A blend of NYer classics and my own personal favorites! Tourist, kid, and wallet friendly (for the most part).
Most these places are also located in fairly nice areas, and are very aesthetically pleasing, so if you're looking to take pictures, they...
This is a super vibey cafe that's pretty popular, and has both good coffee and pastries. It's located close to a train station too, so it's easy to get to, which makes it great for meeting up with friends or if you're traveling
Sant Ambroeus
Really cute French bistro located in UES, family friendly and also offers walk out options with their pastry case
Le Moulin à Café
Best bagels I've had in New York, and if you're a real one you know that this used to be a literal closet sized space in Fidi 🥯they grow up so fast 🥹 my recommendation? I loved their bagels with basically an omelette inside, because they had an opt...
Leo's Bagels | New York City
Pop by for a quick bite and coffee before going on a walk, or get catered for an event
Citarella Personal Shopping | NYC Locations
Stop by their window, and order to go pastries and coffee if you're in a rush
Eli's Market - Eli Zabar
For your friends with food intolerances, this is a great place that will have something for everyone
Jack's Wife Freda
A nice restaurant with Barcelona style tapas, feels super classy
Boqueria
A celeb fave with great pastries, and also makes their breads fresh daily. It's located in soho and is a great place to stop before a day of window shopping or browsing
Balthazar
Famous for their cronut, lines around the block because they’re so good! I love their chocolate chip cookies
Dominique Ansel
A classic brunch spot for most NYers, great food, even better date spot
Rosemary's
Great breakfast combos!!
When I lived in Fidi (that's Financial District for anyone unfamiliar with the term), this was our favorite place to go after a late night. Perfect portions, relatively affordable and a classic greasy spoon diner
Pearl Diner
A really cute café and space for catch-ups, a light breakfast, and very aesthetic
Maman
If you're a sucker for a more decadent meal, Clinton St is famous for their French toast and waffles! Also a date spot somehow haha
Clinton St. Baking Co. & Restaurant
Organic, fresh, and great bagel and lox! One of those places I routinely walk by, and always draws locals in, and I often see parents with strollers go in to pick up their orders
Russ & Daughters - NYC
This place is a classic and a favorite amongst NYers, and there's always a crowd (Which, if you can get NYers to wait in a line, the food is probably pretty good)
EJ's Luncheonette - Upper East Side, New York, NY
This is my friend’s fave place, and it’s very aesthetic if you care about that and taking pictures. The food is fresh and honestly feels like the perfect blend of light and also filling? As someone who's from the west coast and is preferential to bri...
Citizens Of Chelsea
This place is a fan favorite, and also my favorite place for late night scrambled eggs and brekkie. Idk why, but something about their scrambled eggs taps into a deep nostalgia
Restaurant | Carnegie Diner & Cafe | NY | NJ | Virginia
I walk past this place every morning on my way to work, and I have to say, that this is legitimately one of those places where every single time I see someone's plate, I have immediate food envy. It looks modern but also cozy
Gracie Mews Diner | New York, NY | Pickup and Delivery
A classic Dim Sum spot amongst NYers, and one of those places that routinely lands itself on top lists. If you're wondering what dim sum is, I always describe it as Asian tapas to my friends, but it's honestly so much MORE. It's a true experience, an...
Nom Wah: serving dim sum and dumplings since 1920
This is a chain, but hear me out - it's a chain for a REASON. The food is always consistently good, and their brunch options are always really fun, but the ROASTED VEGGIES?? Outta this world and something I think about often
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