38 NYC Coffee Shops

In the city that never sleeps, you’re definitely going to need some caffeine. Here’s where to get your fix in the Big Apple.

10000 Coffee
Ten thousand refers to the amount of time the team invests in making the perfect cup of coffee. The three Manhattan cafes all have a modern, minimalist, and sleek feel; the global brand also has roots in Australia, Taiwan, and Vietnam. Signature drinks include an espresso cream latte, garnished with dark chocolate flakes; the matcha einspanner, a matcha-infused latte; and the onyx latte, using their house-blend cold brew infused with chicory and black cacao.
14 Wall St., FiDi | 750 3rd Ave., Midtown East | 1410 Broadway, Midtown West

787 Coffee
787 Coffee offers a “farm to cup” experience, growing the beans on their farm in Puerto Rico. They have several locations from the Upper East Side to the Financial District. Outside of New York, they also have a shop in San Juan. The menu consists of very Puerto Rican flavors like a coquito latte and rum-infused espresso. On the food side, they have a ton of empanadas and the beef and the black bean ones are delicious (hint: get hot sauce with them).
101 2nd Ave., East Village | 131 E 7th St., East Village | 30 Broad St., FiDi | 66 Pearl St., FiDi | 100 Lexington Ave., Midtown | 228 E 80th St., Upper East Side | 340 E 70th St., Upper East Side

Arvaci Coffee
There are three Arvaci Coffee shops: in Midtown West, Murray Hill, and Crown Heights. There’s not a ton of seating at their Midtown spot, but there is an elevated picnic table right next tot he window that would be great for people watching. I didn’t watch the barista make my coffee, but their “cold brew” might be just hot coffee poured over ice. It definitely didn’t have the strength of a cold brew and the ice melted quickly. However, their espresso-based drinks are much better.
764 St. Johns Pl., Crown Heights | 340 W 37th St., Midtown West | 152 E 33rd St., Murray Hill

The Bakery at Greywind
Attached to the Greywind restaurant, the Bakery at Greywind is an all-day cafe featuring a selection of homemade breads, baked goods, and lunch specials. The coffee selections include cold brew, espresso-based drinks, and teas, plus seasonal items like hot chocolate, spiced apple cider, and matcha yuzu lemonade. For noshing, the bakery menu has some crossover with the restaurant, such as their house-made cheese-its.
451 10th Ave., Hudson Yards

Beloved Cafe & Restaurant
Beloved Cafe just opened in the Lower East Side in 2021. Their menu is completely vegetarian and everything is made from scratch in-house. At Beloved Cafe, the early bird gets the doughnut: get there between 8:30 and 9 a.m. for hot sourdough doughnuts fresh out of the oven. For the coffee, all of their syrups are made in-house and vegan and include flavors like vanilla bean, rose, and coconut caramel.
198 Allen St., Lower East Side

Birch Coffee
With quick service and friendly staff, it’s no reason that Birch Coffee is a success story, as proven by their 13 NYC coffee shops (and randomly one in Seoul, Korea). They cater to travelers and have stands in Moynihan Train Hall and LaGuardia, so you can get your Birch fix whether you’re on-the-go in the city or going out of town. I can’t say this spot gives you the most brew for your buck, as it cost over $5 for a small cold brew.
LaGuardia Airport, East Elmhurst | 8 Spruce St., FiDi | 200 Broadway (inside the Fulton Center), FiDi | 884 9th Ave., Hell’s Kitchen | 1 Court Square, Long Island City | 240 E 54th St., Midtown East | Moynihan Train Hall, Midtown West | 432 3rd Ave., Murray Hill | 136 Church St., Tribeca | 134 E 62nd St., Upper East Side | 171 E 88th St., Upper East Side | 750 Columbus Ave., Upper West Side | 56 7th Ave., West Village

Black Cat LES
This cafe calls itself “your public living room,” and it really feels like that. With furniture like couches and upholstered chairs, it’s definitely a place where you can curl up with a coffee and a book. While most coffee shops close by late afternoon, Black Cat is open until 10 p.m. every night and has events like open-mic nights and comedy shows.
172 Rivington St.

