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Cafe Battle 2012
88 Orchard is one of Cafe Battle 2012.

1. 88 Orchard

88 Orchard St (at Broome St), New York, NY
Café · Lower East Side · 91 tips and reviews
Antique Cafe is one of Cafe Battle 2012.

2. Antique Cafe

55 W 26th St (6th Ave), New York, NY
Café · NoMad · 22 tips and reviews
Bonobo's is one of Cafe Battle 2012.

3. Bonobo's

18 E 23rd St (at Madison Ave), New York, NY
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · NoMad · 22 tips and reviews
Peace & Love Cafe is one of Cafe Battle 2012.

4. Peace & Love Cafe

378 Greenwich St (N Moore), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · Tribeca · 38 tips and reviews

5. Cafe One

8.7
1619 Amsterdam Ave (at W 140th St), New York, NY
Café · West Harlem · 67 tips and reviews
Blue Spoon Coffee Co. is one of Cafe Battle 2012.

6. Blue Spoon Coffee Co.

76 Chambers St (at Broadway), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · Tribeca · 65 tips and reviews
At 65 Cafe is one of Cafe Battle 2012.

7. At 65 Cafe

1941 Broadway (65th Street - Alice Tully Hall), New York, NY
Café · Lincoln Square · 7 tips and reviews
Orchard House Cafe is one of Cafe Battle 2012.

8. Orchard House Cafe

1064 1st Ave (58th st.), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · Sutton Place · 20 tips and reviews
OST Cafe is one of Cafe Battle 2012.

9. OST Cafe

441 E 12th St (at Avenue A), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · East Village · 198 tips and reviews
Grounded is one of Cafe Battle 2012.

10. Grounded

28 Jane St (btwn W 4th St & Greenwich Ave), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · West Village · 289 tips and reviews

11. Silo Cafe

31 E 32nd St (btwn Madison & Park Ave S), New York, NY
Deli · NoMad · 24 tips and reviews
Cafe Condesa is one of Cafe Battle 2012.

12. Cafe Condesa

183 W 10th St (7th Ave), New York, NY
Latin American Restaurant · West Village · 52 tips and reviews
The Tea Spot is one of Cafe Battle 2012.

13. The Tea Spot

127 Macdougal St (at W. 3rd St.), New York, NY
Tea Room · Greenwich Village · 35 tips and reviews

14. Pecan Cafe

130 Franklin St (at Varick St), New York, NY
Café · Tribeca · 47 tips and reviews
Earth Matters is one of Cafe Battle 2012.

15. Earth Matters

177 Ludlow St (at Houston), New York, NY
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Lower East Side · 39 tips and reviews
Choux Factory is one of Cafe Battle 2012.

16. Choux Factory

1685 1st Ave (87th), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · Yorkville · 11 tips and reviews

17. Mangia

7.3
22 W 23rd St (at 5th Ave.), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Flatiron District · 39 tips and reviews
Fresco On the Go is one of Cafe Battle 2012.

18. Fresco On the Go

114 Pearl St (Hanover Square), New York, NY
Sandwich Spot · Financial District · 11 tips and reviews
B Cup Cafe is one of Cafe Battle 2012.

19. B Cup Cafe

212 Avenue B (E 13th St), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · Alphabet City · 110 tips and reviews
Kaffe 1668 is one of Cafe Battle 2012.

20. Kaffe 1668

8.6
275 Greenwich St (at Murray St), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · Tribeca · 318 tips and reviews
El Beit is one of Cafe Battle 2012.

21. El Beit

158 Bedford Ave (btwn N 8th & N 9th St), Brooklyn, NY
Café · Williamsburg · 167 tips and reviews
Stumptown Coffee Roasters is one of Cafe Battle 2012.

22. Stumptown Coffee Roasters

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

The Spark GroupThe Spark Group: No credit cards accepted, so make sure you have cash!

House of Small Wonder is one of Cafe Battle 2012.

