The chocolate chip walnut cookie surpassed all my hopes and dreams. Crunchy on the outside with a center of warm, delicious gooey-ness and melted chocolate
Must try: the incredibly rich hot chocolate with fat, house-made marshmallows and the moist “melted” chocolate-chip cookies.
Pancakes that are worth the five-hour wait on a Saturday, but if you go during the week you just might beat the crowd...
The fried chicken and waffle sandwich is brilliant. The Mac and cheese is perfectly gooey and crunchy on top. Skip the two hour waits and do takeout; it takes ten minutes.
Take in stunning views of the cityscape and Hudson River. On a clear day, the Statue of Liberty can be seen from 10th Avenue Square.
Among the gastronomic greatest hits worth checking out here: handmade mozzarella, oysters, veal and lamb stuffed ravioli, and gelato. And lots and lots of wine. Read more.
Caffeinate at one of New York’s best coffee spots, Ninth Street Espresso, which makes creamy foam-swirled lattes and the exclusive Alphabet City Blend, with hints of dark chocolate and citrus.
Recommended: Sheep's milk ricotta, blue crab crostini, lamb sliders, artichoke, ravioli, maltagliati with pesto, gigantoni with pork ragù, pistachio brown butter cake, rice custard gelato. Read more.
Fresh 2 death. WAY fresher/better than the packaged version. If you're a fan of Greek yogurt, you must come here. Had the Fig & Walnut (so on point), but all the flavors look great. Friendliest staff!
Definitely my favorite lobster roll in all of New York! Get a few crab claws on the side, so yummy!
Come for the fresh juices, stay for the super comfy yet hip couches and free wifi. First American outpost of the hit Danish sensation.
The latte was strong but delicious. Paired perfectly with the almond buttery chewy croissant.
A cozy French cafe with chocolate chip cookies and a great Toby's Estate cappuccino. If you're hungry, get their toast with garlic scramble eggs. Free wifi, mamannyc is the password.
Try the beer-braised tongue taco here, the brined pork tongue is cooked with bacon, chorizo, onions and a slug of Negra Modelo. It's one of NYC's 26 best tacos! Read more.
Fantastic tapas and authentic experience if you stand at the counter at Bar Jamon. Order the standards: pan con tomate, mussels escabeche, rillettes, Jamón iberico, polpo and finish with churros.
Known for the best halal in the city, we love to come here for the chicken and gyro combo with white sauce. The portions are huge, so don't feel obligated to finish the whole thing!
Dough opens its newest shop in Manhattan. Taste the shop's superlative yeast doughnuts, especially their incredible Dulce de Leche creations topped with slivered almonds. Read more.
Popbar, which sells popsicles, is every bit as fun as its catchy name implies. A vibrant display case inside showcases hundreds of them in rectangular rows, immediately drawing you in. Read more.
Try the flat white its awesome. There's a few birch coffees in the city. This ones a bit smaller. The upper west side location does some awesome sandwiches.
Sweet tooth on a budget? Go here for some of NY's most scrumptious cupcakes under $1.50. Try pistachio, peppermint chocolate, or red velvet. Read more.
I don't believe much in god, but if god made an iced coffee it would be the New Orleans from Blue Bottle. It's pretty much divine.
Best pies I've ever had. They've got killer staples (pumpkin, apple, etc) and always some surprises. You can't go wrong dropping in for a slice and a coffee or grabbing a couple pies for a holiday,
A historic atmosphere and a convivial crowd are always present at this packed Williamsburg stalwart. Customers in the know order the porterhouse for two…and always with a side of bacon. Read more.
great Mediterranean food, try any of the skewers. good lunch deal. yummy cookies.
Try the black truffle quesadilla or lobster tacos. The trio of guacamole, which includes a hot chipotle version and one with mango, apples and and pomegranate topping, is also a good bet. Read more.
Solid bread basket, lots of egg options, unlimited champagne cocktails for $20 - what more can you ask for? I got the crab Benedict which was amazing, but very rich!
The "Affogato" hot chocolate ("drowned" in Italian) is a scoop of Grom's creamy gelato smothered in the thick, rich Italian-style hot chocolate. A delicious combination!
A great spot for tapas in the UWS. We recommend the bacon wrapped dates and the lamb sliders. Perfect for an early or late dinner.
Super authentic Italian food! The pasta is great, but the pizza is amazing. One of the best sauces I had. The tiramisu is very good and not too sweet. Cash only, so come prepared.
The lobster roll was delicious. Definitely worth the upgrade to a combo for slaw, a pickle, and a drink
The green tea pistachio (it comes with real pistachio nuts) and their famous coconut ash have become my f(l)avorites. The tastes are pretty well-balanced, creamy but not too sweet.
The straight outta Japan has a delicious swirl of black sesame and matcha ice cream with mochi, red bean paste and a chocolate wafer. The cone is a taiyaki cake! Served warm and delicious.
A true New York experience! The wait time is insane so you must arrive before it opens at 6PM to not have to wait several hours for a table. It's BYOB so do take advantage of that.