Black Fox Coffee
Black Fox has a few storefronts throughout NYC and serves coffee from roasters around the world. Their Hudson Yards location is a tiny shop attached to the Pendry Manhattan West. There’s no seating inside, so grab it to-go before exploring the neighborhood.
70 Pine St., FiDi | 438 W 33rd St., Hudson Yards | 550 Madison Ave., Midtown | 45 E 45th St., Midtown

Blank Street Coffee
Blank Street is slowly but surely taking over New York (and perhaps the world). What started as a coffee truck in Brooklyn in 2020 has exploded into more than 50 locations in New York City, Boston, London, and Washington, D.C. I’m not a huge fan of their cold brew — I thought it had an odd aftertaste — but I’ll have to try their other drinks before ruling them out.
147 Montague St., Brooklyn Heights | 171 7th Ave., Chelsea | 172 9th Ave., Chelsea | 135 William St., FiDi | 590 6th Ave., Flatiron | 75 Lafayette Ave., Fort Greene | 127 E 23rd St., Gramercy | 897 8th Ave., Hell’s Kitchen | 472 3rd Ave., Kips Bay | 110 E 57th St., Midtown East | 500 Lexington Ave., Midtown East | 830 3rd Ave., Midtown East | 826 7th Ave., Midtown West | 287 6th Ave., Park Slope | 337 Flatbush Ave., Prospect Heights | 181 Prince St., SoHo | 1173 Lexington Ave., Upper East Side | 2345 Broadway, Upper West Side | 2461 Broadway, Upper West Side

Blue Bottle Coffee
With locations in New York, Boston, California, Chicago, and Washington, D.C., Blue Bottle Coffee has fans all over the country. If you’ve never been to Blue Bottle, you probably at least recognize their signature beige cups with a light blue bottle. The popularity of the brand is well-deserved, as the quality of their blends from Guatemala and Colombia is outstanding.
150 Greenwich St., FiDi | 22 Broad St., FiDi | 257 Park Ave. South, Gramercy | 101 University Pl., Greenwich Village | 20 Hudson Yards, Hudson Yards | 54 W 40th St., Midtown | 1 Rockefeller Plaza, Midtown | 1345 Avenue of the Americas, Midtown | 60 E 42nd St., Midtown East | 10 E 53rd St., Midtown East | 441 8th Ave., Midtown West | 1 Pennsylvania Plaza, Midtown West | 2901 Broadway, Morningside Heights | 408 Greenwich St., Tribeca | 279 Amsterdam Ave., Upper West Side

Bluestone Lane Coffee
New Yorkers have surely heard this name, as they have locations all throughout the city. The quality of their coffee is obviously excellent, otherwise they wouldn’t have so many storefronts. Bluestone Lane is inspired by the coffee culture of Australian, specifically Melbourne, which is known for its premium coffee. On the food menu, they serve items like avocado toast, egg sandwiches, a breakfast burrito, protein bowls, and salads.
2 River Terrace, Battery Park | 62 Chelsea Piers, Chelsea | 55 Prospect St., Dumbo | 11 Madison Ave., Flatiron | 20 Hudson Yards, Hudson Yards | 55 Hudson Yards, Hudson Yards | 435 W 31st St., Hudson Yards | 500 W 33rd St., Hudson Yards | 1120 6th Ave., Midtown | 1375 Broadway, Midtown | 330 Madison Ave., Midtown East | 400 Madison Ave., Midtown East | 51 Astor Place, NoHo | 19 Kenmare St., Nolita | 11 Times Square, Times Square | 109 W Broadway, Tribeca | 1085 5th Ave., Upper East Side | 417 Amsterdam Ave., Upper West Side | 30 Carmine St., West Village | 55 Greenwich Ave., West Village

Caffe Vita
The Lower East Side is packed with small but great coffee shops and Caffe Vita is one of them. When I say small, I’m not exaggerating: There’s no seating inside or out, but it’s a great spot for coffee to-go. The LES shop is their flagship NYC location, which opened in 2012, but since then the Seattle-based company has opened another outpost in Brooklyn.
576 Johnson Ave., East Williamsburg | 124 Ludlow St., Lower East Side

