Suggestions for Casual places near New York

Leo C. • May 31, 2016beautiful park in the middle of the big city. great place to relax, eat lunch, have a cup of coffee.

Jinnie L. • October 25, 2014it is a beautiful park :) great place to hang out with friends, for a romantic or even casual date♥- run, walk, jog, ride a bike or just sit n relax ;)

Behrad Eats • January 21, 2015This place a great draft selection and a very relaxed atmosphere with comfortable couches to enjoy your beers on.

Gabriel H. • June 29, 2015Great thing to experience in NYC. Can get overcrowded but still is a very fun place to either chill or walk around

Gary D. • March 17, 2011Great place to relax and take in the nice weather, architecture as well. Shake shack being 30 feet away is also a plus.

Reg L. • May 12, 2013Grab a coffee and chill in the back patio area - it's a pleasant break from hectic NYC.

ᴡ R. • August 20, 2015It's a great place to relax and people watch! There's many great stores in the area as well as fitness classes. I'm a New Yorker & I look forward to going there on a weekly basis💜

Justin H. • September 29, 2012Good chill vibe, decently priced beers, and good food. Very small, but if there's a spot, take it!

Nikki 🌺 • April 14, 2014Great UES bar! Friendly bartenders and delicious beers. Go when the weather is nice and the doors are completely open. Airy and low key! 👍🍻😎

Noel C. • July 17, 2016One of the first few Soho house members clubs and a place to relax and socialise, with great food, friendly staff and a pool on the roof. Know a member. Then do try and visit.

Mateo D. • September 25, 2016Intelligentsia coffee beans, good baristas, professional equipment, really top quality bagels, relaxed atmosphere (communal tables, couches, counters) especially early morning.

Ben • January 21, 2015Incredible selection of sake, real Japanese bar food, and a low key atmosphere

Desiree • April 14, 2015Amazing omakase in a small casual space. Leave room for the unique specials. BYOB. Another favorite!

Larisa G. • July 26, 2016Great place for a date, cool and relaxed vibe and nice selection of wines.

Compass • April 18, 2014This sprawling grassy lawn is the perfect place to play casual pick-up games or sunbathe.

IrmaZandl Z. • July 11, 2015Gorgeous park. I love chilling out here. One of the best waterfronts in NYC.

ℳ𝒶𝓎♍ • December 10, 2021A cool hidden gem. The experience is rounded out with a chill, hip vibe and always incredible selection of beers and music. The staff is always friendly and knowledgeable

Antonis K. • August 11, 2019Great place for a picnic and chill out on the grass. There are some places with shadow below trees even on sunny days.

Hany Y. • May 23, 2017Very nice walk by the water, great to hang out, chill & enjoy the weather

Jen S. • July 10, 2016killer bee is to die for! the place is a little small and can get crowded fast. get there early, put your name down, and chill out on the bench outside until your name is called.

Nikki W. • September 22, 2018Great place to relax Amon nice days. Adirondack chairs are an awesome addition

Ethan C. • August 10, 2014Great outdoor seating in the front where the coffee truck is. You can also get drinks at the lobby & take it to the back garden which is more chill. Both serves fantastic espresso drinks.

dennis • April 29, 2016grap a tasty coffee and chill out in the bryant park!

Harry R. • March 22, 2016Excellent cocktails and lively, laid back atmosphere make for a fun night out for the 27-something crowd.

Santiago R. • July 22, 2010The conservatory is such a beautiful and serene place to relax at. Definitely worth a trip!

Harumi U. • December 13, 2014From time to time there is a man playing piano at this park! Possibly the most beautiful and chill park. Some of you probably recognize the iconic arch from some movies

The Style Gourmande • January 10, 2020It’s really nice to sit and chill during spring and summer ... but people still sit there winter time lol

Sergio L. • May 8, 2013Somehow, the 80 people together in a huge room of this Library manage how to keep the quietness of the whole building. It's an awesome place to do some work or simply chill out. A monument to books!

Meghan M. • February 14, 2017Casual, lively, several delicious cgoices

Christine A. • May 6, 2015Love the cafe, great place to relax and study or discover the great selection of donated books. Cozy like an old library feel that is inviting.