East Village Main Menu

FEATURED SPECIALS

Stand With Ukraine Bowl. . . . .$23

A portion of proceeds will be donated to Ukrainian relief efforts
Two potato, two braised beef, and two sauerkraut mushroom pierogi topped with caramelized onion, grilled kielbasa, and slab bacon.

Fattoush Salad. . . . .$16

Crispy challah croutons, heirloom cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, pickled beets, baby arugula and dill. Comes with a lemon vinaigrette dressing.

Ukrainian Breakfast Burrito. . . . .$16

Our potato pancake, kielbasa, melted cheddar, scrambled eggs and Ukrainian dressing, rolled into a toasted flour tortilla. 

Chicken Shashlyk Meatballs . . . .$23

Char-grilled shashlyk inspired meatballs served over Myzeria (creamy cucumber salad with green onions & dill)and a side of burachky (beet & horseradish).

SEASONAL BEVERAGES

Fruit Kompot. . . . . .$7

Add a Prosecco Float.....6

Spring Spritz. . . . .$16

St. Germain, Prosecco, pomegranate & white cranberry juice, soda water, mint. 

Classic Mimosa. . . . .$13

Prosecco with chilled orange juice.

Aperol Spritz. . . . .$16

Prosecco with Aperol and an orange garnish.

Taste of Ukraine. . . . .$40

STARTER

Your choice of any cup of soup, mixed greens salad or a potato pancake.

ENTRÉE

Your choice of a classic vegetarian or meat combo plate, Chicken Paprikash or Beef Stroganoff with any side.

DESSERT

Your choice of our Medovyk, Pyana Vyshnia, or a single Blintz.

OUR HOMEMADE VARENYKY ~ PIEROGI

Ukrainian-style dumplings, handmade daily in our kitchen, served boiled or fried with sautéed onions & sour cream.

CLASSIC FILLINGS. . . . . 4 FOR $11 ~ 8 FOR $19

Potatove

Cheeseve

Braised Beef

Arugula & Goat Cheeseve

Sauerkraut & Mushroomve

Bacon, Egg & Cheese

Short Rib

HOMEMADE SOUPS

CUP $6 ~ Bowl $13

Ukrainian Borschtgf

Chicken Noodle

Matzoh Ball

Mushroom Barley ve

Vegetarian Borscht ve

Tomato ve

VESELKA CLASSICS

Served with your choice of one additional side

BEEF STROGANOFF*. . . . .$28

Sliced beef slow-simmered until tender in a rich mushroom sour cream sauce. Served with egg noodles.
*Make it gluten free by substituting egg noodles for mashed potatoes or kasha. 

STUFFED CABBAGE VEGETARIAN (HOLUBTSI). . . . .$21

Rice with sauerkraut and mushroom smothered in our homemade mushroom gravy or savory tomato sauce. 

STUFFED CABBAGE MEAT (HOLUBTSI). . . . .$23

Meat (ground pork and rice) with sauerkraut and mushroom smothered in our homemade mushroom gravy or savory tomato sauce.

MIXED UKRAINIAN GRILL. . . . .$28

Three types of smoked-cured pork sausages: kabanos, krayana & garlic kielbasa, served with mashed potatoes and sauerkraut.

UKRAINIAN MEATBALLS. . . . .$24

Beef and pork meatballs served with mashed potatoes and your choice of tomato sauce or mushroom gravy.

BIGOS. . . . .$23

Classic hunter’s stew of kielbasa, roasted pork, sauerkraut and onions, served with mashed potatoes. 

CHICKEN PAPRIKASH*. . . . .$26

Chicken & red bell peppers braised in a paprika cream sauce, served over egg noodles.
*Make it gluten free by substituting egg noodles for mashed potatoes or kasha. 

CHICKEN SCHNITZEL. . . . .$23

Panko crusted crispy chicken breast served with mashed potatoes & burachky (beets and horseradish). 

Grilled CHICKEN. . . . .$23

Herb, citrus & onion marinated grilled chicken breast, topped with a mixed green salad and served with mashed potatoes.

BLINTZES. . . . .SINGLE $10 ~ Plate of Two $17

Our award-winning Ukrainian-style crepes filled with lightly sweetened farmer’s cheese.

Add Raspberry Sauce.....3

LATKES

POTATO PANCAKES. . . . .Single $7 ~Plate $19

Pan-fried to a crisp golden-brown, served with sour cream & applesauce.

VEGETARIAN REUBEN POTATO PAncakeS. . . . .$21

Two Potato Pancakes topped with house-made sauerkraut, house special dressing, and melted Swiss cheese, served with a side of Burachky (beets & horseradish).

POTATO PANCAKE COMBO PLATE. . . . .$22

One of our house-made Potato Pancakes served with, Beef Stroganoff, Bigos, or Chicken Paprikash. Includes your choice of any cup of soup.

SANDWICHES

For an additional $4, sandwiches and burgers are served with a choice of french fries, sweet potato fries, homemade potato chips, or side salad.

