Jacob's Restaurant-Soul Food & Salad Bar

Soul Food & Salad Bar
2695 Frederick Douglas Blvd.
Corner of 143rd Street
New York, NY 10030


Our dear friend Ryan introduced us to this wonderful gem in the heart of Harlem.

If you're looking for an amazingly filling, satisfying, and just down right yummy experience you've got to try it.

I suggest not eating for two or three days ahead of time, so you can fill up on calories. There's just so many choices.

Say Hi to Bill Clinton or Barack Obama if they happen to be there. You will definitely see Ryan if you go there. 

Yup, free WiFi! What's not to love!? Look at those satisfied customers with full, happy bellies.

OK, just a serious pict!

You fill up your container (not very earth friendly, but.......) and then take it to the register, where you pay next to nothing for this amazing, great, soul food!

I just like this note in the bathroom.

Yup. Soul Train really is on the televisions in the back room. No really. Fun!

I'm VERY happy. I'm a very quick eater, and I swear I ate everything on my plate in record speed. It's no wonder I didn't choke and die! But hey, what a way to go!

You walk in, grab a container and go to town. I think there are three self-serve areas to choose from. Oh My God!

Outdoor shot as you enter, just in case you're walking around Harlem and you run into it. GO IN!

Ryan just had to instagram his photo. But yup, that's our friend and guide for the day. Yum-O! Thanks so much for introducing us to this gem. And damn, look at that smile!

Too Cute

Buvette Gastroteque
42 Grove Street
Between Bleeker and Beford
NY, NY

OK, anything Huck recommends....You HAVE to go and try it. I completely trust my friend Huck and so should you.

I have not been to Buvette Gastroteque, but honestly, I will get there. I trust Huck that much.

So go and check it out. Take a million pictures and send them to me. It sounds like a great place and I thank Huck so much for finding, yet again, another amazing place to dine and enjoy life.

You're the best!
Go and check it out and let me know.

Enjoy,

I'm hungry!

What's not to love?

Scott

 Tea and Sympathy
Address: 108 Greenwich Avenue in the West Village 
Tele: 212 989 9735
Hours: Monday - Friday 11:30am to 10:30 pm
Saturday and Sunday from 9:30am to 10:30 pm 


This week's entry is brought to you from our wonderfully English contributor, Huck.

Huck says, "So Tea and Sympathy is the teeny tiny [8 tables ?]predecessor to A Salt and Battery on Greenwich Ave. in NY. Been there since mid 80s, owned and run by the fab Nikki-eccentric and brusque no nonsense brit gal.

They serve all the usual teatime stuff of course and also proper English food too-bangers n mash, shepherds pie, bubble n squeak, roast beef and yorkshire pud, etc etc. It,s ALWAYS packed out and quite the meeting spot in the village.

Since I don't have photos of Tea and Sympathy, I added this book.

 Huck is a well-traveled Englishman who has spent quite a bit of time in NYC. As he can be found nearly every morning and every late afternoon in a coffee/tea shop enjoying his Earl Gray or Morning Breakfast tea. You would be correct in assuming that he knows a thing or two about cafes/coffee and tea houses."


Take a look at their website and their menu. It seems oh so fun. I know next time I'm in NYC, I will check it out and add tons of photos here.

Thanks again Huck, You're www.myfavoritecafe 's number one contributor.....thus far.

Cheers

You Gotta Try the Fish and Chips!! (not a cafe, but so fun)

Name: 
A Salt and Battery(fish and chips)
http://www.asaltandbattery.com
address:112 Greenwich Avenue

(12th and 13th Streets)

New York, New York

Phone: (212) 691-2713

Fax: (212) 691-8739

This guide has been helpful, check it out.

Hours:
Mon - Sat 11.30am - 10.30pm
Sun 11.30am - 10.00pm

This eatery, though not a cafe or coffee shop, comes to us from our dear friend Huck. The world traveler and one time resident of NYC could not stop talking about the authentic fish and chips he enjoys at A Salt and Battery!

Being a native Englishman, and a dapper one at that, Huck knows his Fish and Chips!

Did you check out their desserts on their online menu?? Oh My!

Check it out while in NYC. 

Let us know about it. Leave a comment.

Tell them myfavoritecafes.com sent you!

Enjoy

Financial District, New York City

Name:Financier Pastries
http://www.financierpastries.com
Cedar Street
35 Cedar Street @ 10 Liberty Plaza
(Bet Pearl and William)
New York, NY 10005

Telephone: (212) 952-3838
Fax: (212) 742-7016

Watch out for jogging yuppies!

Hours of Operation:
M-F: 7am - 8pm
Sat: 8am - 7pm
Sun: 8am - 6pm

Hey There,
Ok, so this is not some oh so cute, privately owned little cafe or bakery, but Geoff and I stumbled upon it while visiting NYC. 
As it turns out, we were staying in the financial district on the weekend. (We got a VERY cheap room on priceline.com)


If you have ever been to the financial district in New York City on the weekend you know how quiet the whole place is. Well this little cafe/coffee shop offered us the perfect little place to sit and enjoy the weekend mornings while we watched Wall Street yuppies perform their weekly weekend jogging regimen. Oh so fun!

Read this before you go. Check it out.

It was just so relaxing watching them, while I sat and enjoyed my coffee and delicious baked goods.
If you're in the area on the weekend, check it out, it might be a nice surprise.
Enjoy. Tell them Scott sent you!

Joe, the Art of Coffee, NYC

Sent By Chrissy:

Name: Joe, the Art of Coffee
Website: http://www.joetheartofcoffee.com/
Address: 141 Wavery Place, NY, NY 10014

Have you ever been to Joe's Coffee ? It was across from my salon in the West Village . Right on the corner of Gay St. and Waverly place . Amazing turn of the century storefront , great coffee's and Teas and great baked goods . Once or twice a week , Amy Sedaris would deliver her homemade cupcakes to sell . They were hysterical looking with little plastic ballet dancers or flamingo's on top . You know , the kind your mother would make when she was hung over for the school bake sale ! God I miss that place . Always good for Celeb. watching . . Sarah J, Parker , Chris Maloney , Phillip Seymour Hoffman , Naomi Campbell , Mathew Modine and his French Bull , De-caf ! Will try to get one of my co-workers to send me a picture ."

Thank you Chrissy for sending this Cafe to Myfavoritecafes.com. 
Check out their link above, they have numerous cafes in NYC. 

Please post your comments regarding this cafe. We'd love to hear it. When we're in NYC we'll check it out.


Thanks again Chrissy! Your officially the FIRST contributor to the website. LOVE you for that!

Cafe Du Soleil, Upper West Side NYC

Name: Cafe Du Soleil

Address: 2723 Broadway at 104th St.
Telephone: 212-316-5000

I love this music, check it out!

http://www.cafedusoleilny.com/ 

Notes: Fun, French run and owned cafe. Great location for sitting and watching local New Yorkers walk on by.

Outdoor seating available.

Warning: Don't sit where the AC from apartments above can drip on you.

Enjoy it. It's a cute place and they even made a panache for me (beer and 7up........a great summer drink)