Ground Support is one of The 15 Best Places for People Watching in SoHo, New York.

1. Ground Support

8.5
399 W Broadway (btwn Spring & Broome St), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · SoHo · 507 tips and reviews

Mike A.Mike Anz: Great place to sit inside or outside and relax with great coffee and people watch.

Chet M.Chet Mancini: Grab a bench and people watch over some of the best espresso in SoHo. Free wifi (password is on a wood block on the counter).

Sumeet S.Sumeet Shah: Come for the fantastic coffee, stay to work (Wifi!), eat (50% off food after 5 PM), or chill (best people watching spot in Soho).

Café Select is one of The 15 Best Places for People Watching in SoHo, New York.

2. Café Select

8.3
212 Lafayette St (at Kenmare St), New York, NY
Swiss Restaurant · SoHo · 262 tips and reviews

Kris G.Kris Goojha: grab an espresso and participate in the best people watching in NY

EvaEva: Love to sit outside and people watch.

Joey N.Joey Ng: This is what we like to call babe corner. Between Café Select and La Esquina, gorgeous SoHo types all congregate here. Best people watching in Manhattan.

Sant Ambroeus is one of The 15 Best Places for People Watching in SoHo, New York.

3. Sant Ambroeus

8.6
265 Lafayette St, New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · SoHo · 55 tips and reviews

Peter B.Peter Boyce: Outdoor seating, people watching

AmateurConciergeAmateurConcierge: Pricey, but solid Italian fare with light and healthy options available. Popular with the fashion crowd so it's great for people watching

Jastine K.Jastine Kho: The chocolate hazelnut mousse was so good! Very trendy spot- absolutely perfect for people watching

Felix is one of The 15 Best Places for People Watching in SoHo, New York.

4. Felix

7.7
340 W Broadway (at Grand St.), New York, NY
French Restaurant · SoHo · 99 tips and reviews

A B.A B: Great for brunch and people watching on a warm spring day

YoplaitYoplait: Charming vibe, great music and top-of-the-line people watching make this THE spot for a festive brunch.

Dwight S.Dwight Samuels: Great atmosphere at this favorite in Soho, great people watching, and of course great food. So go spend an early evening at Felix, and enjoy !!!!

Balthazar is one of The 15 Best Places for People Watching in SoHo, New York.

5. Balthazar

8.9
80 Spring St (at Crosby St), New York, NY
French Restaurant · SoHo · 1061 tips and reviews

PurplelabnycPurplelabnyc: Great breakfast, great people watching, great scene. Love it! Anna Wintour of Vogue is spotted here very often and last time I was there, I saw Christy Turlington eating fries!Killer Sunday brun Read more.

Chelle .Chelle 🗽: Best spot for people watching

Morgan T.Morgan Thomas: Get the Steak Frites. Great place to people watch. This place gets busy so parties of 3+ probably need a reservation. The staff is accommodating and attentive. Has a lively atmosphere.

Saturdays NYC is one of The 15 Best Places for People Watching in SoHo, New York.

6. Saturdays NYC

9.0
31 Crosby St (btwn Grand & Broome St), New York, NY
Clothing Store · SoHo · 255 tips and reviews

Jesse C.Jesse Cangiano: The bench out front is one of the best people watching spots in soho.

Yera H.Yera Ha: Fantastic iced coffee and even better people watching in the back

David G.David Golborne: Backyard. Iced coffee. People watch.

Cipriani Downtown is one of The 15 Best Places for People Watching in SoHo, New York.

7. Cipriani Downtown

8.6
376 W Broadway (btwn Spring & Broome), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · SoHo · 112 tips and reviews

Ed S.Ed Steinberg: Great food and people watching

Sara S.Sara States: By far the best Bellini I've ever had. Best people watching experience as well.

Gunsel U.Gunsel Ulku: One of the Best of World ;) Best Bellini in town 👌

Jack's Wife Freda is one of The 15 Best Places for People Watching in SoHo, New York.

8. Jack's Wife Freda

8.7
226 Lafayette St (btwn Kenmare & Spring St), New York, NY
Mediterranean Restaurant · SoHo · 522 tips and reviews

Matt H.Matt Hantz: Outdoor seating is great for people watching.

emilyemily: Sit outside if you want to be neglected by your incompetent waiter! Great people watching and cute puppies :)

Samantha S.Samantha Schwartz: Almost never have a bad bite here. Neighborhood staple with some of the best people watching in Soho. Standouts include the Peri Peri Chicken and the Bloody Mary Mussels!

