Styled after an old-school luncheonette with black-and-white floor tiles, swiveling barstools and a long Formica-topped counter, Kitchenette stops just short of kitsch when it comes to the food. This ain't your Momma's Betty Crocker, but delicious, real-deal home cooking—think freshly baked cornbread, decadent four-cheese macaroni, and silky turkey meatloaf. Washed down with a Boylan's bottled soda, a meal at Kitchenette could put a smile on the grumpiest man's face. The desserts are all made in-house and should not be missed: try the lemon and poppy seed layered cake, a fresh, mile-high slice of crumbly, buttery divinity laced with cream cheese frosting. For the Columbia crowd, Kitchenette has a sister location in Morningside Heights.