From keyboard-tapping scribes to gossiping friends and academics, this bustling downstairs cafe is never short of a crowd. Hand-picked beans are lovingly roasted on a farm in the Hudson Valley (about 90 miles from NYC), and served alongside tasty edibles like Balthazar-baked croissants, granola, egg dishes, bagels and pressed sandwiches.
The large crowds make it a better spot to grab and go or chat with friends rather than read or get work done.