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- 115 Eldridge St., Lower East Side 10002
- 646-438-9898
La Señorita
Former creperie turned Latin café and night spot on Eldridge. White-walled space adorned with a giant Lisa Lisa lyric and racks of fashion magazines. Marc Solomon brings Nuyorican DJs to spi... read more
- 259 W. 23rd St., Chelsea 10011
- 212-229-2595
Blossom Du Jour
Seitanic verses. Café arm of vegan chain that’s less crunchy hippie, more "wow, I'd love not to have my heart explode at age 53." Looking to fill citywide void of "this actually tast... read more
- 257 Bleecker St., West Village 10014
Sugar and Plumm
Its second location in NYC, right in the West Village, this whimsical bakery/cafe functions as a mostly carry out-style spot, where Villagers can pick up sweet breakfast treats like croissants and ... read more
- 56 Seventh Ave., West Village 10011
- 212-929-1444
Birch Coffee
Locally sourced, artful coffee and bites from farms around the world, dispensing with your morning and night lassitude, and satiating your desire for goodwill and sustainability. A purist's delight... read more
- 113 W 10th St., West Village 10011
- 718-316-3092
Bee's Knees Baking Co.
West Village bakery and cafe serving cake cups and Gorilla Coffee. Individualized portions of cake cups include layers of salted caramel, milk chocolate ganache, peanut butter moose, and raspb... read more
- 19 Kenmare St., Nolita 10012
- 212-219-3434
The Butcher's Daughter
Café and juice bar from Apothéke cocktail guru Heather Tierney. Bright white space, yellow stools, and embellishments from the garden. Brandi Kowalski of ABC Kitchen on the juice menu... read more
- 68 Ave. A, East Village 10009
- 212-466-2860
Croissanteria
Coffee, croissants, and a place to linger. Crisp white hall of a shop adds a velvety church pew along one side for those going into extra innings. Note the big vintage clock on the wall, ignore the... read more
- 259 E. 10th St., East Village 10009
Molecule
The fetish for all things artisanal reaches tap water. Tap water. Thanks to $25,000 filter, you can hydrate with the knowledge that your H-two-O is free of chlorine, pesticides, and fluoride. Small... read more
- 504 Sixth Ave., West Village 10011
- 212-300-4148
Segafredo Zanetti Espresso Cafe
The legendary espresso bar has finally made its way across the Atlantic to NYC, courtesy of Bari and Amrinder Kang. Adopting the brand's flashy, mod interiors (this time by Antonio d... read more
- 138 Division St., Lower East Side 10002
Forgtmenot
Fresh garden and grill tucked somewhat randomly on Division Street. Scrapbook kitsch design with slight country-house flair. Salads and sandwiches from chefs of former Souvlaki GR truck. Cheeseburg... read more
- 236 Ninth Ave., Chelsea 10001
- 212-929-5900
Sullivan Street Bakery
Rustic bread, delicious paninis, authentic Italian pizza served in osteria-like environment. We recommend the pizza zucchini, bresaola panini, sourdough pullman bread, and the tortino di cioccolato... read more
- Pier 62, Chelsea 10011
- 646-560-5251
Chelsea's Table
Healthy fare in a bright, easy space at Pier 62. Light hardwood floors and a vivid photomural of a pastoral scene add to the crunchy vibe. Chain does burgers, sandwiches, pasta dishes all affordabl... read more
- 224 Lafayette St., Soho 10012
- 212-510-8550
Jack's Wife Freda
Not a ’70s swingers comedy, but nabe café honoring a set of grandparents. Husband and wife owners met at Balthazar, bring over hospitality and sophistication. Casual spot serves all th... read more
- 168 Sullivan St., Greenwich Village 10012
- 646-588-5375
Miss Lily's Variety
Wash down some good music with a healthful juice at this vintage record store/Jamaican café, an expansion of next door's Miss Lily's. Downstairs record store and upstairs takeout cafè... read more
- 244 Mulberry St., Nolita 10012
- 212-966-1060
The Grey Dog
Not exactly the destination spot for the rookie in the big city, but a brunch/lunch/take-out staple for the locals. Craft beer on tap, wines, counter-service with healthy vegan/vegetarian opti... read more
- 132 Ninth Ave., Chelsea 10011
- 646-559-1671
Bathtub Gin
The Stone Street Coffee Company looks innocent enough, but is actually just a front for hidden speakeasy-style lounge. Food from a Harry’s hand, drink program by a Merchant Hotel vet. ... read more
- 900 Broadway, Flatiron 10003
- 212-466-3340
Beecher's Cheese
Storied cheese shop from Seattle opens a magisterial dairy temple north of Union Square. Three levels: dark basement-level bar, bustling main cafe floor, and mezzanine overlooking the cheese vats. ... read more
- 70 Mercer St., Soho 10012
- 212-274-1500
Café Kristall
Downtown counterpart to Kurt Gutenbrunner’s Café Sabarsky. Jewel box of a joint is as sleek as fine crystal, which is maybe not such a coincidence since it’s stashed inside the S... read more
- 433 Broome St., Soho 10013
- 212-933-4853
Harney & Sons
Where better to unwind after a long hectic week in the city than in the herbal tranquility of a tea room? Upon entry you are greeted with wall-to-wall shelving that displays tea paraphernalia and a... read more
- 121 Baxter St., Little Italy 10013
- 212-966-4646
Bluebird Sky
Possibly for tourists who've gotten themselves lost in the Chinese fishmarket area of downtown Manhattan. This little American-fare oasis, smooshed between Chinatown and Little Italy, is a cla... read more
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