It's easy to forget you're in the lobby of an apartment building when you step inside the chic cafe called The Wydown. Despite the fact that it shares space with a residential building, The Wydown retains an air of creativity and originality. From its gleaming white subway tiles to the sun-drenched comfy chairs and tables upstairs, the entire space is warm and welcoming.

Stop by and grab hot or cold coffee straight from the tap or try one of the specialty sips like a matcha latte or a house-crafted soda. Pair your beverage with a fresh treat from the bakery, such as a blueberry swirl muffin, a brown-butter chocolate chip cookie, or a cranberry-orange scone. If you swing by after work, skip the coffee and opt for a cocktail, a craft beer, or a glass of wine instead. The light Gin Rickey is the perfect sip for spring, a mix of Sipsmith Gin, lime juice, and seltzer water.

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