Southside Caffe (CLOSED)

The on-ramps to both the Williamsburg Bridge and the information superhighway are convenient to Maggie Baker’s stylish espresso-and-wine bar. Walls of windows on both ends open up the narrow room. Muted colors, large wooden tables and free Wi-Fi access create a perfect haven—just add a cup of coffee. If hunger strikes, order a bowl of homemade cream-of-broccoli soup, a crusty panino or a sun-dried tomato, basil and mozzarella omelette. On a warm day, snag a table in the shady back garden, where the plants and a canopy of vines make both those highways seem far away.