Essential New York City

7.6

89 E 42nd St (Grand Central Terminal), New York, NY

Seafood Restaurant · 405 tips and reviews

IFC: The perfect blend of old world dignity and New York kitsch. Sit at one of the communal U-shaped tables beneath the cavernous vaulted ceilings and enjoy the taste of Long Island Sound. - IFC Staff

Paris Baguette is one of Essential New York City.

2. Paris Baguette

8.0

6 W 32nd St (btwn Broadway & 5th Ave), New York, NY

Bakery · Koreatown · 158 tips and reviews

The Corcoran Group: It might sound weird, but the green tea cake is wonderful and perfect for any special occasion. Their sweets are not too sweet yet insanely delicious.

The Kati Roll Company is one of Essential New York City.

3. The Kati Roll Company

8.6

49 W 39th St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY

Indian Restaurant · Garment District · 259 tips and reviews

Bohn: Double down - Get the Chicken Unda and Aloo Masala rolls - The best Indian Tacos in NYC

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is one of Essential New York City.

4. John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

6.4

JFK Expy (Van Wyck Expy), Queens, NY

International Airport · Jamaica · 3383 tips and reviews

National Post: Peter Worthington: At some point—maybe now – we have got to amend airport security and start profiling those likely to blow the damn plane up – not patting down three-year-old children. Read more: Read more.

Best Buy is one of Essential New York City.

5. Best Buy

5.7

52 E 14th St (at 4th Ave), New York, NY

Electronics Store · Union Square · 122 tips and reviews

Jon Hoche: Just in case you didn't know this Best Buy is open 24 hours Monday-Friday.

Café Gitane is one of Essential New York City.

6. Café Gitane

8.4

242 Mott St (at Prince St), New York, NY

French Restaurant · NoLita · 304 tips and reviews

Mark Cáceres: AVOCADO TOAST. The watermelon juice is pretty good too. Fresh!

McNally Jackson Books is one of Essential New York City.

7. McNally Jackson Books

52 Prince St (btwn Lafayette & Mulberry St), New York, NY

Bookstore · NoLita · 293 tips and reviews

HuffPost: Our neighborhood bookstore has a great selection, friendly staff and a lovely cafe.

Think Coffee is one of Essential New York City.

8. Think Coffee

6.4

123 4th Ave (btwn 12th & 13th St), New York, NY

Coffee Shop · Greenwich Village · 231 tips and reviews

Ross Leonardy: Not having wifi is a feature, not a bug.

Apple Fifth Avenue is one of Essential New York City.

9. Apple Fifth Avenue

9.0

767 5th Ave (btwn E 58th & E 59th St), New York, NY

Electronics Store · Midtown East · 1235 tips and reviews

The Oak Room at The Plaza Hotel is one of Essential New York City.

10. The Oak Room at The Plaza Hotel

8.2

10 Central Park S (at 5th Ave), New York, NY

Hotel Bar · Midtown East · 66 tips and reviews

Rai Rai Ken is one of Essential New York City.

11. Rai Rai Ken

6.7

218 E 10th St (btwn 1st & 2nd Ave), New York, NY

Ramen Restaurant · East Village · 199 tips and reviews

Nyonya is one of Essential New York City.

12. Nyonya

8.2

199 Grand St (btwn Mott & Mulberry St), New York, NY

Malay Restaurant · Little Italy · 289 tips and reviews

Pio Pio Salon is one of Essential New York City.

13. Pio Pio Salon

8.7

702 Amsterdam Ave (at W 94th St.), New York, NY

Peruvian Restaurant · Upper West Side · 86 tips and reviews

Burp Castle is one of Essential New York City.

14. Burp Castle

7.8

41 E 7th St (btwn 2nd Ave & Cooper Sq), New York, NY

Pub · East Village · 123 tips and reviews

Village Yokocho is one of Essential New York City.

15. Village Yokocho

8 Stuyvesant St (at 3rd Ave), New York, NY

Japanese Restaurant · East Village · 144 tips and reviews

Gahm Mi Oak is one of Essential New York City.

16. Gahm Mi Oak

43 W 32nd St (btwn 5th Ave & Broadway), New York, NY

Korean Restaurant · Koreatown · 50 tips and reviews

High Line is one of Essential New York City.

17. High Line

9.5

btwn Gansevoort & W 34th St (btwn 10th & 12th Ave), New York, NY

Park · Chelsea · 1495 tips and reviews

Nan Xiang Xiao Long Bao is one of Essential New York City.

18. Nan Xiang Xiao Long Bao

38-12 Prince St (btwn 38th & 39th Ave), Flushing, NY

Dumpling Restaurant · Downtown Flushing · 283 tips and reviews

Mariella Pizza is one of Essential New York City.

19. Mariella Pizza

6.6

935 8th Ave (W 55th St), New York, NY

Pizzeria · Theater District · 28 tips and reviews

Macbar is one of Essential New York City.

20. Macbar

54 Prince St (btwn Lafayette & Mulberry St.), New York, NY

Mac and Cheese Joint · NoLita · 130 tips and reviews

KyoChon is one of Essential New York City.

21. KyoChon

319 5th Ave (at E 32nd St), New York, NY

Wings Joint · NoMad · 150 tips and reviews

Mojo Coffee is one of Essential New York City.

