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!
GREY Cafe
Enjoy free Wi-Fi at the popular neighborhood café in Queens, Grey Café. Choose from a huge variety of coffee that features global specialties. Grey Café offers drinks to suit all palates from mint tea, latte, bingsoo, this place has it all covered. Be prepared to wait for a little since the café is perpetually full.
Yafa Cafe
Yafa cafe specializes in offering the best in specialty Yemeni cuisine, coffee and tea.
In Common is a small café that serves seasonal delicacies to guests. Here, you can rest assured of quality since ingredients are locally sourced and of fine quality. Menu offerings are limited but truly delightful. Some of the items on the menu include Aubergine Sandwich, Kale Caesar, Granola Bowl and Ham & Cheese Croissant. Seasonal dishes are highly recommended. Offerings are quite reasonable and do not put much weight on your pocket.
