Fodor's Expert Review Toby's Estate

With five cafés in New York City, Toby's Estate is expanding quickly, a mini coffee empire that started in Brooklyn. The coffee drinks are outstanding, as are the made-to-order sandwiches (think egg on a roll with espresso-lacquered bacon) and salads. The spacious location on North 6th Street is perennially packed, so you might have to wait for a seat to open up—but it's worth it, especially for a prime spot on the long, comfy couch. Light streaming in through large windows gives the place a bright, airy feel.