Rossy’s Bakery is a Dominican cafe in the East Village with cakes, rotating savory meals, and some very good red beans and rice.

Jelisa’s Cafe is a Dominican bakery on Staten Island where you can stop by for a big plate of pernil or a smoothie.

Winner is a neighborhood cafe in Park Slope serving impressive baked goods that typically sell out before noon.

Martha’s Country Bakery is an all-day spot in Williamsburg with lots of seating and a huge variety of desserts.

Dominique Ansel Kitchen is a West Village cafe that serves some of the best baked goods in the city.

Ms. Ohho is a Greenpoint coffee shop that serves a full menu of tasty Korean dishes.

If you want to eat delicious almond croissants and cookies on the UES, head to Orwasher's.

Sable’s is the Upper East Side’s best appetizing shop.

Yafa Cafe is a Yemeni coffee shop in Sunset Park where you can hang out, get some work done, and eat a great fried chicken sandwich.

Dulce De Leche is a spacious Argentinian bakery in Jersey City that serves great pastries and cakes.

Colina Cuervo is an all-day cafe in Crown Heights with great Latin-inspired food.

Landmark Diner is a time capsule in Soho that you should rely on for cheap eggs and pancakes.

Pates Et Traditions feels more like a small spot you’d find in Southern France than a restaurant two blocks from the Bedford L stop in Williamsburg.

Mina’s is an all-day Greek spot in MoMA PS1.

Sugar Sweet Sunshine Bakery makes the best cupcakes and puddings on the Lower East Side.

Daymoves is a good-looking cafe and bar in Williamsburg where you should have coffee meetings and daytime dates.