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I was in for quite a treat when I stopped by Wayside where they serve an excellent cup of coffee, beer, and wine. Wayside brings a fresh perspective to what has certainly become a trend in the city. Wayside’s owner, Paul Typaldos, finds it “stifling” to be labeled singularly as a bar or coffee shop. He insists on a fluid identity for Wayside as a comfortable community space, a true “resting point,” as the name implies.

Though born in New York, Paul did a bit of traveling before finding a home in Manhattan. He grew up across the Hudson in New Jersey, where he once lived on a Wayside Street, and then spent time at film school in Argentina. Up until opening Wayside out of what was once a run-down building, he was pursuing a career in film production, which perhaps explains why indie flicks are projected on the café’s walls.

Sourcing their wines from a unique Hungarian provider, the coffee from Hudson Valley roasters Irving Farm, and espresso from the Brooklyn-based Australian roasters of Toby’s Estate, Paul helps Wayside patrons to expand their horizons, one drink at a time. While visiting, the Manhattan Sideways team was served a strong and flavorful cortadito - a Cuban drink of espresso and milk.

In keeping with the free spirited nature of the cafe, the food menu at Wayside is not “conceptually” cohesive, claims Paul, "but it is what people like." For that reason, the listings are cheese-heavy, with dishes incorporating Brie, mozzarella, and feta. Paul told me that the Brazilian pão de queijo - gluten free cheese bread heated up to toasty perfection - is a local favorite, as is the avocado smash.

Looking around, it was nice to see the small shop crowded with people both working at laptops and sharing conversations with friends, but Paul has a vision for the space to be more than just a café. Already, on Saturday nights, he invites DJs in to spin tracks, and he plans to start hosting a bossa nova band from time to time. More than anything, Paul wants to cultivate an authentic atmosphere of genuine kindness, where people can feel respected and cared for, and then “give that energy out to everyone else.”

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