About The Pickle Guys

The Pickle Guys is a legendary specialty pickle store and gourmet deli in New York City, NY, USA, located at 357 Grand Street in Manhattan’s historic Lower East Side. It is widely regarded as one of the last traditional pickle shops on Essex Street, a bustling corridor that was once home to hundreds of pickle vendors dating back to the early 1900s. Today, The Pickle Guys carries on that century‑old tradition by crafting dozens of classic and inventive pickled products using time‑honoured methods and recipes. At this iconic shop, pickles are made the old‑fashioned way: cucumbers and other vegetables sit in natural salt brine with garlic and spices for weeks to develop deep, tangy flavours — without preservatives — just like traditional Eastern European pickles. The store offers more than 40 varieties, from classic sour and half‑sour pickles to adventurous options like pickled pineapple, mangoes, Brussels sprouts, olives, okra, sauerkraut and even pickled watermelon. Beyond its signature pickles, The Pickle Guys keeps alive other neighbourhood traditions such as grinding fresh horseradish each spring ahead of Passover, drawing locals and visitors alike to experience its rich, briny heritage. Operated under Kosher supervision and known for its quality and authenticity, this shop is a go‑to destination for lovers of fermented flavours and a must‑visit spot for anyone exploring New York’s culinary history.