The spots:
La Cabra - for pastry lovers
Must try: capuccino, cardamom bun
La Cabra
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Best for: quick stops, morning coffee
Must try: capuccino, cardamom bun
Food: baked goods
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Famed Danish coffee roaster La Cabra opened their East Village cafe last year, and have quickly made a name for themselves as a destination for coffee and baked goods. There’s just the right amount of seating to pop by to read your morning news or grab an afternoon pick-me up.
Coffee Project - for aficionados
Must try: single origin pour-overs, deconstructed latte
Coffee Project New York | East Village
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Best for: catching up, working
Must try: single origin coffee, deconstructed latte
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Coffee Project is one of New York’s most respected coffee roasters, known for their sustainable sourcing and commitment to the craft of brewing coffee. Save some time to stop by to sample their selection of hand-brewed single origin coffee, or to sample their deconstructed latte - a new way to experience each component of your typical daily drink.
All the Kings Horses - an afternoon treat
Must try: flat white, acai bowls
All The Kings Horses Cafe
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Best for: lunch, snack, catching up
Must try: flat white, lavender matcha
Food: yes, healthy vegan bites
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All the Kings Horses has gained a solid reputation for serving consistently delicious coffee with friendly service. They’ve recently amped up their menu with a swath of tasty (and healthy!) vegan options that are perfect in a pinch. The menu is full of matcha, juice and other elixirs, too - perfect if you’re meeting with someone who has a different craving going on.
Hi-Collar - a quick trip to Japan
Must try: siphon brewed coffee, omurice, fluffy hot cakes
Hi-Collar
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Best for: a lazy afternoon, catching up over bites
Must try: siphon brewed coffee, omurice
Food: yes, classic Japanese comfort food
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The menu and feel of Hi-Collar can best be described as comforting. Once you step inside, you’re instantly transported to a cozy kissaten style cafe that feels as if it was plucked from a Kyoto alleyway. If you’re feeling like a coffee, but want something different from your typical cafe fare, this is the place for you. A great date spot, too.
Ninth Street Espresso - an institution
Must try: espresso, house-made cookies
Ninth Street Espresso
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Best for: morning coffee, people watching
Must try: everything - especially cappuccinos
Food: baked goods
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When a cafe survives more than 20 years in New York, you know it’s the real deal. Ninth Street’s original 9th street location has been dealing delicious coffee since 2001. They roast their coffee in house and pair it with a selection of delicious fresh pastries. Come for truly good coffee and a great place to sit and people watch.
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