Dean and Deluca
Address: 560 Broadway (Prince Street)
Phone: 212-226-6800
Website: www.deandeluca.com
The original, mega-gourmet food emporium has been keeping the downtown folks in fabulous produce, awesome chocolates and buttery perfect baked goods for years. Featuring absolutely exquisite flowers, giftware and prepared foods, this is a wonderful place to shop for a dinner party or holiday gifts.
Once Upon a Tart
Address: 135 Sullivan Street (at Prince Street)
Phone: 212-387-8869
Website: onceuponatart.com
This sweet spot has been serving loyal patrons a flavorful cup of tea, a strong cup of java and a mighty fine selection of fresh baked goods for a good, long time, at least in downtown years. And if you're really hungry, there are also well-filled sandwiches and a number of well-tossed salads. Always a reliable place for a quick reprieve from shopping and gallery hopping.
Parisi Bakery
Address: 198 Mott Street (at Spring Street)
Phone: 212-226-6378
Parisi Bakery has been in business for almost a century, providing breads and baked goods to some of the finest restaurants in the city. Along the way they've become a personal favorite of a number of celebrities, with Frank Sinatra a loyal patron for decades.