Guidebook for New York
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It's the best coffee shop downtown with the chillest atmosphere(they also just picked up their liquor license) - my friends Greg & Pete own the place so go say hi & hang out for the afternoon!
22 locals recommend
Spreadhouse Cafe
116 Suffolk StIt's the best coffee shop downtown with the chillest atmosphere(they also just picked up their liquor license) - my friends Greg & Pete own the place so go say hi & hang out for the afternoon!
Miss Lily's 7A Cafe
109 Avenue ABest Jamaican food in the area, great brunch as well!
My good friend Josh Gant opened this place a few months ago. He and my cousin went into business in order to serve up real Tex-Mex without charging an arm-&-a-leg for it. It's hands down the best spot in the east village for highquality, affordable food. They have already-famous queso & award-winning breakfast tacos.
BONUS: Margarita slushies & a tequila speakeasy in the basement!
Avenida Cantina
25 Avenue BMy good friend Josh Gant opened this place a few months ago. He and my cousin went into business in order to serve up real Tex-Mex without charging an arm-&-a-leg for it. It's hands down the best spot in the east village for highquality, affordable food. They have already-famous queso & award-winning breakfast tacos.
BONUS: Margarita slushies & a tequila speakeasy in the basement!
This spot is one of the best hidden gems in the neighborhood. It's a spanish cantina with some of the most flavorful home-cooked food you've ever tasted. They serve everything cafeteria style, with affordable prices and big portions.
They've also still got that good Goya coffee for $1.25 like the good ol' days.
8 locals recommend
Rossy's Bakery & Coffee Shop
242 E 3rd StThis spot is one of the best hidden gems in the neighborhood. It's a spanish cantina with some of the most flavorful home-cooked food you've ever tasted. They serve everything cafeteria style, with affordable prices and big portions.
They've also still got that good Goya coffee for $1.25 like the good ol' days.
Sunny & Annie's Deli
94 Avenue BBest spot for breakfast sandwhiches around the neighborhood
Edi & The Wolf
Great food & drinks here. Ask about the secret menu!
Absolute best fried chicken & waffles north of Houston. Every single thing on the menu is good here, and they do a deadly brunch too.
81 locals recommend
Root & Bone
200 E 3rd StAbsolute best fried chicken & waffles north of Houston. Every single thing on the menu is good here, and they do a deadly brunch too.
Absolute best fried chicken & waffles south of Houston. Every single thing on the menu is good here, and they do a deadly brunch too.
268 locals recommend
Sweet Chick
178 Ludlow StAbsolute best fried chicken & waffles south of Houston. Every single thing on the menu is good here, and they do a deadly brunch too.
Ludlow Coffee Supply
176 Ludlow StAnother solid coffee option in the neighborhood
On the westside is a great spot that my friend Matt Levine runs, he's always on a really progressive level when it comes to his menu creation. They also do a great brunch here.
Chalk Point Kitchen
On the westside is a great spot that my friend Matt Levine runs, he's always on a really progressive level when it comes to his menu creation. They also do a great brunch here.
Cafe Select
212 Lafayette StGreat place for people watching and a lite afternoon bite
Drinks & Nightlife
Another hidden gem of the neighborhood. This place muddles high-end, imported jams of all flavors into a prime selection of spirits. There's also a good selection of craft beers on tap, chill music, and a low-lit back area for posting up with your group. Ask for Christine or Megan!
Corlear's
217 E 3rd StAnother hidden gem of the neighborhood. This place muddles high-end, imported jams of all flavors into a prime selection of spirits. There's also a good selection of craft beers on tap, chill music, and a low-lit back area for posting up with your group. Ask for Christine or Megan!
Alphabet City Beer Co.
96 Loisaida AveGreat spot to get in your craft beer fix
If you like camping, and get nostalgic at the thought of log cabins & lake-views, go here and order a "Banjos" to instantly transport you back. Just dont drink too many of them. The rest of the cocktails are are also top notch.
189 locals recommend
The Wayland
700 E 9th StIf you like camping, and get nostalgic at the thought of log cabins & lake-views, go here and order a "Banjos" to instantly transport you back. Just dont drink too many of them. The rest of the cocktails are are also top notch.
If you're looking for a cool speakeasy experience, head to La Esquina and walk through the kitchen, down to the basement, and into a hidden paradise of drinks & food.
263 locals recommend
La Esquina - SoHo
114 Kenmare StIf you're looking for a cool speakeasy experience, head to La Esquina and walk through the kitchen, down to the basement, and into a hidden paradise of drinks & food.