Esther's Greenwich Village Guidebook

Esther
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 habitants recommandent
Summers SoHo
169 Thompson St
7 habitants recommandent
Good 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 habitants recommandent
La Colombe Noho
400 Lafayette St
21 habitants recommandent
—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 habitants recommandent
Third Rail Coffee
240 Sullivan St
45 habitants recommandent
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.
—WiFi —Delicious snacks —Studious environment with many NYU professors and students buzzing about.
44 habitants recommandent
Think Coffee
73 8th Ave
44 habitants recommandent
—WiFi —Delicious snacks —Studious environment with many NYU professors and students buzzing about.
—Bright and cute West Village coffee shop —WiFi available (typically)
10 habitants recommandent
Merriweather Coffee + Kitchen
428 Hudson St
10 habitants recommandent
—Bright and cute West Village coffee shop —WiFi available (typically)
Convenient and spacious
109 habitants recommandent
Irving Farm New York
224 W 79th St
109 habitants recommandent
Convenient and spacious
WiFi is spotty but it’s a good study space when it works!
Gotan TriBeCa
130 Franklin Street
WiFi is spotty but it’s a good study space when it works!
10 habitants recommandent
JOE & THE JUICE
247 Columbus Ave
10 habitants recommandent
Gluten free options, smoothies, açaí bowls and savory soups. Highly recommend bringing a laptop or a book and doing work here.
Dr Smood
470 Broome St
Gluten free options, smoothies, açaí bowls and savory soups. Highly recommend bringing a laptop or a book and doing work here.
Large coffee tables downstairs for work. Great environment to focus in.
Ole & Steen
80 W 40th St
Large 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 habitants recommandent
TOTO Sushi
216 Thompson St
59 habitants recommandent
—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 — $$$$ establishment — Comes with the occasional celeb sighting —White table cloths, impeccable service and privacy if you need it.
71 habitants recommandent
Carbone
181 Thompson St
71 habitants recommandent
—Top Italian in the city steps from the place — $$$$ 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 habitants recommandent
Lupa
170 Thompson St
45 habitants recommandent
—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 habitants recommandent
II Corallo Trattoria
176 Prince St
13 habitants recommandent
—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 habitants recommandent
Cocotte
110 Thompson St
21 habitants recommandent
—Delicious French cuisine —Cozy atmosphere —Shhh it’s a secret spot and a gem 💎
—Udon that warms the soul
33 habitants recommandent
Raku
342 E 6th St
33 habitants recommandent
—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 habitants recommandent
Jane
100 W Houston St
35 habitants recommandent
—Good food —Local establishment —Consistent —Get the cocktails
—The burger is all you need
135 habitants recommandent
Minetta Tavern
113 MacDougal St
135 habitants recommandent
—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 habitants recommandent
Dos Caminos
675 Hudson St
89 habitants recommandent
—If you prefer a marg, an outdoor space and a mean quesadilla, this is the spot for you.
Cute and cozy French spot
188 habitants recommandent
Buvette
42 Grove St
188 habitants recommandent
Cute and cozy French spot
Come with an appetite. And anticipate a wait after 6.
7 habitants recommandent
Hometown Hotpot & BBQ
194 Grand St
7 habitants recommandent
Come 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 habitants recommandent
Joe's Shanghai
46 Bowery
196 habitants recommandent
Go 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 habitants recommandent
Coco
68 Greenpoint Ave
12 habitants recommandent
Trendy new spot that’s fun for groups. Very Meatpacking. Bring sunglasses and expect to people watch.
993 habitants recommandent
Shake Shack
Madison Avenue
993 habitants recommandent
131 habitants recommandent
Jack's Wife Freda
226 Lafayette St
131 habitants recommandent
73 habitants recommandent
Shuka
38 MacDougal St
73 habitants recommandent
138 habitants recommandent
Rosemary's
18 Greenwich Ave
138 habitants recommandent
Dan Barber’s famed restaurant as seen on Chef’s Table
39 habitants recommandent
Blue Hill
75 Washington Pl
39 habitants recommandent
Dan Barber’s famed restaurant as seen on Chef’s Table
18 habitants recommandent
Mimi Cheng's Dumplings
179 2nd Ave
18 habitants recommandent
Order the dan dan noodles and the double cooked fish
58 habitants recommandent
Han Dynasty
90 3rd Ave
58 habitants recommandent
Order the dan dan noodles and the double cooked fish

