Fried chicken. Biscuits. Sausage gravy. Artisanal root beer. House-made pickles.

It's the smallest espresso bar making the best espresso drinks in Manhattan.

A spin around the park on a bike makes me feel good. One lap is about 6.13 miles. I've trained here for longer rides (including this London to Paris ride on a track bike that was 86 miles one day, rest on the second day, and 136 miles on the third day). I've sat there on a Sunday afternoon and have done as many as 10 laps (with rests in between). I switch in-between my carbon road bike and my steel track bike.

Wonderful place to grab a coffee+pastry with a great vibe and outdoor-only seating. Best cold-brew in the neighborhood. Doubles as the headquarters for The Lot Radio station, so there is often a live DJ spinning pretty chill music.

Just by sitting on a bench and drinking a coffee in the park, I can be entertained by so many performers and some crazy people.