Cafe Gitane, NoLita
Brunch is the best way to celebrate good weather, so Saturday I did my sunny weather-happy dance and headed up the street to Cafe Gitane. Although it’s not my favorite neighborhood restaurant (mostly because there’s always a wait and the service can be hit or miss), I do take my out of town guest here for the rumored best coffee in nyc.
What I like about this place is the cheerful, sunny ambience; the beautiful Europeans who have made it their outpost; the simple, affordable French-Moroccan food; and maybe best of all, the fresh squeeze orange juice. It’s the real deal people.
I had the baked eggs with basil, tomato, cream, and spicy sausage. It was delicious and filling, especially for $9.
