Here at The Charles NYC, our team knows a thing or two about the restaurants and cafes around us. Lunch acts as a break from the work day, a time to connect with your co-workers, friends, and Facebook notifications. With a slew of incredible lunch spots around us, and new ones popping up weekly, our team members have gravitated towards a few special staples. Here are our top 10 lunch spots to dine-in, get delivered, or just drool over.

1. The Smile To Go
The Go-To: Maple Bacon Sliders and a Kale Salad

2. Sweet Green
The Go-To: The Kale Caesar

3. Maple
This hassle-free delivery service offers a fresh menu of chef curated dishes daily.

4. La Eqsuina: Taqueria
The Go-To: Pollo Postizado Torta and Elotes

5. Purple Ginger
Shrimp Pad See Ew and Miso Soup

6. Hampton Chutney
The Go-To: Potato Masala Dosas with Cilantro Chutney

7. Papa Poule
The Go-To: The Lunchbox: Papa’s Club with Brussel Sprouts and Caramelized Onions

8. Genuine
The Go-To: Buttermilk Battered Chicken Sandwich

9. Cafe Clementine
The Go-To: Mediterranean Tuna Sandwich

10. Baz Bagels 
The Go-To: Pretty in Pink and Matzo Ball Soup