Magic Bean
My favorite coffee place in downtown NYC is The Bean.
Located at 446 Ave. of the Americas (or Sixth Avenue to natives), The Bean is a cozy spot with great coffee, refreshing brewed Ceylon Black Iced Tea and an array of edibles that puts Starbucks to shame. They have sandwiches, salads and yogurt from Bimmy’s (I used to work at a place where we ordered Bimmy’s deliveries all the time: they make good stuff), elegant pastries from Blackhound and a selection of vegan baked goods, including a vegan red velvet cake that I plan to try (and I’m not even a vegan).
The place has a rustic, relaxed vibe, great music is always playing (I think it’s satellite radio), the staff is friendly and there’s rentable internet service. If I lived in the neighborhood I’d practically live there. Nowadays I stop in whenever I want a treat and a minute or two to reflect. BTW, there’s another Bean at 49 1/2 First Ave. in the East Village.
The Bean, 446 Ave. of the Americas between 10th and 11th St New York City.
Robin
