Black Cat Coffee
Coffee Shop and Café$$$$
Lower East Side, New York
"My favorite neighborhood coffee joint!"(2 Tips)
"Very cozy, and great little place to get some work done"(9 Tips)
"great little spot, perfect for working or studying."(15 Tips)"Nice place to relax but catastrophic espresso."(7 Tips)
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Lots of comfy, classy seating and wifi. Great new addition to the neighborhood. Coffee and pastries good. Not as good as the fancy cafés in the hood, but good enough. My new go-to work cafe.
ZekeMay 22, 2015such a pleasant place to get work done. free wifi; chill, non-distracting music; cozy atmosphere; and friendly staff!
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I love the details in here! From the stand-up record players and parking meter lamps to the font waste receptacle and vintage movie theatre seats...I foresee many hours of writing my play here 🔮✒️📓
Richard BOctober 9, 20192003 was a great year! If you liked it as much as I did, you can teleport back to it at Black Cat Cafe.
Lower East Side PartnershipOctober 15, 2015Black Cat LES x Kim Sillen | Kim Sillen is back again with another Lower East side public art installation. This time she's inviting you to enjoy a hot cup of Joe with Billy Murray at Black Cat LES. Read more
Steve DeanAugust 5, 2019A great spot to watch some experimental comedy or poetry readings each night, plus they serve wine, beer, tea, and coffee, so you're covered no matter what mood you're in.
Emily EganMarch 12, 2018Essentially your public living room. There's comedy, board games, & movies. Wine and beer are also served!
Lisa NeigutJuly 6, 2014This place has the best decaf in the city. Their (non-decaf) Americanos are probably some of the best I've had. The sandwiches are delish too -- get one on ciabatta.- Lower East Side PartnershipNovember 25, 2015Black Cat LES x Kim Sillen | Kim Sillen has created a proverbial comedian corner at Black Cat LES where her newly installed Richard Pryor mural joins the gate next door. After all, What About Bob? Read more
- Nate BeattyMarch 15, 2015Cozy, unique coffee shop. Perfect place to hang out with a good book, drink delicious espresso, admire the eclectic decorations.
- Kaitlin SeveriniSeptember 14, 2014great little spot, perfect for working or studying. and they offer almond milk as a dairy-free and soy-free alternative.
By far the fastest wifi in the hood. I'm getting 58Mbps Down. Password is "yellowcat" as of January 2017
- Ariel VieraOctober 17, 2014Great little book of a place. Perfect if you want to read a book for a few hours or get some work done.
Collette SMay 2, 2016Adorable coffee shop in the LES, try the ham and cheese croissant, and any of their coffees
Armine KalanSeptember 2, 2014Great atmosphere for getting work done. Cozy and pretty quiet. Good coffee, good music, and great macaroons.- Prad NelluruJuly 1, 2017The black iced tea and the iced chai are both excellent. A cozy spot to chill in the afternoons.
- Get a matcha latte and crepe. Very cozy, and great little place to get some work done
not the trendiest of places, but a cozy spot to settle in with free wi-fi. the owner is an italian sweetheart and don't miss the davidovich bagels. 👍
Great neighborhood coffee spot, free wifi, good for working but not always good for phone calls.- The couches are so comfy! And there's free WiFi and it's great
- My favorite neighborhood coffee joint! Awesome coffee, bagels and fresh squeezed OJ!
Their renovation was a great idea! This place is just as comfy, but way more spacious!
Natalie RugenFebruary 13, 2016I love the crepes and oatmeal. The live musician was very kind and talented.
Arthur DanskinJune 24, 2018Lots of students working. Good place for laptop use. Living room atmosphere, very casual.
Andy OwensApril 6, 2014The Buddha bagel is a decent vegan meal. There's also a good vegan salad here.
Coffee is good, relatively cheap, and the atmosphere is good (although a bit too warm at times).
Vivienne GucwaSeptember 5, 2014Cute spot. Good place to relax with a cup of coffee. Skip the macarons though.
Lilit MarcusNovember 10, 2013Make sure you walk back to the second display case to see the macaron collection.
Jason BrewOctober 18, 2015A casual and relatively spacious place to sit and use the wifi. The coffee itself is probably a bit below average for the area
Brian ClarkJune 7, 2015The price point of the cappuccino was a bit high for the small amount I received - nice atmosphere though - maybe they messed up my order - overall, wasn't worth the trip
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Black Cat Coffee
172 Rivington St (Attorney and Clinton)
New York, NY 10002
United States
New York, NY 10002
United States
Lower East Side espresso bar with a passion for cats & coffee.
Closed until 7:00 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Fri
- 7:00 AM–10:00 PM
- Sat–Sun
- 8:00 AM–10:00 PM
(646) 918-7711
Features
Reservations
No
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Visa)
Wi-Fi
Free
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Food & Drink
Menus
Breakfast, Brunch, Happy Hour
Drinks
Beer, Wine
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- 6.2
"Very spacious and comfortable looking. Great place to sip on a warm/ cold drink while chatting with a friend or even a great place to get some studying done."
Winnie C - 9.2
"A spacious, modern coffee shop with a decent number of tables and seats for guests. Get the excellent cold brew, or one of their lattes or macchiatos."
Lori Luo - 8.8
"Lattes are excellent. Great place to hangout with your laptop or book. Be warned there are no power plugs ."
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