23. House of Small Wonder

77 N 6th St (at Wythe Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Café · Williamsburg · 167 tips and reviews

The Spark GroupThe Spark Group: With it's quiet, cozy, and unpretentious charm- the atmosphere here is wonderful.

Birch Coffee is one of Cafe Battle 2012.

24. Birch Coffee

21 E 27th St (btwn Madison & 5th Ave), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · NoMad · 486 tips and reviews

Michael K.Michael Karnjanaprakorn: Go upstairs to the hidden library. Lounge on the comfy couch.

Gorilla Coffee is one of Cafe Battle 2012.

25. Gorilla Coffee

97 5th Ave (at Park Pl), Brooklyn, NY
Coffee Shop · North Slope · 152 tips and reviews
Ninth Street Espresso is one of Cafe Battle 2012.

26. Ninth Street Espresso

8.8
341 E 10th St (at Ave B), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · Alphabet City · 130 tips and reviews

WillMcDWillMcD: prob the best coffee in the city. $$ but really good. get the americano

MyWayCup Coffee is one of Cafe Battle 2012.

27. MyWayCup Coffee

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

Gilt CityGilt City: The establishment’s delightful array of portion-conscious treats—such as mini-muffins and sandwiches—are all made with organic ingredients and sweetened with brown sugar. Perfect with your cuppa joe.

Everyman Espresso is one of Cafe Battle 2012.

28. Everyman Espresso

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

Gansevoort Hotel GroupGansevoort Hotel Group: One of our all time favorite coffee shops around! Counter culture coffee+great baristas+cool space+free wifi = you have to go here immediately! You'll have some of the best espresso around!

Red Horse Café is one of Cafe Battle 2012.

29. Red Horse Café

497 6th Ave (at 12th St.), Brooklyn, NY
Coffee Shop · South Slope · 34 tips and reviews

Kevin S.Kevin Skoglund: Best coffee in the hood. Get iced coffee with coffee ice cubes.

Sit & Wonder is one of Cafe Battle 2012.

30. Sit & Wonder

8.6
688 Washington Ave (btwn Prospect Pl & St Marks Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Coffee Shop · Prospect Heights · 117 tips and reviews

BrooklynMuseumBrooklynMuseum: Staff Pick! Eleanor (Education): Wonderful pastries, but beyond that they serve Stumptown Coffee, which is now roasted in Red Hook. In addition, a small drip coffee is only $1!

Qathra is one of Cafe Battle 2012.

31. Qathra

1112 Cortelyou Rd (btwn Westminster and Stratford), Brooklyn, NY
Coffee Shop · Flatbush · 71 tips and reviews

Jeff K.Jeff Kirsch: If you're trying to be productive over your coffee, sit in the back. The view of Cortelyou road through the big front windows is way too interesting and distracting.

Second Stop Cafe is one of Cafe Battle 2012.

32. Second Stop Cafe

524 Lorimer St (Ainslie), Brooklyn, NY
Café · East Williamsburg · 53 tips and reviews

Adam S.Adam Schwartz: Best coffee in Brooklyn and the best atmosphere you'll find at any shop in NYC.

Aroma Espresso Bar is one of Cafe Battle 2012.

33. Aroma Espresso Bar

145 Greene St (at W Houston St), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · Greenwich Village · 196 tips and reviews

The Spark GroupThe Spark Group: Grab some coffee, or some of their delicious food and enjoy their free wi-fi. Work fast, it's only good for 30 mins...

Café 474 is one of Cafe Battle 2012.

34. Café 474

474 4th Ave (btwn 10th & 11th St.), Brooklyn, NY
Coffee Shop · Gowanus · 24 tips and reviews

Ben L.Ben Lim: The baguettes are from Balthazar and they're half off after 4pm.

Sweet Praise is one of Cafe Battle 2012.

35. Sweet Praise

4996 Broadway, New York, NY
Café · Inwood · 12 tips and reviews

ᴡ S.ᴡ Silver: Best Coffee in the city - and best Coffee bargin in the city

Café Grumpy is one of Cafe Battle 2012.

