NYC: Sunday Morning: Third Rail Coffee

Ceci-Cela's Ham & Cheese Croissant

When I first moved to NYC, I had this ritual called "Cave Sundays." Sunday was my day off and I picked that one day to shut off my phone and computer, along with the chaos of the city. I used that day to wander and eat my way through various neighborhoods. It was perfect to reground and recollect for the coming week.

Now that I'm in real estate, everyday is a work day. So much for Cave Sundays...Sundays are now the busiest day of the week! It took some adjusting and I do miss that one complete day of freedom quite a bit.

My compromise? Cave Sunday Mornings. Stupid name, I know. It's a one-hour, once a week affair when I may officially cuddle alone with hot tea and croissant in the mornings. Or a latte and palmier. The specific drink + pastry combination always varies, as does the location. But the time and day, computer and phone shut off, never changes.

This morning. Third Rail Coffee on Sullivan Street. Earl Grey Tea. And one excellent, flaky and buttery Ham and Cheese Croissant, baked by Ceci Cela. Given how tiny the shop is, Third Rail carries a fairly large and well-varied selection of outsourced pastries. Muffins from Blue Sky Bakery. Three types of scones from Balthazar Bakery (including the super awesome Oat Scones). Cookies by This Chick Bakes. And even soft pretzels and pretzel sandwiches from Cafe Pedlar.

Marked me impressed. Hope everyone had a great weekend!

Third Rail Coffee
240 Sullivan Street
New York, NY 10012