Cinnamon Girl
Cinnamon Girl recently opened in the East Village during summer 2021. They sell coffee, cakes, pastries, and, of course, cinnamon rolls. It’s a tiny little shop on 2nd Avenue and there are no tables inside, so it’s definitely meant for grab-and-go.
73 2nd Ave., East Village

Coffee Project New York
This is one of the best coffee shops in NYC and I’m not the only one who thinks so: Timeout New York named Coffee Project NY as New York’s favorite coffee shop for the third time in 2021. Coffee Project NY has four locations across three boroughs. I frequent their East Village location, which has an outdoor seating structure right on E 5th Street that have popped up everywhere during Covid. And when it’s too cold to sit outside, they also have indoor seating. The most unique thing about this coffee shop is that they offer coffee classes. There are public and private, and in-person and online classes to anyone who’s interested.
155 7th Ave., Chelsea | 239 E 5th St., East Village | 78 Rockwell Pl., Fort Greene | 21-10 51st Ave., Long Island City

Culture Espresso
With three locations within a five-block radius in Manhattan, Culture Espresso brings quality coffee to Midtown. The shop on W 36th Street is bright, spacious, and surprisingly quiet so it’s a great option for working remotely. They’re known for their chocolate chip cookies and you can even order them online.
247 W 36th St., Midtown West | 307 W 38th St., Midtown West | 72 W 38th St., Midtown West

Daily Provisions
Daily Provisions is a well-known coffee shop and for good reason. Everything here is excellent from the drinks to the food, especially the bacon, egg, and cheese. If there’s one in your neighborhood, consider yourself lucky. There are a few tables here, but it can get pretty noisy so it’s better for a coffee date with friends than working/studying.
103 E 19th St., Gramercy | 440 W 33rd St., Hudson Yards | 375 Amsterdam Ave., Upper West Side | 29 Bedford St., West Village

Felix Roasting Co.
Felix Roasting Co. has one location in Nomad and one in Soho, although the one in NoMad has been temporarily closed for a while. But the Soho location is alive and well, with coffee lovers streaming in and out all day long. There are tables and chairs near the entrance and counter, or you can go upstairs to be a little more secluded. They’re located in the heart of the Soho shopping district, so it’s a great spot to fuel up before a shopping spree or to crash after you’ve shopped till you drop.
450 Park Ave. South, NoMad | 104 Greene St., SoHo

Froth New York
With neon purple lights, Froth looks more like a club than a coffee shop. But they do in fact serve coffee and breakfast. They offer three types of breakfast tacos: The B.E.C. with bacon, egg, and cheese (duh); the classic (vegetarian) with egg, potato, and cheddar cheese; and the chorizo (vegan) with Impossible chorizo, refried beans, onions, and bell peppers. I actually wasn’t crazy about the B.E.C. and will definitely try the classic next time, but the chorizo was really good.
90 Rivington St., Lower East Side

Gregory’s Coffee
Founded in Manhattan, Gregory’s has expanded all over the Northeast from Connecticut to D.C. It has somewhat of a cult following in New York, and it’s no secret why. They serve high-quality coffee in all its forms: Lattes, macchiatos, flat whites, you name it. And their seasonal drinks are just as good (if not better) than their year-round menu. The Fall Oat Boy (the name alone makes me love this drink) is an oat milk latte infused with cinnamon, vanilla, hazelnut and maple syrup. For more pop punk-seasonal fun, the Smashed Pumpkin is their take on a pumpkin spiced latte. When it’s warmer, I already know my usual is going to be the salted caramel cold brew.
16 Court St., Brooklyn | 42 Broadway, FiDi | 80 Broad St., FiDi | 100 Wall St., FiDi | 775 | 6th Ave., Flower District | 327 Park Ave. S., Gramercy | 48 E 33rd St., Midtown | 58 W 44th St., Midtown | 356 7th Ave., Midtown | 520 8th Ave., Midtown | 762 7th Ave., Midtown | 874 6th Ave., Midtown | 1407 Broadway, Midtown | 12 E 46th St., Midtown East | 122 E 42nd St., Midtown East | 551 Madison Ave., Midtown East | 880 3rd Ave., Midtown East | 630 9th Ave., Midtown West | 20 E 40th St., Murray Hill | 649 Broadway, NoHo | 485 Lexington, Turtle Bay | 1273 First Ave., Upper East Side

