Irving street is filled with tons of great shops and restaurants. The span of Irving from 19th ave. to around 27th ave. is like a microcosm of Chinatown. It is filled with cheap Chinese dollar stores, grocery stores and cafes. My favorite restaurant of Irving has to be the sunrise deli located between 22nd and 23rd and Irving. This place serves a Mediterranean cuisine and is known to make the best Falafel in town. right across the street there is a Quickly's cafe. Another great stretch of streets along Irving is between 14th and 6th streets. This are is also known for its multitude of cafes and restaurants. On this stretch, I recommend the restaurant Plutos which is located around 9th ave. and serves a homemade style of cooking. There are also tons of cafes such as tart to tarte and Starbucks. This is overall one of the most energetic streets on Irving and is a great place to relax.