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25 Top Coffee Shops in NYC
Stumptown Coffee Roasters is one of 25 Top Coffee Shops in NYC.

1. Stumptown Coffee Roasters

9.0
18 W 29th St (at Broadway), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · NoMad · 678 tips and reviews

Stina P.Stina P.: beautiful design and amazing coffee - right below the ace hotel - cool in all of the right ways

Saturdays NYC is one of 25 Top Coffee Shops in NYC.

2. Saturdays NYC

9.1
31 Crosby St (btwn Grand & Broome St), New York, NY
Clothing Store · SoHo · 255 tips and reviews

GQ MagazineGQ Magazine: Grab a cup of La Colombe coffee while you peruse their line of graphic tees and casual wardrobe staples like chinos, buttondowns, and jackets. Oh yeah—you can actually buy surf gear here too.

Little Collins is one of 25 Top Coffee Shops in NYC.

3. Little Collins

667 Lexington Ave (btwn E 55th & E 56th St), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · Midtown East · 440 tips and reviews

PureWowPureWow: This Aussie spot is known mostly for its flat whites and avo toast, but give the iced latte a chance, too. It’s smooth with just the right amount of milk. Read more.

Brooklyn Roasting Company is one of 25 Top Coffee Shops in NYC.

4. Brooklyn Roasting Company

25 Jay St (btwn Plymouth & John St), Brooklyn, NY
Coffee Shop · DUMBO · 314 tips and reviews

Fodor's TravelFodor's Travel: The loft-style, industrial space is filled with antique roasting equipment and ample seating. There are pastries and sandwiches as well. Read more.

La Colombe Coffee Roasters is one of 25 Top Coffee Shops in NYC.

5. La Colombe Coffee Roasters

8.8
270 Lafayette St (btwn Prince & W Houston St), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · SoHo · 421 tips and reviews

Ian L.Ian Lesperance: Skip the house espresso and go straight for the pricier, but tastier workshop offering. Ardi, for example, rewards with the unmistakable taste of plums.

Blue Bottle Coffee is one of 25 Top Coffee Shops in NYC.

6. Blue Bottle Coffee

160 Berry St (btwn N 4th & N 5th St), Brooklyn, NY
Coffee Shop · Williamsburg · 403 tips and reviews

Jordan T.Jordan Taylor: Amazing, quality espresso, friendly and knowledgable baristas, and a great ambience. I loved watching the multiple pour-overs they had going once it got busy.

Voyager Espresso is one of 25 Top Coffee Shops in NYC.

7. Voyager Espresso

8.8
110 William St (btwn John & Fulton St), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · Financial District · 62 tips and reviews

Alex F.Alex F: Cappuccino was excellent. Look for this place down the stairs to the subway. Clean, efficient & friendly.

Devoción is one of 25 Top Coffee Shops in NYC.

8. Devoción

9.1
69 Grand St (btwn Kent & Wythe Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Coffee Shop · Williamsburg · 241 tips and reviews

BuzzFeedBuzzFeed: This place feels more like a really nice ~tropical living room~ than a coffee spot. Big couches, open skylight, and plants everywhere. Come here for the natural light! Read more.

Freehold is one of 25 Top Coffee Shops in NYC.

9. Freehold

45 S 3rd St (btwn Kent & Wythe Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Café · Williamsburg · 174 tips and reviews

Noah W.Noah Weiss: Perfect place to work from with Stumptown coffee, wifi, and comfy seating, or go day drinking in their backdoor patio. Makes me wish I lived in Williamsburg.

Brooklyn Kolache Co. is one of 25 Top Coffee Shops in NYC.

10. Brooklyn Kolache Co.

9.2
520 Dekalb Ave (Bedford Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Coffee Shop · Bedford-Stuyvesant · 97 tips and reviews

StevenSteven: The sausage, cheese and jalapeno kolach is so damn good. If sweet is your thing, I'm a big fan of the blueberry and sweet cheese. Friendly staff, great coffee.

Greecologies is one of 25 Top Coffee Shops in NYC.

11. Greecologies

379 Broome St (btwn Mott & Mulberry St), New York, NY
Café · NoLita · 139 tips and reviews

Jeremy F.Jeremy Fisher: Great place for a meeting. Butter coffee, matcha, cold brew, yogurt, great backyard

Birch Coffee is one of 25 Top Coffee Shops in NYC.

12. Birch Coffee

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

JennJenn: Cold brew all day long! And the savory mini scones are the perfect breakfast or snack.

13. Bluestone Lane

30 Carmine St (btwn Bedford & Bleecker St), New York, NY
Café · West Village · 55 tips and reviews

Curtis S.Curtis Shoung: Might be the best iced coffee in NYC. (Aussie style is with ice cream)

The Lot Radio is one of 25 Top Coffee Shops in NYC.

