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

Grocery Store 🛒

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

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 residents recomanen
Astor Wines & Spirits
399 Lafayette St
37 residents recomanen
So much inventory; plus, tastings
An experience to be had, especially if you’re a TJs loyalist.
62 residents recomanen
Trader Joe's Wine Shop
138 E 14th St
62 residents recomanen
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 residents recomanen
Washington Square Park
Washington Square
946 residents recomanen
This magical place. Bring a book and a coffee. Watch. Learn something new.
24 residents recomanen
9/11 Memorial & Museum
180 Greenwich Street
24 residents recomanen
Go for a run!
155 residents recomanen
Hudson River Park
155 residents recomanen
Go for a run!
Farmers market open Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday
987 residents recomanen
Union Square
987 residents recomanen
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 residents recomanen
Apartament dels Amics
90 Bedford St
25 residents recomanen
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 residents recomanen
Carrie Bradshaw's Apartment
66 Perry St
12 residents recomanen
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 residents recomanen
Grand Banks
38 residents recomanen
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 residents recomanen
Fàbrica de Colors
251 Spring St
10 residents recomanen
One of my favorite spots in all of NYC. Stacks and stacks of books old and new.
207 residents recomanen
The Strand Bookstore
828 Broadway
207 residents recomanen
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 residents recomanen
Hudson Yards
20 Hudson Yards
91 residents recomanen