Kosher Restaurants in Five Towns, Page 2
The Five Towns of Nassau County, anchored by Cedarhurst, Lawrence, Woodmere, Hewlett and Inwood, form one of the densest Orthodox Jewish communities in the United States and support a large concentration of certified kosher eateries. Central Avenue in Cedarhurst and Lawrence is the main dining strip, packed with steakhouses, pizza shops, sushi bars, cafes and bakeries, with more options along Rockaway Turnpike, Broadway in Woodmere and Peninsula Boulevard in Hewlett. The overwhelming majority of establishments are supervised by the Vaad Hakashrus of the Five Towns and Far Rockaway, with some also carrying national agency certification.
Last updated July 2026. We recheck our Five Towns listings against the certifying agencies.
Nearly all kosher dining clusters within walking distance along Central Avenue between Cedarhurst and Lawrence, so visitors can hop between meat, dairy and sushi spots on foot. Nearby Far Rockaway adds a few more options a short drive away over the Queens line. Almost everything closes early Friday afternoon and all day Saturday for Shabbat, then many meat and pizza places reopen Saturday night after Shabbat ends. Because this is a residential Orthodox area, expect family-friendly rooms, busy Thursday nights and pre-Shabbat takeout rushes.
Kosher restaurants by neighborhood
Showing 25 to 46 of 46. Filter by type using the menu above.
Sunflower Cafe
Dairy cafe, Middle Eastern and sushi · Lawrence
Crawfords Coffee Bar & Cafe
Coffee bar and dairy cafe · Cedarhurst
Cafe Chocolat
Dairy cafe and desserts · Cedarhurst
Bellagio Cafe
Coffee bar and dairy cafe · Lawrence
Geffen Gourmet Cafe
Dairy cafe and prepared foods · Hewlett
Simply Sushi Cafe
Sushi · Cedarhurst
Stop, Chop & Roll
Sushi · Cedarhurst
Sushi Tokyo
Sushi · Lawrence
Bagel Boys On Central
Bagels and appetizing · Cedarhurst
Gotta Getta Bagel
Bagels and dairy breakfast · Woodmere
Mom's Pastries
Bakery and pastries · Cedarhurst
The Big Chill
Ice cream and dessert · Woodmere
Berrylicious
Frozen yogurt · Lawrence
Waffelino
Waffle bar and desserts · Lawrence
Dunkin
Coffee and donuts · Lawrence
Kosher Pizza World
Pizza and falafel · Far Rockaway
Bean & Berry
Cafe, coffee, boba, acai bowls, artisan pizza · Lawrence
Barbacoa Artisanal Burger House
Burgers, American · Cedarhurst
Capri
Italian, brunch, dairy cafe · Woodmere
Bravo Kosher Pizza
Pizza, pasta · Hewlett
Burger Spot
Smash burgers, American · Cedarhurst
Laffa Bar and Grill
Middle Eastern / Mediterranean / Central Asian · Hewlett (Five Towns)
Where to eat kosher in Five Towns
The Five Towns pack one of the densest Orthodox communities in America into a small corner of Nassau County, and the kosher dining is just as concentrated: much of it on a single walkable avenue.
Central Avenue and around
Central Avenue, running through Cedarhurst and into Lawrence, is the main event. It is lined with steakhouses, pizza shops, sushi bars, cafes, and bakeries close enough together that you can walk from a meat dinner to a dairy dessert without moving the car. More options spread along Rockaway Turnpike, Broadway in Woodmere, and Peninsula Boulevard in Hewlett, and nearby Far Rockaway adds a few more a short drive away over the Queens line.
Because this is a residential Orthodox area rather than a tourist district, the rooms are family-friendly and the rhythm follows the community's week: busy Thursday nights, a pre-Shabbat takeout rush on Friday, and a strong Motzei Shabbat crowd when the meat and pizza places reopen after Shabbat ends.
Certification and timing
The great majority of establishments are supervised by the Vaad Hakashrus of the Five Towns and Far Rockaway, with some also carrying national agency certification, so the local standard is easy to read once you know the seal. Almost everything closes early Friday afternoon and all day Saturday for Shabbat, then many meat and pizza places reopen Saturday night, which is one of the liveliest times to eat on Central Avenue.
The kosher scene in Five Towns
KosherAtlas lists 46 certified kosher restaurants in Five Towns. They break down into 19 meat, 25 dairy and 2 pareve restaurants, and each listing is tagged so you can filter to what you keep.
The densest kosher clusters are in Cedarhurst, Lawrence, Hewlett and Woodmere, and the kitchens run from sushi, barbecue smokehouse, burgers and pizza.
Supervision in Five Towns is led by Vaad of the Five Towns and national agencies, and 20 of the 46 carry a named hechsher on their listing, including 9 glatt.
Frequently asked questions
How many kosher restaurants are there in Five Towns?
We list 46 certified kosher restaurants in Five Towns (19 meat, 25 dairy and 2 pareve), each verified against its certifying agency and shown with its kosher type.
Are the restaurants on KosherAtlas actually certified kosher?
Every listing shows its certifying agency (hechsher) where we have confirmed it. Five Towns's scene is dominated by Vaad of the Five Towns and national agencies.
Which neighborhoods in Five Towns have the most kosher restaurants?
The densest are Cedarhurst (24), Lawrence (14), Hewlett (3), Woodmere (3) and Far Rockaway (1). You can browse each neighborhood, with its Shabbat times, from the city page.
Is there glatt kosher food in Five Towns?
Yes. 9 of the Five Towns listings are marked glatt. Use the glatt category to see them all.
Compiled from the certifying agencies and public kosher directories. Where the specific hechsher is unconfirmed, a listing is shown as "Kosher". Kosher status can change, so always confirm the teudah on site.