New York City: Cafés, snacks and light meals

New York's cafés and bakeries run the gamut of its population's ethnic and cultural influences. They can be found in every neighborhood, with the usual French, Italian and American favorites probably most visible. The city also has a number of coffeehouses and tearooms , which outside of the obvious also might offer fruit juices, pastries, light snacks and, on occasion, full meals. Most places more suitable for sit-down dinners we've listed under "Restaurants".

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