Nefista - ( LeyRa Chocolate )

Vegetarian dining in Greenwich Village often leans toward quick bites or health-focused plates, but Nefista—also listed as LeyRa Chocolate—shifts the script with a menu built for lingering. Small plates and a salad bar share space with heartier comfort food, making it a spot that works for a light lunch or a late-night snack. Brunch and dinner service round out the schedule, and the space includes seating that accommodates both solo diners and groups with kids in tow.

You’ll find it at 106 MacDougal St, New York, NY 10012, a stretch of sidewalk where the neighborhood’s casual energy meets a quieter, plant-based focus. The kitchen keeps hours that stretch into the evening, so it’s a reliable option when other spots have called last call. If you’re mapping the route, pull up directions here. For anything else, dial (646) 952-0176—no need to overthink it. MacDougal Street has always been good for stumbling onto something simple and satisfying.