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Coffee Shops + Cafes in NYC

1. Inwood Farm

8.8
600 W 218th St (at Indian Rd), New York, NY
Café · Inwood · 121 tips and reviews

Maxwell F.Maxwell Foxman: Wednesday Night is Trivia night and the Trivia is wonderfully obscure!

2. Darling Coffee

4961 Broadway (btwn W 207th St & Isham St), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · Inwood · 71 tips and reviews

Morgan A.Morgan Allen: The Nola cold brew is pretty close to perfect - amazing treat for coffee lovers.

3. Beans & Vines

7.2
4799 Broadway, New York, NY
Café · Inwood · 21 tips and reviews

Fatima S.Fatima Serulle: Try the gourmet chimi and yuca fries! Incredible! Excellent selection of tea!

4. Buunni Coffee

7.8
213 Pinehurst Ave (at W 187th St), New York, NY
Café · Hudson Heights · 34 tips and reviews

Matt F.Matt F: Try the Bunna Special. A little slice of espresso heaven.

5. Taszo Espresso Bar

5 Edward M Morgan Pl (b/t 157th and 158th Streets), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · Washington Heights · 83 tips and reviews

Aimée O.Aimée O'Sullivan: Beautiful sunlight and friendly staff! I'm so happy this place opened! :)

6. The Chipped Cup

8.7
3610 Broadway (at W 148th St), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · West Harlem · 94 tips and reviews

Alexandria P.Alexandria Perry: Awesome little underground coffee shop. You might walk right past it, but you'd definitely be missing out!

7. Il Caffe Latte

7.4
189 Malcolm X Blvd./Lenox Ave. (btwn 119th & 120th St.), New York, NY
Café · Central Harlem · 97 tips and reviews

GourmetLiveGourmetLive: With brick walls and a tin ceiling, this spot is a comfortably homey atmosphere for lunch, excellent coffee and pastries.

8. Starbucks

6.2
405 Broadway (btwn Walker & Lispenard St), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · Tribeca · 56 tips and reviews

ErinErin: morning staff is lovely. they know me so well...i don't even have to order! love them!

9. Tanto Dulce Cafe

34-46 Broadway (at W 140th St), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · West Harlem · 21 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Great European café to sit and relax in the morning with a latte and an apple torte. For lunch, try the Grilled Chicken sandwich.

10. Lil Bites

2530 Frederick Douglass Blvd (135th), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Central Harlem · 7 tips and reviews

NiaNia: Ask for what you want, even if you don't see it on the menu!

11. Astor Row Café

404 Malcolm X Blvd (at W 130th St.), New York, NY
Café · Central Harlem · 59 tips and reviews

Kip Jalal B.Kip Jalal BRITTON: Perfect. Manny's perfect, the coffee's perfect, and the location's perfect!

12. Kuro Kuma

8.1
3139 Broadway (at La Salle St), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · West Harlem · 45 tips and reviews

Ofer I.Ofer Idan: Finally a great coffee place north of Columbia campus - this is infinitely better than joe's!

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13. Serengeti Teas & Spices

2292 8th Ave./fdb blvd (West 123rd), New York, NY
Tea Room · Central Harlem · 31 tips and reviews

Jennifer S.Jennifer Stamm: Smells amazing in here! Everyone who works here is very nice.

14. Lenox Coffee

8.2
60 W 129th St (at Lenox Ave), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · Central Harlem · 107 tips and reviews

Peter C.Peter Cucè: Seats about 25 people, nice-looking dark wood and interior design, w/ plugs & wifi. They use 49th Parallel from Vancouver, although the espresso needs work. Drip coffee is pretty good.

15. Samen Deli

1815 Park Ave (125th Street), New York, NY
Deli · East Harlem · 2 tips and reviews

16. Double Dutch Espresso

8.5
2194 Frederick Douglass Blvd (btwn W 118th & W 119 St), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · Central Harlem · 62 tips and reviews

Quinten F.Quinten Farmer: Delicious Counter Culture coffee, plus fast wifi and plenty of seating.

17. D'Amore Winebar & Caffe

8.7
118 East 116th Street (Park Ave), East Harlem, NY
Wine Bar · 9 tips and reviews

Sara G.Sara Gatanas: The BEST! Love everything about this place- decor, food, service. The octopus is amazing (try the carpaccio!) Excellent wines. Seriously, everything is so good! Thank u for opening in East Harlem!!!

