Best Restaurants for Afternoon Coffee in Gowanus

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1. Sushi by Bou - Chelsea NYC @ Super Nice Coffee

4.6

Exceptional(264)

Price: Very Expensive

• Sushi • Chelsea

Booked 8 times today

Step into Sushi By Bou, where every bite is a step back to the roaring 20s! Our curated Omakase, meaning "Chef's Choice,"' promises a journey through retro elegance and refinement. Choose from our classic 12-course offering at $65, or indulge in the opulent 'Bougie' Omakase, $100 for 17 pieces, seated hourly. Located behind the secret door within Super Nice Coffee and Flowers, Chelsa Bou is where Gatsby glamor meets the art of sushi. Elevate your experience with exotic cocktails and premium sake, perfect for sushi pairing. Date Nights, Birthdays, or intimate private seatings, let us whisk you away on a journey of urban mystique. Visit all of our unique locations, each with its own culture-inspired vibe! Reserve now to secure a coveted seat at Sushi By Bou.

2. Nubeluz

4.7

Exceptional(557)

Price: Very Expensive

• Cocktail Bar • NoMad

Booked 109 times today

Nubeluz by José Andrés is a lightbox in the sky, bringing together the Spanish word for cloud (“nube”) and for light (“luz”). Located on the 50th floor of The Ritz-Carlton New York, NoMad, Nubeluz offers modern interpretations of classic cocktails and small bites coupled with remarkable 270-degree views of the New York City skyline.***Please note that Nubeluz will be offering additional dates for Holiday High Tea on the following Fridays 11am-3pm: November 29, December 13, December 20, December 27.

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3. Little Ruby's Cafe - West Village

4.7

Exceptional(299)

Price: Moderate

• Australian • West Village

Booked 113 times today

Since 2003, Little Ruby’s Cafe has brought Australian cafe culture to New York City, offering approachable all-day fare, specialty drinks, and a full coffee program. Open for brekkie, lunch and dinner 7 days a week, Little Ruby’s Cafe’s beloved menu features the signature burgers, pastas, salads and brunch classics, all served in thoughtfully designed spaces.Located on the landmark corner of West 4th St & 7th Avenue, our newest Little Ruby’s Cafe features an airy, multi-level space. A first for Little Ruby’s, West Village offers a full bar with an exclusive cocktail program alongside our classic menu with new dishes unique to the location. With an expansive terrace and sweeping windows, the West Village restaurant invites guests to absorb the energy of the neighborhood as they enjoy their morning brekkie or grab cocktails and dinner with friends. Opening October 2023. Little Ruby’s West Village will be open 7 days a week for brekkie, lunch and dinner.

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4. Nobu Downtown | Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(5099)

Price: Very Expensive

• Japanese • Financial District

Booked 160 times today

Nobu Downtown is located in the heart of Manhattan’s Financial District designed by NYC’s celebrated architect, David Rockwell. On the ground level, guests can enjoy open air-like experience in our Broadway dining room or Bar & Lounge dining framed by 30 foot heroic limestone columns. Our sub terrain dining room provides intimate ambience with sushi bar and private dining options. Indulge in Chef Nobu’s famous signature dishes including Rock Shrimp Tempura and Black Cod Miso as well as traditional Japanese favorites and sushi. RESERVATION GUIDE• “Regular” for one of the two indoor dining rooms• “ Bar” for plush lounge seating• “Counter” for sushi bar experience Please call us if you wish to book a larger party or event as we will not be able to accept requests for putting multiple reservations next to each other.

5. Hawksmoor NYC

4.5

Awesome(2568)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Gramercy Park

Booked 124 times today

Located in the heart of Gramercy in the restored Assembly Hall of the landmarked United Charities Building, Hawksmoor is a steak restaurant that celebrates all-natural, pasture-reared, and traditionally dry-aged beef. Our beef is seasoned simply with sea salt and cooked over live-fire charcoal. Our seafood is locally and sustainably sourced from northeastern waters and we use small-farm produce whenever possible. On Sunday afternoons Hawksmoor keeps with the tried-and-true British tradition and features a Sunday Roast. Completing our offerings are award-winning cocktails, including New York City's coldest martini, and a carefully curated wine selection. The restaurant houses 150 in the dining room and 35 in the bar area. There are also two private dining rooms that can hold 12 people and serve exclusive, family-style menus.

