Freemans

Name: Freemans
Address: 2 Freeman Alley, New York, NY, 10002
Price range: $$$
Rating: 4.4

East Village · American

2 Freeman Alley, New York, NY, 10002Directions

4.42,374 reviews

People say this American restaurant serves delicious artichoke dip, chicken, and salmon. They also highlight the unique, rustic, and cozy atmosphere, and the friendly and attentive service. Other reviews mention the food can be overpriced.

$$$ American dining with strong weekend check-ins.

Freemans is a $$$ American restaurant in East Village, New York. It has logged 7,635 check ins on Blackbird, and is busiest Saturday afternoons. Check in on Blackbird when you visit.

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The experience

The dining room has actual space between tables—a rarity in this neighborhood. Weekends draw crowds.

Google Places/ updated 124d ago

Why go

Freemans serves American cuisine in the East Village with a 4.4 Google rating from 2374 reviews. Over 7,635 Blackbird check-ins since May 2025 track steady traffic, particularly Saturdays and Sundays. The tuna tartare and pork chop show promise; the Chilaquiles and French toast perform better. Spacing between tables works in your favor for conversation. Service varies.

Google Places/ updated 124d ago

Fast facts

Freemans has 7,635 all-time Blackbird check-ins.
Saturday and Sunday are its busiest Blackbird check-in days.
Google users rate Freemans 4.4 across 2,422 reviews.
A highlighted reviewer said they really enjoyed the tuna tartar.
The same review found the pork chop well-cooked, but sauce-heavy.

editorial/ updated 12d ago

Did you know

Freemans has logged 7,635 Blackbird check-ins, with weekends driving the heaviest on-chain activity.

editorial/ updated 12d ago

Good to know

Saturdays and Sundays are busiest.
The entrance sits at the end of a discrete alleyway.
Table spacing allows for conversation—notable for the area.

Google Places/ updated 124d ago

Amenities

Meals

BreakfastBrunchLunchDinnerDessert

Drinks

CoffeeBeerWineCocktails

Features

Dine-inTakeoutDeliveryReservationsRestroomGood for groups

Dietary

Vegetarian

Google Places/ updated 12d ago

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Check in momentum

The room in motion

Activity253

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Flynet check ins

7,635

Neighborhood

East Village

Neighborhood standing

How it ranks nearby

Most visited

№6

of 34 East Village spots this month

vs neighborhood median

4.7× the East Village median

East Village percentile

Top 20% in East Village

Based on this month's Blackbird check ins across 34 East Village spots.

Last 30 days

253 check ins

−31% vs prior month

Sep 30Oct 29

When it's busy

Usually dead right now

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Inside Freemans

The experience

The dining room has actual space between tables—a rarity in this neighborhood. Weekends draw crowds.

Google Places/ updated 124d ago

Review signal

4.4

2,374 Google reviews

Google Places/ updated 12d ago

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FAQ

How popular is Freemans?

Freemans has logged 7,635 check ins on Blackbird.

When is Freemans busiest?

Freemans is busiest on Saturday afternoons, based on Blackbird check-in activity.

What kind of food does Freemans serve?

Freemans serves American cuisine.

How expensive is Freemans?

Freemans is in the $$$ price range on a $ to $$$$ scale.

How do I check in at Freemans?

Download the Blackbird app, visit Freemans in person, and check in from the app. Check-ins earn FLY and count toward Flytown's daily Hotspots ranking.

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