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Nolita Mart & Espresso Bar is one of Nolita knowitall.

1. Nolita Mart & Espresso Bar

156 Mott St (btwn Broome & Grand St), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · Little Italy · 65 tips and reviews

LorenLoren: Hidden gem for working over excellent coffee. Friendly, always seats, nice treats. I buy my (stumptown) beans and indulge in bougie snacks here, too.

Greecologies is one of Nolita knowitall.

2. Greecologies

379 Broome St (btwn Mott & Mulberry St), New York, NY
Café · NoLita · 139 tips and reviews

LorenLoren: 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.

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3. Happy Bones

394 Broome St (at Mulberry St), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · NoLita · 207 tips and reviews

LorenLoren: Tastiest coffee in the neighborhood. Hole in the wall, so don't plan to get a seat.

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4. Maman

8.8
239 Centre St (btwn Broome & Grand St), New York, NY
Café · SoHo · 302 tips and reviews

LorenLoren: 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)

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5. La Esquina

8.3
114 Kenmare St (at Lafayette St), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · SoHo · 723 tips and reviews

LorenLoren: 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.

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6. Oro Bakery and Bar

375 Broome St (btwn Mott & Mulberry St), New York, NY
Café · NoLita · 107 tips and reviews

LorenLoren: 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:)

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7. Cocoron

37 Kenmare St (btwn Elizabeth & Mott St), New York, NY
Noodle Restaurant · NoLita · 239 tips and reviews

LorenLoren: 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!

Tacombi at Fonda Nolita is one of Nolita knowitall.

8. Tacombi at Fonda Nolita

9.0
267 Elizabeth St (btwn E Houston & Prince St), New York, NY
Taco Restaurant · NoLita · 738 tips and reviews

LorenLoren: 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

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9. McNally Jackson Books

52 Prince St (btwn Lafayette & Mulberry St), New York, NY
Bookstore · NoLita · 293 tips and reviews

LorenLoren: 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.

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10. PUBLIC

210 Elizabeth St (btwn Prince & Spring St), New York, NY
Australian Restaurant · NoLita · 211 tips and reviews

LorenLoren: 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.

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11. Fiat Café

7.7
203 Mott St (btwn Kenmare St & Spring St), New York, NY
Café · NoLita · 125 tips and reviews

LorenLoren: 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.

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12. YN

227 Mott St (btwn Spring & Prince), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · NoLita · 63 tips and reviews

LorenLoren: 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.

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13. La Compagnie des Vins Surnaturels

9.2
249 Centre St (at Broome St), New York, NY
Wine Bar · SoHo · 88 tips and reviews

LorenLoren: Check out the $5 wine happy hour. Cheapest glass for feeling chic and Parisienne in the neighborhood.

Taïm Falafel and Smoothie Bar is one of Nolita knowitall.

14. Taïm Falafel and Smoothie Bar

8.9
45 Spring St (at Mulberry St), New York, NY
Falafel Restaurant · NoLita · 243 tips and reviews

LorenLoren: Best $7 lunch or dinner around.

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15. Habana To Go

8.4
229 Elizabeth St, New York, NY
Cuban Restaurant · NoLita · 53 tips and reviews

LorenLoren: 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.

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16. M'o Gelato

178 Mulberry St (btwn Broome & Kenmare St), New York, NY
Ice Cream Parlor · NoLita · 64 tips and reviews

LorenLoren: 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.

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17. Balaboosta

214 Mulberry St (btwn Spring & Prince St), New York, NY
Mediterranean Restaurant · NoLita · 199 tips and reviews

LorenLoren: Delicious mediterranean brunch. Get the shakshouka, of course.

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18. Epistrophy

8.0
200 Mott St (btwn Kenmare & Spring St), New York, NY
Café · NoLita · 149 tips and reviews

LorenLoren: Adorable. My favorite brunch spot for sheer ambiance. Tasty too!

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19. Despaña

9.1
408 Broome St (btwn Lafayette & Centre St), New York, NY
Spanish Restaurant · SoHo · 289 tips and reviews

LorenLoren: 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.

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20. Harney & Sons

8.9
433 Broome St (btwn Broadway & Crosby St), New York, NY
Tea Room · SoHo · 154 tips and reviews

LorenLoren: 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.

Basilica of St. Patrick's Old Cathedral is one of Nolita knowitall.

21. Basilica of St. Patrick's Old Cathedral

8.5
263 Mulberry St (btwn Mott & Prince St), New York, NY
Church · NoLita · 22 tips and reviews

LorenLoren: Peek into the small graveyard to see the sheep if you're lucky!