Little Collins
(Now Closed)Coffee Shop and Café$$$$
Midtown East, New York
The experts at The Corcoran Group and Serious Eats recommend this place
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Jon ManningDecember 12, 2014Try the Smash for breakfast: smashed avocado on toast with lemon and chilli flakes. Have it with an egg!
Lisa JettSeptember 24, 2014Outstanding coffee choices like pour overs. No decaf though. Excellent breakfast sandwiches on fresh, awesome rolls. Free water- wahoo!
Best mocha I've had in be city! And their complimentary hazelnut cookie served when you dine-in is worth sitting yourself down to truly enjoy your beverage!
AliciaSeptember 6, 2014Avo smash is popular but the best thing on the me I is the cured salmon sandwich. Great cold brew and the cookie that comes with the hot drinks is delicious!
John ShrimpMarch 17, 2018From the chic, industrial interior to the delicious, no-nonsense menu to the music that fills the space, Little Collins hits all the senses and makes people feel ...
The flat white is obviously amazing, but come for breakfast and impress whoever you bring with. Outstanding everything.
Far too many good options for just one visit, I'll definitely be coming back. The flat white, Vegemite toast, avocado toast, and avocado omelet were all amazing
Michelle KwanJuly 13, 2013Get the olive oil cake! It's perfect - crunchy top and delicious, moist, flavourful cake. Or the banana bread, you really can't go wrong. Super friendly service as well.
Zara KhanSeptember 21, 2018Delicious coffee but the smashed sandwich / avocado toast was quite underwhelming. Loved the portion of avocados but it was Simple and boring!! It certainly needs seasoning and additional ingredients
Paris Buttfield-AddisonDecember 15, 2014The Smash was an amazing breakfast. Really good coffee as well, and they serve Australian flat white and piccolo.
Literally everything here is fantasic. try the muse for breakfast. the poached fruit is unreal. oh and counterculture coffee
Julia MontiOctober 20, 2015My go-to coffee spot for catching up with an old friend. Delicious coffee and friendly staff. It feels like you've escaped the midtown craze and traveled to London for a brief moment.
Sharon LOctober 27, 2018Best avocado toast! Few seats only, try to squeeze yourself in, full of people all the time!
BusetoFebruary 1, 2015A great little Australian inspired cafe in the heart of manhattan. Awesome avo-toast. Check the sun dried coffee.
Quality coffee in a friendly, hip atmosphere. Welcome alternative to the corporate, midtown world. Get the iced coffee w almond milk
AmberJuly 19, 2017Awesome avocado smash and coffee, but small and very crowded. Great for take away, but don't count on grabbing a seat!
Nick GorczynskiAugust 7, 2013Very friendly, coffee-passionate baristas. Care and attention go into preparing drinks. Walk a few extra blocks to go here before you give in to Starbucks, it's worthwhile.
Ignatia MannoeJuly 4, 2017A cute place with friendly people. Breakfast was great with a surprisingly combination of taste🤗
AmateurConciergeApril 13, 2016Cute little coffee shop (with some of the only great coffee in the area) with good snacks and sandwiches
Katie NittiJuly 12, 2015Flat white is my favorite. All the food is delicious. Place gets super crowded and aggressive which is annoying. Try & go off peak times.
Project Latte: a NYC cafe culture guideJuly 25, 2013One of two new Australian-owned specialty coffee shops in Midtown East, Little Collins serves Counter Culture & sandwiches to a neighborhood in dire need of their services. No wifi. Read more
Jesse KaplanAugust 28, 2013Awesome layout, delicious espresso, and super friendly baristas with Australian accents. What more could you ask for? (Maybe a location anywhere but Midtown.)
Layla Khoury-HanoldFebruary 17, 2015Get The Smash for avocado toast on steroids & a proper flat white (less milk than a latte).
Alexis BendjouiaAugust 5, 2014Epic Smash toast. Must get. Love this place! Tiny, 5 tables but really fresh and flavorful!
