If you look beyond the throngs of suits and tourists, you’ll find hidden pearls of art, culture, and damn good coffee embedded in the often-overlooked underbelly of the Financial District. Satisfy any craving by grabbing lunch at one of the eager-to-serve pizzerias, diners, bakeries, sushi shops, or halal carts, abuzz with the midday rush. Top off the day with a drink at one of the many character-filled bars nestled in the boozy nightlife of FiDi.
Tucked away on Williams street, this café is one of the few places in the city that serves coffee with Intelligentsia beans and a smile. If you can, snag a street-facing bar stool and people watch while you enjoy your gooey Balthazar chocolate chip cookie or hot-pressed panini sandwich. Good music, free WiFi.
