Suggestions for Casual places near New York

Patrick B. • December 22, 2014Chill vibe with board games, great place on hang out with friends

reece p. • April 8, 2012good espresso and awesome little backyard area to chill

Jessica L. • January 1, 2016Cute shops and ice skating in the winter months. Beautiful Place to chill in the other months.

Nikos B. • July 15, 2019Best place for a ride, long run or simply chill on any day. A full loop of the park is approximately 10K! Go for it!

Gabriel H. • June 29, 2015Great thing to experience in NYC. Can get overcrowded but still is a very fun place to either chill or walk around

Gary D. • March 17, 2011Great place to relax and take in the nice weather, architecture as well. Shake shack being 30 feet away is also a plus.

Christine A. • May 6, 2015Love the cafe, great place to relax and study or discover the great selection of donated books. Cozy like an old library feel that is inviting.

T • August 9, 2018Free live music sometimes. But really good relaxing spot in NYC

ᴡ R. • August 20, 2015It's a great place to relax and people watch! There's many great stores in the area as well as fitness classes. I'm a New Yorker & I look forward to going there on a weekly basis💜

Justin H. • September 29, 2012Good chill vibe, decently priced beers, and good food. Very small, but if there's a spot, take it!

Andrew C. • March 3, 2018Super chill and low-key vibe... massive whisky list + delicious craft beers, too!!! Not too crowded on Friday night, around midnight

Polina W. • October 7, 2022Awesome pizza, in a small and cool casual spot. The line (for slices and dining-in) can get long. The toppings and variety change daily. The Sicilian and chili-pepperoni were both delicious.

Aubrie A. • January 2, 2021Best coffee in the city! I love that this location is in the Ace Hotel because the lobby is so laid back and a nice place to enjoy your drink if you’re not on the go.

Steven • August 26, 2016Great for casual drinks, cool vibes. Really enjoyed the eggs on chips dish!

LaDawn P. • February 18, 2019Posh and classy with great dinner pastas and fancy drinks. This place is definitely a scene but great for a casual glass of wine with a friend!

Alyssa B. • September 4, 2021What a gem! Perfect place for a chill vibe and glass of wine with small plates. Loved the grilled squid. I’ll be back.

Leslie T. • May 8, 2016Quick and casual meal. Lots of variety, with seasonal offerings too. All very easily customizable. They ask you how you like your dressing (light, medium, heavy), which I think is a nice detail.

Ben • January 21, 2015Incredible selection of sake, real Japanese bar food, and a low key atmosphere

Michael F. • February 26, 2017Fantastic atmosphere, low key, great drink creations and friendly and knowledgeable staff. Get there early, place is small, wait will be long later

Kiwi W. • October 4, 2016What an amazing little oasis in the middle of a hectic city! Highly recommend this for a girls night out or a chill date alternative.

Desiree • April 14, 2015Amazing omakase in a small casual space. Leave room for the unique specials. BYOB. Another favorite!

Akshay G. • June 29, 2019The coconut curry is solid. Great casual vibes and brunch as well.

Polina W. • December 30, 2019A tiny casual spot, with delicious food! Had the burrata+prosciutto, grilled octopus salad, black truffle gnocchi and tiramisu. All were superb! Seating is very tight. Will definitely come back.

Susan S. • June 12, 2016Secret sculpture garden! Really cute spot with some benches and little seats that make this little garden a perfect place to chill when you are wandering around SoHo.

Chris R. • January 30, 2015Casual and delicious with wine and beer and great vegetarian options.

Compass • April 18, 2014This sprawling grassy lawn is the perfect place to play casual pick-up games or sunbathe.

IrmaZandl Z. • July 11, 2015Gorgeous park. I love chilling out here. One of the best waterfronts in NYC.

Antonis K. • August 11, 2019Great place for a picnic and chill out on the grass. There are some places with shadow below trees even on sunny days.

ℳ𝒶𝓎♍ • December 10, 2021A cool hidden gem. The experience is rounded out with a chill, hip vibe and always incredible selection of beers and music. The staff is always friendly and knowledgeable

Suresh • May 18, 2011One of my favorite places to be in late spring & summer. Lounge w/a good book on the lawns or go for a run along the paved walkway. Great place to relax & enjoy views of the Hudson River.