6. Craft

4.7

Exceptional(7001)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Gramercy Park

Booked 33 times today

Dine at Craft to experience Tom Colicchio’s signature ‘What's Local Is Best’ cooking with an always evolving collection of simply prepared dishes created to highlight high quality, seasonal ingredients. “Simple doesn’t mean simplistic,” Tom says in his book, Think Like a Chef, and the food at Craft serves as proof. Perennial favorites include pan-roasted diver scallops, braised beef short ribs, and a bounty of Greenmarket sides. We also offer our a la carte dinner menu for takeaway through craftrestaurant.com & local delivery is powered by Caviar. *Unconfirmed reservations may be subject to cancellation.* Experiences offered during our normal hours of operation are always in addition to standard reservations and can be accessed by selecting your desired dining time.Don't miss our new Summer Happy Hour - available ALL SEASON LONG - 5-6:30pm at the bar or on the patio featuring top-shelf cocktails, veuve cliquot rosé, peeko oysters & lobster rolls.

7. Cathédrale

4.4

Awesome(2499)

Price: Expensive

• French • East Village

Booked 45 times today

Cathédrale is a French-Mediterranean restaurant by Tao Group Hospitality Chef/Partner Ralph Scamardella, in collaboration with Executive Chef Jason Hall (formerly of acclaimed restaurants like Gotham Bar & Grill, Anthos and Craft). The menu brings elemental, ingredient-driven cooking to the forefront, evoking the grandeur of the past while remaining contemporary in its execution. Dishes put pleasure over spectacle, taking inspiration from Southern France with traces of Italy, Spain and Greece as seen in our signature Potato Chip Omelette, Black Truffle Fettuccine, 14oz Entrecôte Au Poivre, as well as our 48 oz Mishima Reserve Wagyu Tomahawk.

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8. Starbucks Reserve® Tasting Room & Experiences – Empire State Building

4.7

Exceptional(144)

Price: Expensive

• American • NoMad

Visit the Starbucks Reserve® Empire State Building® store for a journey of the senses, an experience like no other - an immersive discovery of craft coffee, food and cocktails and more. The Concourse level, home to our Tasting Room & Experiences, features exclusive coffee experiences that can't be found anywhere else only found at Starbucks Reserve®, including guided tasting experiences at our, hands-on Workshop classes, and signature flights and small bites. Book your experience today- we look forward to welcoming you!For private event requests, or large group bookings, please reach out to our Starbucks Reserve Empire State Building Events team at starbucksreserveevents_esb@starbucks.com.NOTE: This reservation page is for our ticketed experiences only. Seating in the general dining area of the Tasting Room & Experiences level is on a "first come, first served" basis and does not take reservations.

9. Olio e Più

4.7

Exceptional(4095)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • West Village

Booked 171 times today

Inspired by the warmth and comfort of the Italian countryside, Olio e Più and Chef Danilo Galati bring tradition and authentic Italian cuisine to the West Village. Enjoy fresh, house-made pastas dressed with the highest quality ingredients and a hand-selected collection of excellent wines and cocktails to pair with your dish. An expertly crafted wood-fire oven crackles and glows, cooking house-made dough into perfect, crisp pizza while creating an inviting atmosphere. We look forward to welcoming you! (you can find the hours of operation on this page)**Please note that kitchen hours may differ

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10. Serra by Birreria - Eataly NYC Flatiron

4.3

Awesome(6931)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Gramercy Park

Booked 125 times today

Meaning “greenhouse” in Italian, SERRA encompasses a lively and welcoming ambiance reminiscent of the lush Italian countryside, placing an emphasis on evergreen botanicals and pops of color throughout. Escape the busy city streets and celebrate the sunshine and warmer weather with innovative, authentic Italian food and beverage offerings in this 14th floor oasis that is sure to impress!PLEASE NOTE: Our service elevator between the 14th floor and our rooftop restaurant is currently out of order. For any further questions regarding this please contact us directly by phone.

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1. Sushi by Bou - Chelsea NYC @ Super Nice Coffee

2. Nubeluz

3. Little Ruby's Cafe - West Village

4. Nobu Downtown | Restaurant

5. Hawksmoor NYC

6. Craft

7. Cathédrale

8. Starbucks Reserve® Tasting Room & Experiences – Empire State Building

9. Olio e Più

10. Serra by Birreria - Eataly NYC Flatiron

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