🍕Under $15
Prince Street Pizza
The spicy square slice SoHo is famous for. Always worth the line.
🍜 Quick Dinner
🍛Under $20
Locanut
Fast, fresh Thai takeout. Pad see ew and mango sticky rice.
🥗Under $15
Something Green
Quick healthy bowls. Desk lunch or park picnic approved.
🥪Under $20
Sandwell
Rotating sandwiches on great bread. Quick, casual, deeply satisfying.
🥖Under $20
Milano Market
Italian deli. Great sandwiches and prepared food. Pre-picnic essential.
🍗Under $20
Bob White Counter
Southern chicken sandwiches, cult favorite. Counter seating, big flavor.
🧆Under $10
Falafel on Broadway
Legendary cheap falafel. No frills, just excellent food.
🍔Under $20
7th Street Burger
Perfect smash burgers. Short menu, long lines, zero regrets.
🥣Under $15Fridays only
B&H Dairy — Friday Special
Matzo ball soup + grilled cheese on Fridays. NYC institution since 1938.
🍽️ Sit-Down Dinner
🌿$40–60
St. Jardim
Brazilian-inspired West Village gem. Great at the bar or for a special night.
🍝$40–60
Fiaschetteria Pistoia
Intimate Italian, Michelin-starred roots. Exceptional pasta.
🫒$30–50
Kikis
Greek-Mediterranean LES gem. Cash only, BYOB, always packed.
🍛$35–55
Baar Baar
Modern Indian with great cocktails. Perfect for groups and happy hour.
🍝$40–60
Misi
Missy Robbins' exceptional fresh pasta. Williamsburg's best dinner.
🇮🇹$40–60
Roscioli
NYC outpost of Rome's legendary deli. Excellent charcuterie and pasta.
☕$25–40
Dudley's
Aussie all-day cafe turned evening bar. Great food and great vibes.
🍝$60–90
Don Angie
Italian-American with a creative twist. Hard to book, worth every effort.
🥞 Brunch
🥯$35–55
Sadelle's
Iconic SoHo brunch. The smoked fish tower is legendary. Book ahead.
🥞Under $25
EJ's Kitchenette
Classic American diner on the UWS. Excellent brunch and comfort food.
🍣 Sushi
🍣$40–60
Katsu Hanna
Intimate omakase-style sushi. Exceptional quality for the price.
🥒$25–40
Madison Pickle
Accessible sushi, fun casual vibe. Great for groups without breaking the bank.
🥢$35–55
Cocodaq
Vegan Japanese — surprisingly incredible. Best plant-based sushi in NYC.
🍣$50–70
Sugarfish
Trust-me omakase sets. Reliable, always excellent. Book ahead.
🪑 Solo Dining
🍽️$30–50
All & Sundry
Counter seating. Excellent food without the awkward solo table.
🍜$35–50
Raku
Intimate Japanese. Solo-friendly counter, excellent udon.
🥟$30–50
Mała Project
Polish small plates in cozy East Village. Wonderfully unique.
🍹 Drinks
🍹$5 drinks5–8 PM
Happy Hour at Ample Hills
$5 drafts and half-off apps until 8. Outdoor seating available.
🎵Under $15
Piano's Rooftop Bar
$6 beers, jazz on Fridays, no cover. Classic intern rooftop spot.
🍸$14–18
Amor y Amargo
Bitters-forward cocktails in an intimate speakeasy vibe.
🌃$15–22
Westlight Rooftop
Best rooftop views in Brooklyn. Hard to top for a date or group.
🕯️$16–22
Attaboy
No menu — tell them your vibe, they build it perfectly.
💀$18–25
Death & Co
NYC cocktail institution. Splurge-worthy on payday. Mezcal negroni is unmatched.
☕ Coffee & Cafes
☕Under $10
Le Gaz
French-vibes espresso bar in SoHo. Minimal, excellent, fast.
🍵Under $10
Sieve — Matcha Specialist
The best matcha latte in the city. East Village gem.
☕Under $10
Culture Espresso
Excellent espresso in Midtown. Intern favorite for the afternoon.
