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Grit N Glory is one of Caffeine Machine.

1. Grit N Glory

8.9
186 Orchard St (Btwn Houston St & Stanton St), New York, NY
Boutique · Lower East Side · 10 tips and reviews

SideTourSideTour: This coffee-shop meets rocker paradise is our go-to spot when we need music festival gear and a latte. Small, little-known designers make the jewelry and clothes here a real NYC discovery.

Stumptown Coffee Roasters is one of Caffeine Machine.

2. Stumptown Coffee Roasters

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

SideTourSideTour: SideTour HQ's go-to for a good cup of joe. Don't let the line intimidate you - it's definitely worth the wait. Try the cold brew or a latte.

Ninth Street Espresso is one of Caffeine Machine.

3. Ninth Street Espresso

8.8
700 E 9th St (at Avenue C), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · Alphabet City · 106 tips and reviews

SideTourSideTour: A bit off the beaten path, but definitely worth the trek. Our vote for the best in the city. Cash only!

Eataly Flatiron is one of Caffeine Machine.

4. Eataly Flatiron

9.2
200 5th Ave (at W 23rd St), New York, NY
Gourmet Store · NoMad · 1479 tips and reviews

SideTourSideTour: Aside from the great eats and treats scattered throughout, a proper latte made in the cafe is the perfect way to start an NYC day.

Housing Works Bookstore Cafe is one of Caffeine Machine.

5. Housing Works Bookstore Cafe

9.1
126 Crosby St (btwn Prince & E Houston St), New York, NY
Café · SoHo · 219 tips and reviews

SideTourSideTour: Great events most every night of the week. Catch an up-and-coming author book party or strike up a conversation with a HW volunteer. A great place to get a local taste of NYC.