18. The Hungarian Pastry Shop

8.5
1030 Amsterdam Ave (btwn W 110th & W 111th St), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · West Harlem · 188 tips and reviews

CollegeCandyCollegeCandy: The Hungarian Pastry Shop has been meeting place for students and uptown writers since the 70s. This shop is the perfect place to pair a cup of coffee with a succulent old-world pastry.

19. Cafe Amrita

7.4
301 W 110th St (Central Park West), New York, NY
Café · Central Harlem · 83 tips and reviews

Christopher C.Christopher Cullen: A mix of locals and internationals makes it a great place to watch the Olympics.

20. Rise & Grind

2167 2nd Ave (btwn E 111th & E 112 St), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · East Harlem · 11 tips and reviews

Dani R.Dani Rylan: Wednesdays are $1 coffees and Tuesdays are $1 teas!

21. La Toulousaine

942 Amsterdam Ave (btwn W 106th & W 107th St), New York, NY
Café · Upper West Side · 33 tips and reviews

Andrew R.Andrew Ross: The tips about the croissants are absolutely correct. Personal favourite: almond croissant.

22. East Harlem Cafe

153 E 104th St (at Lexington Ave), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · East Harlem · 49 tips and reviews

Clarisel G.Clarisel Gonzalez: Boricua owned business that offers coffee, pastries, art and community events. You can bring a laptop and work on your projects. It's a good escape for students, independent workers and entrepreneurs.

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23. Sasha's Coffee

711 Amsterdam Ave (94th St and 95th St.), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · Upper West Side · 13 tips and reviews
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24. Birch Coffee

8.5
750 Columbus Ave (btwn W 96th & W 97th St), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · Upper West Side · 104 tips and reviews

Mark T.Mark Tooley: Excellent coffee, cool space, cool music and free wi fi. A good spot to start the day...

25. Effy's Cafe

1638 3rd Ave (92nd St.), New York, NY
Café · Yorkville · 59 tips and reviews

Julie N.Julie N: Try the coconut mango tea! Delish!

26. Cafe Lalo

201 W 83rd St (btwn Broadway & Amsterdam Ave), New York, NY
Café · Upper West Side · 255 tips and reviews

Elicia B.Elicia Banks-Gabriel: Best dessert in NYC

27. Joe Coffee Company

7.8
9 E 13th St (btwn 5th Ave & University Pl), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · Greenwich Village · 140 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: Best cup'a around. Always good indie rock playing. -Seth Caro, Top Chef Just Desserts

Yorkafe is one of Coffee Shops + Cafes in NYC.

28. Yorkafe

501 E 83rd St, New York, NY
Coffee Shop · Yorkville · 19 tips and reviews

29. Irving Farm Coffee Roasters

8.7
224 W 79th St (btwn Broadway & Amsterdam Ave), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · Upper West Side · 260 tips and reviews

Peter B.Peter Boyce: Great spot-- no WiFi, just great hardwood floors, exposed brick walls, & an amazing coffee selection. Gem in the area.

30. World Cup Cafe

956 Lexington Ave (btwn E 69th & E 70th St), New York, NY
Café · Upper East Side · 30 tips and reviews

Jennifer H.Jennifer Herr: Best Chai Latte I've ever had

31. Grandaisy Bakery

8.3
250 W Broadway (at Beach St), New York, NY
Bakery · Tribeca · 97 tips and reviews

TribecaTribeca: Roman-style pizza, paninis, and delicious baked goods on the run

32. The Sensuous Bean

7.7
66 W 70th St (Columbus), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · Lincoln Square · 25 tips and reviews

Amy A.Amy A: It's always a surprise which flavored coffees they'll have out when you go in. But they're always amazing and I'm never disappointed. Best coffee on the uws.

33. Nespresso Boutique Bar

761 Madison Ave (btwn E 65th & E 66th St), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · Upper East Side · 73 tips and reviews

Roland T.Roland Trope: try the new Dilsao coffee.

Rex is one of Coffee Shops + Cafes in NYC.

34. Rex

8.4
864 10th Ave (btwn W 56th & W 57th St), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · Hell's Kitchen · 117 tips and reviews

Project Latte: a NYC cafe culture guideProject Latte: a NYC cafe culture guide: The only modern coffee shop for blocks, Rex is a godsend to Hells Kitchen, serving up Counter Culture coffee, pressed sandwiches, and housemade baked goods to nearby workers and far west side denizens Read more.

