Exploring the streets of New York City is one of my favorite things to do. Looking for new discoveries or going to recommended ones, I never stop. This is not a traditional food blog. I don't focus on restaurant reviews, or cooking tips; but I find specific items that you absolutely must try. Whether it be a cranberry donut or the best cappuccino. The focus isn't on the usual, but the cheap, the best, and the hidden.
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The SoHo game changer. Or maybe the best thing to happen to Soho since the Apple store. This has been a favorite of mine since its soft opening, and is already your favorite place; you just don’t know it yet. This is my hidden retreat in SoHo. It’s on the corner of Spring and West Broadway. Hidden?! Hidden on corner of Spring Street!? And West Broadway?! Yes, stop freaking out everyone and let me explain. Somehow there is a consistent calm and always available bench in this gallery turned coffee house. Maybe it has cloaking powers making it invisible to tourists, and only true New Yorker’s can see it. I don’t know, and I don’t care. This place is so unbelievably perfect, so just right, it’s uncanny. Intelligentsia Coffee is the coffee of choice, and it is expertly prepared. Even with zero customers in the shop, expect at least a 3 minute wait for your beverage. I wouldn’t have it any other way. This isn’t a pastry driven cafe although the raspberry thumbprint cookie is good . But what vaults Ground Support into the upper echelon of amazing for me? SANDWICH HAPPY HOUR. Gather yourself, I know, it’s a lot to take in. The sandwiches average about $9 during the day, which is pricey. But coming in around $4.50 each during happy hour should be illegal. They are beyond delicious. Personal favorites being the Cuban ( Grandaisy bread, free range turkey, berkshire pit ham, gruyere, pickles, peppadew relish, and dijon remoulade), and the Turkey picnic ( free range turkey, aged gouda, pickled red onions, bbq sauce, potato chips, bibb lettuce, and tomato). It really does taste like a picnic in your mouth. They panini press them until they are perfectly melted and warm. And finally, my latest discovery being a little peanut butter and jam sandwich. $1.50. Seriously. The perfect coffee companion, and I look for it every time.
Peace and relaxation in SoHo, found.
Tip: On beautiful days, they open the side door, so head to the back of the cafe and score a seat by the doors or sit on the bench outside. It’s like a little hidden cove.
Tip: Go after 5 for the SANDWICH HAPPY HOUR!
Tip: Free and fast wi-fi. Network name is Dave. Password is drinkcoffee
Tip: There’s a foursquare promotion! Mayor gets free drip coffee.
Ground Support
(212) 219-8722
