Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
These guys are coffee experts. They pull the perfect shot of espresso and have yummy baked goods too. Cafe Grumpy is a specialty coffee shop, they roast their beans in Greenpoint, BK!
104 locals recommend
Café Grumpy - Lower East Side
13 Essex StThese guys are coffee experts. They pull the perfect shot of espresso and have yummy baked goods too. Cafe Grumpy is a specialty coffee shop, they roast their beans in Greenpoint, BK!
Great place to grab a bite any time of day. I especially love their omelettes and french fries! Be sure to get a chocolate chip or peanut butter cookie for dessert.
99 locals recommend
Cafe Petisco
189 E BroadwayGreat place to grab a bite any time of day. I especially love their omelettes and french fries! Be sure to get a chocolate chip or peanut butter cookie for dessert.
Dimes
49 Canal StDelicious food, painfully hip patrons.
Everything Else
This bialy shop is the best in NYC. They are not open on Saturday's because of shabbos but make sure to buy a dozen to take home before you leave the city.
50 locals recommend
Kossar's Bagels & Bialys
367 Grand StThis bialy shop is the best in NYC. They are not open on Saturday's because of shabbos but make sure to buy a dozen to take home before you leave the city.
They make the most delicious cupcakes ever. Then they put them in the most delicious pudding ever. It's a nice walk and a really cool bakery.
64 locals recommend
Sugar Sweet Sunshine
126 Rivington StThey make the most delicious cupcakes ever. Then they put them in the most delicious pudding ever. It's a nice walk and a really cool bakery.
Imagine a lesbian Marxist bookstore that serves coffee and vegan treats. They have an amazing DIY section and a cool downtown vibe.
18 locals recommend
Bluestockings Bookstore, Cafe & Activist Center
116 Suffolk StImagine a lesbian Marxist bookstore that serves coffee and vegan treats. They have an amazing DIY section and a cool downtown vibe.
Great place to catch a live show. Tickets are usually under $20 and it's a cool place to get the night started.
95 locals recommend
Mercury Lounge
217 E Houston StGreat place to catch a live show. Tickets are usually under $20 and it's a cool place to get the night started.
They have a great beer selection. Try not to be seduced by the pickles and cheese because there are much betters shops for your food purchases.
17 locals recommend
Malt and Mold-LES
221 East BroadwayThey have a great beer selection. Try not to be seduced by the pickles and cheese because there are much betters shops for your food purchases.
This is the best place to buy groceries. It's a really great indoor market filled with small business owners who care about the quality of their products and services. Saxelby cheese is my favorite!
341 locals recommend
Essex Market
88 Essex StThis is the best place to buy groceries. It's a really great indoor market filled with small business owners who care about the quality of their products and services. Saxelby cheese is my favorite!
This neighborhood is full of delicious Jewish food. Yonah Schimmel is a staple in the neighborhood and you can have lunch for $3!
24 locals recommend
Yonah Schimmel's Knish Bakery
137 E Houston StThis neighborhood is full of delicious Jewish food. Yonah Schimmel is a staple in the neighborhood and you can have lunch for $3!
Eat a bagel with a shmear of cream and a slice of lox. You won't be disappointed.
251 locals recommend
Russ & Daughters
179 E Houston StEat a bagel with a shmear of cream and a slice of lox. You won't be disappointed.
Homemade ice cream sandwiches by a talented and handsome chef. You can find them at Hester Street Fair, The Highline, and Madison Square Park.
10 locals recommend
Melt Bakery
111 Front StreetHomemade ice cream sandwiches by a talented and handsome chef. You can find them at Hester Street Fair, The Highline, and Madison Square Park.
Great food and beer. Eastwood is a very relaxing environment and perfect for low key neighborhood nights.
44 locals recommend
Eastwood
200 Clinton StGreat food and beer. Eastwood is a very relaxing environment and perfect for low key neighborhood nights.
Shopping
Doughnut Plant
379 Grand StMalted milk ball doughnut, need I say more?
Buy some candy and a t-shirt. This place is amazing and has been around forever!
47 locals recommend
Economy Candy
108 Rivington StBuy some candy and a t-shirt. This place is amazing and has been around forever!
My all time favorite late night stop. Ray is the sweetest old man you will ever meet. They serve hot dogs, french fries, beignets, ice cream and more...
19 locals recommend
Ray's Candy Store
113 Avenue AMy all time favorite late night stop. Ray is the sweetest old man you will ever meet. They serve hot dogs, french fries, beignets, ice cream and more...
Come on a weekend after last call. It is rowdy, delicious and always an adventure.
690 locals recommend
Katz's Delicatessen
205 E Houston StCome on a weekend after last call. It is rowdy, delicious and always an adventure.
Drinks & Nightlife
This is a locals only bar, serving great food and drinks. It can be hard to find a place to sit, but the people are friendly and there is always someone willing to split nachos.
181 locals recommend
Forgtmenot
138 Division StThis is a locals only bar, serving great food and drinks. It can be hard to find a place to sit, but the people are friendly and there is always someone willing to split nachos.
Rosette
Excellent cocktails. If you come here definitely get the chicken cracklings...
They have the best wine list in the neighborhood. The food is great but be sure to call ahead and make a reservation.
115 locals recommend
Bacaro
136 Division StThey have the best wine list in the neighborhood. The food is great but be sure to call ahead and make a reservation.