14.5: Grilled chicken, thick-cut applewood smoked bacon, guacamole, greens, red onion, plum tomatoes, Schnipper sauce, toasted ciabatta Dietary tags: High-Fiber
- Not Just Any Buffalo Chicken - $12.5: Crispy chicken, spicy buffalo sauce, kale and cabbage slaw, Danish blue cheese, Schnipper sauce, seeded roll Dietary tags: High-Fiber
- Chicken Filet on a Really Good Seeded Roll - $11.5: Crispy or grilled. With Allen’s local pickles and Schnipper sauce Dietary tags: High-Fiber
- Grilled 4 Cheese - $13.5: Our gooey 4 cheese blend on crispy griddled sourdough Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- A Lotta Bacon BLT - $13.5: Lots of thick-cut applewood smoked bacon, greens, plum tomatoes, mayo, toasted sourdough bread
- Sweet Heat Crispy Chicken - $12.5: Slightly sweet and LOTS of heat. Crispy chicken with lettuce, sweet cherry peppers and mayo on a seeded bun Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal
- Grilled Chicken and Brie - $14.5: Grilled chicken, French brie, plum tomato, baby arugula, red onion, herb mayo, toasted ciabatta
- Schnipper's Crispy Chicken - $14.5: Crispy chicken, sharp white cheddar, caramelized onions, BBQ sauce, greens, plum tomatoes, Schnipper sauce, toasted ciabatta Dietary tags: High-Fiber
- Fresh Veggie and Goat Cheese - $13.5: Avocado, baby arugula, plum tomatoes, radish sprouts, and vinaigrette on toasted whole wheat ciabatta Dietary tags: High-Fiber
- Schnipper's Tuna Melt - $14.5: Solid white albacore tuna salad with New York State white cheddar cheese on thick sliced Orwasher's sourdough Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory
Add to Any Sandwich
- Add American cheese - $1 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Add thick-cut applewood smoked bacon - $2.25
- Add avocado - $2.25 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Add tomato - $0.75 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb
Fries & Sides
- House Fries - $5.25 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal
- Cheese Fries - $6.25: House-made cheese sauce Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Sloppy Fries - $11.5: Sloppy joe, cheddar cheese, house-made cheese sauce
- Sweet Potato Fries - $6.25: With maple dipping sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Slow-Carb
- Thick Cut Onion Rings - $9: With chipotle ranch Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory
- Schnipper's Slaw - $5.75: Kale and cabbage Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Charred Broccoli - $5.75: With lemon and chiles Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Baby Arugula - $5.75: With grape tomatoes, Grana Padana, and house vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline
- Grilled Fresh Corn Esquites - $5.75: Mexican street corn off the cob Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Homemade Chips - $4.75: Fried extra crispy Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
Mac & Joe
- Super Creamy Mac and Cheese - $9.75 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Jon's Famous Sloppy Joe Sandwich - $11.5
- Mac and Joe - $12.5: Half mac and cheese, half sloppy joe. No bun!
Salads & Bowls
- Fresh From The Market - $13.5: Mixed greens, fresh beets, grilled sweet corn, avocado, toasted pumpkin seeds, grape tomatoes, Grana Padana, radish, ciabatta croutons, house vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber
- Mama's Mediterranean - $13.5: Mixed greens, feta cheese, grape tomatoes, Kalamata olives, charred broccoli, pickled red onion, chickpeas, hot cherry peppers, ciabatta croutons, house vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- South by Southwest - $13.5: Mixed greens, grilled sweet corn, grape tomatoes, green and red bell peppers, cotija cheese, pickled jalapenos, chile-dusted tortilla strips, scallions, chipotle ranch dressing Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- The Proper Cobb - $13.5: Mixed greens, applewood smoked bacon, avocado, hard boiled egg, Danish blue cheese, grape tomatoes, ciabatta croutons, blue cheese dressing Dietary tags: High-Fiber
- Caesar #2 - $12.5: Romaine, Grana Padana, pickled red onion, grape tomatoes, ciabatta croutons, Caesar dressing Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Fresh Beet and Goat Cheese - $13.5: Mixed greens, beets, goat cheese, dried cranberries, scallions, toasted walnuts, ciabatta croutons, vinaigrette Dietary tags: High-Fiber
- A Great Grain Bowl - $16.5: Grilled or crispy chicken, organic Italian farro, charred broccoli, grilled corn esquites, baby arugula, grape tomatoes, guacamole, pickled red onions, house vinaigrette (on the side) Dietary tags: High-Fiber
Add to Any Salad
- Grilled Chicken - $4.75: EVOO; lemon spices Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Whole30, Paleo, South-Beach, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Crispy Chicken - $4.75: hand-battered Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal
- Hamburger, Cheeseburger, Turkey Burger, or Veggie Burger - $5.75
- Impossible Burger - $8.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Renal, Macrobiotic
- Grilled Marinated Tofu - $3.75 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, Macrobiotic
- Solid White Albacore Tuna Salad - $6.5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Lectin-Free
- Avocado - $3.25 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
Hot Dogs
- Simple Grilled Dog - $6.75 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Cheese Dog - $7.75: House-made sauce Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Sloppy Dog - $10.5: With sloppy Joe and cheddar cheese, gluten-free available Dietary tags: High-Fiber
Shakes & Floats
- Milkshakes - $10: Handcrafted using Gifford's ice cream. Choose from: Vanilla, Chocolate, Strawberry, Neopolitan, Black & White, Honey Vanilla, Cookies & Cream, Salted Caramel, Chocolate Malt, Chocolate Peanut Butter
- Ice Cream Floats - $9.5: Root Beer: root beer with vanilla ice cream | Purple Cow: grape soda with vanilla ice cream | Orange Creamsicle: orange soda with vanilla ice cream
Frequently Asked Questions about Schnippers Quality Kitchen
- What type of diner would most enjoy this restaurant?
- Diners seeking budget-friendly ($) American comfort food, particularly those looking for gluten-free fried chicken and a casual, roomy atmosphere.
- How can I contact this restaurant?
- Contact Schnippers Quality Kitchen by visiting their official website at https://www.schnippers.com/ for further information and inquiries.
- What is the overall customer sentiment about this restaurant?
- With a 4.2/5 rating, customers praise the fresh comfort food, gluten-free fried chicken, juicy burgers, and the airy atmosphere.
- What are this restaurant's hours of operation?
- The provided data for Schnippers Quality Kitchen does not include information regarding the restaurant's specific hours of operation.
- Is this restaurant currently open and operational?
- The provided restaurant data does not include specific operating hours or current status to confirm if the establishment is currently open.
- Does this restaurant have good options for group dining with mixed dietary needs?
- The roomy atmosphere accommodates groups with over 40 dietary options including keto, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, and high-protein dishes.
- What type of cuisine does this restaurant specialize in?
- This restaurant specializes in American cuisine, offering classic comfort food such as griddled burgers, fried chicken, hot dogs, and hand-spun milkshakes.
- What are the most popular dishes at this restaurant?
- Popular dishes include gluten-free fried chicken, the Schnipper’s Classic burger, sloppy joe fries, hot dogs, and chocolate peanut butter shakes.
- What is this restaurant's overall rating?
- Schnippers Quality Kitchen has an overall rating of 4.2/5, with diners frequently praising the fresh comfort food and burgers.
- How many reviews does this restaurant have?
- Schnippers Quality Kitchen has a total of 4004 reviews from customers who have visited this American cuisine restaurant.
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