Il Caffe Latte

This quaint Harlem joint is the epitome of neighborhood charm: it's got a menu that's small enough that you know each dish is prepared with love, and its staff is so friendly that it feels more like you're going to a relative's house than a public café. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served, and regulars start their day with the notoriously strong coffee. The food is both Latin- and Italian-influenced, featuring everything from delicious paninis and pastas to quesadillas and a spicy black bean burger.