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Ninth Street Espresso

Ninth Street Espresso

Coffee Shop$$$$
Alphabet City, New York
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    Has a stamp of approval from Food & Wine and The Corcoran Group
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    Jay D.
    "the espresso with milk is one of the best I've had"(4 Tips)
    Emily W.
    "The OG spot for delicious espresso drinks"(18 Tips)
    stephanie h.
    "walk up to see the sights at tompkins dog park."(2 Tips)
    Globetrottergirls D.
    "Best coffee in the East Village and good place to work at."(15 Tips)
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  • Anikaheart icon on user image
    AnikaDecember 29, 2015
    Cash only. Great vibe, relaxed, good coffee
  • Stephen M.heart icon on user image
    Stephen MarSeptember 30, 2017
    Excellent espresso and no longer cash only!
  • Paul M.heart icon on user image
    Paul MNovember 19, 2013
    Laptop friendly, but maybe too much. All the two-seaters were occupied by people on their computers who had long ago finished their drinks.
  • Lindsey F.heart icon on user image
    Lindsey FrancesSeptember 10, 2017
    Spacious and great for working
  • Chris F.heart icon on user image
    Chris FaileNovember 27, 2010
    Been here 50+ times
    Being familiar with the 10th Street outpost, always thought the name was an anachronism-- but this is the better of the two EV spots (wait, are there more hidden away??).
  • Amanda F.
    Amanda FoleyNovember 23, 2013
    Great coffee but rude baristas. Got sneered at when I didn't realize "6oz espresso with milk" was my order - I asked for a "small cappuccino". Pretentious. And that's coming from a Shoreditch girl.
  • Cameron G.heart icon on user image
    Cameron GidariMarch 24, 2016
    The espresso with milk is perfect.
  • Darshy N.
    Darshy NDecember 5, 2009
    The first specialty coffeehouse in NY. Awesome, awesome coffee, and the baristas as well as the caffeine addicted customers are super friendly.
  • Julie J.
    Julie JEWELeSMay 9, 2015
    Try the Iced Black Coffee - (via @Foodspotting)
  • Carl P.heart icon on user image
    Carl P.August 28, 2012
    Very nice spot and a very nice neighbourhood. I recommend it.
  • Melissa F.heart icon on user image
    Melissa FordJune 30, 2016
    Cute place. Loved the cappuccino
  • Jessicaheart icon on user image
    JessicaNovember 24, 2014
    Great EV coffee shop to actually get a seat!
  • stephanie h.
    stephanie hodgeDecember 13, 2009
    best coffee, baristas and bench in the east village. or take it to go and take a walk up to see the sights at tompkins dog park.
  • Biz S.
    Biz SparkAugust 16, 2012
    Wi-fi is free, and you may see Jason Schwartzman from Bottlerocket there. He lives nearby.
  • Bragi B.
    Bragi BergþórssonAugust 13, 2014
    Excellent coffee and nice vibe.
  • Joe K.heart icon on user image
    Joe KileyMarch 9, 2016
    Can't beat this place for coffee in Alphabet City
  • mina j.
    mina jFebruary 5, 2012
    Don't make the same mistake I did and make an appointment to meet someone at "Ninth Street Espresso." There are two locations nearby!
  • WillMcD
    WillMcDMay 16, 2014
    Been here 25+ times
    My first love. Best coffee in NYC
  • Caroline
    CarolineNovember 15, 2010
    best brew in town ... across the street from the best willow-tree-filled community garden. <3
  • Daniel M.heart icon on user image
    Daniel MartinAugust 6, 2022
    Need double shots every-single-time.
  • Sanjeev S.
    Sanjeev SreetharanApril 14, 2013
    amazing frothy espresso drinks
  • Michael T.heart icon on user image
    Michael TDecember 4, 2014
    Top 2 espresso in the city!
  • Foxxy B.
    Foxxy BJune 7, 2014
    9th st. spot has restroom; not the case at the 10th streeter
  • Hemen D.heart icon on user image
    Hemen DApril 3, 2023
    Great outdoor space
  • Peter H.heart icon on user image
    Peter HargartenAugust 28, 2015
    Espresso is the bomb
  • HARADAWINS
    HARADAWINSFebruary 20, 2012
    Wifi and that front porch is clutch. Holla at ya boi if u in, kuz I'm upstairs.
  • Lisa N.
    Lisa NewmanSeptember 12, 2013
    What happened to the outlets? Free wifi - no free power. Bummer!
  • stephiedoo
    stephiedooJanuary 2, 2010
    Great people & atmosphere. Best moment: a cup of their amazing brew on their little porch on a sunny, breezy day.
  • Fec F.heart icon on user image
    Fec FecowiczNovember 14, 2014
    Lattes and coconut cookie
  • Zack K.heart icon on user image
    Zack KantorMarch 6, 2016
    Been here 5+ times
    Great lattes
  • @HungryEditor B.
    @HungryEditor Ben SetiawanMay 2, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Wifi pw: 700east9
  • Nick W.
    Nick WynjaSeptember 4, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    The ginger cookies are even better than my grandmother's. Sorry Granny.
  • Courtney B.
    Courtney BoltonAugust 25, 2010
    raving reviews all around. It is the best espresso in the city, no doubt.
  • Food & Wine
    Food & WineApril 22, 2011
    Owner Ken Nye is often credited as the first person to bring serious coffee to New York City in 2001.
  • H & Nheart icon on user image
    H & NJuly 11, 2019
    The taste of the coffee is so creamy you don’t even need to add sugar. If you are a coffee lover you must try this coffee
  • Charlston M.
    Charlston MathisonOctober 25, 2022
    Love this space
  • Sheila D.
    Sheila DichosoDecember 2, 2010
    Best cup in the East Village, if not New York City.
  • Andrew A.
    Andrew ApostolaJuly 4, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Order an iced tea, they're not advertised but they're great!
  • andrewheart icon on user image
    andrewAugust 30, 2018
    Been here 100+ times
    Shark is king.
  • Matthew H.
    Matthew HarrisAugust 23, 2013
    It smells like the inside of an airplane in the best way possible.
  • Brendan L.heart icon on user image
    Brendan LewisMay 25, 2014
    Beware: as of April 19, 2014, no more free wifi on weekends
  • Brian L.
    Brian LeeMarch 20, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    The red eye here is really strong...get it if you MUST stay awake!
  • Michelle L.
    Michelle LeBlancMarch 12, 2010
    Pretty latte art with taste to match will make my Saturday morning
  • Shely S.
    Shely SalemniaFebruary 7, 2014
    It's cash only
  • Steph B.
    Steph BelskyJanuary 22, 2011
    Grab an Americano and a friend and enjoy
  • Danny H.heart icon on user image
    Danny HertzAugust 17, 2013
    No outlets and no credit card. You were warned!
  • Nathaniel J.
    Nathaniel JohnsonDecember 4, 2011
    amazing mocha!
  • Boberto P.
    Boberto PatricioFebruary 29, 2012
    Been here 50+ times
    Perfection
  • Boberto P.
    Boberto PatricioFebruary 25, 2012
    Been here 50+ times
    4mbps D and .55mbps U
  • Matt C.
    Matt CostainMarch 20, 2011
    Free wi-FI
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