Pan D’oro Italian Cafe

Located near Bryant Park on East 42nd Street, this cafe welcomes visitors with warm lighting and a glass counter filled with sfogliatella and cannoli. While it offers classic charm, visitor opinions on pastry texture and espresso strength are mixed; the pistachio cream croissant, for example, is satisfying but has been noted for a dough lacking in buttery depth. Run by a staff with proud Italian accents, the narrow space stacked with sweets offers a cozy shelter on rainy days.