FASAN

What would Nolita do on days when the sidewalk feels too hectic? 9 Allen turns the block into a living room—one cement table, a walk-up window, and another perch on the side. The menu’s really just caffeine, a few pastries, and the occasional to-go sandwich, so you don’t need a menu scroll. They’ll hand you a hot cup from the carafe while you’re still on the curb and hand you the check seconds later; if you need a stack at the office FASAN even offers catering that fits in a single car. Between bites, you can sit on the Allen St curb and watch the L train squeal past—locals call it the cheapest subway ride in town. Tucked between condos and corner bars at 34 Allen St New York, NY 10002, the place clears a wedge of sidewalk for the midday rush. Ring them at (929) 515-7558 if your order list grows beyond the counter; they’ll confirm pickup or dispatch another bag. Slide a pin into the maps link to see exactly where the stools fill fastest—directions put you three blocks from the J/M/Z at Delancey.