Getting to know lower Manhattan, one great spot at a time.

At Luminary Labs, in-person time is intentional. Our New York-based team comes together in the office two days each week — enough to collaborate freely, think out loud, and stay genuinely connected. The rest of the week, we work remotely, with protected heads-down time for focused, productive work.

One of the underrated perks of office days is getting to know FiDi, the Financial District. As the financial capital of the world, Manhattan’s southernmost neighborhood was once known for its tall towers, buttoned-up energy, and an office worker population that clears out at 6 p.m. But that reputation is outdated. In recent years, the area has grown substantially more residential, and with that has come a more vibrant neighborhood. Within minutes from our office near Battery Park, you can find tasty and affordable restaurants, good coffee, interesting bars, and a cultural life that’s easy to miss if you’re just passing through.

We asked our team to share their favorite local spots for this curated list. On any given week, here’s where you might find Luminaries in the wild.

Fueling up on the way to the office

• Cafe Grumpy — 20 Stone Street
• La Colombe — 67 Wall Street
• Cafe Rumi — 30 New Street
• MCM Coffee — 88 Fulton Street
• Los Tacos No. 1 breakfast burrito cart — 67 Exchange Place
• Leo’s Bagels — 3 Hanover Square
• Ess-a-Bagel — 115 Broadway

Connecting over a good cup

• Conwell Coffee Hall — 6 Hanover Street
• Black Fox — 70 Pine Street
• Cafe Patoro — 223 Front Street
• Cafe Jalu at Printemps — 1 Wall Street
• Remi Flower & Coffee — 130 William Street
• Voyager Espresso — 110 William Street (lower level)

Grabbing a quick bite

• Blue Park Kitchen — 70 Pine Street
• Regular NYC — 19 Rector Street
• Brasa — 1 Water Street
• INDAY — 1 Water Street
• MakiMaki — 1 New York Plaza
• Hungry Pearl Food Hall — 100 Pearl Street

Sitting down for a proper lunch

• Westville — 110 Wall Street
• Tacombi — 74 Broad Street
• Lil Chef Mama — 27 Cliff Street
• Goku Kitchen Ramen — 26 Cedar St
• Pi Bakerie — 35 Cedar St
• La Parisienne — 9 Maiden Lane
• Masion Pasarelle — 1 Wall Street

Escaping for an afternoon pick-me-up

• Xing Fu Tang boba tea Wall Street — 47 Broadway
• Van Leeuwen ice cream — 224 Front Street
• Siena Bakehouse — 94 Greenwich Street
• Sweet Lu — 18 Beaver Street (basement level, under Yip’s)

Meeting for after-work drinks

• Split Eights — 40 Exchange Place
• Harry’s Side Bar — 62 Stone Street
• Lucky Tiger — 66 Pearl Street
• La Noxe Trinity — 111 Broadway
• The Dead Rabbit — 30 Water St

Taking a culture break or exploring the neighborhood

• McNally Jackson Books Seaport — 4 Fulton Street
• South Street Seaport Museum — 41 Fulton Street
• Bowne & Co. Stationers  — 211 Water Street
• Library180 — 180 Maiden Lane
• The Elevated Acre — 55 Water Street
• Wagner Park — 20 Battery Place
• SeaGlass Carousel in Battery Park