35. Knave

118 W 57th St (btwn 6th & 7th Ave.), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · Theater District · 52 tips and reviews

Nick G.Nick Gray: Great snacks that accompany your drinks: mixed nuts, smokehouse almonds, and fried olives. Ask behind the bar for Kendall: she's sharp, fast, and speaks fluent French.

36. Zibetto Espresso Bar

8.3
1385 Avenue of the Americas (at W 56th St), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · Theater District · 93 tips and reviews

Find. Eat. Drink.Find. Eat. Drink.: You'll feel like you're in Europe. Barista Anastasios Nougos trained at the famed espresso bar Sosta in Stockholm. Read more.

37. FIKA Espresso Bar

407 Park Ave S (at E 28th St), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · NoMad · 106 tips and reviews

KendraKendra: best cappuccino in NYC

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38. Capital One 360 Café

968 3rd Ave (at E 58th St), New York, NY
Café · Midtown East · 49 tips and reviews

39. Kahve

786 9th Ave (btwn 51st St & 52nd St), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · Hell's Kitchen · 152 tips and reviews

Craig A.Craig A: Best coffee in the neighborhood, and the owners & staff are super nice. Who needs Starbucks??

40. Caffé Bene

1611 Broadway (at W 49th St), New York, NY
Café · Theater District · 276 tips and reviews

Martin S.Martin Slusarz: This place is great. Wifi is light speed and you can work here - tables and lots of them. Starbucks beware!

41. Corso Coffee

235 W 46th St (btwn Broadway & 8th Ave), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · Theater District · 17 tips and reviews

thatgirl t.thatgirl torya: Beautiful cafe with good coffee and a very friendly staff!

42. Simon Sips

1185 Avenue of the Americas (btwn W 46th & W 47th St), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · Theater District · 52 tips and reviews

Charlotte V.Charlotte Villamil-Lee: Try the oatmeal! Steal cup oats... They are really good and better than the fake just add hot water stuff the other places sell.

43. Macchiato Espresso Bar

7.6
141 E 44th St (btwn Lexington & 3rd Ave.), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · Turtle Bay · 60 tips and reviews

Jennifer J.Jennifer J: Sinful chocolate chip cookies! Possibly some of the best I've ever had.

44. Ground Central Coffee Company

155 E 52nd St (btwn 3rd & Lexington Ave), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · Turtle Bay · 198 tips and reviews

Brad C.Brad C: Appealing space with a cozy 'living room' in the back

45. Empire Coffee & Tea

568 9th Ave (Between 41st & 42nd street), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · Garment District · 56 tips and reviews

Russell W.Russell West: One of my favorite places to get coffee in the city! Amazing selection of beans as well!

46. Gregorys Coffee

7.6
551 Fashion Ave (at W 39th St), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · Garment District · 101 tips and reviews

Christina S.Christina Sees: Try the smores cookie

47. Culture Espresso

8.9
72 W 38th St (at 6th Ave), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · Garment District · 531 tips and reviews

kenyatta c.kenyatta cheese: The cookies are fresh baked behind the counter and are surprisingly delicious.

48. Oren's Daily Roast

1440 Broadway, New York, NY
Coffee Shop · Theater District · 39 tips and reviews

Christie S.Christie Smith: Get a loyalty card. Free coffee every 10th cup!

49. Ramini Espresso Bar

7.6
265 W 37th St (at 8th Ave.), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · Garment District · 73 tips and reviews

Sara A.Sara Axel: Great coffee and Danny really has a passion for his craft. This new(ish) Espresso Bar is in the old Artichoke cafe space, but the focus on coffee has made this a must stop on my way to work.

50. MacarOn Café

7.5
44 E 59th St, New York, NY
Dessert Shop · Upper East Side · 69 tips and reviews

Bergdorf GoodmanBergdorf Goodman: Pop by in the morning, get a cappuccino. Pop by at night, indulge in honey/lavender macarons!

51. Stumptown Coffee Roasters

9.0
18 W 29th St (at Broadway), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · NoMad · 679 tips and reviews

MazdaMazda: They travel worldwide because they are committed to sourcing and roasting the best coffees available anywhere.

