Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
This is hands down the best coffee around. Grab a paper or a book and hang out on the porch - watch the whole West Village street life unfold in front of you.
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Joe Coffee Company
514 Columbus AveThis is hands down the best coffee around. Grab a paper or a book and hang out on the porch - watch the whole West Village street life unfold in front of you.
Another great local coffee shop, right down the block.
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Jack’s Stir Brew Coffee
138 W 10th StAnother great local coffee shop, right down the block.
If you're a vegetarian, you're in luck. Westville has the most amazing array of veggies, as well as a full menu of all the great comfort foods - burgers, salads, soups, specials..get delivery!
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Westville West
210 W 10th StIf you're a vegetarian, you're in luck. Westville has the most amazing array of veggies, as well as a full menu of all the great comfort foods - burgers, salads, soups, specials..get delivery!
Great anytime of the day - but especially late night. Modern British pub food with a steady stream of downtown New Yorkers keeping the place hopping. The burger is a must. Also the dirty martinis...
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The Spotted Dog
1154 1st Ave.Great anytime of the day - but especially late night. Modern British pub food with a steady stream of downtown New Yorkers keeping the place hopping. The burger is a must. Also the dirty martinis...
The meatball trend started here - and has become a neighborhood staple. Everything is here excellent, and the whole menu changes every few days. Open til 2 on weekdays and 4am on weekends!
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The Meatball Shop
64 Greenwich AveThe meatball trend started here - and has become a neighborhood staple. Everything is here excellent, and the whole menu changes every few days. Open til 2 on weekdays and 4am on weekends!
This Latin fusion diner is open 24 hrs a day, and does amazing breakfast dishes. Cocktails are solid as well.
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Coppelia
207 W 14th StThis Latin fusion diner is open 24 hrs a day, and does amazing breakfast dishes. Cocktails are solid as well.
Izakaya Ten
207 10th AvenueInsane sushi and ramen on the west side
A seen and be seen scene - excellent food and great people watching
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The Standard Grill
848 Washington StA seen and be seen scene - excellent food and great people watching
Rocking Horse Cafe
182 8th AveA great local Mexican place - especially for brunch.
Come here for the most delicious baked goods your mouth can handle - especially the chocolate chip cookies. Lunch is great here, too.
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The City Bakery
3 W 18th StCome here for the most delicious baked goods your mouth can handle - especially the chocolate chip cookies. Lunch is great here, too.
The true tastes of the south - fried chicken and pies - in all their glory.
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Hill Country Chicken
1123 BroadwayThe true tastes of the south - fried chicken and pies - in all their glory.
Some the best upscale Italian in the city. Definitely need reservations for this one.
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Babbo
110 Waverly PlSome the best upscale Italian in the city. Definitely need reservations for this one.
Lunch, dinner - everything is flawless here at this unassuming American brasserie. Oysters and cocktails are superb
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Jeffrey's Grocery
172 Waverly PlLunch, dinner - everything is flawless here at this unassuming American brasserie. Oysters and cocktails are superb
Sister restaurant to Jeffrey's across the street. A bit more rustic, and serves a mean breakfast. Also open later.
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Joseph Leonard
170 Waverly PlSister restaurant to Jeffrey's across the street. A bit more rustic, and serves a mean breakfast. Also open later.
My go-to Thai in the neighborhood. Better to eat in than delivery... incredibly fresh and flavorful.
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Tue Thai Food
3 Greenwich AveMy go-to Thai in the neighborhood. Better to eat in than delivery... incredibly fresh and flavorful.
Pretty much recognized as the best pizza place in all of NYC. You can't go wrong with any of the slices here, but the Artichoke pizza is truly a foodie experience.
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Artichoke Basille's Pizza
321 E 14th StPretty much recognized as the best pizza place in all of NYC. You can't go wrong with any of the slices here, but the Artichoke pizza is truly a foodie experience.
A posh place to have a business lunch or an intimate date. Doesn't get more West Village than this.
