17 West 32nd Street
(between Broadway and
Fifth Avenue)
In the hustle and bustle of Koreatown, Grace Street is
located in an unmarked building. If you weren’t specifically looking for it,
you would miss it. A regular passerby would mistake it for an artist’s loft or
a hotel lobby.
Instead it’s Grace Street—a large, spacious café that offers
coffee, tea, and dessert. Their specialty though is their ho-dduk, a Korean–style
doughnut with melted brown sugar, cinnamon, and walnuts. You can order it alone
or with a scoop of ice cream. Unfortunately, it’s only offered at specific
times (1 to 3 p.m. and 6 to 10 p.m.).
As such, I did not have a chance to try one as I came in at
noon before a lunch appointment, so I grabbed a quick coffee.
But I did get a chance to sit back on one of their
comfortable couches and enjoy the view.
It’s almost as if you’re in a gallery.
The café features artists and photographers.
Pros:
Chill, laid-back atmosphere.
You can sit there for hours, as staff does not seem to rush you
out.
Cons:
No physical receipts if you pay cash; you provide them with your e-mail and
they can send a paperless receipt to your e-mail address.
No WiFi—could be considered a “Pro” as well.
Final Thoughts
Have to go back just so that I can try their famed ho-dduks!
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