Ground Central Coffee Company
A play on the name of the iconic New York train station (Gossip Girl fans, wya?), Ground Central can be found all over Manhattan — including in Grand Central, of course). The cafes beg you to sit and stay for a while with massive leather chairs and bookshelves. For their dedicated fans, they even sell merch like hoodies, hats, and tumblers.
441 Lexington Ave., Grand Central | 888 8th Ave., Hell’s Kitchen | 1166 6th Ave., Midtown | 800 2nd Ave., Midtown East | 498 7th Ave., Midtown West | 714 2nd Ave., Murray Hill | 28 E 28th St., NoMad | 138 W 51st St., Theater District

Ground Support Cafe
Ground Support Cafe is a laid back coffee shop in SoHo. They even have some Cuban coffee on the menu — a cortado and iced cortado — which I don’t see often in NYC. To eat, they offer croissants, bagels, sandwiches, and salads.
399 W Broadway, SoHo

In Common
The environment at In Common is warm and inviting; if you’re just stopping in for a coffee to-go, you’ll probably wish you could stay for a sit-down breakfast. This is an Australian-owned coffee shop, so you can’t go wrong ordering a flat white. The all-day breakfast and lunch menu features dishes like whipped ricotta toast, shakshuka with sourdough, and an aubergine sandwich.
441 9th Ave., Hudson Yards

Joe Coffee Company
When you need a good cup of joe, you gotta go to Joe Coffee Company. It’s a family-owned café with locations all over Manhattan, a couple in Brooklyn, one in Queens, and even one on Governors Island. (My mom actually met the owner over the summer on the North Fork and can attest that he’s super nice.) If you can’t make it to one of their many storefronts, they also sell bags of beans online, as well as four packs of cold brew, honey oat lattes, and oat matcha.
102 Hicks St., Brooklyn Heights | 131 W 21st St., Chelsea | 405 W 23rd St., Chelsea | 45 Washington St., Dumbo | 10 South St., FiDi | 185 Greenwich St., FiDi | 517 Clayton Rd., Governors Island | 9 E 13th St., Greenwich Village | 4037 23rd St., Long Island City | 55 W 40th St., Midtown | 105 E 42nd St. (inside Grand Central), Midtown East | 405 Lexington Ave., Midtown East | 2950 Broadway Pulitzer Hall (on Columbia University’s campus), Morningside Heights | 29 Union Square West, Union Square | 1045 Lexington Ave., Upper East Side | 187 Columbus Ave., Upper West Side | 514 Columbus Ave., Upper West Side | 141 Waverly Pl., West Village

Kona Coffee and Company
Kona Coffee and Company brings a piece of Hawaii to NYC. Their flagship store is in the East Village and they just opened a second location in Chelsea in January 2022. The Hawaiian latte, infused with macadamia and coconut, is their most popular signature drink and now I know why. While not the typical coffee flavors, the result is a nutty and not-too-sweet brew. It will transport you to the tropics even on the coldest of winter mornings (the temperature was 1 degree F when I first tried this, so I’m not lying). I can’t wait to drink this iced in the summer.
201 W. 21st St., Chelsea | 57 2nd Ave., East Village

La Colombe Coffee Roasters
You probably know La Colombe from their canned lattes and cold brew, but they also have brick-and-mortar locations all over the city. Any of their locations are great for sitting down with friends or setting up camp and getting work done. So order a cappuccino and stay a while or grab a canned coffee for later.
601 W 27th St., Chelsea | 67 Wall St., FiDi | 75 Vandam St., Hudson Square | 95 E Houston St., Lower East Side | 1045 6th Ave., Midtown | 400 Lafayette St., NoHo | 195 Prince St., SoHo | 270 Lafayette St., Soho | 319 Church St., Tribeca

Le Café Coffee
Le Café Coffee has over a dozen locations in Manhattan and they’re opening another in Long Island City soon. Their signature lattes include lavender, rose, and dulce de leche, which I ordered. I sometimes stay away from flavors like this because I don’t like coffee that’s too sweet, but this one had just the right amount of dulce de leche.
407 Park Ave. South, Flatiron | 54-21 Center Blvd., Long Island City | 661 Lexington Ave., Midtown East | 1251 Sixth Ave., Midtown East | 629 W. 57th St., Midtown West | 1440 Broadway, Midtown West | 7 E. 14th St., Union Square | 145 4th Ave., Union Square

