BakeryEast Village
Le Fournil
Don’t miss the OG downtown boulangerie. Baguettes don’t get any more perfect, especially when paired with fresh sandwich fillings or a flaky, golden patisserie.
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In The Area
MuseumEast Village
Swiss Institute
Our go-to when we want contemporary art that's deeply thoughtful, beautifully installed, and quietly ahead of the curve. Part intellectual laboratory, part downtown sanctuary, it's one of the best places to spend an afternoon in the city.
Coffee ShopEast Village
Abraço
Echoing the old school coffee bars of Spain and Italy, this place has been serving the neighborhood since 2007. Go for the olive oil cake and coffee in classic NYC cups.
Coffee ShopEast Village
Square Coffee
This place is tiny, but their commitment to coffee is huge. Take a pause at one of Chinatown’s best little caffeine stops, tucked just off the neighborhood’s busiest streets.
BookstoreNoHo
Climax Books
Shop highly curated books at this Berlin-born store. Think hard-to-find ephemera, erotica, VHS tapes, and books on art, photography and counterculture.