New York Squeeze - New York City

Unfortunately, they didn’t make it through the pandemic. It was once a fantastic spot to pick up smoothie empanadas for a picnic in the park.

I had walked by New York Squeeze several times while exploring the area around Hunter College. Their empanadas are quite large and come with a range of fillings. I tried the spicy chicken and the beef varieties. While both were indeed large and full of meat, they were a bit different from what I've experienced before. They are baked instead of fried, and while the flavor of the meat was good, it didn't quite match the traditional empanadas I've had in New York City. They weren’t the typical Dominican ones that I'm fond of. However, their smoothies are excellent! I particularly enjoyed the Banana Strawberry Smoothie, which was delicious and packed with fresh fruit. The small size is comparable to most places’ large servings.

Absolutely love this place!

New empanadas in the upper east side