La Parisienne is a French café and wine bar located on Maiden Lane in the heart of Lower Manhattan, just steps from the World Trade Center. Inspired by the timeless charm of Parisian cafés and the energy of New York City, we welcome locals, business professionals, and visitors from around the world. Founded by Julie and Adrian Bruyère, a French couple with years of experience in New York’s hospitality scene, La Parisienne was created to bring thoughtful food, warm service, and the art of the table to the Financial District. We serve pastries baked daily, classic brunch favorites, quality coffee, and a carefully curated selection of French and European wines. In the afternoon and early evening, the café transforms into a relaxed wine bar with a great happy hour, perfect for after-work drinks or casual gatherings. Upstairs, LP Upstairs offers a spacious New York–style loft event space for corporate meetings, private celebrations, and creative events. Whether you’re stopping in for breakfast, brunch, coffee, happy hour, or a private event, La Parisienne offers a welcoming space where Parisian hospitality meets Lower Manhattan.
Welcome to Spongies Cafe! Our cafe specializes in the BEST Hong Kong style sponge cakes that we have dubbed "Spongies." Light, fluffy, delectable, melt in your mouth goodness. Baked fresh daily, we offer our "Original" flavor and rotating different delicious flavors. Fruit rolled sponge cakes are also a fan favorite. Hot and cold beverages are on the menu as well. Please stop by for a visit!
Occupying a corner spot on Clinton and Houston street, Pause Cafe opened its beautiful doors 11 years ago. The exceedingly warm and pleasant interiors are a nod to the owner, Amine Sadki's Moroccan roots. Lower East Side's pride, this cafe is exceptionally famous for its Acai bowls that are as nutritious as they are vibrant. Additionally, this cafe offers an expansive and healthy menu comprising soups, salads, sandwiches, overnight oats, smoothies, and superfood bowls. Time truly pauses at Pause Cafe when you are sipping a hot cup of coffee and eating one of the perfectly baked pastries in a comfortable ambiance.
Labeled a hidden gem by all those who have visited it, Cafe Madeline is gradually establishing itself as a crowd favorite. The interior is simple yet charming, and guests can munch on some delightful snacks like smoked salmon and bagel, crunchy potatoes, kimchi and brown rice, salads, omelettes as well as vegan options like avocado and hummus sandwich, and Indian burger among others. These can be paired with drinks like iced teas, lattes, matcha and smoothies to name a few. Affordable and friendly, this eatery takes into account not only your comfort but also your needs when it comes to healthy food!
Yafa Cafe
Yafa cafe specializes in offering the best in specialty Yemeni cuisine, coffee and tea.
Cafe Rue Dix is a charming restaurant that blends together the exotic appeal of West Africa and the understated style of a French bistro. While the food is exquisite and refined, the cafe itself is a relaxed and inviting place to eat. The menu offers an eclectic combination of French, European and Sengalese dishes that weave together a dining experience that is anything but ordinary. Start your meal with a serving of Sengalese spring rolls, or opt for a plate of Fataya if you favor spice. Follow this with one of their signature spiced, ground rib-eye burgers, or dibi-style grilled lamb chops with onion confit, sweet potatoes and a side of rice. Try traditional drinks like the sweet and spicy cafe touba or the refreshing Sengalese Ataya to wash down your meal. Mixing and matching cuisines at Rue Dix is par course, however if you crave consistency you may enjoy the prix fixe Sengalese dinner offered on Wednesday nights. Happy hours at Cafe Rue Dix begin at 4p daily and continue up to 7p.
Local coffee shop with breakfast sandwiches and coffee
In the Tribeca neighbourhood, the spacious Gotan cafe has plenty of indoor and outdoor seating, making it an ideal spot for you to work comfortably or hang out with friends while sipping coffee or other espresso beverages. People enjoy coming here for the breakfast, which is served throughout the week and includes the herb omelette sandwich, avocado feta toast, and other options as well. If you're a health nut, don't worry; the cafe also offers salads and bowls with healthier alternatives like chia pudding and Greek yoghurt granola. Furthermore, if you're not a fan of meat, you can try one of the vegan pastries or sandwiches here instead.
