If you're a fan of fresh juices and smoothies along with piping hot beverages and delicious sandwiches, then Green Juice Cafe is the perfect place for you. Housed in Washington Heights, this boutique shop and cafe is a haven for those love digging into a tasty quick meal. Recommended favorites include a White Mocha, Americano, Chai Tea Latte and Iced Tea. Fresh Juices including Veggie Detox, Green Dream and Vitamin C Please are popular. Keep the hunger pangs at bay by gorging into sandwiches such as Lovely Nutella or Fruity Peanut Buttery Toast.
Delicious aromas of Italy waft from this cozy nook in Williamsburg. Flowers, Parmesan, and condiments adorn the tables and books lie quietly in the corner, as jazz music effortlessly soothes you. It is ideal for a quick but quiet lunch, with different types of pizza to choose from. This is ideally a place for gourmet pizza lovers, who like pies with bold Italian flavors or unusual and innovative toppings. Gorgonzola & grape, Burrata & Truffle Oils, Rustica, Pissaladiere, Prosciutto di Parma are some popular favorites. The delicious sauce and the fresh mozzarella you use to customize your pie, are all made in-house. Some of the ingredients are sourced from Italy, the others are fresh and sourced locally.
Tucked away in Sunnyside, Queens, New York, is a small and busy restaurant and gastropub, The Alcove. The tables seat approximately 30 people and the bar accommodates about 10 more. Ideal for brunch, The Alcove has an interesting decor, with a mannequin of an old man outside, who holds a menu for guests to see. Inside, the walls have menus, inspirational quotes written in chalk and post it notes. The busy decor reflects the pace of the establishment, where despite the rush, the owners and staff are welcoming and friendly. Peruse the menu at leisure and yet your food and drinks appear quickly. Featuring local craft beers such as Radiant Pig, Big Alice and Gun Hill, the drinks menu doesn't disappoint. Right from flavored mojitos to spicy margaritas and shots of rum chowder, the drinks menu holds its own. To nibble, go with the Alcove burgers topped with fried quail eggs and crunchy potato sticks, which come with a side of delicious truffle fries. Another popular choice is the Skirt Steak Lollipops that come in skewers and are topped with Chimichurri sauce. The tacos come with a slice of queso freir on the side; guacamole and carnitas tacos are the best. All in all it is a very friendly, unpretentious pub-next-door kind of experience.
A charming cafe in Brooklyn, the Stars Cafe is ideal for some quiet time right in the middle of the busy streets. You can curl up on the lounge sofa with a hot cup of coffee and make a choice from their book collection. Have a delicious donut if you decide to spend some more time here.