Le Petit Parisien

le petit parisien keeps its focus narrow and that discipline shows. east 7th street in the east village isn't a block that coddles mediocrity for long, and a place that's built genuine local regard here has done it without the benefit of a flashy corner location or a sprawling menu. you'll find the usual specialty coffee markers, but what distinguishes this spot is the consistency, the kind that makes you stop second-guessing your order and just ask for the same thing again. it's small, it's independent, and the neighborhood has clearly decided it belongs. come on a weekday morning when east 7th is still half-asleep, and get the espresso.