Bluestockings Cooperative is a community-supported bookstore and activist space.

This little French-Morroccan restaurant is a perfect place for meeting artist friends and, of course, great escargot.

For brunch, the classic dish to get is the Feijoada, but the benny is also solid (and i don't recommend a benny lightly)—you can also ask for ham and spinach together (my favorite). For dinner you can also get the same thing, or the Moqueca (shrimp stew) is incredible. Pro-tip: if you're there for breakfast on a weekday, ask for a egg and cheese (add bacon or ham or avocado) on a croissant. Not on the menu—sounds basic, tastes amazing.

Get a piece of the south back with a chicken biscuit from Pies & Thighs.

Their coffee—all brewed from carefully sourced Nicaraguan beans—is truly delicious.