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Best Manhattan Coffee Shops for Design Buffs
Birch Coffee is one of Best Manhattan Coffee Shops for Design Buffs.

1. Birch Coffee

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

Untapped CitiesUntapped Cities: Take a break from Manhattan's hustle-bustle at the Library in Birch Coffee, the Gershwin Hotel's quirky coffee shop. This lofty space is perfect for warming up to an old book while sipping coffee! Read more.

Caffé Bene is one of Best Manhattan Coffee Shops for Design Buffs.

2. Caffé Bene

1611 Broadway (at W 49th St), New York, NY
Café · Theater District · 275 tips and reviews

Untapped CitiesUntapped Cities: Imported from Korea, this cafe's organic vibe provides a great escape from Times Square, although it is a bit pricey. Read more.

Caffe Reggio is one of Best Manhattan Coffee Shops for Design Buffs.

3. Caffe Reggio

7.9
119 Macdougal St (at W 3rd St), New York, NY
Café · West Village · 166 tips and reviews

Untapped CitiesUntapped Cities: It's refreshing to see some old coffee staples of the city still alive and running. Check out Caffe Reggio's 1902 espresso machine and the Renaissance-era decor. Read more.

The Chipped Cup is one of Best Manhattan Coffee Shops for Design Buffs.

4. The Chipped Cup

8.7
3610 Broadway (at W 148th St), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · West Harlem · 95 tips and reviews

Untapped CitiesUntapped Cities: A rare Harlem coffee shop, The Chipped Cup's repurposed furniture and cute garden make it a worthy and charming addition to this Untapped list. Read more.

D'Espresso is one of Best Manhattan Coffee Shops for Design Buffs.

5. D'Espresso

317 Madison Ave (at 42nd St.), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · Midtown East · 29 tips and reviews

Untapped CitiesUntapped Cities: Visit D'Espresso to see its truly innovative interior design. This shop was made to look like a cafe turned on its side! Try not to get vertigo! Read more.

6. Ground Support

8.5
399 W Broadway (btwn Spring & Broome St), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · SoHo · 507 tips and reviews

Untapped CitiesUntapped Cities: This Soho shop is often busy, yet relaxed. A friendly place to stop by for lunch and coffee. Read more.

Housing Works Bookstore Cafe is one of Best Manhattan Coffee Shops for Design Buffs.

7. Housing Works Bookstore Cafe

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

Untapped CitiesUntapped Cities: This shop maintains an amazing vibe while promoting good causes. It's staffed entirely by volunteers, and all profits go to a Housing Works, a nonprofit that fights homelessness and AIDS. Read more.

I Am Coffee is one of Best Manhattan Coffee Shops for Design Buffs.

8. I Am Coffee

9 Saint Marks Pl, New York, NY
Coffee Shop · East Village · 34 tips and reviews

Untapped CitiesUntapped Cities: Having just opened last fall, I Am Coffee is noteworthy for its decorative pieces that were shipped straight from Italy. Although there isn't much sitting room, visit this shop for its Shakerato! Read more.

Kaffe 1668 is one of Best Manhattan Coffee Shops for Design Buffs.

9. Kaffe 1668

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

Untapped CitiesUntapped Cities: Sheep, the shop's mascot, decorate Kaffe 1668's walls. Enter the cafe's cave-like basement for a completely different experience. Also, try the shop's fresh-pressed juices. Read more.

Saturdays NYC is one of Best Manhattan Coffee Shops for Design Buffs.

10. Saturdays NYC

9.0
31 Crosby St (btwn Grand & Broome St), New York, NY
Clothing Store · SoHo · 255 tips and reviews

Untapped CitiesUntapped Cities: There's lots to love about this surf shop, bookstore, and cafe. Aside from its strange assortment of items for sale, the shop's outdoor seating area is endlessly plush and prime for socializing. Read more.