8. La Bonbonniere, 28 Eighth Avenue, 212-741-9266 One of the last bastions of affordability that remain in the once-groovy West Village (though breakfasts can still run $10+), La Bonbonniere looks like it's held together by the many post-its, stickers, signed celebrity photos, and various signage that adorns the walls and counter. A window seat here makes for prime people-watching, but we like to snag one of the six blue vinyl stools up front -- all the better for zoning out on fluffy banana…
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