Citizen

Rouen


Citizen is undeniably hip with its black lines, industrial fixtures and groovy tunes playing overhead. More important is the excellent coffee, and the tasty bites on hand (granola, fresh fruit and fromage blanc (white cheese) for breakfast; smoked salmon salad for lunch), plus beers from Brooklyn Brewery. The outdoor seating on the plaza is popular when the sun is out.


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