MIKE’S HOT HONEY GRILLED CHEESE . . . . .$18

Melted American, Cheddar and Swiss cheese on toasted rye with a Mike’s hot honey drizzle. Served with any cup of soup.

VESELKA’S REUBEN . . . . .$19

Sliced Krakovska ham, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, Ukrainian dressing, dijon mustard and pickles on rye bread.

MADAME ALEXANDER . . . . .$18

Smoked turkey, Vermont sharp cheddar and chipolte cranberry chutney on walnut raisin bread. 

CHICKEN SCHNITZEL . . . . .$19

Panko crusted thinly pounded all natural chicken breast, served with lemon pepper mayo, sliced pickles on a sesame seed bun.

SMOKED SALMON ON A BAGEL . . . . .$17

Cream cheese, sliced tomato, red onion and cucumber with capers and dill.

GRILLED CHEESE . . . . .$13

Vermont Cheddar / Swiss / American

VEGGIE BURGER . . . . .$16

Served with pickled cucumbers, red onions & horseradish tartar sauce on a brioche bun.

Veselka BURGER. . . . .$18

Black Angus beef, lettuce, tomatoes and onions served with Ukrainian dressing on a sesame seed bun. 

ALBACORE TUNA SALAD. . . . .$16

Make it a Tuna Melt. . . . .2

CLASSIC BLT. . . . .$15

SMOKED TURKEY BLT. . . . .$19

BLUE PLATE SPECIAL. . . . .$17

Cup of soup and 1/2 tuna or chicken salad sandwich. 

ADD TOPPINGS

Tomato................................................................1

Vermont Cheddar ~ Swiss ~ American.....2

Bacon ~ Avocado..............................................3

Gluten-free bread.............................................3

COMBINATIONS

Served with cup of soup or salad (no substitutions, boiled pierogi only)

MEAT PLATE. . . . .$26

Two braised beef pierogi, two potato pierogi, one meat stuffed cabbage (pork with rice) with mushroom gravy or tomato sauce, with a side of burachky (beets & horseradish)and a side of sour cream.

DELUXE MEAT PLATE. . . . .$28

One braised beef pierogi, one potato pierogi, one sauerkraut mushroom pierogi, one meat stuffed cabbage (pork with rice), grilled kielbasa, with mushroom gravy or tomato sauce with a side of burachky (beets & horseradish) and a side of sour cream.

VEGETARIAN PLATE. . . . .$24

Two cheese pierogi, two potato pierogi, one vegetarian stuffed cabbage (rice with sauerkraut and mushrooms) with mushroom gravy or tomato sauce, and a side of sour cream.

DELUXE VEGETARIAN PLATE . . . . .$26

One cheese pierogi, one potato pierogi, one sauerkraut mushroom pierogi, one vegetarian stuffed cabbage (rice with sauerkraut and mushrooms) with mushroom gravy or tomato sauce

a side of kasha, and a side of sour cream.

SALADS

Dressings: Creamy Dill, Blue Cheese, Balsamic Vinaigrette, Ukrainian dressing, Lemon Vinaigrette
Add Grilled Chicken for $7 ~ Add Chicken Schnitzel  for $9

Pumpernickel Panzanella Salad. . . . .$16

Crispy pumpernickel croutons, heirloom cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, pickled beets, baby arugula, bell peppers and dill. 

MIXED GREEN SALAD. . . . .$16

With a scoop of  tuna salad.

Lentil Salad. . . . .$17

Brinza feta cheese, tomatoes, cucumbers, bell peppers, and carrots over mixed greens.

ROASTED BEET & GOAT CHEESE SALAD. . . . .$18

Toasted walnuts, sunflower seeds and pepitas over baby spinach and arugula.

EAST VILLAGE SPINACH SALAD. . . . .$18

Pickled mushrooms, hard boiled egg, bacon and feta cheese. 

Cobb Salad. . . . .$20

Avocado, blue cheese, hard boiled egg, double smoked bacon, cucumbers and cherry tomatoes over mixed greens.

Pancakes, Waffles & More

Want to make it deluxe? Add bacon, breakfast sausage or kielbasa for an additional $4

Pure Vermont Maple Syrup.....3

Buttermilk Waffle. . . . .$13

Challah French Toast. . . . .$15

Pancakes. . . . .$15

Three Buttermilk or Buckwheat
Banana, Blueberry, or Chocolate Chip.....2

Raspberry Pancakes. . . . .$18

Breakfast

Served All Day, Every Day!

Enjoy breakfast with a mimosa for $12

Fried Egg Sandwiches

Includes your choice of drip coffee or tea.

EAST VILLAGE CLASSIC . . . . .$10

Fried egg, American cheese and crispy bacon on a challah roll.

VESELKA GCT. . . . .$11

Fried egg, breakfast sausage, sharp cheddar, and baby arugula on a challah roll.

VESELKA WILLIAMSBURG. . . . .$12

Fried egg, smoked ham, red bell peppers, onions, baby spinach and Swiss on a challah roll.

