Coffee Shop
Neighborhood: New Jersey/Jersey City

88 Wright Ave
Jersey City, NJ 07306

Miranda b. writes: cute little hidden residential coffee shop...nice ppl too!

Imhotep's Health & Living Foods
Neighborhood: Brooklyn/Crown Heights

734 Nostrand Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11216

Sienna K. writes: I eat meat. Let's get that straight.

I eat meat and I enjoy it. I tried being vegetarian on three separate occasions but gave into the flesh. Cows, pigs, chickens, goats, sheep, fish, ducks, geese--you name it, I'll stab a fork into it. But with that…

Lindt Chocolate Shop

728 Post Rd
Scarsdale, NY 10583

Lex C. writes: How could I not love this place?  My sister works here over the holidays and gets a 35% discount.  I hope when she gets an actual full time job after college that she takes vacation time to work here just so I can get kick-ass presents for everyone…

Mike's Donuts
Neighborhood: Brooklyn/Bay Ridge

6822 5th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11220

Bitten P. writes: Mike's Donuts has great donuts,bagels,and drinks.The donuts taste great when they come right out of the oven.The apple turnovers are just scrumptious with the hot filling. The donuts are made fresh everyday.Be sure to get there early because…

The Nascent
Neighborhood: Brooklyn/Boerum Hill

143 Nevins St
Brooklyn, NY 11217

Miguel d. writes: Good coffee: check. (I have no clue what beans they're pulling, but whatever they're selling, it's good. Apparently you can also purchase it by the pound, so bonus for you french-press aficionados and homebrewers.)

Good treats: check. (The cupcakes…

Big J's Liquor Store
Neighborhood: Brooklyn/Gowanus

137 12th street
Brooklyn, NY 11215

Neil R. writes: Big j's is an oddball of a liquor store. Located in that scary pathmark where the drifters and the pirates off the gowanus shop, it's nestled right behind the dunkin' donuts. (Which makes for an easy sober up after a morning of drunk produce…

Godiva
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Theater District, Manhattan/Fashion District

1460 Broadway
New York, NY 10036

Natalia M. writes: My first memory of NYC was made right inside this store about five years ago...

I had come with my sister to visit my dad. Having nothing to do and not knowing where to go, we'd walk up and down Times Square like ten times a day.

At one point, we were…

Oren's Daily Roast
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Morningside Heights

2882 Broadway
New York, NY 10025

koko p. writes: Just delicious. The mochas are the best I've ever had. I wish people would stop showering me with Starbucks cards so I could patronize Oren's more often.

Bagelry

53 N Park Ave Ste 301
Rockville Centre, NY 11570

Terra W. writes: I love Bagelry.

Lines can get a little long on weekend mornings, but the bagel creations are worth the wait. What I especially like about Bagelry is that the bagels themselves are not the size of bowling balls like at some other local joints. They're…

Quick Stop

58 Leonard Ave
Leonardo, NJ 07737

Robyn d. writes: Me: Ok guys, let's be cool.  Try not to be too obvious.
BF: You're the one with the camera.
Me: Dude, chill, I'm gonna snap shots undercover style.
Cousin: Are we ready to go in?
Me: Girlie, I am soo ready.

We enter the store and I walk around and spot…

Mario's Bakery

409 Merrick Rd
Oceanside, NY 11572

Jeffrey K. writes: Best Italian bakery on the South Shore of Nassau County Long Island.  Everything is always fresh, the pasteries look and taste wonderful.  They have both regular size and "mini" pasteries -- can't miss with either.  My personal favorite is their…

Starbucks
Neighborhood: New Jersey/Fort Lee

136 Linwood Plz
Fort Lee, NJ 07024

Celia L. writes: I know, I know...  the green mega coffee house is my neighborhood coffee fix!  No surprises...

At the moment there are no more couches at this location, but full of lively people, and a busy neighborhood coffee house.

I've seen & tasted Starbucks in…

Kings Super Markets
Neighborhood: New Jersey/Fort Lee

120-130 Linwood Plz
Fort Lee, NJ 07024

Celia L. writes: My favorite place for....  Salad, Soup, Deli Sandwiches....

