New York is home to many, many excellent quick bites and casual eats. Here are some of my favorite spots to sit for a bite or pick up something for the park:

Xi’an Famous Foods (Chinese) | 24 W 45th Street
Pommes Frites (Belgian-style fries) | 128 Macdougal Street
Mamoun Falafel (Middle Eastern) | 30 St Marks Place
Num Pang Kitchen (Cambodian, sandwiches) | 140 E 41st Street
Taim Falafel (Middle Eastern) | 222 Waverly Place
Little Collins (Aussie fare) | 667 Lexington Avenue
Bluestone Lane Coffee Shop (Aussie fare) | 55 Greenwich Avenue
Maman (French) | 239 Centre Street
Wolfnights (Sandwiches & wraps) | 99 Rivington Street
Absolute Bagels (Bagels) | 2788 Broadway
Tacombi (Mexican) | 267 Elizabeth Street
Luke’s Lobster (Lobster rolls) | Various locations
Brooklyn Farmacy (Comfort food) | 513 Henry Street, Brooklyn
El Luchador (Mexican Taqueria) | 87 South Street
Artichoke Basille (Pizza) | 321 East 14th Street
Hampton Chutney Co (Dosas) | 143 Grand Street
The Burger Joint (Burgers) | 119 West 56th Street
Shake Shack (Burgers) | Various locations
Fuku (Fried chicken) | 225 Liberty Street
A Salt & Battery (Fish & chips) | 112 Greenwich Avenue
Made Fresh Daily (Breakfast and snacks) | 226 Front Street
La Superior (Mexican) | 295 Berry Street, Brooklyn
The City Bakery (Cafe) | 3 W 18th Street
Épicerie Boulud (French picnic fare) | 1900 Broadway
Maoz Falafel (Falafel, veg) | Various locations
Umami Burger | 432 6th Avenue
Levain Bakery | 167 West 74th Street
Chirping Chicken | 355 Amsterdam Avenue
Two Boots (Pizza slices) | 201 West 11th Street
Cousin John’s Cafe & Bakery | 70 7th Avenue, Brooklyn
Nathan’s Famous (Hot dogs) | 1310 Surf Avenue, Brooklyn
Vineapple Cafe | 71 Pineapple Street, Brooklyn
Cafe Volkan | 85 Bergen Street, Brooklyn
Daytime Cafe | 199 Windsor Place, Brooklyn
Muse Cafe and Tea | 497 6th Avenue, Brooklyn
OS Cafe | 535 6th Avenue, Brooklyn

Also check out the food stalls at these markets and food halls:
Smorgasburg | 90 Kent Avenue, Brooklyn
Chelsea Market | 75 9th Avenue
Gotham West Market | 600 11th Avenue
Hudson Eats | Brookfield Place, 200 Vesey Street
Eataly | 200 5th Avenue

See also: Bagels, Ramen, Something Sweet