52. Cup & Cup

15 E 31st St (btwn Madison & 5th Ave), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · NoMad · 50 tips and reviews

Criscris D.Criscris D: Cash only. Free wifi. Really good la Colombe coffee and reasonable priced lunch.

53. Ports Coffee & Tea Co.

251 W 23rd St (btwn 7th & 8th Ave), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · Chelsea · 64 tips and reviews

TribecaTribeca: Premium coffee and tea, conveniently located near the Highline

54. Blue Dog Kitchen

101 W 25th St (6th Ave), New York, NY
Café · Chelsea · 77 tips and reviews

Sundar A.Sundar Argan: Don't miss out on their Dirty Chai Lattes.

55. Cafe Champignon

200 7th Ave (btwn W 21st & W 22nd St), New York, NY
Café · Chelsea · 73 tips and reviews

Lindsay R.Lindsay Ronga: Coffee is the bomb here. Get a latte

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56. Eataly Gran Bar

7.7
200 5th Ave (at W 23rd St), New York, NY
Café · NoMad · 13 tips and reviews

Tanuja P.Tanuja Phadke: Never tasted a cappuccino so smooth and creamy... The best I have had so far!!

57. MyWayCup Coffee

102 E 23rd St (btwn Park & Lexington Ave), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · Gramercy Park · 81 tips and reviews

Lulu P.Lulu Peng: Caramel latte. Never ever want to drink anything else.

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58. Nice & Sweet @Play

1 E 27th St (at 5th Ave), New York, NY
Café · NoMad · 15 tips and reviews

59. Café Grumpy

224 W 20th St (btwn 7th & 8th Ave), New York, NY
Café · Chelsea · 305 tips and reviews

TJ B.TJ Baldwin: Go to Grumpy and leave happy with a Clover brewed single origin coffee or synesso produced espresso

60. Bourbon Coffee

43 W 14th St (at 6th Ave.), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · Union Square · 128 tips and reviews

lanamaniaclanamaniac: Wonderful giant place with a friendly staff and great atmosphere. It's like a chill lounge cafe joint. LOVE their cappuccinos : )

The Grey Dog is one of Coffee Shops + Cafes in NYC.

61. The Grey Dog

8.8
242 W 16th St (btwn 7th & 8th Ave), New York, NY
Café · Chelsea · 387 tips and reviews

62. Everyman Espresso

8.5
136 E 13th St (at 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · Greenwich Village · 208 tips and reviews

Rebecca Z.Rebecca Zhou: Love the square setup at the counter.

63. Ninth Street Espresso

8.1
75 9th Ave (at W 15th St), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · Chelsea · 154 tips and reviews

Food & WineFood & Wine: Owner Ken Nye is often credited as the first person to bring serious coffee to New York City in 2001.

Blue Bottle Coffee is one of Coffee Shops + Cafes in NYC.

64. Blue Bottle Coffee

8.4
1 Rockefeller Plaza Suite N (at W 49th St), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · Rockefeller Center · 247 tips and reviews

Adrienne S.Adrienne S: Best thing to happen to midtown coffee ever. Finally an alternative to the ubiquitous sbux!! Their iced coffees are esp good. (4 of 4 petals via Fondu) Read more.

65. UR CUP

220 8th Ave (at W 21st St), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · Chelsea · 26 tips and reviews

Paolo B.Paolo B: The new raspberry almond croissant is divine!!

66. I Am Coffee

9 Saint Marks Pl, New York, NY
Coffee Shop · East Village · 34 tips and reviews

agency m.agency magma: A+ Coffee and A+ staff! Try anything-it's made with love.

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67. Jones Wood Foundry

8.6
401 E 76th St (btwn York & 1st Ave.), New York, NY
English Restaurant · Upper East Side · 156 tips and reviews

68. Bluebird Coffee Shop

72 E 1st St (btwn 1st & 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · East Village · 135 tips and reviews

Park B.Park Brannen: Never add sugar to anything they do here. Ever. Too good.

69. Prodigy Coffee & Wine

33 Carmine St (btwn Bleecker & Bedford), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · West Village · 119 tips and reviews

TaylorTaylor: Solid new spot in Greenwich Village. The line tends to get a bit crowded in the mornings, but the staff is friendly, very attentive, and the latte is solid.

70. Ground Support

8.6
399 W Broadway (btwn Spring & Broome St), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · SoHo · 507 tips and reviews

PercolatePercolate: Great place to sneak an iced coffee and a mini peanut butter and jelly sandwich (on baguette no less) while you're walking around Soho. Also a good place to chill and do some work on the long benches.