Breakfast Additions

Slice of Challah or Toast. . . . .$1

White, wheat, 7 grain, rye or gluten free

Bagel . . . .$3

With a cream cheese schmear.....1

Fresh Fruit Salad. . . . .$6

Bacon, Kielbasa, OR Pork Sausage. . . . .$8

Eggs & Omelettes

Served with your choice of kasha, potato pancake or sliced tomato and toast.

Want to make it deluxe? Add bacon, breakfast sausage or kielbasa for an additional $4

Two Eggs Any Style. . . . .$11

Add An Additional Egg.....3

Plain Omelette. . . . .$12

Add Kielbasa, Bacon, Sausage or Krakovska ham.....4
Add Vermont Cheddar, Swiss, or American.....2

Add Bell Pepper, Mushroom, Tomato, Onion, Spinach or Broccoli.....1

Western Omelette. . . . .$15

Bell peppers, onion and ham. 

Ukrainian Omelette. . . . .$14

Herb roasted tomatoes, Brines feta and dill. 

HOMEMADE CORNED BEEF HASH. . . . .$18

Served with two eggs any style and a pickle. 

WEEKDAY BREAKFAST BOWL. . . . .$18

Available Monday - Friday

Four potato pierogi, topped with two eggs any style and your choice of bacon, breakfast sausage, kielbasa, or avocado. Served with a side of Burachky (beets & horseradish).

SIDES

French Fries/ Sweet Potato Fries. . . . .$6

Egg Noodles. . . . .$5

Potato Salad. . . . .$6

Sauerkraut. . . . .$6

Kasha. . . . .$5

Buckwheat

Burachky. . . . .$5

Beets & Horseradish

Mixed Green Salad. . . . .$6

Mashed Potatoes. . . . .$6

Coleslaw. . . . .$6

Garlic Butter Broccoli. . . . .$6

Bacon, Sausage or Kielbasa. . . . .$8

House-made Chips. . . . .$6

Classic Beverages

Raspberry Lemonade. . . . .$6

Lime Rickey. . . . .$5

Egg Cream (Vanilla Or Chocolate). . . . .$5

Milkshake. . . . .$10

Beer

Canned

GoodTime IPA . . . . .$8

Non-Alcoholic

Bottled

Lvivskie 1715 . . . . .$8

Ukraine

YSLA cider Brut . . . . .$9

Ukraine

Draft Beer

20 Ounce

Zywiec . . . . .$9

Poland

Veselka Pilsner . . . . .$9

Threes Brewing, NY. All proceeds donated to Ukrainian relief.

world gone hazy IPA . . . . .$10

Bronx Brewery, NY

Wine

Reds:

Contour Cabernet Sauvignon. . . . .$12 / 48

Dense fruits and firm, robust texture
California 2020

DOMAINE BRUSSET CÔTES DU RHÔNE. . . . .$13 / 52

Ruby red color, rich, France.

CASTLE ROCK PINOT NOIR. . . . .$12 / 48

Plums, silky texture, medium bodied, California.

Whites:

Spasso PINOT GRIGIO. . . . .$12 / 48

Refreshing, floral aroma, Italy.

Santa Carolina Sauvignon Blanc. . . . .$13 / 52

Fresh, lively and light-bodied, Chile.

Castle Rock Chardonnay. . . . .$12 / 48

Rich, ripe and fruity, California

Sparkling:

Prosecco. . . . .$13 / 48

Beverages

Fountain Soda. . . . .$3

Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Ginger Ale, or Root Beer.

Coffee / Tea. . . . .$3

Cranberry, Apple, or tomato Juice. . . . .$4

orange juIce. . . . .$5

hot chocolate. . . . .$5

Iced Tea. . . . .$4

HOUSE-MADE COLD BREW. . . . .$6

Espresso. . . . .$4

Cappuccino / Mocha. . . . .$5

Latte. . . . .$6

Desserts

Blintzes Single. . . . . $10 ~ Plate FOR $17

Our award-winning Ukrainian-style crepes filled with lightly sweetened farmer’s cheese.
Add Raspberry Sauce.....3

MEDOVYK. . . . .$12

Ukrainian layered honey cake made with sour cream and walnuts. 

Pyana Vyshnia . . . . .$11

Flourless chocolate cake, rum soaked cherries, whipped chocolate sour cream, toasted walnuts with a dark chocolate glaze. 

Apple Crumb Cake. . . . .$9

Carrot Cake. . . . .$8

APRICOT RASPBERRY BAR. . . . .$7

BROWNIE. . . . .$6

Add a scoop of Ice Cream to any Dessert. . . . .$4

Chocolate or Vanilla

BEVERAGE MENU

COFFEE / TEA. . . . .$3

Iced Tea. . . . .$4

Espresso. . . . .$4

Cappuccino / Mocha. . . . .$5

LATTE. . . . .$6

Egg Cream (Vanilla Or Chocolate). . . . .$5

hot chocolate. . . . .$5

Milkshake . . . .$10