Hidden gem for working over excellent coffee. Friendly, always seats, nice treats. I buy my (stumptown) beans and indulge in bougie snacks here, too.
I don't even eat yogurt, but I love the coffee and friendly staff here, and especially the lovely working spots inside. The back garden is the real attraction, though. If you do yogurt: mint smoothie.
Feels like stepping into hipsterfied Paris. Affordably luxurious spot to sit with coffee. Ridiculously gorgeous pastries. A go-to for lunch salad (pick 2 or 3 of a rotating high-quality selection)
Take your tacos to go to a bench in the pocket park across the street.Two excellent vegetarian taco options.Don't miss the popsicles in summer.My goto for fairly fast/cheap/healthy dinner in the hood.
A cozy neighborhood never-too-crowded, any-time-of-day place. Perfect casual breakfast/work over coffee/dinner/happy hour. Favorite place to read alone w/ a glass of wine. Also saw Reggie Watts once:)
Great pick for a 'very New York' affordable delicious meal. Soba is the star, very vegetarian friendly. Be prepared to wait. Watch out! There are two very close to each other, so check which one!
I love the ambiance at this sit-down taco joint. Hip, colorful, tasty. If you're drinking, try the michelada - a spicy beer-based concoction they do well. I get the veg or fish tacos, never disappoint
Grab a book, staff will help you choose, and read on one of their fold down tables with a cannele and coffee. Cutest book-themed decor.
Lovely open space, hip, quality food and drinks for a splurge night. Take a turn in the Elizabeth Street Garden before dinner or after brunch. Impress your date or out of town visitors.
Shhh don't tell about this great deal. Casual, hip scene and solid Italian dishes (I like the tricolore salad), and you'll think the prices are a typo.
My favorite all-purpose neighborhood wine bar. Perfect solo, with friends, or on a date where cozy, dark corners are a plus. Don't miss the food, especially the cheese plate, for a treat.
Check out the $5 wine happy hour. Cheapest glass for feeling chic and Parisienne in the neighborhood.
Chill spot for a nice bite and a cool beer. Not a ton of veggie options, but not zero, which is not always true for Cuban.
Amazing authentic gelato. If you want something lighter (maybe because you got gelato here yesterday?)try the fat-free yogurt flavor with a sorbetto - still feels decadent, makes pinkberry seem sad.
My go-to for gifts to bring to out of town hosts - for 10-20 you can put together a little package of imported packaged foods that impress.
Elegant relaxed tea & scones destination, and a great place to pick up a lovely tinned tea gift - for under $10 you can get a fancy looking gift in a container they'll want to save. Or treat yo self.
Peek into the small graveyard to see the sheep if you're lucky!
