My hot take is that NYC can actually be great for introverts and people who love quiet, quaint, cozy spaces, you just have to know where to look! If you want an authentic NYC experience with beautiful locations (no top 10 lists crowded with tourists)...
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Confirmed ultimate cozy girl dinner place in NYC. I've never had to wait for a table, it's so cozy and on a quiet, tree-lined corner of the West Village. Order a crisp white wine, kale ceasar salad, and fries (they come wrapped in newspaper which is ...
Tartine - Cozy West Village Corner Restaurant
My favorite wine bar in the city, make sure to make a reservation for the lounge to sit among the bookshelves (there's also a bar/cafe area, but this isn't what's shown in the photos!) The menu is so cool too, it's a book and it describes each wine i...
Bibliotheque NYC - Bookish girl's dream wine bar
Isn't it every girl's dream to own a coffee shop/bookstore/wine bar? This is IT. They host lots of cute events and have a great outdoor space as well when the weather is nice, but super cozy inside when it isn't.
Book Club Bar
Such a great free art gallery in Chelsea. Always really cool pieces out, sometimes interactive art. Lots of other galleries in the area, free to walk in and browse! Great for a rainy day in NYC activity.
Pace Gallery
This coffee bar feels straight up like you're in a castle in Scotland or something, it's so cozy and feels like a retreat from the city. The whole hotel is super cool and has a London bus outside and beautiful flower arrangements. You don't have to b...
High Line Hotel Coffeebar | Intelligentsia Coffee
If you're looking for the perfect work-from-a-coffee-shop location look no further. This place is pretty large inside and is soooo cozy. It can get a bit crowded, but they have great seating options and it's a respectful crowd. Everyone is there to w...
Paper Coffee NYC (@papercoffeenyc)
Cafe Cluny is another great restaurant spot in a quiet corner of the West Village. Perfect community/village feel whether you're sitting inside or outside and the food is amazing.
Cafe Cluny is a welcoming neighborhood bistro on a treelined cobble stone corner of the West Village of New York.
Everyone knows of the iconic Met location in the Upper East Side, but have you been to the Met Cloisters? Located in upper Manhattan, this is a beautiful day trip from the hustle and bustle of the city and feels like you've transported to another tim...
The Met Cloisters - The Metropolitan Museum of Art
I'm obsessed with this place. Perfect to take your mind off the hustle of the city. “Like a restaurant but you order art projects instead of food.” They give you all the supplies and most crafts are under $30. Great rainy day in NYC activity.
Happy Medium | Exploring the world of art.
Such a hidden gem in the city! Feels like you're in France but right in the heart of NYC. Completely free to visit, and it is a designated quiet zone!