As upper Broadway turns into one big bank branch, a stretch of Amsterdam in the low 90′s is sprouting coffee places. There’s Gilileo on the corner of Amsterdam and 94th, and now half a block away sits Sugar Loaf Coffee and Roaster.

Though the coffee is nothing all that special, it feels good to walk into this cheerful place. The counter people greet you with a neighborly smile and a big hello. All the pastries I’ve tasted–including tender rugelach–were excellent. They also offer sandwiches and Panini, as well as soups and salads.

Sugar Loaf Coffee and Roaster
711 Amsterdam Ave.
New York, NY
212 749 2636

Gilileo
176 W. 94th St.
New York, NY
646 403 3215

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