damnlines for iPhoneLive lines & push alerts — freeGetdamnlines.comAn East Village Lebanese pastry spot whose weekend-only 'panefeh' knafeh pancake by Chef Tony sold out so consistently as a pop-up that it won Drop of the Year at the 2026 8it Awards and moved to the permanent menu.
120 1st Ave, East Village, Manhattan
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Per 8it's 2026 Awards coverage, Hen House's Chef Tony won 'Drop of the Year' for the knafeh pancake — a namoura-style base loaded with kataifi and akawi cheese, finished with rose maple syrup — which judges called 'rich, stretchy, crisp at the edges, and somehow still balanced.'
8it reports the dish was originally offered only on weekends as a limited pop-up drop, but demand was strong enough that it was moved onto the permanent menu; the article does not detail specific line lengths or drop-day wait times.
Patterns as reported by press and regulars — not measured by damnlines.
8it does not report a specific wait time, but notes the knafeh pancake drop was popular enough as a weekend-only item to earn Drop of the Year before going permanent.
Not reported by 8it; as a pastry shop it likely operates walk-in, but this isn't confirmed by the source.
Likely, as a pastry counter, though 8it's coverage focuses on the award-winning dish rather than confirming walk-in service.
Sources: 8it Awards 2026