Ludlow Coffee Supply
Ludlow Coffee Supply is a cute and cozy coffee shop on Ludlow Street in the Lower East Side. They offer all the classic coffee concoctions AND Vietnamese iced coffee. They also have a location in Brooklyn. The Manhattan location is open until 11 p.m. every night and they now serve beer and wine.
176 Ludlow St., Lower East Side | 178 N 8th St., Brooklyn

Madman Espresso
Founded in 2012, Madman Espresso now has a few locations. The décor is comforting and while I would normally roll my eyes at a “life is beautiful” sign, it was actually a welcome reminder on a rainy January morning — maybe because they had already lured me in with the “Don’t be depresso, drink Madman Espresso” chalkboard outside. They have a long list of original drinks, including the Sarabella, made with honey and cinnamon; the Madmanchino, made with chai, chocolate, and cinnamon; and the popular Madmantiffa, made with vanilla bean paste, nutmeg, cinnamon, and brown sugar. The pastry menu is also pretty extensive with items like scones, vegan banana bread, and a flourless chocolate cake.
54 University Pl., Greenwich Village | 234 W 35th St., Midtown West | 334 Bleecker St., West Village

Maman
After initially planting roots in Soho, Maman locations have sprouted all over the city. The French coffee shop and bakery is known for its aesthetic blue cups and homey interior. They naturally serve French treats like pain au chocolat and quiches, as well as a croque “maman” and tartine au saumon. It’s a great place to get your French food fix without breaking the bank at a fancy bistro.
67 University Pl., Greenwich Village | 375 Hudson St., Hudson Square | 471 W 33rd St., Hudson Yards | 545 Madison Ave., Midtown | 12 W 48th St., Midtown | 230 Park Ave., Midtown | 114 W 41st St., Midtown | 667 Lexington Ave., Midtown East | 155 E 44th St., Midtown East | 383 W 31st. St., Midtown West (inside Moynihan Train Hall) | 22 W 25th St., Nomad | 239 Centre St., Soho | 205 Hudson St., Tribeca | 211 W Broadway, Tribeca | 1424 3rd Ave., Upper East Side | 429 Amsterdam Ave., Upper West Side | 152 Columbus Ave., Upper West Side | 800 Washington St., West Village

Matto Espresso
Matto has tons of outposts throughout NYC. The Greenwich Village location is small with no seating, making it a grab-and-go spot. Fortunately it’s just one block from Washington Square Park if you’re looking for somewhere to sit down and enjoy your coffee. Honestly, this isn’t my favorite cafe in New York. My coffee was rather weak and flavorless, and considering I ordered a cold brew, it should be the exact opposite. The plus side about this coffee shop is that it’s inexpensive: everything is just $2.50. How they’re making a profit is beyond me. I probably wouldn’t come back here but it’s an option if you’re looking for a good price over good quality.
1432 Myrtle Ave., Bushwick | 196 7th Ave., Chelsea | 91-14 59th Ave., Elmhurst | 37 John St., FiDi | 200 Broadway, FiDi | 5 Maiden Ln., FiDi | 293 Mercer St., Greenwich Village | 3495 Broadway, Hamilton Heights | 164 E 33rd St., Kips Bay | 15 W 38th St., Midtown | 844 2nd Ave., Midtown East | 696 Lexington Ave., Midtown East | 971 1st Ave., Midtown East | 114 E 40th St., Murray Hill | 8 W 46th St., Times Square | 299 Broadway, Tribeca | 359 E 68th St., Upper East Side | 1353 2nd Ave., Upper East Side | 1205 2nd Ave., Upper East Side | 403 E 70th St., Upper East Side | 1144 Lexington Ave., Upper East Side | 530 Columbus, Upper West Side

Mud
You’ll see people all over the East Village walking with Mud’s signature orange cups in hand. During the week, it is THE spot to get coffee to-go but on the weekends it is a popping sit-down brunch joint. Their coffee is also served at Astor Plate, a small coffee stand in Astor Place.
307 E 9th St., East Village

