New York City is famously expensive.

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But when it comes to food, you can actually find amazing (and affordable!) eats on just about every corner.
And everyone's got their favorites — you just need to know where to look.
There's the massive chocolate chip & walnut cookie at Levain Bakery:

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Crunchy on the outside, soft and gooey on the inside, and worth the wait every time.
The perfectly crispy fries from Pommes Frites:

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Preferably doused in one (or eight) of their sauces — like mango chutney mayo or Parmesan peppercorn.
The Salty Pimp at the Big Gay Ice Cream Shop:

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It's vanilla soft serve + dulce de leche + chocolate + sea salt. And it's GLORIOUS.