71. Crave Espresso Bar

396 Canal St (W Broadway), New York, NY
Café · Tribeca · 30 tips and reviews

Victoria N.Victoria Nickson: This place is everything you could want in NYC. Quiet, spacious, and clean!

Gimme! Coffee is one of Coffee Shops + Cafes in NYC.

72. Gimme! Coffee

228 Mott St (btwn Prince & Spring St), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · NoLita · 263 tips and reviews

David B.David Ban: watch out for the 5pm free pastry giveaway

73. Hotel Particulier

6 Grand Street (btwn Varick & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Miscellaneous Store · Hudson Square · 2 tips and reviews

+Aziz+Aziz: Great spot for coffee and art. Uber friendly

La Colombe Torrefaction is one of Coffee Shops + Cafes in NYC.

74. La Colombe Torrefaction

8.9
319 Church St (at Lispenard St), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · Tribeca · 246 tips and reviews

Tammy G.Tammy Gordon: Killer espresso drinks AND the building was part of the Underground Railroad - caffeine with a side of history!

Saturdays NYC is one of Coffee Shops + Cafes in NYC.

75. Saturdays NYC

9.1
31 Crosby St (btwn Grand & Broome St), New York, NY
Clothing Store · SoHo · 255 tips and reviews

J CrowleyJ Crowley: Pretend like you're serious about buying a surfboard. Take it off the rack. Place it on the floor. Remove your shoes. Hang-10. Then order a latte and walk out.

76. Nolita Mart & Espresso Bar

156 Mott St (btwn Broome & Grand St), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · Little Italy · 65 tips and reviews

AmandaAmanda: The stumptown cold brew coffee takes 1 drop per second to create, has a beautiful floral citrus finish. Must try!

77. Roasting Plant Coffee

75 Greenwich Ave (at 7th Ave S), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · West Village · 121 tips and reviews

Food & WineFood & Wine: Baristas blend single-origin, just-roasted beans to order, even for a single cup.

78. 12 Corners

155 E Broadway (at Rutgers St), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · Two Bridges · 63 tips and reviews

Katherine W.Katherine Waters: Great neighborhood joint! The baristas really care about making a good cup every time

79. Pecan Cafe

130 Franklin St (at Varick St), New York, NY
Café · Tribeca · 47 tips and reviews

Kerry H.Kerry H: Seems to be a nice little spot to grab a quick bite, whether dining in or taking it to go. Because of it's location, if you're dining in and manage to get a window seat...ppl watching might be fun.

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80. Kaffe 1668

8.6
275 Greenwich St (at Murray St), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · Tribeca · 318 tips and reviews

81. Laughing Man Coffee & Tea

8.9
184 Duane St (btwn Greenwich & Hudson St.), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · Tribeca · 133 tips and reviews

TribecaTribeca: Coffee with a conscience; Laughing Man Worldwide gives 100% of the profits it receives from ventures to charity.

82. Blue Spoon Coffee Co.

8.5
90 William St (at Platt St), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · Financial District · 111 tips and reviews

Grace C.Grace Cheung: The Genoa salami sandwich is a good one to try. Generous with the salami, wide choice of spreads. I like the pesto mayo.

83. Essex World Cafe

112 Liberty St (Trinity Pl), New York, NY
Sandwich Spot · Financial District · 14 tips and reviews

Alan W.Alan Wilson: The staff is amazing!! The food is GREAT!

84. Bean & Bean Coffee

6.7
71 Broadway (at Rector St.), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · Financial District · 58 tips and reviews

Becca H.Becca Hong: Their oatmeal is to die for!

85. Inatteso Cafe Casano

8.0
38 West St (Battery Park City), New York, NY
Café · Battery Park City · 17 tips and reviews

CatherineCatherine: Try the delicious chocolate chip cookies!

86. Manon Cafe

6.2
120 Broadway (at Cedar St), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · Financial District · 12 tips and reviews

Hyun K.Hyun Kim: Free piece of chocolate with purchase

87. Bluestone Lane

30 Broad St (at Exchange Pl), New York, NY
Café · Financial District · 142 tips and reviews

Serious EatsSerious Eats: This Australian shop serves up probably the highest quality espresso and brewed coffee drinks in the neighborhood.