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Third Rail Coffee

Coffee Shop$$$$

Greenwich Village, New York

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Third Rail Coffee

7.9^/10

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Ranked #9 for coffee shops in Greenwich Village
The experts at The Corcoran Group and Serious Eats recommend this place
"Grab it to go and enjoy it in Washington Square Park!"(6 Tips)
"Great cortados but a really limited seating area."(12 Tips)
"Great drip coffee and fancier drinks."(9 Tips)
"consistently good shots of Intelligentsia"(4 Tips)

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Paul BrennerAugust 10, 2014
Been here 25+ times
Great all around coffee for when you need an espresso drink and a pour over and a iced coffee in a really small space. Just get whatever you usually get. You will be pleased.
Daniel BairdDecember 6, 2015
Try the Espresso - #nom #ethiopian SO shot. Very fruity and a damn respectable shot. Best so far in NY. They weigh each dose for consistent pours. (via @Foodspotting)
Colin AdamsMay 19, 2016
Been here 50+ times
Best coffee around by far. Small with few seats, but a great place to grab a cup to go. If you're looking for a bigger soot, head to their location in the East Village.
Avneesh KohliApril 15, 2018
Their iced latte hits the spot on warm days. Grab it to go and enjoy it in Washington Square Park!
Project Latte: a NYC cafe culture guideApril 7, 2013
Situated just below Washington Square Park, near NYU, Third Rail is one of our favorite overall shops, pulling consistently good shots of Intelligentsia, Stumptown & occasional guest espressos. Read more
Ali DagliJuly 30, 2017
Two thumbs up - excellent coffee. Pick a cappuccino and go to washington square park to enjoy it.
Heather LiApril 20, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Best latte and espresso around WSP! Only downside is that it's cash only and the cafe is so tiny it's hard to find a place to sit during rush hours!
T SMay 24, 2021
A bit hidden and "off the beaten path" café but offers really nice cold brew and cortado
Mary LeeAugust 10, 2014
Been here 100+ times
Cash only. Great selection of doughnuts and brekky pastries. Friendly staff - very small interior. Grab a coffee and walk in Washington square park.
CREATETHE GROUPNovember 22, 2011
Best coffee in the neighborhood! Maybe the city, too. The guys there are pretty awesome and they serve good pastries in the morning. Their lattes and iced lattes are to die for! -Erica C
BenMarch 28, 2015
Get a cortado, read a book, and meet someone.
Valerie SecklerNovember 5, 2011
Been here 5+ times
The Costa Rica Herbatzu [Stumptown], single-origin, Chemex drip coffee is well above average. So is the price, at $3.75 for a 12 ounce cup, freshly ground per order. A 1960s soundtrack was memorable.
scott ...October 22, 2014
Grab a Chemex pour over. They have a different selection of four tasty single origin coffees available every day.
The Corcoran GroupJuly 10, 2013
The best place to get cheap Stumptown coffee in Greenwich Village. We love the baked goods too!
JoycottJanuary 30, 2014
You have some choices when you get coffee here, and one of them is brewed with a chemex. Try it. The flavour is outstanding.
Brett ChamberlinOctober 6, 2010
Been here 25+ times
Best coffee in the area. Combine and iced coffee with a falafel on the next block for a great $5 lunch. Go often and the barristas get to know your name and order - isn't that what we all want?
Ritch BrandonFebruary 8, 2013
Great small coffee place. Nice guys behind the counter. A fee places to sit and hang or work a little. I'll be back!
Katherine ColesFebruary 21, 2016
Small but trendy coffee near NYU. Very few seats but perfect for a chat. Great tasting coffee!
Julian ModestoMarch 24, 2016
The cortado has that salty bite and their baristas are talented artists
Kazem EdmondJuly 30, 2014
Been here 10+ times
