Go to le phin, from lucie, and niconeco zakkaya. Admire the aesthetics of all three. Buy a pandan latte, chocolate chip cookie, and a japanese pen, and people watch!
obviously so much more and everything is good but when i was there last these places were extra special:
tappiserie
mokonuts
dreamin man also taking the train to vincennes for a day and wandering is killer - and there’s more good coffee and pastry there too lol
this coffee shop, located at 888 Madison Ave, is so cute and also tasty. you can come for the coffee and delicious little pastries but above all i think Ralph’s excels at aesthetics. the design of the cafe is incredible stylized and although the indoor seating is limited they also have options outside. i don’t think this place is necessarily a must-visit but if you find yourself nearby i’d personally recommend stopping by :)
obviously not in a creepy way but once you start doing this you’ll actually recognize the same people if you’re in a walking neighborhood and it starts to really feel like a village!
Love recognizing an old coworker, your local tailor, or just nodding at your barista on the street :)
