NYC Coffee Shops
NYC Coffee Shops
S Kohli
Discover the best coffee shops of NYC, from the finest roast to the coziest coffee shops to live out your 'Friends' dream! Read more about the coolest coffee shops in town and the insider's guide to the must-try items!
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Upper East Side

Bluestone Lane Upper East Side Café
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While there are many locations of Bluestone Lane around the city, this one is an absolute gem! Nestled in a church, this location faces out to Central Park making it the perfect spot when visiting the park or the Met!
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Da Capo Aperitivo e Caffè
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Da Capo has amazing coffee, but what's even more fun is that they're open late and become a cafe/bar/restaurant all in one!
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Midtown

Felix Roasting Co.
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With both elaborate drinks and décor, Felix Roasting Co is a great spot for doing work or meeting up with friends! This is one of the prettiest and most aesthetically fun coffee shops in NYC.
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Little Collins
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This is my all time favorite coffee shop and cafe in NYC! Stop by for an Australian brekkie or grab a coffee for your day of walking!
P.S. the buttermilk pancakes are absolutely divine and I have never had any other place serve pancakes with honeycomb!
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Devoción
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The couch and ample seating options make this coffee shop a perfect place for your rest stop during your busy day in the city!
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Culture Espresso
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While this coffee shop isn't the largest, it is mighty! Their chocolate chip cookies are among the best cookies I have ever had and pair perfectly with a coffee!
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Citizens Of Chelsea, A Breakfast Restaurant
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Another Aussie-inspired breakfast and coffee shop! This coffee shop is light and airy with lots of indoor and outdoor seating options.
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Ole & Steen
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This is an American outpost of a Danish-inspired all-day cafe, and it lives up to its vibe. Ole and Steen has a few locations around the city, and they are all great anytime of the day. In addition to the coffee selection, there are lots of pastries and food options that are sure to give you your fix of Scandinavian food and coffee shops.
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Ground Central Coffee Company
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Another coffee shop with multiple locations! As an avid 'Friends' watcher, this is the coffee shop that has gotten the closest to having Central Perk vibes. The couches and books are great for reading a book, doing some work, or catching up with friends.
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Kobrick Coffee Co.
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The baristas are cross-trained as mixologists, serving up some of the finest craft coffees and craft cocktails! The atmosphere is cozy and inviting, and they often have live music or other events.
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Irving Farm New York
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There's something so fun about going to Irving Farm on Irving Place, but there are many locations. This coffee shop has a great selection of coffee and food options, and they have some of the finest beans in town!
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Lower Manhattan

Book Club
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For my books and coffee lovers!!
From coffee, to live music, to books, to a bar in the evening, this bookstore has it all! Definitely would recommend checking out their events or dropping by whenever you're in the East Village!
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Poetica Coffee
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With its music, paintings, and books, this coffee shop has a chic vibe. There are multiple locations in Manhattan and Brooklyn.
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Black Cat LES
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At this living-room setup coffee shop, there is lots for everyone. From a variety of drinks, to ample seating, to many free events, and vintage board games, this is a great place for relaxing and spending time with others.
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Brooklyn

Social House Cafe
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This coffee shop is tucked away in Williamsburg and is very close to the water! This coffee shop has some of the best specialty lattes and coffees in NYC, and the staff is super friendly!
P.S. the Nutella latte is amazing, and has the perfect balance of being sweet but not too sweet!
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Cafe Volkan
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This is a local family-owned coffeeshop that serves coffee sourced from a variety of different stores and sellers. There's a very inviting atmosphere with a great neighborhood vibe.
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