Their drip coffee can be really bitter and bad in the afternoon. I guess they don't keep a fresh pot on hand. Their espresso and service are always great, however!
Erica ChoiNovember 22, 2011
Been here 25+ times
The people who work here are so friendly! Fresh baked goods in the morning, come early to get the ham & cheese croissants. Lattes are the very best as well.
Steo SJuly 24, 2014
Been here 5+ times
It's a really tiny coffee shop. The muffins are really good, also the coffee is not bad. People are friendly. It's cash only
ChaySeptember 9, 2013
Been here 10+ times
I just had THE most perfect soy latte. Creamy perfection. Super friendly service and spot on coffee making.
Westin Hotels & ResortsApril 18, 2014
On a sunny day, get yourself a Cortado, walk over to Washington Square Park and feel the caffeine race through your body.
Patrick BaskinMarch 7, 2016
Had the standard drip coffee, tasty cup a joe; small place though if you're looking to work or hangout
Benjamin JohanssonAugust 8, 2014
I loved this place. Cozy, great cappuccino and croissants. Perfect to hang out.
Valerie SecklerOctober 26, 2012
Been here 5+ times
The seasonal drip brew, Stumptown Costa Rica Gold Mountain, is a winner. Cherry and honey notes ring out.
Alan MortonJuly 27, 2017
Been here many times it's very hit and miss 6/10
Jeffrey KaoDecember 2, 2015
The quintessential NYU-student caffeination spot, which is to say that there is always a line-up here.
Roula HannaSeptember 5, 2015
Great neighbourhood place that serves good coffee. Very small place. Barely a few places for seating.
Chad HornerAugust 19, 2017
Been here 10+ times
tiny space, good coffee and pastries! (doughnuts from Doughnut Plant)
TaylorApril 2, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Lattes are great. Long lines go fast, but give plenty of time to enjoy the place and run into neighborhood characters from a different era.
Emily WilsonAugust 25, 2015
Been here 5+ times
Great coffee but limited seating
VéApril 22, 2018
tiny coffee shop with cozy tables. chemex is great.
William CerfFebruary 12, 2016
Nice little place in the Village. I go there a lot because it is close to Judson Memorial Church
SaleemNovember 29, 2014
Great espresso drinks in this small coffee shop with a nice vibe
Ro JDecember 30, 2014
Check out their guest roast of the month. This month it's Dogwood Coffee - pretty fantastic!
allisonAugust 31, 2014
Tiny spot! Share a table and make a new friend.
Aditi LuthraJanuary 24, 2018
Love the coffee but small space & no wifi
Alex CancelJune 1, 2013
Omg one of the best cappuccino ever! They know the difference!
Leo MedinaJanuary 20, 2016
Open the cap and wait for the coffee to cool down a bit. The coffee is dangerously hot and they don't have hotstoppers. Good Coffee though.
Anna NYCMarch 25, 2016
Coffee and a good selection of pastries in a small but cute space.
Chris MessinaSeptember 24, 2013
What to Order: Whatever's being offered from "guest" roasters — although the beans cost more, Ricardo charges the same price so customers are more willing to try them.
Amy WuJune 18, 2016
Not a lot of seating but also not very crowded. Cozy. The cream cheese blueberry muffin is also so yum.
Andrew HogueDecember 14, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Hand-poured drip coffees - they take their time and it shows. Be sure to try it out, it's worth the wait.
New York HabitatOctober 18, 2011
After you get yourself a cup of joe, walk over to the nearby Washington Square Park for some relaxing and people watching.
Clara BayarriSeptember 4, 2014
Had a great iced latte, and a coconut donut that just blew my mind.
Larisa GrollemondMarch 13, 2016
Great drip coffee and fancier drinks. Limited seating.
Colin GibbsSeptember 20, 2012
Been here 50+ times
These guys make great coffee and there's rarely much of a wait. Everything is the best here.
Kseniya SSeptember 18, 2014
Apple and almond muffing is great! Latte great too)) but no restroom

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