🥐Under $15
Librae Bakery
Incredible pastries and excellent coffee. One of NYC's best bakery combos.
☕Under $10
Ralph's Coffee
Ralph Lauren's coffee shop. Aesthetic, great coffee, fun to say you've been.
☕Under $10
Jack's Stir Brew
Organic fair trade coffee in the West Village. A true neighbourhood staple.
☕Under $10
Laughing Man
Hugh Jackman's fair trade coffee shop. Great cause, great coffee.
💻 WFH Cafes
💻Under $15
Maman Flagship
Spacious, wifi, outlets everywhere, great pastries. Best WFH cafe in the city.
🍵Under $10
12 Matcha
Matcha-focused cafe with good wifi and a calm atmosphere.
💻Under $10
Coffee Project NY
Specialty coffee, good wifi, no side-eye for staying a few hours.
🎵 Events & Culture
🎨Free
MoMA Free Fridays
World-class modern art, free every Friday evening. NYC's best kept secret.
🎵FreeEnds 11 PM
Jazz on the Rooftop at Piano's
Live jazz every Friday. No cover, $6 beers, great city views.
😂Free
Free Comedy Night @ The Stand
Open-mic laughs, 2-drink min. $7 drinks, unlimited good vibes.
🎙️Free
Free Talk Show Tickets
Free tickets to Tonight Show, Late Night, SNL and more. Request at 1iota.com.
🏛️Pay what you wish
The Met — Pay What You Wish
Suggested $30, pay $5. World-class museum, every single time.
🖼️~$25
Whitney Museum
World-class American art. Great Hudson views. Free for under-25s.
🏀From $25
NY Liberty at Barclays
WNBA game at Barclays. Electric atmosphere, genuinely affordable.
🎭From $30
Broadway / Off-Broadway Rush
Rush and lottery tickets from $30. Check TodayTix app morning of.
🏃 Run Clubs
🌙Free
Midnight Runners NYC
Night run club after dark across the city. Social, energetic, very NYC.
🏃Free
No Bad Days Run Club
Free social run club. Great community, no pace requirement.
🌆Free
After Hours Run Club
Evening run club across NYC. Meet people, explore the city after dark.
🧘Free
Brooklyn Bridge Park Yoga
Free outdoor yoga with NYC skyline views. All levels welcome.
🧘 Yoga & Pilates
🧘$12/class
St. Marks Yoga
Great yoga classes for just $12. Best value in the city.
💪$20/class
East River Pilates
Reformer pilates for $20. Excellent teachers, great community.
💪$30–40
SLT
Megaformer pilates. Intense, effective, genuinely worth the splurge.
💃$25–35
DanceBody
Dance-cardio workout classes. Fun, energetic, and genuinely effective.
🧊~$40
Kove Cold Plunge & Sauna
Cold plunge and sauna. Recovery and relaxation after a long week.
🗺️ Things To Do
🌉Free
Brooklyn Bridge Walk
Walk the bridge at sunset. One of NYC's most iconic free things.
🏝️Free
Little Island
Dreamy elevated park on the Hudson. Free, stunning, very NYC.
🌅Free
Sunset — West Side Highway
Watch the Hudson sunset with the Statue of Liberty in view.
🌿Free
Picnic on the Great Lawn
Grab Trader Joe's, picnic on the Great Lawn. Peak intern summer moment.
📚Free to browse
Sweet Pickle Books
Tiny, beloved bookshop on the LES. Perfect afternoon browse.
🥦Free
Green Markets
Farmers markets across all five boroughs. Union Square is the biggest.
📸~$6
Old Friend Photo Booth
Retro photo booth on the LES. $6 for a strip. Great with friends.
⛴️~$3
Governors Island Ferry
$3 ferry to a car-free island. Hammocks, art, and skyline views.
🚣~$20/hr
Central Park Boathouse
Row a boat on the lake. Romantic, fun, totally worth it.
🧖 Spas & Wellness
🧖$60–120
Remedy Wellness
Wellness spa offering massage, facials, and body treatments.
🌸Varies
Aedes Perfumery
Make your own perfume. Unique, memorable, great for a date.