36. Café Grumpy

8.7
193 Meserole Ave (at Diamond St), Brooklyn, NY
Coffee Shop · Greenpoint · 110 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Great coffee and great professional service! Try the coffee from Guatemala with a pumpkin cream cheese muffin.

Aloha Grinds is one of Cafe Battle 2012.

37. Aloha Grinds

7604 3rd Ave, Brooklyn, NY
Café · Bay Ridge · 10 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Grab a cup of deliciously strong coffee or enjoy a plate of BBQ pork ribs or the Loco Moco Burger. Free WiFi and board games at the table.

Little Skips is one of Cafe Battle 2012.

38. Little Skips

941 Willoughby Ave (at Myrtle Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Café · Bushwick · 160 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Fun and cut café serving delicious coffee and Bushwick Egg Creams! Try the pesto & mozzarella panini. Learn how to play Chess on Wednesday nights.

Housing Works Bookstore Cafe is one of Cafe Battle 2012.

39. Housing Works Bookstore Cafe

9.1
126 Crosby St (btwn Prince & E Houston St), New York, NY
Café · SoHo · 219 tips and reviews

The Spark GroupThe Spark Group: great place to actually get work done. the free wi-fi doesn't hurt.

Wyckoff Starr is one of Cafe Battle 2012.

40. Wyckoff Starr

7.5
30 Wyckoff Ave (at Starr St), Brooklyn, NY
Coffee Shop · Bushwick · 45 tips and reviews

Josh L.Josh Levine: wyckoff starr is the only choice for real coffee in my neighborhood. it's good, a large is either $2.25 or $2.26 depending on who rings you up - the $2.25 coffee is just as good as the $2.26 coffee

Outpost Café and Bar is one of Cafe Battle 2012.

41. Outpost Café and Bar

1014 Fulton St (at Downing St.), Brooklyn, NY
Coffee Shop · Clinton Hill · 153 tips and reviews
Beaner Bar is one of Cafe Battle 2012.

42. Beaner Bar

447 Graham Ave (btwn Richardson & Frost St), Brooklyn, NY
Coffee Shop · Williamsburg · 59 tips and reviews

Ben J.Ben Johnson: Get the Mexican mocha. The warm, spicy flavors of Mexican hot chocolate with a caffeinated finish.

43. Zora Space

315 4th Ave (2nd & 3rd St), Brooklyn, NY
Café · Central Slope · 5 tips and reviews
Southside Coffee is one of Cafe Battle 2012.

44. Southside Coffee

8.8
652 6th Ave (at 19th St.), Brooklyn, NY
Coffee Shop · Greenwood Heights · 70 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: The sweetest baristas are preparing the best brews – you’ll smell it as soon as you enter the tiny café. Try the espresso and the cortado.

45. Nolita Mart & Espresso Bar

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

AmandaAmanda: Get your Stumptown fix here!

Café Via Espresso is one of Cafe Battle 2012.

46. Café Via Espresso

7.4
2409 Steinway St (at Astoria Blvd.), Astoria, NY
Café · 33 tips and reviews

KeriKeri: Cross the street away from Dunkin. Cafe Via has the BEST Iced Coffee.

Nam Nam is one of Cafe Battle 2012.

47. Nam Nam

109 Montrose Ave (btwn Leonard St & Manhattan Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Vietnamese Restaurant · East Williamsburg · 84 tips and reviews

DJ Your HonorDJ Your Honor: The Coconut Bubble Tea is the best drink on the menu. Plus, if you're hungry, their chicken sandwiches are DELICIOUS!!!!

Brooklyn Bagel & Coffee Co. is one of Cafe Battle 2012.

48. Brooklyn Bagel & Coffee Co.

9.0
3505 Broadway (at 35th St), Astoria, NY
Bagel Shop · Astoria · 115 tips and reviews

Caroline D.Caroline Donaghy: get their egg bagel or their everything bagel with scallion and bacon cream cheese. fast delivery before 11 am on the weekends.

