The servers at Sidewalk Café have a little too much ‘East Village’ attitude given their likely suburban origins, but hey that’s part of the charm, right? This cafe, open 24 hours on the weekend, is a good place for basic food and drinks. It offers brunch on the weekend and a long happy hour from 2-8p everyday. Dubbed the 'World Capital of the Antifolk,' there is live music in the back with no cover but a two drink minimum more often than not. In the summer it’s a great place to sit and watch the charmers that make up Alphabet City go by. -Wynne Boelt