Amy’s Bread
250 Bleecker St. | amysbread.com | 212.675.7802
Amy’s Bread offers a delicious variety of breads, cookies, salads and sandwiches, where you’re sure to find the perfect treat to get you through a busy day of classes.
Come here for: Red velvet cake or sticky bun

Cones
272 Bleecker St. | 212.414.1795
Cones, a small ice cream shop, offers a unique take on this classic dessert. Try this shop’s eclectic daily options, like sweet potato and brie or corn with cinnamon.
Come here for: Corn with cinnamon ice cream 

Garage Restaurant & Cafe
99 Seventh Ave. South | garagerest.com | 212.645.0600
With a wide range of cuisine, from pasta dishes to steak, Garage offers good food and great music. Enjoy live jazz ensembles at night, or come early for their famous Sunday jazz brunch.
Come here for: Live music

Havana Alma de Cuba
94 Christopher St. | www.havananyc.com | 212.242.3800
A delectable array of Cuban food from sandwiches to steaks and surprisingly amazing desserts.
Come here for: Fufu con camarones

Joy Burger Bar
361 Sixth Ave. | joyburgerwestvillage.com | 212.414.9500
Stop studying and pop in for a juicy burger with the pep of wasabi mayo, spicy mango chutney or 11 other custom sauces. Or just order in. They also have gluten-free buns and veggie, turkey, salmon and spicy chicken burgers.
Come here for: Spicy mango chutney sauce on a hamburger

Mermaid Oyster Bar
79 MacDougal St. | themermaidnyc.com | 212.260.0100
Featuring a fine selection of seafood dishes, this eatery is a bit on the pricier side. Instead, head to their happy hour for $ oysters and cheap, but delicious snacks.
Come here for: East Coast oysters

Molly’s Cupcakes
228 Bleecker St. | mollyscupcakes.com | 212.414.2253
This cute shop sells moist, frosting stuffed cupcakes that keep customers happy, but it is the in-store experience that keeps them returning. Be sure to snap the obligatory Instagram shot on the swings.
Come here for: Salted caramel cupcake

Papaya Dog
333 Sixth Ave. | 212.627.9748
A rival of Papaya King and Gray’s Papaya, Papaya Dog is perfect for a cheap, easy meal on the go. Its pairing of classic hot dogs and tropical juices is interesting, yet delicious.
Come here for: Hot dog and papaya juice

Presstea
167 Seventh Ave. South | presstea.com | 212.888.6666
Take a break with friends and enjoy a snack at this cozy cafe. Try unique flavors of both hot and cold drinks, as well as delicious sweets.
Come here for: Rose black teapuccino

Taim
222 Waverly Pl. | taimfalafel.com | 212.691.1287
The perfect, quick lunch spot, Taim’s healthy falafel and smoothie options are wholesome yet easy on the wallet.
Come here for: Pear-mint-lemon smoothie

Tea & Sympathy
108 Greenwich Ave. | teaandsympathynewyork.com | 212.989.9735
When you want to pretend you’re a character on Downton Abbey, there is no better place than Tea & Sympathy. Serving up authentic British food for breakfast, lunch and dinner, this is a great place to go any time of day.
Come here for: Anglophilia

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