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- 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
- 70 Hudson Ave., Dumbo 11201
- 718-522-7957
Hillside
Jean Adamson and Sam Buffa opened Hillside as a next door neighbor to their already revered Vinegar Hill House. A more casual, no reservations cafe, Hillside's rustic, retro-modern interiors evoke ... 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
- 125 N. 6th St., Williamsburg 11211
- 47-457-6160
Toby's Estate Coffee
Australian-based boutique roaster breaks all the rules. Sticking out from the homogenous coffee scene brewed up in Williamsburg, Toby's makes coffee designed for you, by you. Unlike cramped co... 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
- 40-17 Broadway, Astoria 11103
- 718-777-0913
The Queens Kickshaw
If you fancy yourself an Astoria-kinda-person, this specialty coffee shop-meets- fancy grilled cheese cafe may be what you've been looking for. Touting a menu full of local ingredients, from t... read more
- 1269 Lexington Ave. , Upper East Side 10028
- 212-828-2233
Little Brown Chocolate Bakery & Coffee
Sounds dirty as hell, but actually "the most beautiful brown love story on earth" is just about chocolate and coffee. Migraine magnets come together under the watch of the bald man behind Max Brenn... 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
- 79 Berry St., Williamsburg 11211
- 347-599-1381
Cafe Colette
Nightlife vets Zeb Stewart, Vinh Nguyen, and Julie Park embrace the daylight at this airy Berry Street café. Pressed-tin ceiling, zinc-topped bar, and vintage fan foster a comfy Gallic vibe.... read more
- 195 Nassau Ave., Greenpoint
- 718-472-2150
Café Royal
The café arm of G-Point's Brooklyn Standard and Papacitos. Chef Cody Utzman takes inspiration from the bar tabacs of Burgundy, serves up casual fare with a French accent. Self-service scene,... read more
- 47-11 11th St. , Long Island City 11101
- 718-389-9700
Breadbox Café
Queens bakery's looks are closer to the Getty Museum than a Getty auto body shop (which is what it's converted from). High-design café starts with rolling-pin motif outdoors, moves on to con... read more
- 113 Jane St., West Village 10014
- 212-255-4113
Cafe Gitane
Nolita day club embraces the west side with entry into The Jane Hotel. Same menu carries over, French and Moroccan faves. Baked eggs with smoked salmon, orange blossom waffles, Moroccan couscous, c... read more
- 668 President St., Park Slope 11215
- 646-288-7644
Cafe DuCharme
Thankfully this Park Slope daily grinder lives up to its handle -- Café DuDouche just doesn't have the same ring. Swiss owner Christian DuCharme delightful even at 7am, pouring fair trade dr... read more
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