Housing Works Bookstore Cafe

New York
Café
$$$$

Set at the center of Soho's Housing Works Bookstore, this cafe offers a voluminous, library-like space in which to enjoy a cup of Intelligentsia coffee, or simply sit for a quick reprieve from the bustle of downtown. Thanks to complimentary WiFi, Brooklyn Brewery lager, and sweet and savory temptations (vegetable paninis, grilled cheese sandwiches, and site-made blueberry muffins), the cafe attracts a wide mix of students, tourists, and regular bookworms. In the evenings, Housing Works organizes everything from trivia and speed dating to podcast events and book signings.

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