50 Best Coffee Shops in New York

“Amazing staff, amazing food (better than my bubbies, but don’t tell her) absolutely loved it!!“

“Cozy place just a few feet away for brunch — small menu — but something for everyone. Coffee was superb.“

“We tried almost all of the small plates and large dishes. They were all hits with my favorite being the pulled lamb. The atmosphere is incredible and the chef stopped by our table multiple times to ensure we were having a stellar experience.“

“Best coffee shop in NYC👍🏻“

“Went for an investor lunch. Service was really good and accommodating.

Vegetarian options: There are a few options on the menu, but they can accommodate with certain dishes.

Dietary restrictions: Let the server know, as they can accommodate for dairy and gluten.

Parking: Hard to find a spot as it's in midtown just off Park Avenue.

Kid-friendliness: Can work for kids if early enough, but no kids' menu that I saw.

Wheelchair accessibility: Has elevators and bathrooms seemed accessible.“

“Amazing Fresh Onigari (rice balls) & delicious teas! (Cold, Hot, Bubble, No-Bubble) Support a local Mom & Pop shop & get fresh tasty food & drinks — win win win!!! (The line outside moves, one customer/group inside at a time due to COVID, & everything is made fresh to order — your patience will be rewarded!)“

“Great place to chill� and enjoy the lovely autumn weather this time of the year! Love This place“

“Great lattes and breakfasts that I dream about. Wish they were open longer.“

“Staff was super nice and explained what each bun was. There's no seating, but we stood to the side to try out the buns.

The buns were very soft and had the right amount of moisture, not soggy at all. The filling was flavorful.

We ended up getting three boxes for about $20!“

“excellent et frais 🤩 je recommande !“

“I have to shout out this restaurant and the lady here. I passed by the shopping mall after meetings and bought some items, but the bag broke right in front of this store because of the pouring rain. I didn’t have an umbrella and felt super embarrassed. I picked up all the stuff and went into the store. I asked the lady if I could buy a bag, and she gave me a plastic bag for free.

I know it looks like a homeless style, but I just carried it home. Muscle ? exercise ??? I couldn’t care much on the way anymore at that point. Luckily, I didn’t run into any exes while I was carrying that heavy bag with the wet hair???

I believe the food and service are great if the staff can treat a stranger nicely like this. Thanks.

I will come back to try the food here. The cheesecake looks great!“

“Love their cold brew coffee，If you’re looking for a charming place with a great atmosphere, you can’t pass HI-Collar up.“

“Excellent excellent coffee place.

Very impressed with their coffee set up.
Hi-end.
Result is delicious coffee.
The best in nyc so far...

Love this place.
Needless to say, this is a must visit place for excellent coffee.

Note; They also serve beer, wine cocktails....also fruit tarts and pastries.“

“Amazing place, amazing staff and amazing coffee: word of 💯 Italian!! I simply adored the place🩷“

“The shop is somewhat small, but the seating is spacious, and the interior has a pleasant ambiance. I tried the deconstructed espresso, which I enjoyed for its unique concept—it lets you experience the pure, unaltered flavor of the espresso before moving on to the prepared version. I also ordered a chocolate hazelnut scone, which was decent, though the chocolate and hazelnut flavors were not very pronounced. Overall, it’s a lovely spot, and I’d consider coming back.“

“Bluestone is a gold standard for brekkie fare on the UWS. While the service is spotty (definitely expect a long wait on weekends between 9-12:30 pm), and the menu has changed (why did they remove the folded eggs from the menu?), Bluestone has a friendly, cozy vibe. Waitstaff like Joseph are always welcoming and go out of their way to make sure their customers leave happy.

Vegetarian options: Be sure to specify dietary needs before ordering.“

“EXCELLENT Vietnamese food. Best in the neighborhood and many more unique offerings than I see at most Vietnamese restaurants. I am very appreciative to the staff at Banh for being so kind and accommodating. I placed a delivery order through Square and there was an issue due to an error on Relay (the delivery app). It was not at all the fault of the restaurant but they still resent my order at no additional cost. They are wonderful!“

“What a wonderful experience at 787 Coffee! Diana is an absolute sweetheart, and the Coquito Latte is DELICIOUS! This is a top-notch neighborhood coffee shop. I will definitely be returning.

Kid-friendliness: When we walked in, an adorable little girl was out with her mom. Everyone was super friendly!“

“You think you've seen it all until you walk into The Donut Pub and see that there are bacon donuts. It seemed like too extreme a test to start with, so I ordered a classic donut flavor and a chocolate one. Classic choices and no room for error, they were delicious, but with only two donut “holes” I was already full.“

“Wine and food were curated with full intention and proper discernment, and I so appreciated that. In execution the lamb skewers were great but maybe a little overdone but sooo yummy with the pickled onions. I’m coming back. Thank you, Luke, who advised me on my pairing tonight.“

“We happened by last Friday and I asked for a recommendation. I tried the cookies and caramel and it was the best ice cream I've had in a long time! I have thought about it multiple times since returning home from our trip! It's so good!☺️👏“

“Unique Hong Kong style cafe food, delicious indeed.“

“Love it the area is so welcoming and we didn’t have to wait long they recommended items and helped us pick our options scratchatela was very good. Would definitely recommend“

“amazing hot chocolate and cakes. i am not sure the wait to sit in is worth it though as i felt a little rushed. but to take away you wont be dissapointed.“

“The Elk is tucked away in a serene spot on Charles Street in the West Village, just west of 8th Avenue. It features a charming wooden outdoor seating area. The café offers a premium selection of local sandwiches, freshly brewed coffees, teas, mineral waters, and cold-pressed juices. Additionally, it provides vegan, gluten-free, and low-sugar baked treats sourced from Balthazar and various Brooklyn bakeries.“

“Fantastic! Ricardo and the team day in and day out deliver on an exceptional product & experience“

“Came here for brunch and was quite happy with the overall experience. Anything that is close to a kebab was delicious, and the kubeh itself was an interesting complement to the meal. Didn’t really think there was a stand out dish that would make me come back though.“

“Vibes are 5/5. Didn’t actually order anything, but a few items were sold out already and all seating was full, so would recommend coming early and/or making a reservation.

