Empanadas and Espresso Below the Subway Stairs
Snack on buttery pastry with green sauce at a tiny counter beneath Sixth Avenue and 47th Street.
🥟 Below Street Level
At the southeast corner of Sixth Avenue and 47th Street, take the subway stairs down to Sunflower Espresso Bar. The little spot occupies the underground level at 1196 Sixth Avenue, where a counter pairs fresh, buttery empanadas with espresso.
Savory fillings rotate through spinach and feta, ground beef and ox tail, giving you several directions to take that pastry order. The pastry is rich enough to leave a mark on its paper bag, and a side of green sauce is available to accompany it. The owner behind the counter explains the options in detail, giving you a chance to ask what goes into each one before settling on the filling that catches your attention.
The counter is open Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 8 PM, Saturday from 9 AM to 6 PM and Sunday from 9 AM to 5 PM.