Grocery Store 🛒

—Local grocery store 7 mins away by foot
1296 habitants recommandent
Trader Joe's
130 Court St
1296 habitants recommandent
—Local grocery store 7 mins away by foot
—three minute walk away
142 habitants recommandent
Morton Williams Supermarkets
130 Bleecker St
142 habitants recommandent
—three minute walk away
—All convenience needs —Medicine —Water —Snacks
329 habitants recommandent
CVS
156 Henry St
329 habitants recommandent
—All convenience needs —Medicine —Water —Snacks
1895 habitants recommandent
Whole Foods Market
95 E Houston St
1895 habitants recommandent
New even to New York! Need Korean and Asian groceries? Want a quick bite? Get to this spot ASAP.
22 habitants recommandent
H Mart
38 W 32nd St
22 habitants recommandent
New 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.
Trendy spot from SF
Boba Guys
11 Waverly Place
Trendy 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 habitants recommandent
Sadelle's
463 W Broadway
28 habitants recommandent
The 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 habitants recommandent
Ladurée
398 W Broadway
68 habitants recommandent
—Did somebody say macarons? —Cute brunch spot. Dress up and be ready to pose for some pics.
Trendy and good!
96 habitants recommandent
Joseph Leonard
170 Waverly Pl
96 habitants recommandent
Trendy and good!
A West Village spot
106 habitants recommandent
Cafe Cluny
284 W 12th St
106 habitants recommandent
A West Village spot
Cute for avocado toast and an Australian-style latte. Swing by later for an evening aperol spritz.
17 habitants recommandent
Banter NYC
169 Sullivan St
17 habitants recommandent
Cute 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 habitants recommandent
Bubby's
120 Hudson St
106 habitants recommandent
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!)
Oh so cute and French! Come for the ambiance. Stay for the authentic French breakfast options.
61 habitants recommandent
Maman
239 Centre St
61 habitants recommandent
Oh so cute and French! Come for the ambiance. Stay for the authentic French breakfast options.
198 habitants recommandent
The Butcher's Daughter
19 Kenmare St
198 habitants recommandent
251 habitants recommandent
Russ & Daughters
179 E Houston St
251 habitants recommandent

Wine Shop 🍷

If you need a bottle or three
—helpful staff
La Vid Wine and Spirits
315 6th Ave
—helpful staff
So much inventory; plus, tastings
37 habitants recommandent
Astor Wines & Spirits
399 Lafayette St
37 habitants recommandent
So much inventory; plus, tastings
An experience to be had, especially if you’re a TJs loyalist.
62 habitants recommandent
Trader Joe's Wine Shop
138 E 14th St
62 habitants recommandent
An 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 habitants recommandent
Washington Square Park
Washington Square
946 habitants recommandent
This magical place. Bring a book and a coffee. Watch. Learn something new.
24 habitants recommandent
9/11 Memorial & Museum
180 Greenwich Street
24 habitants recommandent
Go for a run!
155 habitants recommandent
Hudson River Park
155 habitants recommandent
Go for a run!
Farmers market open Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday
987 habitants recommandent
Union Square
987 habitants recommandent
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 habitants recommandent
Appartement des amis
90 Bedford St
25 habitants recommandent
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)
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 habitants recommandent
Carrie Bradshaw's Apartment
66 Perry St
12 habitants recommandent
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.
Order oysters and a drink and take in the views of downtown Manhattan
38 habitants recommandent
Grand Banks
38 habitants recommandent
Order oysters and a drink and take in the views of downtown Manhattan
Shhh it’s a secret, but go and pose with your loved ones.
Washington Mews
Washington Mews
Shhh it’s a secret, but go and pose with your loved ones.
10 habitants recommandent
Usine de Couleur
251 Spring St
10 habitants recommandent
One of my favorite spots in all of NYC. Stacks and stacks of books old and new.
207 habitants recommandent
The Strand Bookstore
828 Broadway
207 habitants recommandent
One of my favorite spots in all of NYC. Stacks and stacks of books old and new.
Just in time for the 25th anniversary. Order tickets.
Friends NYC Pop-Up
300 Mercer St
Just 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 Street
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.
91 habitants recommandent
Hudson Yards
20 Hudson Yards
91 habitants recommandent