There’s so much to see in New York, and these are places that I find myself coming back to time and time again. Hope these make the list for your future trip!
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Brooklyn Faves
Manhattan
Bookstores across the city
Brooklyn Faves
Places to visit across Brooklyn!
If you’re craving brunch food, this is the place to be. Come early because this place fills up!
Claudia's
A creative coworking space with coffee and small bites! I always get the mandarin latte here
Land to Sea
South Asian ice cream flavors - everything I’ve had here is delicious!
Malai for the best ice cream!
Come here for sweeping views of the waterfront! It’s also a great place for a restroom break or sit indoors
Time Out Market New York for food and sweeping views 🏙️
Can confirm that the blackberry pie matcha is worth the hype!
Rhythm Zero (Greenpoint) for matcha 🍵
A lovely public park named after trans activist Marsha P. Johnson
Marsha P. Johnson State Park
If you’re looking for hand-whisked matcha, this place has got it!
Nippon Cha | Williamsburg
*The* place to get stationery, stickers, trinkets, and more! They also host crafting workshops
From Here to Sunday
Manhattan
There’s so much to see in Manhattan, and there’s spots can be your starting point!
The best place to be for Taiwanese high tea! They the pineapple linzer (they’re famous for it) and button cookie trio, or a biscuit if you need something more filling!
Té Company for Taiwanese tea and cookies!
If you have a sweet tooth, this is the place to be! Love stopping here before a Broadway show
Bibble & Sip
Where can you get the best chocolate cookie in NYC? I can’t be the judge of that, but this place makes one of my favorites!
Culture Espresso
Delicious sponge cake in every flavor under the sun! Grab a couple because you’ll want to share with friends
Spongies Cate
*The* place to shop for souvenirs - I usually grab some stickers and postcards but they also have apparel!
New York or Nowhere Flagship Store | 250 Lafayette
A lovely museum that captures the intersections of history and culture of NYC - every time I come here, I learn something new!
Museum of the City of New York
Glossier always makes for a cute photo opp, especially if you’re solo traveling!
Glossier NYC
A lovely place to get pasta, and forget to try the focaccia with olive oil!
Roscioli NYC
From author Q&As to Eid celebrations, I love all the community events that happen here!
BG CLUBHOUSE✨💜🏡 (@bg_clubhouse) · NoMad, Manhattan, NY
This place is known for their Japanese milk bread with various toppings like honey lemon, black sesame and cream cheese, and my personal favorite, Sweet Red Bean with Butter ✨
Davelle
Can confirm that the Salted Brown Butter & Oat Latte on tap is delicious! Line is usually long, but it moves pretty quickly
Cafe Paradiso | Italian Cafe in New York, NY
A great place for a classic matcha latte, with seating downstairs!
12 Matcha
Bookstores across the city
A lovely Asian-owned bookstore that’s often hosting author events!
Yu & Me Books
The sweetest bookstore that also hosts author events and usually has signed books from local authors!
Books Are Magic
The reading room on the second floor of this French bookstore is something out of a dream! A must-visit
Albertine
A lovely romance bookstore in Park Slope, which often has signed books as well as a book club!
The Ripped Bodice
This is one of the most beautiful bookstores I’ve ever visited!
