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Just try to resist the sweet temptations here.... especially after walking by in the mornings and catching a whiff of the freshly-baked pastries, cakes & pies!
93 locals recommend
Little Cupcake Bakeshop
30 Prince StJust try to resist the sweet temptations here.... especially after walking by in the mornings and catching a whiff of the freshly-baked pastries, cakes & pies!
Bodega immediately across the street - perfect for when you're out of milk, want a quick cup of coffee or a pack of gum on your way out for the night.... Also doubles as a decent grocery store!
11 locals recommend
Spring Mart
202 Mott StBodega immediately across the street - perfect for when you're out of milk, want a quick cup of coffee or a pack of gum on your way out for the night.... Also doubles as a decent grocery store!
Pharmacy/Drug Store/Beauty Products/ATM/Grocery Items.... it's in a huge sprawling space, has everything and is open 24 hours!
455 locals recommend
Duane Reade
110 Newark AvePharmacy/Drug Store/Beauty Products/ATM/Grocery Items.... it's in a huge sprawling space, has everything and is open 24 hours!
Everything in clothing, shoes & cosmetics and less overwhelming than the huge flagship uptown *Hint: you can exit/enter from the back on Crosby and avoid the exhausting crowds on Broadway!
491 locals recommend
Bloomingdale's
Lexington AvenueEverything in clothing, shoes & cosmetics and less overwhelming than the huge flagship uptown *Hint: you can exit/enter from the back on Crosby and avoid the exhausting crowds on Broadway!
Food Scene
Pinkberry
A trendy fun frozen yogurt shop, it's a guilt-free dessert!
Famous NYC pizzeria, and supposedly the first in the US! They don't sell slices, only made-to-order whole pies.
149 locals recommend
Lombardi's
32 Spring StFamous NYC pizzeria, and supposedly the first in the US! They don't sell slices, only made-to-order whole pies.
Rice To Riches
37 Spring StA rice pudding mecca (with sassy signs to boot)!
Great for indoor/outdoor seating when the weather is nice, and a perfect spot for people watching. The menu strikes just the right balance of eclectic and familiar. Great drinks at the bar too!
42 locals recommend
Delicatessen
54 Prince StGreat for indoor/outdoor seating when the weather is nice, and a perfect spot for people watching. The menu strikes just the right balance of eclectic and familiar. Great drinks at the bar too!
A Nolita institution - French/Moroccan in a perfectly charming little cafe. Grab one of the coveted outdoor tables and watch Soho pass by.... * I highly recommend the avocado toast!
219 locals recommend
Cafe Gitane
242 Mott StA Nolita institution - French/Moroccan in a perfectly charming little cafe. Grab one of the coveted outdoor tables and watch Soho pass by.... * I highly recommend the avocado toast!
Cute french coffee/pastry shop, has seats in the cozy back section
52 locals recommend
Ceci Cela Patisserie
14 Delancey StCute french coffee/pastry shop, has seats in the cozy back section
This very special little Thai diner feels like an anachronism, in the best possible way. ; )
98 locals recommend
Lovely Day
196 Elizabeth StThis very special little Thai diner feels like an anachronism, in the best possible way. ; )
A European cafe, perfect for drinking tea and reading the paper or a lazy lunch or wine and conversation in the evening - somehow it morphs into anything you need it to be and it just works!
73 locals recommend
Epistrophy
200 Mott StA European cafe, perfect for drinking tea and reading the paper or a lazy lunch or wine and conversation in the evening - somehow it morphs into anything you need it to be and it just works!
Gimme Coffee
495 Lorimer StArtisinal coffee bar
Upscale New Zealand cuisine in a sleek & industrial ambiance... They also have an amazing brunch if you're looking for a real treat.
64 locals recommend
PUBLIC
210 Elizabeth StreetUpscale New Zealand cuisine in a sleek & industrial ambiance... They also have an amazing brunch if you're looking for a real treat.
Delicious Italian and under the main dining room is a sexy underground lair, perfect for a date or wine-fueled dinner w/ friends.
50 locals recommend
Peasant
194 Elizabeth StDelicious Italian and under the main dining room is a sexy underground lair, perfect for a date or wine-fueled dinner w/ friends.
Popular & lively Cuban dive, so good there's a takeout outpost next door. Get the Mexican-style grilled corn on the cob!
218 locals recommend
Café Habana
17 Prince StPopular & lively Cuban dive, so good there's a takeout outpost next door. Get the Mexican-style grilled corn on the cob!
Starbucks
405-409 Union AveIf you're a die-hard Starbucks fan, it's never far from home...
