Hong Kong Cafe

Located on Franklin Avenue, the spot is run by an owner who immigrated to the US at age 11 and has spent over two decades here. The kitchen turns out hearty portions of Singapore rice noodles and sweet and sour chicken. Because the space is tight with no indoor seating, visits are strictly for picking up orders. If you opt for delivery, drivers carry a card reader to your door for tap-to-pay, though keeping cash on hand helps you avoid a card payment fee.