Both Gothamist and Callalillie have recently visited Podunk Cafe in the East Village (231 E 5th St), a tea salon serving serving fresh baked goods. Callalillie writes,
We decided on one hot (simple black tea with cream & sugar) and one cold (a fruit tea-- delicious), mainly because Jieball was incapable of making any decisions, even though it was her day. Regardless, we wound up with a large platter of the lightest, moistest foccacia, tiny quiches, scones, and cheese crackers, as well as a platter of desserts-- including very light, yummy cocoa cake, more scones, chocolate coconut bars and various other good-with-tea delicacies.
Sounds like the perfect rainy day escape.