La Esquina is one of The 15 Best Places for People Watching in SoHo, New York.

9. La Esquina

8.5
114 Kenmare St (at Lafayette St), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · SoHo · 724 tips and reviews

conradconrad: tacos and people watching.

Peter K.Peter Koval: Steak Taco's... second only to Mexico City. Great for people watching, and being entertained as people get turned away from the downstairs seating area.

Pat M.Pat McGowan: Fish tacos, guac, people watching

SoHo Grand Hotel is one of The 15 Best Places for People Watching in SoHo, New York.

10. SoHo Grand Hotel

8.4
310 W Broadway (Grand St), New York, NY
Hotel · SoHo · 188 tips and reviews

FernFernFernFern: Love the bar lounge on 2, great place for people watching and to meet up with friends.

Fula O.Fula O: The lobby bar is fantastic make reservations for one of the sofas for a relaxing chill time with drinks and people watching. The food is mediocre

Fathima D.Fathima Dada: This is just a hip, lovely boutique hotel in downtown Manhattan that I love to stay in. Lounge is very chic and trendy and it's very conveniently located for both work and play.

Balthazar Bakery is one of The 15 Best Places for People Watching in SoHo, New York.

11. Balthazar Bakery

8.3
80 Spring St (Crosby St.), New York, NY
Bakery · SoHo · 24 tips and reviews

LindsayeLindsaye: Amazing French bread for 3 dollars. Grab a loaf and butter and sit out front and people watch.

Jill L.Jill Lawson: Pastry heaven.

Ghadah A.Ghadah Ababtain: Pistachio donut was yummy

Mercer Hotel is one of The 15 Best Places for People Watching in SoHo, New York.

12. Mercer Hotel

8.5
147 Mercer St (at Prince St), New York, NY
Hotel · SoHo · 47 tips and reviews

Jennifly G.Jennifly Green: Good people watching in the lobby

Alessandra P.Alessandra Poggiani: Great staff, amazing rooms, super atmosphere it's "the hotel" in nyc

Karl LagerfeldKarl Lagerfeld: "The best hotel in town when I am in New York."-KL

Crosby Street Hotel is one of The 15 Best Places for People Watching in SoHo, New York.

13. Crosby Street Hotel

9.0
79 Crosby St (btwn Prince & Spring St), New York, NY
Hotel · SoHo · 136 tips and reviews

LisaLisa: Still one of the best to people watch and Champagne is always chilled Read more.

@JaumePrimero@JaumePrimero: Go for a cocktail. The white linen is really tasty: gin, cucumber, fresh black pepper.

naveennaveen: the drawing room is one of my favorite quiet spaces in the neighborhood. it's great for a catchup over tea or drinks. if it's nice out, you can also pop into the inner courtyard.

Housing Works Bookstore Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for People Watching in SoHo, New York.

14. Housing Works Bookstore Cafe

9.1
126 Crosby St (btwn Prince & E Houston St), New York, NY
Café · SoHo · 219 tips and reviews

Lisa L.Lisa L: I don't do books but I do $5 beers. Great place to just chill after work instead of a loud bar. Top spot for people watching.

SueSue: By far my most favorite bookstore in the city :)

Nina Y.Nina Yiamsamatha: If you can snag a table on the balcony, do it. Just walk up one of the staircases.

Little Prince is one of The 15 Best Places for People Watching in SoHo, New York.

15. Little Prince

8.4
199 Prince St (btwn Macdougal & Sullivan St), New York, NY
French Restaurant · SoHo · 107 tips and reviews

Nate F.Nate Felton: Snag a booth outside and you'll have the best people watching spot.

Stina P.Stina P.: The French Onion Soup Burger is a hidden "off the menu" gem. They serve La Colombe coffee as well! Perfect for a catch up with friends in a quiet SoHo street on a summer night. Sit out front

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: The French Onion Soup Burger is conjured with soup, caramelized onions, béchamel and oozing Gruyère, all amplifying the meaty depth of the grilled patty made with short rib, brisket and chuck. Read more.