Ashbox Cafe is one of Cafe Battle 2012.

49. Ashbox Cafe

8.7
1154 Manhattan Ave (btwn Ash & Box St), Brooklyn, NY
Café · Greenpoint · 42 tips and reviews

thecoffeebeanersthecoffeebeaners: Wonderful. Relaxing. Homey. Green. Spa-like.

The Panorama Cafe is one of Cafe Battle 2012.

50. The Panorama Cafe

8.1
84-73 Parsons Blvd (at 85th Ave.), Jamaica, NY
Coffee Shop · 20 tips and reviews

Gabo S.Gabo S: Get ur coffee club card , buy nine coffee drinks and receive the 10th free!

Berkli Parc is one of Cafe Battle 2012.

51. Berkli Parc

63 Delancey St (at Allen St), New York, NY
Café · Lower East Side · 163 tips and reviews
Postmark is one of Cafe Battle 2012.

52. Postmark

8.8
326 6th St (btwn 4th & 5th Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Coffee Shop · Central Slope · 68 tips and reviews

Kingsley H.Kingsley Harris: Great iced coffee and an all around low key chilled spot.

Roots Cafe is one of Cafe Battle 2012.

53. Roots Cafe

8.8
639A Fifth Ave. (btwn 18th and 19th St.), Brooklyn, NY
Coffee Shop · Greenwood Heights · 79 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Start your morning off with a cup of Stumptown Coffee or Samboya Tea, and a Vegan Scramble. Or come during the evening for live music, open mic night and PBRs.

Cafe Madeline is one of Cafe Battle 2012.

54. Cafe Madeline

8.4
1603 Cortelyou Rd (at E 16th St), Brooklyn, NY
Coffee Shop · Flatbush · 112 tips and reviews

Stan K.Stan Killian: Abundant supply of power outlets beneath the long L shaped bench.

Piccolo Cafe is one of Cafe Battle 2012.

55. Piccolo Cafe

157 3rd Ave (btwn E 15th & E 16th St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Gramercy Park · 83 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: We love this small café – try the Marinated Tuna salad or the Prosciutto Egg Sandwich. We’re coming back for the panini’s. Top it off with a delicious cappuccino.

56. Spolem

6630 Fresh Pond Rd (at Palmetto St.), Ridgewood, NY
Coffee Shop · 8 tips and reviews

Steph S.Steph Summers: great service! try the mocha or pumpkin latte

Savoy Bakery is one of Cafe Battle 2012.

57. Savoy Bakery

7.8
170 E 110th St (btwn Lexington & 3rd Ave.), New York, NY
Bakery · East Harlem · 25 tips and reviews
Central Cafe is one of Cafe Battle 2012.

58. Central Cafe

108 Central Ave (btwn Jefferson St & Troutman St), Brooklyn, NY
Coffee Shop · Bushwick · 44 tips and reviews

Maxwell F.Maxwell Foxman: Bring your own cup and save ¢25

Milk & Roses is one of Cafe Battle 2012.

59. Milk & Roses

8.4
1140 Box Street (btwn Clay & Dupont St), Brooklyn, NY
Wine Bar · Greenpoint · 134 tips and reviews

Christopher R.Christopher Robles: Amazing atmosphere...a wall of leather-bound books, tin tile ceiling, beauliful rose garden patio, piano, and great food and coffee. The owners and customers are friendly & tend to be very laid back.

Financier Patisserie is one of Cafe Battle 2012.

60. Financier Patisserie

7.1
62 Stone St (at William St), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · Financial District · 49 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: Great place to relax and stare at beautiful French pastries. -Eric Wolitzky, Top Chef Just Desserts

61. Culture Espresso

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

Dean M.Dean McRobie: the Intelligentsia espresso if fantastic: rich, bursting with fruit afternotes. Pairs well with their blackberry and mango muffins ... nom nom