Elevated Acre is one of The 15 Best Places for Hidden Spots in the Financial District, New York.

1. Elevated Acre

8.9
55 Water St, New York, NY
Pedestrian Plaza · Financial District · 63 tips and reviews

Larry M.Larry Mak: This little hidden gem has everything you want -- a view, some grass, things to jump off, and plenty of places to sit around, all amidst a forest of skyscrapers!

Lindsay W.Lindsay Wilson: A true financial district hidden gem. Beautiful views of the river and the bridge.

Globetrottergirls D.Globetrottergirls Dani: A hidden gem in the financial district. Great views over Brooklyn. Bring a coffee and a book and relax for an hour here!

Voyager Espresso is one of The 15 Best Places for Hidden Spots in the Financial District, New York.

2. Voyager Espresso

8.8
110 William St (btwn John & Fulton St), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · Financial District · 61 tips and reviews

Coffee 'N ClothesCoffee 'N Clothes: Hidden gem. Check it out if you're downtown.

Tim L.Tim Lee: Hidden gem - arguably the best coffee in Fidi. Can never go wrong with the brewer coffee.

Ethan I.Ethan Illfelder: Best coffee bar yet. Beautiful space. amazing cortado.

The Little Shop is one of The 15 Best Places for Hidden Spots in the Financial District, New York.

3. The Little Shop

9.2
252 Front St, New York, NY
Speakeasy · Financial District · 8 tips and reviews

LaDawn P.LaDawn Penigar-Mitchell: Loved this hidden bar! Excellent spot for cocktails in the area- nice staff, tasty drinks, and not too crowded. And loved the interior and overall vibe! Shall return.

Plamena Г.Plamena Георгиева: Super cute speakeasy! The cocktails are really good and the atmosphere is great. We got the turmeric and tamarind cocktails and they were both delicious! 😋

Mike D.Mike Dargis: Great speakeasy with unique cocktails.

Tin Building by Jean-Georges is one of The 15 Best Places for Hidden Spots in the Financial District, New York.

4. Tin Building by Jean-Georges

9.1
96 South St, New York, NY
Food Court · Financial District · 9 tips and reviews

Polina W.Polina Weitz: Stylish decor at this beautiful new food court. The food was delicious, amazing tacos and beautiful pizzas made on site. A hidden gem in the FiDi culinary desert.

Doris C.Doris C: The food is really good. Especially the place Seeds and Weeds! Also, keep your eyes open for anything out of the ordinary! 😉😉😉😉 Overall, the food is delicious! Yum yum! Enjoy!!!

Xavier S.Xavier Smith: Chinese, Japanese, and crepes

The Rooftop at Pier 17 is one of The 15 Best Places for Hidden Spots in the Financial District, New York.

5. The Rooftop at Pier 17

8.9
89 South St, New York, NY
Music Venue · Financial District · 28 tips and reviews

Jacqueline C.Jacqueline Chan: Hidden gem for ice skating. Parents can have a drink indoors at the Tank while kids skate outdoors. Spectacular view is a bonus.

Eunie C.Eunie C: Sexy speakeasy vibe. Great drinks, even better food.

Ryan E.Ryan Eick: Fantastic venue with great views of the city

East River Esplanade is one of The 15 Best Places for Hidden Spots in the Financial District, New York.

6. East River Esplanade

8.4
South St (From Pier 11 to Pier 17), New York, NY
Pedestrian Plaza · Financial District · 20 tips and reviews

Jessica d.Jessica de Oliveira: My favorite view in all of manhattan and beyond. Very romantic in the evenings and never overcrowded. Still a pretty well kept secret and hidden gem.

Kimmie O.Kimmie Ohh: Lovely spot to people watch & have a scenic view of the Brooklyn Bridge. It’s also a great place to go running along the East River.

City of New YorkCity of New York: The first phase of improving the East River Waterfront Esplanade was a 2-mile-long, City-owned public open space extending from the Battery Maritime Building to Montgomery Street.

Crown Shy is one of The 15 Best Places for Hidden Spots in the Financial District, New York.

7. Crown Shy

9.3
70 Pine St, New York, NY
Restaurant · Financial District · 55 tips and reviews

Inna G.Inna G: Amazing lunch pre fix. Pear salad and lobster roll with apple sorbet. Hidden gem!!!

Jon P.Jon Pressman: Delish brunch. Shrimp salad had great dressing

AmateurConciergeAmateurConcierge: Great cocktails. Everything on the menu is quite good. Chicken was surprisingly notable. Apps are all strong

The Blue Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Hidden Spots in the Financial District, New York.

