Union Square
Union Square
Page 2Breads Bakery
Breads Bakery in Union Square makes the best chocolate babka in the city, along with some great cookies, crusty French bread, and sandwiches.
Stretch Pizza
Stretch Pizza is Chef Wylie Dufresne’s 2021 pop-up series at Bread’s Bakery in Union Square. You want to be on the waitlist.
Han Dynasty
Han Dynasty is a Szechuan restaurant on 3rd Avenue in the East Village you can rely on like a friend who helps you move.
Caffè Panna
Caffè Panna is an Italian ice cream spot in Gramercy that makes some of the best dessert in the city.
Headless Horseman
Headless Horseman has a good beer selection and popular Happy Hour right by Union Square.
Devoción
This is the first Manhattan location of Devocion. Like the two Brooklyn locations, it’s a bright space that works well for casual meetings.
The Raines Law Room
If you’re the type to get really excited about really good cocktails, Raines continues to be an excellent choice for special occasion drinking.
Ribalta
Ribalta is big Italian spot near Union Square that serves solid Neapolitan-style pizzas and works for fun group dinners.
The City Bakery
City Bakery is a bi-level café near Union Square known for its baked goods, hot chocolate, and pricey (but pretty decent) salad bar.
Flats Fix (aka Taco Shop)
If you want to sit down and eat a taco near Union Square, Flats Fix is an easy option. It’s a little place 16th, with a few tables and a bar.
Tarallucci e Vino Restaurant
Tarllucci e Vino is an all-day cafe, with a few locations around the city. It’s sort of like a nicer, Italian Le Pain Quotiden.
Ennju
Ennju is a counter-service Japanese cafe near Union Square where you can eat a quick lunch or pick up discount sushi after 9pm.
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Be Juice
Be Juice is a corner juice stand south of Union Square with smoothies, coffee, and acai. Grab a drink here when you're falling asleep at your desk.
Peacefood Café
Peacefood is one of our favorite vegan spots in town (and especially in Union Square). Go, but beware that the chickpea fries are addicting.
Ootoya
Ootoya is a two-floor Japanese spot that’s a good place for an affordable group dinner by Union Square.