Japanese cafes are, in my humble opinion, the superior genre of cafe. The character, the food, the drinks, the presentation, are all just more interesting than your typical cafe (though we love those too). Davelle is a cozy gem right off the Manhattan side of the Williamsburg Bridge. It’s the kind of place you’d expect to see on Instagram from a blogger in Asia, but this one just happens to be in the Lower East Side.

The intimate little shop has barely enough room for a couple tables and bar seating, surrounded by curated lifestyle goods in the homey space that maintains some original detailing. Their beautifully illustrated menu details an extensive list of fancy coffee and tea drinks that span from classic espresso drinks to decadent matcha drinks that may as well be a cocktail or a dessert (they have pretty cocktails of the alcoholic kind too!). 

Their claim to (Instagram) fame comes from their exquisitely adorned toasts that come in half a dozen sweet and savory flavors, perfectly toasted in Balmuda toasters, but they also have a variety of other Japanese meals like mentaiko spaghetti and katsu curry. Davelle is the perfect spot for a casual meal made special any time of the day.