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.
In the middle of FiDi, this stand-alone diner opened in the 1960s and is one of the last of its kind. If you’re looking for a quintessential New York experience with classic diner food, this is it. They didn’t allow pictures inside so you’ll have to stop in, have a patty melt, and see for yourself!
