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Best Coffee in New York City
Best Breakfast & Brunch in New York City
From handheld pastries to savory sandwiches, soups, and salads, find the perfect-sized-start to your day.
Classic NYC diner? Yes. Generous portions? You bet. Breakfast all day? Of course! You can’t explore NYC without stopping by this iconic diner.
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.
Bring the kids along to this family friendly neighborhood staple serving up your favorite breakfast dishes.
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
One of NYC’s most well-known bakeries, come for the decadent cupcakes and stay for the unparalleled banana pudding.
Home to ooey, gooey, and world-famous chocolate chip cookies, this is the perfect stop for classic dessert lovers.
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.
There’s a reason to celebrate everyday with Milk’s collection of cakes, cake truffles, and cereal-milk soft serve.
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
Family owned since 1914, make sure to swing by for some of NYC’s most iconic bagels and highest quality smoked fish.
Conveniently located in midtown, just steps from Madison Square Garden, stop in for any variety of bagel and schmear you would imagine.
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
Create a custom pie, or pick from a diverse menu full of customers’ favorites, at this circa 1929 establishment.
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
A modern Italian stronghold since 1915, here you can indulge in seasonal cocktails and internationally-sourced classic dishes. Kids welcome!
New York’s oldest deli, serving up their famous pastrami sandwiches with a signature New Yorker attitude.
A resident of the meatpacking district for over 150 years, this is the quintessential New York City steakhouse.
Vegetarians rejoice! Immerse yourself in a seasonal 5-course tasting menu, with some of the freshest ingredients available.
A vibrant Mexican restaurant, inspired by Mexico City and ancient Aztec culture - with a great happy hour!
A laid-back, happy neighborhood spot to enjoy comfort foods and cozy eats.
Drinks
Best Cocktail Bars in New York City
A combination bookstore-café-wine bar, this is the perfect place to enjoy shareable small plates, French baked goods, drinks, and conversation with friends.
An intimate midtown wine bar offering an international selection of wine alongside homemade Italian bites.
Go back in time to Roaring 20's New York in this grand, historic lounge.
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