You can practically locate anything you want here.  My favorites are the laughing cow cheeses, the light breads, the new 1% Omega Milk, the cozyshack no sugar added rice puddings... all my…

Breadsoul Cafe
Neighborhood: Staten Island/Grant City

30 Lincoln Plz
New York, NY 10023

Mark H. writes: Looks like another small, dinky place, but the MUFFINS and BREADS (i.e. Carrot Walnut bread) are fantastic.  You would never guess it by looking, but they're delcious.  They're not super-sweet and taste more like they're homemade than what you would…

Wine Lovers Wines & Spirits
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Upper East Side

1752 2nd Ave
New York, NY 10028

Lauren C. writes: Wine Lovers is my favorite local wine stop.  They have a great selection, a really friendly staff and free wine tastings on Saturdays in the early evenings.

Mr. Bagel on Broadway
Neighborhood: Bronx/Kingsbridge

5672 Broadway
Bronx, NY 10463

Christy V. writes: I am very, very rarely in the Bronx. Usually I'm just passing through on my way upstate and the only look I get at this borough is from the highway. Over the next two weeks, however, I'll be spending lots of time here for a job and my first order of…

Wild Edibles
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Murray Hill

535 3rd Ave Frnt
New York, NY 10016

Lisa C. writes: fresh seafood & friendly service -  the food is great and the prices are good!  half of me doesnt want to write this review because then i'll really have to wait for a seat~ but i always hear people say positive things about their dining experience…

Han an Reum Grocery

Ridgefield, NJ 07657

christy c. writes: This is such a cool Asian grocery store (with mini-fast food section.) Has a great selection of different Asian good. Cheap produce and fruit. Good prices on meats and pretty awesome fish section (duh!!) Lobsters are always here for $7.99/lb too...…

Le Croissant Shop
Neighborhood: Queens/Long Island City

2315 35th St Apt 3
Astoria, NY 11105

Jamie G. writes: i haven't been in here in years! i used to love going there for some fruit filled croissants and some bagels. you really have to go there in the morning when everything is fresh. if you don't, while the food still is good, it doesn't taste very…

Jeffrey's on Essex
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Lower East Side

Essex Street Market
120 Essex, Unit C
New York, NY 10184

Anna B. writes: I love the LES.  I've been cat sitting for Passover - so, on my Saturday am walk to the F train, I stop at The Donut Plant for a tres leches and coffee, then on to Fried Dumpling for a bag of frozen dumplings $5.00 - then on to Jeffrey's in the Essex…

Asia Market Corporation
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Civic Center

71 1/2 Mulberry St
New York, NY 10013

Lisa F. writes: If you're looking for Asian spices, this store has got it. The recently expanded shop also carries a nice variety of fresh green vegetables in the front, canned goods, condiments and packaged noodles in the back.

Chances are you will be able to locate…

Allan's Bakery
Neighborhood: Brooklyn/Prospect Lefferts Gardens

1109 Nostrand Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11225

Sienna K. writes: I pass by this bakery at least twice a day, and without fail, there is always a long line inside. Curious to see what everyone else in the neighborhood knew that I didn't, I went in and stood in the long line.

Allan's is a rather large shop located…

Vitale Meats

1810 McDonald Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11223

Lisa F. writes: Vitale has got the lock-down in this corner of McDonald Avenue. If you want fast food, you head across the street for pizza and bagels. If you want a night out, you head down the block for their Italian restaurant. If you want to cook, you head in…

Stop & Shop
Neighborhood: Queens/Long Island City

3451 48th St
Long Island City, NY 11101

Julie K. writes: Near my place, there're big and small shopping malls which is perfect life without car.  =)
One of them, it's STOP & SHOP.   Whenever I grocery shop, this supermarket is awesome.  Big size, nice grocery items, and good price!  They do have lots of…

Empire Coffee and Tea Company
Neighborhood: New Jersey/Hoboken

338 Bloomfield St
Hoboken, NJ 07030

Kristy S. writes: I enjoy browsing the selection of chocolates, coffees and teas here. Before Garden of Eden landed on Washington Street I think Empire had the best selection of packaged gourmet chocolates in Hoboken (possibly excluding the homemade chocolates place…

La Casa Del Caffe
Neighborhood: Bronx/Morris Park

1036 Morris Park Ave
Bronx, NY 10461

Troy M. writes: If there were fast-paced, get your coffee and go cafes in Italy, they would be just like this. You walk in and there are the faithful customers chatting up the barista, speaking only Italian and waiting on their espresso shots.