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Cafe Cluny
284 W 12th StA posh place to have a business lunch or an intimate date. Doesn't get more West Village than this.
Fresh seafood and very casual atmosphere combine to make an unforgettable eating experience. Expect a wait, unless you're early.
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Mary's Fish Camp
64 Charles StFresh seafood and very casual atmosphere combine to make an unforgettable eating experience. Expect a wait, unless you're early.
A Meatpacking District cornerstone, this epic French bistro has been able to withstand the hordes of tourists and still has a solid menu. Fun after midnight.
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Pastis
52 Gansevoort StA Meatpacking District cornerstone, this epic French bistro has been able to withstand the hordes of tourists and still has a solid menu. Fun after midnight.
Another legendary French brasserie, especially good for breakfast on weekdays when the crowds aren't as bad.
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Balthazar
80 Spring StAnother legendary French brasserie, especially good for breakfast on weekdays when the crowds aren't as bad.
Caribbean-themed diner with gorgeous model waitstaff and flavors you've never experienced. Next door is a killer juice bar and record store.
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Miss Lily's
132 W Houston StCaribbean-themed diner with gorgeous model waitstaff and flavors you've never experienced. Next door is a killer juice bar and record store.
Sotto 13
140 W 13th StGreat happy hour specials, pizza, and cocktails!
Everything Else
The best smoothies in the village. Even though it's located inside an Equinox gym, you can just walk in and order anything without being a member. I love the Peaches and Dreams, and Multi - V Squeeze.
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Juice Generation
210 Bedford AveThe best smoothies in the village. Even though it's located inside an Equinox gym, you can just walk in and order anything without being a member. I love the Peaches and Dreams, and Multi - V Squeeze.
Shopping
I've been taking my laundry here (drop off service) for years. They can usually get it done and back to you the same day!
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Mermaid Laundromat Inc
24 Charles StreetI've been taking my laundry here (drop off service) for years. They can usually get it done and back to you the same day!
Hip downtown men's store, smaller version than the other shops in Nolita and East village - but some great finds.
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Odin
161 Lafayette StHip downtown men's store, smaller version than the other shops in Nolita and East village - but some great finds.
Great vintage / recycled clothing store. More for the ladies, but there is a decent amount of men's stuff as well. Great prices, and lots of designer finds mixed in amongst the racks.
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Beacon's Closet Park Slope
92 5th AveGreat vintage / recycled clothing store. More for the ladies, but there is a decent amount of men's stuff as well. Great prices, and lots of designer finds mixed in amongst the racks.
The only Topshop in North America - there's something for everyone here, and the fit and quality of the stuff is on point. It's a must shop destination for any NYC trip.
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Topshop Topman
478 BroadwayThe only Topshop in North America - there's something for everyone here, and the fit and quality of the stuff is on point. It's a must shop destination for any NYC trip.
This is a NYC legend in the book world. Seven floors of amazing books, from discount paperbacks to gorgeous collectibles. You could get lost for hours in these aisles.
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The Strand Bookstore
828 BroadwayThis is a NYC legend in the book world. Seven floors of amazing books, from discount paperbacks to gorgeous collectibles. You could get lost for hours in these aisles.
Sightseeing
Check out NYC's longest and newest park - a reclaimed rail line that suspends 20 feet above the street and meanders through buildings for miles
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Empire Diner
210 10th AveCheck out NYC's longest and newest park - a reclaimed rail line that suspends 20 feet above the street and meanders through buildings for miles
Drinks & Nightlife
Blue Ribbon Bakery Kitchen
35 Downing StreetClassic NYC bar / small plates.
This is as Speakeasy as it gets - literally underground, this bar is easy to miss. Once you get in, the drinks will transport you back to the roaring 20s.
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Little Branch
20 7th Avenue SouthThis is as Speakeasy as it gets - literally underground, this bar is easy to miss. Once you get in, the drinks will transport you back to the roaring 20s.