Esther's Greenwich Village Guidebook
But First, Coffee ☕️
Your ultimate guide to local coffee shops for work, play or simply, for taste.
Good spot across the street
Highlights:
—outdoor seating on a nice day
—iced coffee
—smoothies
—breakfast sandwiches
—the owner and the staff
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Summers SoHo
169 Thompson StGood spot across the street
Highlights:
—outdoor seating on a nice day
—iced coffee
—smoothies
—breakfast sandwiches
—the owner and the staff
—Fun people watching
—Bright open space
—Order: Oat milk latte on draft or a Black and Tan
—Bring a book and relax. (There’s no WiFi.)
21 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
La Colombe Noho
400 Lafayette St—Fun people watching
—Bright open space
—Order: Oat milk latte on draft or a Black and Tan
—Bring a book and relax. (There’s no WiFi.)
No-frills Greenwich Village coffee shop with the occasional celeb sighting. Be prepared for a tight space. If it’s packed, the park is a block north.
45 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Third Rail Coffee
240 Sullivan StNo-frills Greenwich Village coffee shop with the occasional celeb sighting. Be prepared for a tight space. If it’s packed, the park is a block north.
—WiFi
—Delicious snacks
—Studious environment with many NYU professors and students buzzing about.
44 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Think Coffee
73 8th Ave—WiFi
—Delicious snacks
—Studious environment with many NYU professors and students buzzing about.
—Bright and cute West Village coffee shop
—WiFi available (typically)
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Merriweather Coffee + Kitchen
428 Hudson St—Bright and cute West Village coffee shop
—WiFi available (typically)
Irving Farm New York
224 W 79th StConvenient and spacious
Gotan TriBeCa
130 Franklin StreetWiFi is spotty but it’s a good study space when it works!
JOE & THE JUICE
247 Columbus AveGluten free options, smoothies, açaí bowls and savory soups. Highly recommend bringing a laptop or a book and doing work here.
Dr Smood
470 Broome StGluten free options, smoothies, açaí bowls and savory soups. Highly recommend bringing a laptop or a book and doing work here.
Ole & Steen
80 W 40th StLarge coffee tables downstairs for work. Great environment to focus in.
A Foodie’s Paradise 🍽
There are so many wonderful places to dine in this neighborhood alone. From top takeout options to world class dining establishments (no, really—those Michelin stars are twinkling), the West Village has something for every type of foodie.
—Directly downstairs
—Quality sushi that’s relatively inexpensive
—Cash Or Amex only
—Be ready to wait or come at 5 on the dot
59 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
TOTO Sushi
216 Thompson St—Directly downstairs
—Quality sushi that’s relatively inexpensive
—Cash Or Amex only
—Be ready to wait or come at 5 on the dot
—No frills transplant from San Francisco.
—Healthy but savory and delicious dishes.
—I recommend the Classic salmon or fried chicken, mashed potatoes and Caesar salad
Tender Greens
900 Broadway—No frills transplant from San Francisco.
—Healthy but savory and delicious dishes.
—I recommend the Classic salmon or fried chicken, mashed potatoes and Caesar salad
—Top Italian in the city steps from the place
— $$$$ establishment
— Comes with the occasional celeb sighting
—White table cloths, impeccable service and privacy if you need it.
71 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Carbone
181 Thompson St—Top Italian in the city steps from the place
— $$$$ establishment
— Comes with the occasional celeb sighting
—White table cloths, impeccable service and privacy if you need it.
—Directly downstairs
—Get the cacio e pepe
—And the prosciutto
—Grab a table semi-outside if you can and watch the world go by
45 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lupa
170 Thompson St—Directly downstairs
—Get the cacio e pepe
—And the prosciutto
—Grab a table semi-outside if you can and watch the world go by
—Bottles of wine for $20
—Delicious dishes
—Fresh homemade tiramisu
—One of my neighborhood favorites
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
II Corallo Trattoria
176 Prince St—Bottles of wine for $20
—Delicious dishes
—Fresh homemade tiramisu
—One of my neighborhood favorites
—Delicious French cuisine
—Cozy atmosphere
—Shhh it’s a secret spot and a gem 💎
21 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cocotte
110 Thompson St—Delicious French cuisine
—Cozy atmosphere
—Shhh it’s a secret spot and a gem 💎
Raku
342 E 6th St—Udon that warms the soul
—Savory ramen flavors
—Lively and bustling NYC feel
—Sit at the bar for the real experience
Karakatta
230 Thompson St—Savory ramen flavors
—Lively and bustling NYC feel
—Sit at the bar for the real experience
—Good food
—Local establishment
—Consistent
—Get the cocktails
35 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Jane
100 W Houston St—Good food
—Local establishment
—Consistent
—Get the cocktails
Minetta Tavern
113 MacDougal St—The burger is all you need
—If you prefer a marg, an outdoor space and a mean quesadilla, this is the spot for you.
89 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Dos Caminos
675 Hudson St—If you prefer a marg, an outdoor space and a mean quesadilla, this is the spot for you.
Buvette
42 Grove StCute and cozy French spot
Come with an appetite. And anticipate a wait after 6.
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hometown Hotpot & BBQ
194 Grand StCome with an appetite. And anticipate a wait after 6.
Go next door to Joe’s Ginger for the exact same bites if you want to avoid the wait. Must order the soup dumplings.
196 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Joe's Shanghai
46 BoweryGo next door to Joe’s Ginger for the exact same bites if you want to avoid the wait. Must order the soup dumplings.
Trendy new spot that’s fun for groups. Very Meatpacking. Bring sunglasses and expect to people watch.
