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Cafe, chocolate chip nutella sandwiches, East Village, Food, nutella, NYC, OST, Pastries, Westville, Wine
“Ah, you’ve made it just in time.” The man at the counter says to me. He is wearing a tweed cap and skinny jeans-a tell tale sign I’m in the East Village drowning in the sea not-so-starving hipsters that flock just east of Tompkins Square Park. “You’ve got three minutes left for happy hour tonight. I’ve got a bold red from France for you or a light, crisp white wine from California. What will it be?” I don’t know much about wine, but I do know that I like red wine, especially for $4 a glass. “This red isn’t too dry or overpowering. It’s mild enough and leaves a bit of a fruity taste on the palate.” This guy could be B.S-ing me, or he actually may know his stuff. I choose the red wine and realize it was the right decision two sips into the glass.
OST cafe (441 E. 12th Street at Ave. A) isn’t just a place to grab a glass of wine in the evening, it’s a glorious coffee shop perfect for conversation, cappuccinos, and quiet amongst the roar of NYC.
When to go: coffee during the day or the night, it’s the perfect place to have a glass of wine with friends for happy hour from 5-8pm (most places end at 7p) daily.
What to order: a latte (OST serves BlackCat espresso), and make sure to grab one of their infamous Westville Nutella chocolate chip cookie sandwiches ($3) that sits on the counter in a big glass jar.
Tip: no laptops are allowed in the cafe after 5p.
Price: typical prices for coffee ($2-4), pastries are $2-4 dollars as well. If you make it for happy hour, wine is $4-8 dollars a glass (!!!), order a cheese plate for $20.
Hours: Weekdays 7:30a-10p, Weekends 8:30a-10p
