Fresh salads, falafels, juices and coffee - all vegetarian and delicious - pull up a spot near the lake and spot the turtles bobbing for air!
It's an off-brand Starbucks, but just across the road from the Museum of the City of New York, and usually pretty quiet.
The staff here are so nice - and there's usually a happy hour for Margaritas and other cocktails. Easy location right near 103rd St subway.
Ask them to make you the heart shaped Bruschetta, it's not on the menu but it should be!
Always nice and peaceful for a little break from the madness, fresh, healthy food. Try the Turkish Iced Tea too, refreshing!
Australians know how to do fresh salads and espresso. Grab some banana bread too for a treat, and a flat white.
Italian themed cafe with wine and cheese picnic stuff to go. You can also sit on the lawn at the Cooper Hewitt, it's a nice spot.
This LES institution now has a cafe at the Jewish Museum - go get some smoked fish!
One of my favorite NYC places, I usually grab a seat at the bar. Great cocktails, food and service.
Fantastic South Asian themed speakeasy, with great cocktails and bar snacks. They usually have a happy hour - 2 for 1 drinks.
The newest uptown branch has plenty of space to stretch out and decent coffee.
