1. The Lobster Place

Located inside of Chelsea Market, a sprawling urban food hall and shopping center, The Lobster Place is a tasty standing-room-only seafood market. At each station within the restaurant, you can order a different type of fresh seafood, so whether you're in the mood for oysters, lobster, snow crabs, or anything else, The Lobster Place will not disappoint.

2. Sauce

Sauce is a family-style Italian restaurant, which can be found in the Lower East Side. Known for its homemade pasta and sauces, Sauce also doubles as a fabulous spot for a late brunch. With items ranging from a goat cheese and spinach egg-white omelet to bacon and egg pasta on their menu, if you're in the mood for a unique and delicious meal, this is the place for you!

3. El Cacto

El Cacto is only a few blocks from Strand, which is my favorite bookstore in the city, making it a perfect place to eat after spending a few hours browsing titles. At El Cacto, the chips and guac are excellent, and the quesadillas, churro bowls, and margaritas are even better. If you're in Greenwich Village, I would definitely recommend giving El Cacto a try!

4. Russ and Daughters Cafe

Another Lower East Side spot, Russ and Daughters Cafe is famous for their lox bagels and latkes. Personally, I don't consider a New York trip successful unless it involves a lox bagel, and Russ and Daughters is hands down my favorite spot to visit. If you don't feel like having a sit-down breakfast, they also have a deli location on Houston Street!

5. Starbucks Reserve Roastery

Last but certainly not least, the Starbucks Reserve Roastery! Located directly across the street from Chelsea Market, this is a spot that I stumbled across by accident. Here, you can try a number of delicious and unique drinks, such as a cold brew malt, a classic affogato, or a pistachio latte.

There's also a cocktail bar, a section to purchase coffee beans, and a counter with many delicious artisan sandwiches and desserts!