There are some places that almost look too chic to walk into — the décor is too hip, as are the patrons, dressed in that perfect downtown casual "messiness" that somehow always looks pulled together. That's Brown, a gem of a café on the Lower East Side café, except you won't be able to hold yourself back from entering. Its menu focuses on all things organic, from the greens to the wine, and even its tree stump chairs and wood board plates are eco-friendly. Open for lunch and dinner, but Brown is a place where brunch reigns supreme; try the baked eggs with smoked salmon and herbed ricotta. Yum.
Brown Café
61 Hester at Ludlow Street, New York | 212-477-2427