22. Mojo Coffee

128 Charles St (btw Greenwich St & Washington St), New York, NY

Coffee Shop · West Village · 53 tips and reviews

Vanessa's Dumpling House is one of Essential New York City.

23. Vanessa's Dumpling House

220 E 14th St (btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave.), New York, NY

Dumpling Restaurant · East Village · 217 tips and reviews

Books Kinokuniya is one of Essential New York City.

24. Books Kinokuniya

9.4

1073 Avenue of the Americas (btwn W 40th & W 41st St), New York, NY

Bookstore · Midtown East · 202 tips and reviews

Jimmy's Corner is one of Essential New York City.

25. Jimmy's Corner

8.5

140 W 44th St (btwn 6th & 7th Ave.), New York, NY

Dive Bar · Theater District · 181 tips and reviews

Magnolia Bakery is one of Essential New York City.

26. Magnolia Bakery

8.6

1240 Avenue of the Americas (at W 49th St), New York, NY

Cupcake Shop · Rockefeller Center · 682 tips and reviews

27. Magnolia Bakery

8.6

401 Bleecker St (at W 11th St), New York, NY

Bakery · West Village · 436 tips and reviews

Sarabeth's is one of Essential New York City.

28. Sarabeth's

339 Greenwich St (at Jay St), New York, NY

American Restaurant · Tribeca · 124 tips and reviews

Sarabeth's Bakery is one of Essential New York City.

29. Sarabeth's Bakery

7.5

75 9th Ave (at 10th Ave), New York, NY

Bakery · Chelsea · 58 tips and reviews

ChikaLicious Dessert Bar is one of Essential New York City.

30. ChikaLicious Dessert Bar

203 E 10th St (btwn 1st & 2nd Ave), New York, NY

Dessert Shop · East Village · 252 tips and reviews

Clinton St. Baking Co. & Restaurant is one of Essential New York City.

31. Clinton St. Baking Co. & Restaurant

8.7

4 Clinton St (at E Houston St), New York, NY

Bakery · Lower East Side · 973 tips and reviews

Obao Noodles & BBQ is one of Essential New York City.

32. Obao Noodles & BBQ

38 Water St (Corner of Coenties Slips), New York, NY

Thai Restaurant · Financial District · 32 tips and reviews

Canal Street is one of Essential New York City.

33. Canal Street

Canal St (btwn West & Essex Sts), New York, NY

Road · SoHo · 30 tips and reviews

Roebling Tea Room is one of Essential New York City.

34. Roebling Tea Room

143 Roebling St (at Metropolitan Ave), Brooklyn, NY

Tea Room · Williamsburg · 184 tips and reviews

Yankee Stadium is one of Essential New York City.

35. Yankee Stadium

8.9

1 E 161st St (btwn Jerome & River Ave), Bronx, NY

Baseball Stadium · 1157 tips and reviews

Locanda Vini & Olii is one of Essential New York City.

36. Locanda Vini & Olii

9.0

129 Gates Ave (at Cambridge Ave), Brooklyn, NY

Italian Restaurant · Clinton Hill · 113 tips and reviews

Minca is one of Essential New York City.

37. Minca

8.2

536 E 5th St (btwn Ave A & B), New York, NY

Ramen Restaurant · Alphabet City · 302 tips and reviews

Apple Grand Central is one of Essential New York City.

38. Apple Grand Central

8.1

45 Grand Central Terminal, New York, NY

Electronics Store · Midtown East · 255 tips and reviews

B&H Photo Video is one of Essential New York City.

39. B&H Photo Video

9.1

420 9th Ave (at W 34th St), New York, NY

Camera Store · Chelsea · 492 tips and reviews

Hill Country Chicken is one of Essential New York City.

40. Hill Country Chicken

1123 Broadway (at W 25th St), New York, NY

Fried Chicken Joint · NoMad · 326 tips and reviews

Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) is one of Essential New York City.

41. Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)

9.3

11 W 53rd St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY

Art Museum · Midtown East · 1870 tips and reviews

Aroma Espresso Bar is one of Essential New York City.

42. Aroma Espresso Bar

145 Greene St (at W Houston St), New York, NY

Coffee Shop · Greenwich Village · 196 tips and reviews

Strand Bookstore is one of Essential New York City.

43. Strand Bookstore

9.5

828 Broadway (at E 12th St), New York, NY

Bookstore · Greenwich Village · 594 tips and reviews

44. Aroma Espresso Bar

7.8

1 Garden State Plz, Paramus, NJ

Coffee Shop · 26 tips and reviews

Aroma Espresso Bar @ Bryant Park Holiday Shops is one of Essential New York City.

45. Aroma Espresso Bar @ Bryant Park Holiday Shops

Bryant Park (at West 41st and 6th Ave.), New York, NY

Café · Midtown East · 9 tips and reviews

Milk Bar is one of Essential New York City.

46. Milk Bar

8.3

251 E 13th St (at 2nd Ave), New York, NY

Dessert Shop · East Village · 711 tips and reviews

47. Think Coffee

7.9

248 Mercer St (btwn W 3rd & W 4th St), New York, NY

Coffee Shop · Greenwich Village · 322 tips and reviews