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Best Coffee in New York City

Ralph’s | Menu | Location

Suited | Menu | Location

Variety Coffee Roasters | Menu | Location

Blue Bottle Coffee | Menu | Location

Coffee Project - East Village | Menu | Location

Harney & Sons SoHo | Menu | Location

Best Breakfast & Brunch in New York City

Maman | Menu | Location

From handheld pastries to savory sandwiches, soups, and salads, find the perfect-sized-start to your day.

Waverly Diner | Menu | Location

Classic NYC diner? Yes. Generous portions? You bet. Breakfast all day? Of course! You can’t explore NYC without stopping by this iconic diner.

Daily Provisions | Menu | Location

A local favorite offering a cozy atmosphere, simple breakfast favorites and sweets to-go. Make sure to grab their 64-oz cold brew growler to power your explorations.

Bubby’s | Menu | Location

Bring the kids along to this family friendly neighborhood staple serving up your favorite breakfast dishes.

Egg Shop | Menu | Location

Breakfast bowls, burritos, bacon-egg-and cheese, they’ve got it. Pair with a fun side and a bubbly drink to start your day.

Best Sweet Treats in New York City

Magnolia Bakery | Menu | Location

One of NYC’s most well-known bakeries, come for the decadent cupcakes and stay for the unparalleled banana pudding.

Levain | Menu | Location

Home to ooey, gooey, and world-famous chocolate chip cookies, this is the perfect stop for classic dessert lovers.

Ladurée - SoHo | Menu | Location

Step through the doors and into a Parisian courtyard, where you can indulge in picture perfect French pastries and desserts beyond their world-famous macarons.

Milk Bar | Menu | Location

There’s a reason to celebrate everyday with Milk’s collection of cakes, cake truffles, and cereal-milk soft serve.

Supermoon Bakehouse | Menu | Location

This colorful bakery continues to create new and inventive stuffed donuts, cronuts, pastries, and soft-serve dishes. Make sure to try the ube eclair!

Bagels Bagels, brought by Eastern European Jewish immigrants in the early 20th century, became a New York City staple. Their chewy texture and distinctive taste, perfected in NYC's water, gained widespread popularity. Iconic delis and bagel shops, like H&H and Ess-a-Bagel, cemented the bagel's cultural and culinary impact.

Best Bagels in New York City

Russ & Daughters | Menu | Location

Family owned since 1914, make sure to swing by for some of NYC’s most iconic bagels and highest quality smoked fish.

Best Bagels & Coffee | Menu | Location

Conveniently located in midtown, just steps from Madison Square Garden, stop in for any variety of bagel and schmear you would imagine.

Murray’s Bagels | Menu | Location

Don’t know what you want? No problem! Murray’s large menu of bagel deli sandwiches has inspiration for everyone.

Best Pizza in New York City

John’s of Bleecker St | Menu | Location

Create a custom pie, or pick from a diverse menu full of customers’ favorites, at this circa 1929 establishment.

Scarr’s Pizza | Menu | Location

Pies or slices, take-out or dine-in it’s whatever you want, as you pick from Scarr’s creations or from a diverse selection of toppings.

Local Favorites in New York City

Dante NYC | Menu | Location

A modern Italian stronghold since 1915, here you can indulge in seasonal cocktails and internationally-sourced classic dishes. Kids welcome!

Katz Deli | Menu | Location

New York’s oldest deli, serving up their famous pastrami sandwiches with a signature New Yorker attitude.

Old Homestead Steakhouse | Menu | Location

A resident of the meatpacking district for over 150 years, this is the quintessential New York City steakhouse.

Dirt Candy | Menu | Location

Vegetarians rejoice! Immerse yourself in a seasonal 5-course tasting menu, with some of the freshest ingredients available.

Blue Agave Pulquería | Menu | Location

A vibrant Mexican restaurant, inspired by Mexico City and ancient Aztec culture - with a great happy hour!

The Grey Dog | Menu | Location

A laid-back, happy neighborhood spot to enjoy comfort foods and cozy eats.

Drinks

Best Cocktail Bars in New York City

Bibliotheque | Menu | Location

A combination bookstore-café-wine bar, this is the perfect place to enjoy shareable small plates, French baked goods, drinks, and conversation with friends.

Sofia Wine Bar | Menu | Location

An intimate midtown wine bar offering an international selection of wine alongside homemade Italian bites.

The Campbell | Menu | Location

Go back in time to Roaring 20's New York in this grand, historic lounge.