Serpico on South Street is a good date spot with a nice bar and really pretty shared plates.

Little Spoon Cafe is one of the best - and more low-key - options for breakfast and brunch in Grad Hospital.

Milkboy is an all-day cafe and music venue on South Street that also serves Jim’s cheesesteaks.

Jim’s is a classic cheesesteak shop on South Street that has a line around the block at pretty much any time of day.

Tattooed Mom is a perfectly weird bar on South Street that’s covered in street art and does things like craft nights.

Brauhaus Schmitz on South Street is like going on a little trip to Germany, with a big beer hall, sausages, and schnitzel.

Isot is a Turkish BYOB in Washington Square West that’s great for groups and weekend brunch.

Pumpkin is a small BYOB on South Street that focuses on seasonal vegetables and works well for a slightly more serious date.