- 1. Snaks at Saks Fifth Avenue
611 Fifth Ave., nr. 49th st.; 212-753-4000
This sleek new spot specializes in tasty—if pricey—tartines made with delicious Poilâne bread.
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660 Madison Ave., nr. 61st St.; 212-833-2200
A justly famous chopped salad, serious chicken soup, and a fabulous focaccia robiola.
- 3. 202
75 Ninth Ave., nr. 16th St.; 646-638-1173
This Chelsea Market boutique houses a cozy café serving chef Annie Wayte’s English-accented comfort fare amid Nicole Farhi’s housewares and clothing.
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693 Fifth Ave., nr. 54th St.; 212-350-0180
Japanese-accented snacks and sandwiches and tea every which way in a soothing subterranean setting.
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