FiDi Breakfast Edition

Today on FiDi Lunch: FiDi Breakfast.

So, it's been a while since I've posted. During my absence, I have travelled down the Northeast Corridor a couple times, eaten a lot of turkey sandwiches at my desk, and eaten a lot of repeat lunches not worth writing up here. So, today, anticipating another exciting lunch of turkey sandwich at my desk, I am going to talk about breakfast. Specifically, about this little place called Klatch Coffee Bar. (In a rather extensive search this morning, I couldn't find an official website, but I'll look further and update if I do fine one.)

Klatch has a totally refreshing atmosphere, for this neighborhood. If it were in Brooklyn or, better yet, a college town somewhere, Klatch would not stand out. But in the Financial District, it is a welcome change from the large corporate delis and polished chains that are the norm for the area. The interior is small, with 4 or 5 mis-matched rustic tables and chairs and an upstate barn sale aesthetic. Klatch has a large selection of pastries, including non-fat, low-fat, vegan, and wheat-free options. While I can only speak for the full-fat, egg/dairy, all-wheat varieties, what I have tried there has been excellent. The coffee is some of the best you will find in this area, and Klatch also has a large selection of teas and other beverages.

Finally, to make this post more appropriate to the stated purpose of this blog: Although I have never lunched at Klatch, they do actually have a 3-item lunch menu. Klatch has a daily quiche ($4.75), a daily soup (large: $4.75), and organic hot dogs with a variety of toppings available (starting at $2.50, I believe). Klatch also apparently has a liquor license, so beer and wine are also on offer.

Klatch is at 9 Maiden Lane between Broadway and Nassau Street.