Astor Plate Cafe

Situated near NYU, this walk-up is a popular student hangout with a menu that is surprisingly expansive for its size, offering wraps, salads, and specialties like the Mud Maple Latte. Seating is hit-or-miss; tables with umbrellas typically appear in the afternoon, but they are absent about half the time. It serves as a reliable outpost open until 8 PM or later, ready with hot drinks when it is freezing and cold options in the summer heat, though be prepared for add-on fees like a 75-cent charge for oat milk.