1. ’wichcraft
60 E. 8th St., nr. Broadway; 212-780-0577
Tom (Craft) Colicchio’s slowly proliferating sandwich empire features brilliant takes on timeworn classics like grilled cheese, tuna, salami, even peanut butter and jelly.
2. Chipotle
55 E. 8th St., nr. Broadway; 212-982-3081
Say what you will about evil fast-food chains, this one stuffs a pretty good burrito. If only the tortilla were better.
3. Pio Maya
40 W. 8th St., nr. Sixth Ave.; 212-254-2277
This tiny taquería purveys tasty Mexican fare like double-tortilla tacos, sopes, and two styles of tamales, plus juicy rotisserie chicken.
4. Mon Repas
50 W. 8th St., nr. Sixth Ave.; 212-254-0787
This brand-new wafflery serves two types of waffles and, for variety’s sake, crêpes.
5. Choux Factory
58 W. 8th St., nr. Sixth Ave.; 212-473-4015
In the footsteps of Beard Papa comes this Japanese shop specializing in irresistible, piped-to-order cream puffs.