This small, comfy restaurant lives up to its name with tables so close together you're likely to make new friends. There are no frills, just good, solid cooking, friendly service, and a long line at peak times. For brunch don't miss the pancakes, cranberry-cinnamon swirl French toast, and thick-cut bacon. If you come for a dinner of turkey meat loaf or chicken potpie, do like the Columbia University profs and students and BYOB. Subway: 1, 9 to 125th St.