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Coco
68 Greenpoint AveTrendy new spot that’s fun for groups. Very Meatpacking. Bring sunglasses and expect to people watch.
Shake Shack
Madison AvenueJack's Wife Freda
226 Lafayette St
Shuka
38 MacDougal St
Rosemary's
18 Greenwich AveDan Barber’s famed restaurant as seen on Chef’s Table
39 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Blue Hill
75 Washington PlDan Barber’s famed restaurant as seen on Chef’s Table
Mimi Cheng's Dumplings
179 2nd AveOrder the dan dan noodles and the double cooked fish
58 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Han Dynasty
90 3rd AveOrder the dan dan noodles and the double cooked fish
Grocery Store 🛒
Trader Joe's
130 Court St—Local grocery store 7 mins away by foot
Morton Williams Supermarkets
130 Bleecker St—three minute walk away
CVS
156 Henry St—All convenience needs
—Medicine
—Water
—Snacks
Whole Foods Market
95 E Houston StNew even to New York! Need Korean and Asian groceries? Want a quick bite? Get to this spot ASAP.
22 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
H Mart
38 W 32nd StNew even to New York! Need Korean and Asian groceries? Want a quick bite? Get to this spot ASAP.
Boba or Tea 🍵
Bubble tea has its own culture in NYC.
Boba Guys
11 Waverly PlaceTrendy spot from SF
—Bring cash (there’s a minimum), but their boba milk tea (Bubble tea and tapioca) is amazing!
Debutea, tea and coffee
217 Thompson St—Bring cash (there’s a minimum), but their boba milk tea (Bubble tea and tapioca) is amazing!
Brunch 🥞
The tower of bagels and lox are quite the experience
28 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sadelle's
463 W BroadwayThe tower of bagels and lox are quite the experience
—Did somebody say macarons?
—Cute brunch spot. Dress up and be ready to pose for some pics.
68 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ladurée
398 W Broadway—Did somebody say macarons?
—Cute brunch spot. Dress up and be ready to pose for some pics.
Joseph Leonard
170 Waverly PlTrendy and good!
Cafe Cluny
284 W 12th StA West Village spot
Cute for avocado toast and an Australian-style latte. Swing by later for an evening aperol spritz.
17 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Banter NYC
169 Sullivan StCute for avocado toast and an Australian-style latte. Swing by later for an evening aperol spritz.
This is in TriBeCa but, by far, my favorite brunch spot in the city. Of note: it was also JFK Jr.’s go-to breakfast establishment. (Pro tip: get the biscuits!)
106 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bubby's
120 Hudson StThis is in TriBeCa but, by far, my favorite brunch spot in the city. Of note: it was also JFK Jr.’s go-to breakfast establishment. (Pro tip: get the biscuits!)
Oh so cute and French! Come for the ambiance. Stay for the authentic French breakfast options.
61 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Maman
239 Centre StOh so cute and French! Come for the ambiance. Stay for the authentic French breakfast options.
The Butcher's Daughter
19 Kenmare St
Russ & Daughters
179 E Houston StWine Shop 🍷
If you need a bottle or three
La Vid Wine and Spirits
315 6th Ave—helpful staff
Astor Wines & Spirits
399 Lafayette StSo much inventory; plus, tastings
An experience to be had, especially if you’re a TJs loyalist.
62 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Trader Joe's Wine Shop
138 E 14th StAn experience to be had, especially if you’re a TJs loyalist.
Sightseeing 🏙
Parks, local sights, museums and exhibits. Historic sights and heavy ones too.
This magical place. Bring a book and a coffee. Watch. Learn something new.
946 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Washington Square
Washington SquareThis magical place. Bring a book and a coffee. Watch. Learn something new.
9/11 Memorial & Museum
180 Greenwich StreetHudson River Park
Go for a run!
Farmers market open Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday
987 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Union Square
Farmers market open Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday
The exterior of the Friends apartment.
“An apartment of the same above-average size at that same location could actually cost between $7,000 and $8,000 per month...
The building the “Friends” apartment is supposed to be located in is a pre-war walk-up (in other words, no elevator), but it would still fetch such a lofty price because of its above-average size. “In the [West Village] we call it ‘massive.’” (CNBC)
25 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Apartamento de Friends
90 Bedford StThe exterior of the Friends apartment.
“An apartment of the same above-average size at that same location could actually cost between $7,000 and $8,000 per month...
The building the “Friends” apartment is supposed to be located in is a pre-war walk-up (in other words, no elevator), but it would still fetch such a lofty price because of its above-average size. “In the [West Village] we call it ‘massive.’” (CNBC)
A six-minute walk from the Friends apartment. Beware the owners aren’t very happy with tourists who pose on the stoop, but go and enjoy the block.
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Carrie Bradshaw's Apartment
66 Perry StA six-minute walk from the Friends apartment. Beware the owners aren’t very happy with tourists who pose on the stoop, but go and enjoy the block.
Order oysters and a drink and take in the views of downtown Manhattan
38 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Grand Banks
Order oysters and a drink and take in the views of downtown Manhattan
Washington Mews
Washington MewsShhh it’s a secret, but go and pose with your loved ones.
Fábrica de Colores
251 Spring StOne of my favorite spots in all of NYC. Stacks and stacks of books old and new.
207 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Strand Bookstore
828 BroadwayOne of my favorite spots in all of NYC. Stacks and stacks of books old and new.
Friends NYC Pop-Up
300 Mercer StJust in time for the 25th anniversary. Order tickets.
As made famous by Taylor Swift’s namesake song. Check out the adorable block where she once lived and fell in love with Joe Alwyn.
Cornelia Street
Cornelia StreetAs made famous by Taylor Swift’s namesake song. Check out the adorable block where she once lived and fell in love with Joe Alwyn.
Hudson Yards
20 Hudson Yards