Old Country Coffee
Old Country Coffee is a rustic and quaint cafe in Hudson Yards. Decorated with wooden signage and antiques, stepping inside is like being transported to Vermont. There are plenty of tables so just sit facing away from the street (and maybe put on noise cancelling headphones) and you can pretend you’re not on bustling W 34th Street.
455 W 35th St., Hudson Yards

Ralph’s Coffee
If you’re feeling like a bougie coffee run, head to the Ralph Lauren stores in the Upper East Side, Midtown and Flatiron. Ralph’s is definitely more of a treat yourself situation, as the flat price for a latte was $6.50 and substituting oat milk put it at over $8. However, the cafe is absolutely stunning and I could really get used to a doorman opening the door for me when my hands are full of coffee.
160 5th Ave., Flatiron | 630 5th Ave., Midtown | 888 Madison Ave., Upper East Side

Ramini Espresso Bar
With exposed brick and string lights, Ramini is a cute and rustic coffee shop in Midtown West. The service is super fast, which is great for anyone looking for a quick yet good cup of coffee (and let’s be real, who isn’t in a rush in Midtown?). However, if you’re not on the go, they have a no-laptop policy, so it’s not an option for working remotely.
265 W 37th St.

The Bean
With two locations in the East Village, The Bean serves breakfast items, sandwiches, juices and smoothies, and lots of different coffees. The Nutella Fitzgerald is their version of a Nutella latte and will satisfy any caffeine headache or sweet tooth. The Mother TheREESEa is a savory drink that you won’t find at most coffee shops: a peanut butter cup latte. The peanut butter flavor was actually subtle and mixed well with the coffee and chocolate. At $6 for a medium (not including nut milk substitutions) it’s a little pricey, but definitely worth the occasional treat. To eat, they have lots of options like quiches, bagels and a breakfast burrito. The burrito wasn’t the best I’ve had, as it was pre-made and heated up and also pretty small, but it’ll do the trick if you’re on the go and need something to fill you up.
54 2nd Ave., East Village | 31 3rd Ave., East Village

Think Coffee
In my opinion, Think Coffee is just okay. This was surprising to me because they have so many locations throughout the city, so you’d think they’d be good. I ordered a cappuccino and I think the problem is I got it with regular milk (I’m a strictly oat milk girl), but I’m also not the only person I know who thinks they’re average. The nice thing about this local chain though is that their shops are pretty big with lots of tables so you’re not squished in with everyone else who’s trying to work remotely from anywhere but their tiny NYC apartments.
568 6th Ave., Flatiron | 280 3rd Ave., Gramercy | 248 Mercer St., Greenwich Village | 500 W 30th Ave., Hudson Yards | 73 8th Ave., Meatpacking District | 1 Bleecker St., NoHo | 471 Broadway, SoHo | 350 Broadway, Tribeca | 123 4th Ave., Union Square | 10 Devoe St., Williamsburg | 208 W 13th St., West Village

Third Rail Coffee
There used to be two Third Rail Coffee locations, but the East Village one closed in 2020 due to “greed, Covid, a smidge of mismanagement, and GREED” according to their website. (Anyone else find this passive-aggressive message really funny??) Nevertheless, the tiny spot in Greenwich Village still draws a large crowd. The coffee is good, and you can take it to-go and enjoy it in Washington Square Park.
240 Sullivan St., Greenwich Village

Vanilla Gorilla Cafe
In addition to having a really fun name, Vanilla Gorilla Cafe has really great coffee. They serve all the classic coffee creations at their three Manhattan locations, plus “gorilla chillas,” which are blended coffee drinks in flavors like caramel and mocha. The cafe also offers nearly 10 variations of pastrinos, which are basically wraps but with a flat croissant in lieu of a tortilla.
332 W 44th St., Hell’s Kitchen | 525 8th Ave., Midtown West | 546 6th Ave., Union Square

I know that there are literally hundreds more coffee shops in NYC to discover. Follow me on Instagram @coffeeeandcountries and DM me your favorite local coffee shop so I can add it to my list!