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 The guys who run Frankie’s on Clinton Street serve Stumptown coffee and a selection of pastries in the space next door during daytime hours. You can also order off of Frankie’s breakfast and lunch menu. Very friendly service — and there’s wi-fi.
17 Clinton Street, near Stanton.
212-253-2303
Open 7am-5pm
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Cash only, wi-fi
 
“Top Chef” alum Camile Becerra bolted this place amidst lots of hype that preceded its long-delayed May 2011 opening, but owner Joey Verdone and his partners perservered. APL (pronounced “apple”) offers an eclectic bar menu, artisan cocktails by mixologist Jeremy Osslund and a late-night hotspot.
146 Orchard St.
212-777-8600
Monday through Wednesday, 6 p.m.-midnight, Thursday-Saturday, 6 p.m.-4 a.m.
Website
Recent coverage on The Lo-Down.
 The tiny Italian spot on Clinton Street features seasonal ingredients (including vegetables from a backyard garden) and a Williamsburg refugee in the kitchen, Brett Ackerman of Diner and Marlow & Sons. Sandwiches and salads for lunch… pan roasted mussels, crab cakes and veal dumplings for dinner.
63 Clinton Street, near Stanton
212-353-0570
Hours: daily 11am-2pm; weekend brunch 11am-5pm
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 A dependable option for pizza and so much more (you can get everything from a burger to Shrimp Scampi). At least one Lo-Down reader touts the meatballs. Fast delivery, gentle prices.
525 Grand Street, near Henry
212-477-3374
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Delivery
 Tre draws its culinary inspiration from Naples, where owner/chef Gino Piscopo was born. The intimate little restaurant with a charming backyard seems a bit out of place on rowdy Ludlow Street. But once inside, you’ll be transported. The service is warm and the food well prepared. There’s a nice selection of pastas and small plates, such as fried rice balls and fried artichokes.
173 Ludlow, near Houston
212-353-3353
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Reservations
FEATURES
Outdoor dining, weekend brunch
 A vegan Chinese restaurant that also prepares dishes without garlic and onion (gasp!). Stay away from the mock meat dishes.
170 Allen, near Stanton
212-388-1364
Hours Mon-Sat, 12:30pm-10:30pm; Sun, closed
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FEATURES
Chinese, vegan, delivery, lunch
 The restaurant in the lobby of the Hotel on Rivington has been through a few transitions. At the moment, they’re offering a diverse menu that includes everything from leg of lamb to mac and cheese.
107 Rivington, near Ludlow
212-796-8040
Open Sun-Wed, 7am-midnight; Thu-Sat, 6pm-2am
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 John Snyder has been the reigning king of ice cream on the Lower East Side since he opened a tiny storefront on Orchard Street in 2002. Now he’s moved the main operation to a big new space across from Katz’s Deli, where he’s now offering 48 delicious flavors, hand-packed pints for takeout and delivery, and coffee from Cafe Grumpy. The original storefront offers 20 rotating flavors at a time.
188 Ludlow St., at Houston
95 Orchard St., at Broome
212-343-9922
Hours: Ludlow St.: Monday-Thursday 7:30 a.m.-10 p.m.; Friday & Saturday 7:30 a.m.-midnight; Sunday 10 a.m.-10 p.m.; Orchard St.: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily.
Website
Recent coverage on The Lo-Down
This kosher pizza restaurant on Grand Street also serves breakfast, salads, sandwiches, knishes and other entrees.
359 Grand Street, near Essex
212-598-4178
Hours Sun-Thu: 7am-6:30pm Fri: 7am-3pm
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Delivery
 In the former home of the legendary Garden Cafeteria, this old-school Cantonese restaurant does a reasonably decent job with dim sum, barbecued meats and seafood dishes. The price is right. Downside: they don’t deliver.
165 East Broadway, at Rutgers
212-780-0238
Hours: 7am-11pm
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 There’s no English sign and you can’t expect a warm welcome, but these hand pulled noodle soups and (very thin-skinned) dumplings are some of the best in the neighborhood. A bag of 50 frozen dumplings will set you back 8 bucks.
144 East Broadway, near Essex
(212) 566-6933
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 Mary Fitzgerald, who’s been whipping up baked goods on special order for the past few years, set up this retail outlet on East Broadway. The shop has the feel of a working kitchen. There’s a nice selection of cupcakes, pies, cakes and cookies. There are also a few sandwiches for breakfast and lunch — plus free wi-fi.
155 East Broadway, at Rutgers
212-414-5856
Hours: Monday-Friday 7am-7pm; Weekends 930am-7pm
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 The Lower East Side Girls Club’s “girl’s made and fair trade” social venture bakery, offering cupcakes, cookies, brownies and granola.
120 Essex Street, near Delancey
212-982-1633, ext. 108
Hours Tuesday-Saturday 10am-6pm
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 The high-end store in the Essex Street Market offers an interesting selection of cheeses, oils and other specialty food items.
120 Essex Street, near Delancey
212-982-8200
Hours: 10am-7pm
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 Homemade spinach pie, baklava and other Greek specialties are offered at this tiny stall in the Essex Street market.
120 Essex Street, near Delancey
718.344.4202
Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 10am-6pm
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