Iconic French restaurant and bakery, always draws a crowd, esp for weekend brunch
274 locals recommend
Balthazar
80 Spring StIconic French restaurant and bakery, always draws a crowd, esp for weekend brunch
Funky & casual Italian/American off-shoot from the creators of Torrisi. You might have to shop a little while you wait for the delicious calamari, famous turkey, and other comfort food specialties.
74 locals recommend
Parm
248 Mulberry StFunky & casual Italian/American off-shoot from the creators of Torrisi. You might have to shop a little while you wait for the delicious calamari, famous turkey, and other comfort food specialties.
This very special Italian restaurant is worth all the hype! Well worth the price for the prix fixe quality of inventive cuisine in a lovely ambiance.
20 locals recommend
Torrisi
250 Mulberry StThis very special Italian restaurant is worth all the hype! Well worth the price for the prix fixe quality of inventive cuisine in a lovely ambiance.
RubiRosa Restaurant & Bar
235 Mulberry StItalian in a rustic setting, more quality pizza!
Pomodoro
518 9th Avepizza by the slice! great for a late night snack ; )
Very good and interesting Mediterranean/Middle Eastern cuisine, I highly recommend the "chicken under a brick"
39 locals recommend
Balaboosta
611 Hudson StVery good and interesting Mediterranean/Middle Eastern cuisine, I highly recommend the "chicken under a brick"
A neighborhood favorite, this tiny restaurant serves up Aussie burgers & other interesting dishes to a handful of picnic tables
112 locals recommend
Ruby's Cafe
219 Mulberry StA neighborhood favorite, this tiny restaurant serves up Aussie burgers & other interesting dishes to a handful of picnic tables
Macbar
54 Prince StMac n' Cheese bar!
Taco shop on the street corner & cafe next door but the underground tequila bar & restaurant is the best part - enter through a secret back door and descend through the kitchen to find this hidden gem
263 locals recommend
La Esquina - SoHo
114 Kenmare StTaco shop on the street corner & cafe next door but the underground tequila bar & restaurant is the best part - enter through a secret back door and descend through the kitchen to find this hidden gem
Osteria Morini
218 Lafayette StUpscale Italian dining in a homey downtown vibe
Bread
40 Kenmare Streetgreat music, fun laid-back vibe, mixed menu w/ a Mediterranean slant
Barmarche
14 Spring Stpretty little corner bistro with a Nouveau American menu
Spring Natural
98 Kenmare Sthuge open layout, menu focuses on healthy & organic cuisine
Mottsu
285 Mott Stlow-key neighborhood sushi joint
Nolita House
47 E Houston Stbest for it's weekend Bluegrass Brunch!
Lure Fishbar
142 Mercer Stquality seafood & sushi in a dramatic nautical ambiance
Essentials
They have all of the essentials, plus some more gourmet & international brands of specialty foods
18 locals recommend
Soho Gardens Inc
40 Prince StThey have all of the essentials, plus some more gourmet & international brands of specialty foods
The neighborhood grocery store, you'll be surprised by how much they carry for a smallish Soho supermarket.
18 locals recommend
Met Food
251 Mulberry StreetThe neighborhood grocery store, you'll be surprised by how much they carry for a smallish Soho supermarket.
Drinks & Nightlife
Spring Lounge
48 Spring StA reliable neighborhood dive bar, always lively and fun
Aussie bar & restaurant w/ outdoor courtyard in the back, always rowdy when cricket and football are on!
Eight Mile Creek
240 Mulberry StAussie bar & restaurant w/ outdoor courtyard in the back, always rowdy when cricket and football are on!
Firefly
54 Spring StAmerican sports bar, so many screens.....
Pravda
281 Lafayette StRussian Vodka bar, cool underground cavernous space
Shopping
Funky fun new boutique from Tory Burch's ex - preppy clothes & home goods at affordable prices!
C. Wonder
72 Spring StFunky fun new boutique from Tory Burch's ex - preppy clothes & home goods at affordable prices!
Everything you could possibly need in the world of cooking, baking & kitchenware *The sales staff is so knowledgeable, I've called them w/ emergency questions mid-baking!
Sur La Table
75 Spring StreetEverything you could possibly need in the world of cooking, baking & kitchenware *The sales staff is so knowledgeable, I've called them w/ emergency questions mid-baking!
Stationery and greeting cards shop, perfect for finding a fancy card and even fun gift items to send someone special.
Papyrus
400 Park AveStationery and greeting cards shop, perfect for finding a fancy card and even fun gift items to send someone special.
A very cool shop for modern art knick-knacks - makes for great gifts!
39 locals recommend
MoMA Design Store
81 Spring StA very cool shop for modern art knick-knacks - makes for great gifts!
Variazioni
338 Bleecker Stwomen's boutique for fun & trendy clothes