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Our Favorite NYC Coffee Shops
Joe is one of Our Favorite NYC Coffee Shops.

1. Joe

8.4
141 Waverly Pl (at Gay St.), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · West Village · 156 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: One of the best places to go for a simple, strong, tasty coffee. If you come often, get the frequent buyer card so you get your 11th drink free! Also take note that it is cash only!

Think Coffee is one of Our Favorite NYC Coffee Shops.

2. Think Coffee

7.8
248 Mercer St (btwn W 3rd & W 4th St), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · Greenwich Village · 322 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: A student's haven for late night studying, come here for good coffee, free wifi, and a very underrated grilled cheese sandwich!

Stumptown Coffee Roasters is one of Our Favorite NYC Coffee Shops.

3. Stumptown Coffee Roasters

9.0
18 W 29th St (at Broadway), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · NoMad · 679 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: Originally from Portland, this NYC transplant has friendly baristas and great cofee. Ask for your drink in a mug and relax in the nearby lounge.

Gimme! Coffee is one of Our Favorite NYC Coffee Shops.

4. Gimme! Coffee

228 Mott St (btwn Prince & Spring St), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · NoLita · 263 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: A great cup of joe in Soho. They have a wide range of coffee to choose from, or you can get a bag of your own to brew at home!

Laughing Man Coffee & Tea is one of Our Favorite NYC Coffee Shops.

5. Laughing Man Coffee & Tea

8.9
184 Duane St (btwn Greenwich & Hudson St.), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · Tribeca · 133 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: With profits going to charity, it's nice to know you're making a difference when you get a cup of brew. If you're in the TriBeCa area, pop in and grab a mochachino to go.

Kaffe 1668 is one of Our Favorite NYC Coffee Shops.

6. Kaffe 1668

8.6
275 Greenwich St (at Murray St), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · Tribeca · 318 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: Don't be surpised if there's a line at this TriBeCa café. Free wifi with purchase makes it a good place to relax while you sip on your brew.

Ninth Street Espresso is one of Our Favorite NYC Coffee Shops.

7. Ninth Street Espresso

8.1
75 9th Ave (at W 15th St), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · Chelsea · 154 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: Inside the popular Chelsea Market, this coffee shop makes a great latte and is in a great atmosphere to sit and take in the surrounding sights.

Third Rail Coffee is one of Our Favorite NYC Coffee Shops.

8. Third Rail Coffee

7.9
240 Sullivan St (btwn Bleecker & W 3rd St), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · Greenwich Village · 195 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: After you get yourself a cup of joe, walk over to the nearby Washington Square Park for some relaxing and people watching.

'sNice is one of Our Favorite NYC Coffee Shops.

9. 'sNice

45 8th Ave (at W 4th St.), New York, NY
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · West Village · 105 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: Enjoy one of the many sandwiches at this vegetarian café as you drink your coffee. A good place for lunch.

OST Cafe is one of Our Favorite NYC Coffee Shops.

10. OST Cafe

441 E 12th St (at Avenue A), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · East Village · 198 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: This quiet East Village café is a nice mellow spot to hang out. There's free wifi but not on weekends.

Mudspot is one of Our Favorite NYC Coffee Shops.

11. Mudspot

8.8
307 E 9th St (btwn 1st & 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Café · East Village · 330 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: The stationary sister to the popular Mud Truck, this café has a great brunch menu and coffee served in heavy duty mugs.

Brooklyn Roasting Company is one of Our Favorite NYC Coffee Shops.

12. Brooklyn Roasting Company

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

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: Right near the water, this place has great coffee in Brooklyn's Dumbo area. Try a doughnut and one of their three blends of espresso and enjoy it at the nearby Brooklyn Bridge Park.

13. World Cup Cafe

956 Lexington Ave (btwn E 69th & E 70th St), New York, NY
Café · Upper East Side · 30 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: One of the best coffee shops in the Upper East Side, this little hole in the wall makes a great chai latte. Limited space makes it not great for a sitdown so come here for something on-the-go.

Joe Coffee Company is one of Our Favorite NYC Coffee Shops.

14. Joe Coffee Company

8.3
514 Columbus Ave (btwn W 84th & W 85th St), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · Upper West Side · 115 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: There are several Joe's locations and they're all great, so it should come as no surprise that this is the best coffee shop in the Upper West Side.

East Harlem Cafe is one of Our Favorite NYC Coffee Shops.

15. East Harlem Cafe

153 E 104th St (at Lexington Ave), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · East Harlem · 49 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: Dubbed the "best coffee in el barrio", this café has a friendly staff and inviting environment. Free wifi and delicious sandwiches.

Cupcake Cafe is one of Our Favorite NYC Coffee Shops.

16. Cupcake Cafe

7.0
545 9th Ave (at W 40th St.), New York, NY
Cupcake Shop · Garment District · 71 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: These beautiful decorated cupcakes taste the same way they look! Try the Vanilla or Mocha Cupcake, it's a real treat!

17. Blue Bottle Coffee

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

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: Without any doubt one of New York's best coffee places. Located in Williamsburg, Blue Bottle is the perfect place to get a good iced latte. We also recommend their New Orleans coffee ;)

18. The Café Grind

477 10th Ave (btwn 36th & 37th St), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · Hell's Kitchen · 54 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: A nice coffee shop in Midtown West, that is a favorite among locals! Get an almond croissant, and enjoy a cup of good coffee from La Colombe :)

Café Grumpy is one of Our Favorite NYC Coffee Shops.

19. Café Grumpy

224 W 20th St (btwn 7th & 8th Ave), New York, NY
Café · Chelsea · 305 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: Check out this charming coffee spot if you want a fresh brewed cup of coffee.

The Chipped Cup is one of Our Favorite NYC Coffee Shops.

20. The Chipped Cup

8.7
3610 Broadway (at W 148th St), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · West Harlem · 94 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: A great authentic neighborhood expresso bar known for its lattes and fresh pastries! Free Wi-Fi is also available if you want to do some work while sipping on some delicious coffee!

La Colombe Coffee Roasters is one of Our Favorite NYC Coffee Shops.

21. La Colombe Coffee Roasters

8.9
270 Lafayette St (btwn Prince & W Houston St), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · SoHo · 421 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: This charming coffee shop offers delicious cappuccino, expresso and even tasty pastries for your delight!

Gorilla Coffee is one of Our Favorite NYC Coffee Shops.

22. Gorilla Coffee

97 5th Ave (at Park Pl), Brooklyn, NY
Coffee Shop · North Slope · 152 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: In the charming neighborhood of Park Slope, this coffee shop serves a strong espresso and fresh coffee beans to compliment your busy morning!

Sweetleaf is one of Our Favorite NYC Coffee Shops.

23. Sweetleaf

8.7
10-93 Jackson Ave (at 11th St), Queens, NY
Coffee Shop · Hunters Point · 200 tips and reviews
Cafe Bench is one of Our Favorite NYC Coffee Shops.

24. Cafe Bench

6.9
194-07 Northern Blvd (194th st), Flushing, NY
Café · 39 tips and reviews