It was such a change a…

Jamba Juice
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Fashion District

238 7th Ave
New York, NY 10011

Billy A. writes: I love a Jamba Juice for breakfast or after the gym. I particularly love the Protein Berry Pizzazz, the Razzmatazz, the Aloha Pineapple, and the Peach Pleasure. 24th at 7th is my favorite because 1) they are on the way to work and 2) near the gym and…

New York Muffins

198 Bedford Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11211

Gerard Y. writes: Decided to venture out to the 'hipster' area of NYC. Was in the mood for a snack so I tried this place. Apple Turnover was good and the Pina Colada smoothie was blended good too.

Bacchus Wine Made Simple
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Upper West Side

2056 Broadway
New York, NY 10023

Nia W. writes: Small shop with a decent selection, best for the wine novice, as the shop is arranged according to flavor rather than region or varietal. Pricier than many other shops in this neighborhood.

Staff is friendly enough.  Regular tastings are held, which…

San Antonio Bakery 2
Neighborhood: Queens/Long Island City

3620 Astoria Blvd
Astoria, NY 11103

HL B. writes: Visiting my friend, she mentioned getting a Chilean Hot Dog, "It has guacamole,mayo," she trailed off.  I was immediately interested when I heard guacamole; the mayo was another plus. She, her boyfriend, and I walked there, ordered 3 and waited.  I…

Surf City Squeeze
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Murray Hill

316 5th Ave
Manhattan Mall C2
New York, NY 10016

Liz S. writes: This place is the size of a narrow hallway, but their selection of offerings is huge.  Look for the "Soup & Smoothie" banner or you will easily miss it.

Best bet:  Soup.  15 different soups every day, all delicious, with free tastes.
My favorites:…

Vita Coco
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Greenwich Village

419 Lafayette St, 3rd Floor
New York, NY 10003

natasha s. writes: This stuff is so refreshing!  Basically,  just coconut water, flavored plain, passion fruit, peach mango or pineapple.  FULL of electrolytes.  I feel like I can actually feel them working, replenishing, hydrating when I drink this stuff.  Not super…

Sawa BBQ
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan/Theater District

617 9th Ave
New York, NY 10079

Oh K. writes: I paid $7 for a pulled pork sandwich, cole slaw, and a slice of cherry pie!  Cheap & tasty

Also,  pay attention to the BBQ seasonings.  It's subtle, but there's something there in the spice blend that's different and delicious.

Though I haven't tried…

Olivino
Neighborhood: Brooklyn/Fort Greene

905 Fulton Street
Brooklyn, NY 11238

Michael J. writes: Olivino is a small wine store right on Fulton adjacent to the Clinton Washington stop on the C train.  From what I have been able to gather, the neighborhood was without a wine shop; so Olivino is obviously a welcome addition.  

The wine selection is…

31st Avenue Bakery
Neighborhood: Queens/Long Island City

31st Ave and 44th St
Astoria, NY 11103

Chelsea J. writes: I need to stop going to this place for the wrong reasons, and start going for the right reasons. Their bagels? Are fine. But their toasting abilities are slim to none. They either don't know how, or don't have a toaster and are lying to me. And I…

Cibo Market
Neighborhood: Queens/JFK Airport

JFK International Airport
Jamaica, NY 11435

Toni M. writes: This had a great array of stuff!  Alan had heard good things about it and when I looked at the selection of sandwiches, salads and wraps they had I was impressed.  They make smoothies and they sell energy bars and chocolate and chips and all the…

Broadway Bakery
Neighborhood: Queens/LeFrak City

9114 59th Ave
Elmhurst, NY 11373

James W. writes: Although this place calls itself a bakery, I myself have never had nor seen anyone having anything but pizza. It sits directly across from Queens Center Mall next to a shoe shine shop and a duane reade.

This place is worth mentioning because of only…

Palermo's Pastry Shop

187 Main St
Ridgefield Park, NJ 07660

Edward I. writes: Also known as Palermo's Bakery: www.palermobakery.com, the location is in the center of town and isn't hard to find when coming from the NJ Turnpike or Route 46. Parking might be a little tough during busy times. Good quality pastries and highly…

Baruir's Oriental Amer Groceries
Neighborhood: Queens/Sunnyside

4007 Queens Blvd
Sunnyside, NY 11104

eric c. writes: Baruir's coffee is excellent. It's great to see an actual roasting machine in the store! The scent of fresh-ground coffee in there is intoxicating. They grind my Columbian Supremo to a fine powder, hand it to me with a smile, and there's never any…