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Discover NYC – Your Guide to Indie Businesses

Discover the local, independent businesses that are the heart and soul of NYC in Shoot New York City’s guide to the best of indie New York!

Discover the real NYC in Shoot New York City’s Discover Guide

As a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, many of the businesses listed are temporarily or permanently closed. I do suggest that you verify if they are open before visiting them. With many of them, it is probably best to call them as they may not have had the opportunity to update the information on their website.

I love the independent businesses in New York, they are the heart and soul of the city! In this section you will find bookstores, cafés, restaurants, arts & crafts markets and more. This is an ongoing project to list the best of indie New York so visit often to discover the real New York City. Experience the hidden gems and places that New Yorkers frequent. For more information on many of NYC’s vibrant neighborhoods, have a read of my Neighborhood Guides. I am not compensated for writing these reviews and I'm only writing about the places that I like.

Sadly, far too many of these unique, independent businesses close every year. When I learn of one closing I will move it to the category Vanishing NYC. They may be gone but they’ll never be forgotten!

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Spiegel Cafe, East Village, Manhattan

Update, I walked by Speiegel yesterday and they’re gone. Another business lost likely due to the pandemic. 9 August 2021

Spiegel is a cozy little cafe restaurant on the edge of the East Village. I'‘ve been here a number of times overs the years and finally realized that I should add them to Discover NYC. They make a really good cafe latte and very yummy pastries that are made in-house.

I quite like the atmosphere of Spiegel. You can feel that it’s an indie business and they care about your business. They are open daily from 8:00am - 3:00pm with a brunch menu on the weekends.

Spiegel Cafe - 26 First Avenue at the corner of 2nd Street

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Cafes, Restaurants, Vanishing NYCLeanne StaplesEast Village, Manhattan