Nice aesthetic and overall modern, creative shop. Prices are on the higher end.“

“😊 An excellent taste 🙏🙂🍀👍“

“Lovely atmosphere and did my breakie the way this Australia gal likes it. Hope the new location does well!“

“Got together with Friends on a Thursday night. It was pretty packed but we were able to snag some seats at the bar. Owners and bartenders super friendly.

We ordered the following:
- branzino: ok. flaky and tender but nothing super special
- linguine vongole: slightly bitter
- sauté di cozze: well seasoned mussels in tomato broth. nice soft bread, not too fishy
- seared tuna and avocado salad: honestly the star of the show. perfectly balanced flavors. fresh fish and just ripenen avocado with fresh greens.

topped off with some red wine. it was a nice night.“

“It’s flavorful and doesn’t have all that extra sugar. Easy to make. I love the recipes people are sending in as well!“

“Amazing baked goods that are not the same played out options you find at most bakeries.“

“Great coffee and ginger juice! Also good pastries!“

“Very cute space but quite small. I had the pandan latte. I tend to like my drinks on the sweeter side and so ended up adding some simple syrup (which they had readily available), but the pandan flavor was great. Service was quick and friendly. Seemed like a great place to hang out if you manage to snag a spot.“

“Cutesy little coffee shop bakery that I stumbled upon while in town. Small, quaint, quiet and cutesy. My gf and I ordered a slice of Banana Walnut Bread, Spearmint Hot Tea, Iced Passionfruit Black Tea and Kouign-amann. We were so impressed w the quality, taste and presentation of everything as everything was enjoyable and something we'd definitely purchase again.“

“Absolutely the best kept secret in the city! Everything is fabulous and the service is top Highly recommend“

“Stopped in for a quick cocktails before a play, and they cocktails were so good we went back after the play. Cool relaxed vibe, friendly service and good music. If you want to chill somewhere with excellent cocktails (thanks to competent bartenders), this place is a must visit.“

“Stumbled by this bistro in Southampton and decided to go in for lunch. To our pleasant surprise we had a wonderful meal with excellent wine pairings suggested by our server, we loved our lunch so much we decided on having dinner at their NYC location the next evening, needless to say it was magnificent! Looking forward to trying the other locations….“

“The most delicious Greek food! From the hummus to the baklava, it was probably the best food we’ve had outside of Greece itself!!!“

“Our favorite coffee shop in Hells Kitchen and favorite cortado in New York. We've been in the neighborhood for 2 years and my wife is a coffee freak and has determined they make the best coffee in the neighborhood.
Also I'm partial to the owners aesthetic - the branding is "Acid", and there are some funny references throughout the store including a photo from the Tim and Eric show.“

“Stumbled by this bistro in Southampton and decided to go in for lunch. To our pleasant surprise we had a wonderful meal with excellent wine pairings suggested by our server, we loved our lunch so much we decided on having dinner at their NYC location the next evening, needless to say it was magnificent! Looking forward to trying the other locations….“

“I was looking for something for breakfast, notice it was next to my hotel, figured I would try it out.

Foods good, but EXPENSIVE! I forgot how expensive things can be in Manhattan

Loved the vibe of the place, but I felt rushed to order. Went for the experience, food is amazing no doubt-prices are just too pricey for me. Think I’ll stick with local coffee shops back home.“

“As soon as we arrived in New York from Australia we were greeted by another Aussie who spotted us in the hotel lobby who quickly wanted to share where we could actually get good coffee..... this is a MUST for us Australians. Bourke Street Bakery .... you did not disappoint !!! From the very friendly staff to my new favourite coffee, the cortada, to the taste bud blowing pastries and muffins, this place is a must to start your day with. BTW did I mention the coffee. 10/10“

“I’m on the hunt for the best breakfast burritos in the city. So far, G’s has the best breakfast burritos I’ve found in Manhattan. Are they the best in the city? Maybe. More tasty, tasty research is required, but you cannot go wrong here.“

“Paper Coffee at MADE Hotels delivers an exceptional coffee experience. Impressed by its outdoor presence—something that never goes wrong—I was drawn in. The coffee is amazing—expertly crafted, smooth, and full of depth. The space is effortless yet refined, making it the perfect spot to sit, sip, and enjoy the atmosphere.“

“Gotta try the mango tea …. So good!!!! 😍😍😍😍“

“It is a Starbucks different from the others, it has some coffees that they don't have anywhere else and that are truly delicious. They also have food although we didn't try it. It is a super spacious space and they also have a terrace.“

“Cozy and cheerful, this little shop was a lot of fun to visit. The assortment of teas is impressive, and the staff was knowledgeable and helpful. I was spending $30 for a small jar of a detox tea until I decided to make my own. They had everything I needed except for two, which I was able to get online. Now, I have plenty of tea, made to my taste, for a fraction of the cost. You should go.“