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Ciao Bella GelatoIce Cream. World Financial Center; 25/20/18/M;  Amazing gelato (ice cream w/ fruit) & sorbetto. Also, plenty of regular ice cream and creative milkshake specials. Seasonal specialties.


Evelyn’s Hand-Dipped ChocolatesCandy / Nuts. 4 John @ B-Way-Nassau; 25/20/22/M; Wall Street’s best chocolates; Caramels. Handmade and always fresh; Cheap for the genre; Great for gifts.


Financier PatisserieBakery. 62 Stone @ William; 35 Cedar @ Pearl; World Financial Center; 27/25/21/M; European; Dainty French pastries; Sandwiches; Sophisticated. Great Coffee; Hidden jewel; Oasis of civility. 

 

Jack’s Stir Brew Coffee: Coffee / Tea; 222 Front @ Peck Slip; 27/23/23/M; Funky place with organic coffees; The most mouthwatering chocolate chip cookies; Friendly service & eye opening coffee.

 

LeonidasCandy / Nuts. 3 Hanover Sq @ William; 26/24/23/E; Belgium Chocolates; Truffles;  Great Quality/price ratio; Coffee; Treats. Shares space with espresso bar.

 
Pick-A-Bagel:  Bagels; 102 North End Av @ West Side Hiway; 21/18/18/I; Tons & tons of options!  Fairly cheap; Bagels on the run; Love the spreads & salads; Sandwiches; Solid if not brilliant.
 
Zaitzeff:  Prepared Foods. 72 Nassau @ John; 28/18/22/M; Mouthwatering burgers; Eat in/out; Portuguese rolls; Lunch items of the highest quality.

 
ZeytunaMajor Gourmet Market. 59 Maiden @ William; 23/21/16/M; Improving gourmet market; Fish; Meat; Gourmet store; Sandwiches. Not as huge so manageable. Greek owned.
 
Zucker’s Bagels & Smoked Fish: Bagels. 146 Chambers @ W-Bway; Top shelf bagels downtown at last; Ever improving; Great Lox and spreads.