Jeremy Scott FosterAugust 8, 2014The Smash was amazing. Spiced avocado on toast. And delicious coffee from North Carolina, too!
Sarah MOctober 30, 2018Amazing place in the midtown east for quick bites. Gets super crowded though, and very limited seating. Not an ideal study space.
Brad ParkAugust 7, 2014Iced latte is amazing. Staff are great. Lunch is a hidden gem here. Wasn't a fan of the avocado toast but everything else is phenomenal.
Well made macchiato and lattes! Cute little green cups accompanied by a small biscuit on the saucer.
Jeni BulcockJanuary 31, 2015Great food. I recommend the 'Sweet Uncle Fred' for afternoon coffee break. Chai latte was good too although a little on the sweet side.
Chris KonecnyApril 9, 2015I agree with all the Smash comments. Simple, delicious, healthy start to day. Accompany that with an expertly prepared piccolo latte
Benton YetmanAugust 3, 2018Come for the brekkie, stay for the lunch. Such a great menu with awesome coffee and cozy atmosphere!
Andrew ChoiFebruary 4, 2014Midtown gem. Ask for a cortado and pair it with the banana bread. They can toast it for you.
Undercounter Espresso Machines by Modbar are rather unique. Coffee great, food great, Aussie chaps behind the bar pretty great too. Winner.- Maria RiabtchenkoJune 10, 2015The chicken + squash + arugula salad is a lunch I get at least once a week. Absolutely lovely with a hefty amount of dark and white chicken meat 👌🏼
Pei 👻 WenApril 27, 2016Best looking PBJ sandwich ever! And these Aussies sure know how to make great espressos.
Denise LSeptember 20, 2014Uses rotating counter culture coffee. Piccolo with olive oil cake makes for the perfect breakfast. Avocado feta smash is great too.
Steven YApril 27, 2016Gem of a coffee shop in corporate midtown east - they serve some serious automated pourover coffee
Order "the smash" - avocado plus feta over toast w chili flakes and pepitas. Add a pour over coffee. Welcome addition to the neighborhood!
Mary LeeAugust 19, 2019Small so get there early and lovely with amazing pour overs and flat whites. Truly excellent.
Turkey confit and short rib special are amazing. Bring a friend and go halfsies!
Lucinda BAugust 29, 2013A lovely taste of Melbourne in a mundane part of midtown... great food, coffee and atmosphere... And they have Anzac bikkies!! Love!
Jessica HanAugust 18, 2017Avocado Toast & Sweet Uncle Fred are my favorites! Would recommend getting here early to get a seat.
Julia ColosimoDecember 27, 2017My first stop from the LGA airport for avocado toast and a latte. ☕️ Well worth it. Great food, pastries, and service.
Harumi UDecember 30, 2014In addition to great coffee (counter culture), they have the best range of food (both breakkie and lunch) food.
Mike FriedlichAugust 9, 2016Chicken Schnitzel w/mashed peas, caramelized onions, bacon, & chipotle mayo is great! Really good sandwich bread.- Thomas MoAugust 20, 2014Great pour over coffee and owner is really friendly! Hidden away inside an office building, so lucky for those employees.
Angeline BryantJanuary 12, 2017Amazing coffee! Some of the best I've found in the city. Super crowded, mostly likely because it's so popular.
Benjamin van EsJuly 2, 2019Amazing avo toast. The place is a little small, but you’ll find a spot as there is a fast turnover.
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Little Collins
667 Lexington Ave (btwn E 55th & E 56th St)
New York, NY 10022
United States
New York, NY 10022
United States
Permanently closed (Show more)
- Mon–Fri
- 7:00 AM–5:00 PM
- Sat–Sun
- 8:00 AM–4:00 PM
(212) 308-1969
View menu on http://littlecollinsnyc.com/#!menu/co6i
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Wi-Fi
Yes
Outdoor Seating
No
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