Photos and reporting by Stacie Joy
Back in November, The Holiday Cocktail Lounge announced that it was opening at 8 a.m. for coffee and breakfast items in a new venture titled Holiday Coffee Lounge.
We're always looking for a stress-free coffee option. As you undoubtedly noticed, the rise of hybrid and remote work has turned coffee shops into impromptu offices during the week. People camped out for hours, laptops open, and long coffee cups empty. Our favorite: the people taking part in Zoom/Teams meetings in a crowded space. (This is above my pay grade, so let's put a pin in this until we can get our ducks in a row and get buy-in from upstairs!)
Balancing a café's role as a workplace and a welcoming space for all has become a pressing challenge. (Maybe have no laptop hours?)
Given that some of our favorite places can be overrun during the week, we decided to check out the morning service here at 75 St. Mark's Place between First Avenue and Second Avenue.
During two recent visits, there were plenty of open tables...
We also tried the grilled cheese for lunch (solid!).
For now, the place remains a safe haven for those seeking a quiet retreat during the day... (and sorry if we blew up your spot with this post!).
5 comments:
I remember when The Holiday was the real Holiday, when the Lutak family owned. It was the best dive bar ever. As soon as the new owner bought it ( he was legally not supposed to keep name Holiday Cocktail Lounge ), drinks went from $2.50 to $12. Different world we’re living in now.
I second what the 1st commenter said. Loved walking in there in the late '80s and seeing the Fleshtones sitting at the bar, which was closer to the door in those days. Now it looks like some kind of twee millennial clip joint. I'll stick to real dive bars like Big Bar.
Ohh what bar can I get an alcoholic drink for $2.50 in the East Village or Manhattan today? Do tell!
I remember when you used to be able to get a Hershey for a nickel !
That grilled cheese looks delicious!
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