The bread. Some of the best bread in New York City, really. They make nice sandwiches, sure, but the bread is even better by itself, or with jam and butter and a hot beverage. When GD first opened, I would go there several times a day just to sit and watch people and drink coffee; it was absolutely wonderful. Now, I think it's a bit too much of a scene -- too crowded, too loud, too cool. But it's still a good place to go for a glass of wine and a snack, and there are always interesting/ridiculous conversations to eavesdrop on. And when it's not at its busiest, it feels like a real neighborhood hangout -- very comfortable for vacationers and Midwestern transplants.
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