14. The Lot Radio

9.2
17 Nassau Ave (btwn Banker St & Berry St), Brooklyn, NY
Coffee Shop · Greenpoint · 31 tips and reviews

NathanNathan: Unique concept. Get a coffee (or a locally produced BK Mate) and chill in the lot.

The ELK is one of 25 Top Coffee Shops in NYC.

15. The ELK

8.9
128 Charles St (btwn Washington & Greenwich St), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · West Village · 118 tips and reviews

Chad H.Chad Horner: tucked away in a quiet area of the west village, the Elk offers coffee from Parlor Coffee and pastries from Ovenly as Balthazaar, as well as breakfast and lunch until 4 pm.

Hi-Collar is one of 25 Top Coffee Shops in NYC.

16. Hi-Collar

8.9
231 E 9th St (btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · East Village · 130 tips and reviews

RCRC: Go twice because it's coffee bar by day and sake bar by night.The siphon coffee is amazing and the food at night is just awesome. Get the octopus and a bottle of sake. The presentation is extravagant.

Intelligentsia Coffee is one of 25 Top Coffee Shops in NYC.

17. Intelligentsia Coffee

9.1
180 10th Ave, New York, NY
Coffee Shop · Chelsea · 184 tips and reviews

M W.M W: Excellent coffee. The flat white is a strong challenger for best in Manhattan. Head into the hotel rather than relying just on the truck in the front. Enjoy the quieter atmosphere in the back garden.

The Roost is one of 25 Top Coffee Shops in NYC.

18. The Roost

222 Avenue B (btwn E 13th & E 14th St), New York, NY
Bar · Alphabet City · 105 tips and reviews

Raphael L.Raphael Langenscheidt: All day favorite. Relaxed coffee shop by day, cool bar in the back at night. Good drinks, medium music. Good vibe.

Bibble & Sip is one of 25 Top Coffee Shops in NYC.

19. Bibble & Sip

8.8
253 W 51st St (btwn Broadway & 8th Ave), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · Theater District · 266 tips and reviews

eifeheifeh: Delicious cream puffs. Both the matcha flavor and earl grey are great. Good coffee. Love the alpaca logo. Shop is small, but has decent amount of seating. Closes at 20:00.

Partners Coffee is one of 25 Top Coffee Shops in NYC.

20. Partners Coffee

8.9
125 N 6th St (btwn Bedford Ave & Berry St), Brooklyn, NY
Coffee Shop · Williamsburg · 408 tips and reviews

Will S.Will Scholl: Best cold brew I've ever had, hands down. Staff is always pleasant and they know how to handle a busy line. Forget about ever trying to get a seat. Sit outside instead, where it's nicer anyway.

Laughing Man Coffee & Tea is one of 25 Top Coffee Shops in NYC.

21. Laughing Man Coffee & Tea

8.8
184 Duane St (btwn Greenwich & Hudson St.), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · Tribeca · 133 tips and reviews

Brandon F.Brandon F.: Good coffee despite its small digs. Funds go to Hugh Jackman's support for fair trade coffee growers.

Anchor Coffee is one of 25 Top Coffee Shops in NYC.

22. Anchor Coffee

523 Throop Avenue (Jefferson Avenue), Brooklyn, NY
Coffee Shop · Bedford-Stuyvesant · 19 tips and reviews

Lea C.Lea Ceasrine: This Japanese clan serves a great brew. Not ideal for an out-of-house workspace in this tiny joint, but it makes a loving pick-me-up!

Sweetleaf Coffee & Cocktail Bar is one of 25 Top Coffee Shops in NYC.

23. Sweetleaf Coffee & Cocktail Bar

9.0
4615 Center Blvd (at 46th Ave), Queens, NY
Café · Hunters Point · 101 tips and reviews

Audrey O.Audrey O: Love their signature drinks. Perfect for coffee or cocktails.

Supercrown Coffee Roasters is one of 25 Top Coffee Shops in NYC.

24. Supercrown Coffee Roasters

8 Wilson Ave, Brooklyn, NY
Coffee Shop · Bushwick · 54 tips and reviews

Jeff N.Jeff Namnum: The cortado was wonderful & that fizzy healer drink was surprisingly awesome. I'm also a big fan of the magic bialy sandwich thingy, very brunchy, very yummy.

61 Local is one of 25 Top Coffee Shops in NYC.

25. 61 Local

61 Bergen St (btwn Smith St & Boerum Pl), Brooklyn, NY
Bar · Boerum Hill · 239 tips and reviews

David H.David Holtz: Chill place to get some work done and have a beer, coffee or kombucha.