8. The Blue Bar

7.3
1 Hanover Sq (btwn Stone & Pearl St), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Financial District · 3 tips and reviews

Annika K.Annika K. Martin: A total hidden gem - you'll feel like you snuck into the old whaling barons' clubhouse while all their douchey great-grandsons carry on making a stupid ruckus just outside on Stone St

Michael D.Michael Discenza: Hidden gem-- maybe that's why it was empty

Taylor S.Taylor Senatore: An old man with a new jacket but I like the vibe. Plus you are off the stone street press and no one knows about it! Sadly closes far too early.

Pisillo Italian Panini is one of The 15 Best Places for Hidden Spots in the Financial District, New York.

9. Pisillo Italian Panini

8.9
97 Nassau St (at Ann St), New York, NY
Sandwich Spot · Financial District · 106 tips and reviews

Joey L.Joey Lacus: Absolutely fantastic sandwiches. Great prices. As good as an Italian panini can get. A hidden gem.

Grant H.Grant Hoskin: Brilliant Italian cold cuts, great sandwiches

Mike D.Mike Dudas: The largest and most amazing Italian panini in downtown NYC. A revelation.

Boundless Plains Espresso is one of The 15 Best Places for Hidden Spots in the Financial District, New York.

10. Boundless Plains Espresso

7.7
19 Rector St, New York, NY
Coffee Shop · Financial District · 25 tips and reviews

JennJenn: Come early for the food, which is a delicious hidden gem. Warning: the kitchen closes about an hour before closing hour... plus they will run out of food if you show up late.

Hannah W.Hannah Warren: Close enough to work for me to swing by whenever and the coffee never disappoints. Also a great place for small meetings outside the office. Baked goods are tasty - try the cardamom bread!

Juan-Jose Z.Juan-Jose Zentner: Awesome bright spot to escape hectic fidi. Best flat white around and great fresh treats to eat too!

Hole In The Wall is one of The 15 Best Places for Hidden Spots in the Financial District, New York.

11. Hole In The Wall

9.1
15 Cliff St (btwn Fulton & John St), New York, NY
Breakfast Spot · Financial District · 113 tips and reviews

Martina C.Martina Caruso: Cute hidden gem in lower Manhattan/seaport district. Great avocado toast and latte.

Marianne N.Marianne N: My mushrooms on toast were AMAZING

Úlfur S.Úlfur Steingrímsson: Nice brunch + drinks menu

Cowgirl Seahorse is one of The 15 Best Places for Hidden Spots in the Financial District, New York.

12. Cowgirl Seahorse

8.0
259 Front St (at Dover St), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Financial District · 163 tips and reviews

Eugene K.Eugene Kimberg: This place is a hidden gem.

Kelsey✨Kelsey✨: Hidden gem of a brunch spot right off the bridge

Rebecca M.Rebecca Mazza: Just like their location on Hudson street. Great margaritas and pulled pork sandwich

Tajin is one of The 15 Best Places for Hidden Spots in the Financial District, New York.

13. Tajin

7.3
85 Greenwich St (at Rector St.), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Financial District · 52 tips and reviews

Eelain S.Eelain Steketee: hidden gem. authentic mexican. beef nachos = slurp

Tim S.Tim Shea: Doesn't really look like much from the interior decor, but this is definitely a hidden gem. True quality family-owned Mexican cooking!

Carlos Balthazar S.Carlos Balthazar Summ: Great mexican food! Very tasty! They have mexican beer too!

SUteiShi Japanese Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Hidden Spots in the Financial District, New York.

14. SUteiShi Japanese Restaurant

7.8
24 Peck Slip (btwn Front & Water St), New York, NY
Sushi Restaurant · Financial District · 57 tips and reviews

BollareBollare: Hidden gem of the South Street Seaport. Off the tourist path – on a quite cobble stone street. Enjoy fresh, delicious sushi and breathtaking views of the Brooklyn Bridge! —Meg

BollareBollare: Hidden gem of the South Street Seaport. Off the tourist path – on a quite cobble stone street. Enjoy fresh, delicious sushi and breathtaking views of the Brooklyn Bridge

Marissa S.Marissa Sutherland: very nice staff, and a good local fidi sushi spot. loved the miso eggplant side.

Blue Spoon Coffee Co. is one of The 15 Best Places for Hidden Spots in the Financial District, New York.

15. Blue Spoon Coffee Co.

8.4
90 William St (at Platt St), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · Financial District · 111 tips and reviews

Dan C.Dan Cheng: A hidden gem! Intelligentsia Black Cat ftw!

JessicaJessica: Loved this place! Enjoyed a bran muffin with iced vanilla almond milk latte. Simply amazing!

Annika K.Annika K. Martin: Now open Saturdays!! Finally!