Café Habana

What we like about this Cuban and Mexican spot in Nolita is that you can order everything from both their brunch and regular menus at 10:15am on a Saturday. If you're in the mood for something sweet, get the challah french toast that has a custard-like softness and comes with fresh fruit. For something savory, we recommend the huevos con chorizo with big chunks of sausage and the unexpectedly great home fries, which seem like they're cooked in a tomato and onion stew. But if you’re not in the mood for breakfast food, get the Cubano with chipotle mayo on a toasted (not pressed) roll. The space still feels like the Dominican diner that it used to be, and you can easily have a filling meal for less than $20. (That’s saying something considering all the fancy boutiques around this place.)