Nolita Specialty
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Cha Cha Matcha
327 Lafayette St., Nolita
This is truly a place for the matcha-obsessed: In addition to standard fare like a coconut matcha latte (made, of course, with Japanese ceremonial matcha), you can order their ginger turmeric version (the combination of assertive ginger, earthy spice, and matcha works surprisingly well), plus matcha pastries, and matcha soft-serve. While this NOHO spot is their latest space, the OG Cha Cha Matcha is just around the corner on Broome Street.
Happy Bones
394 Broome St., Nolita
Here's the thing: Happy Bones is actually tiny, but because most people come for to-go drinks, the tables are almost always empty. The two guys who run this place keep the menu and the décor blessedly simple, so you're guaranteed both a great cup of coffee and a peaceful atmosphere every time.
Gimme Coffee
228 Mott St., Nolita
There may be nowhere to sit, but no matter: Gimme makes really great lattes and cappuccinos (in fact, you'll only find coffee here, and a smattering of baked goods). There are a few seats at the Lorimer Street outpost.
Gimme Coffee
228 Mott St., Nolita
There may be nowhere to sit, but no matter: Gimme makes really great lattes and cappuccinos (in fact, you'll only find coffee here, and a smattering of baked goods). There are a few seats at the Lorimer Street outpost.
Gasoline Alley Coffee
154 Grand St., Nolita
They brew Intelligentsia coffee here, and make a mean macchiato, though it's their work with a chai (and alternative milks) that is really winning hearts across the city. They also serve insane donuts. There are two outposts very close to each other (Noho and Nolita).
Gasoline Alley Coffee
154 Grand St., Nolita
They brew Intelligentsia coffee here, and make a mean macchiato, though it's their work with a chai (and alternative milks) that is really winning hearts across the city. They also serve insane donuts. There are two outposts very close to each other (Noho and Nolita).
Black Seed Bagels
170 Elizabeth St., Nolita
The hand-rolled, wood-fired bagel sandwiches at Black Seed are actually easy to eat (they’re much smaller than their brethren), and for the most part, they’re great—particularly for those times when the only thing that will satisfy is a bagel sandwich. Favorites include: beet-cured gravlax, a basic tuna salad, Tobiko spread, and the egg salad (though it’s heavy on the dill). There’s now a location in the Financial District and East Village, in addition to the Nolita original.
Black Seed Bagels
170 Elizabeth St., Nolita
This newcomer is drawing big crowds, which we totally get: The hand-rolled, wood-fired bagel sandwiches are actually easy to eat (they’re much smaller than their brethren), and for the most part, they’re great—particularly for those times when the only thing that will satisfy is a bagel sandwich. Favorites include: beet-cured gravlax, a basic tuna salad, Tobiko spread, and the egg salad (though it’s heavy on the dill). There’s now a location in Battery Park City, in addition to the Nolita original.
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