4 Alphabet City Stops Near Tompkins Square For A Dive Bar, Egg Sandwiches And Cafe Lattes

4.3 (462)

Mon – Sun, 12:00 – 04:00 (+1)

108 Avenue B

At 108 Avenue B, 7B Horseshoe Bar (Vazac's) pairs a horseshoe counter with a punk-heavy CD jukebox. An old-school photobooth adds another reason to linger. The room appeared in Jessica Jones. Drinks are reasonably priced. The bar opens daily at noon and closes at 4 AM.

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Mon – Fri, 08:00 – 16:00; Sat – Sun, 09:00 – 16:00

178 E 7th St

The Pig and Egg sandwich at C&B layers two big pieces of pork belly and fluffy eggs on bread fresh from the oven. Vinyl plays in the small East 7th Street cafe. The counter holds coffee and pastries. Indoor seating is limited, so consider an outdoor seat or take your order to the park across the street.

4.4 (129)

Mon – Sun, 07:30 – 20:00

99 Avenue B

Thayer pairs coffee and poetry chapbooks at 99 Avenue B. The cafe doubles as a press headquarters. Bookshelves line the room, and a large couch sits downstairs. Wi-Fi and power outlets support longer work sessions. The counter serves drinks with house-made vanilla syrup, vegan cookies and baked goods from local bakeries.

4.8 (64)

Mon – Wed, 08:00 – 17:00; Thu, 08:00 – 00:00 (+1); Fri, 08:00 – 01:00 (+1); Sat, 09:00 – 01:00 (+1); Sun, 09:00 – 17:00

184 East 7th Street

Café Chrystie pairs black sesame lattes and yuja espresso tonics with books, art and clothing at 184 East 7th Street. Drip coffee uses Brooklyn-roasted Variety beans. Avocado toast anchors the food menu. Most patrons take their drinks to go. For a seat, try one of the few outdoor bistro tables if available.