Best Coffee Shops in New York

A skylit Bushwick roastery where light, transparent roasts shine. Celebrated by Food & Wine and consistently noted by Eater NY, Sey pairs meticulous sourcing with a calm, intentional cafe vibe. Current hours and policies are posted by the roaster.

A dramatic, plant-lined cafe-roastery championing ultra-fresh Colombian coffees. Frequently recommended by Eater NY and travel editors for both sourcing rigor and atmosphere, the Williamsburg flagship anchors a beloved local mini-roaster.

East Village institution for vivid espresso and that famous orange-scented olive oil cake. A fixture on Eater NY’s coffee map and noted by local reporters for expanded hours, it’s a stand-and-chat neighborhood haunt with no-laptop ethos.

By day, a Japanese kissaten with hand-brewed siphon and pour-over; by night, a sake bar. Praised by Eater NY and Time Out for bridging eras and styles, it captures Little Tokyo’s spirit in a snug counter-focused space.

A women- and AAPI-owned cafe known for deconstructed lattes and community-building. Its Queens roastery is New York State’s only SCA Premier Training Campus, recognized by the Specialty Coffee Association and covered by national business writers.

FiDi’s multi-roaster standard-bearer, offering its own roasts alongside a curated rotation from acclaimed roasters. Featured by Eater NY among standout Australian-influenced cafes, the flagship blends downtown bustle with thoughtful service.

A century-old family roaster’s Meatpacking cafe that morphs into a coffee-cocktail bar at night. Profiled by The New Yorker for its artful crossover, it’s a living slice of New York coffee history with real nightlife energy.

Qahwah House - Review - Williamsburg - New York - The Infatuation

A combination of cheese, pastry, and honey can do no wrong. And yet, the khaliat alnahl from this new Yemeni coffee spot in Williamsburg took that trifecta to a whole new level. The pastry is stuffed with cream cheese, toasted in the oven, and then drizzled with honey right when it comes out of the oven. Stop in to try some of their other pastries and one of their pour-over coffee options. - Carlo Mantuano

Round K by Sol - Review - Chinatown - New York - The Infatuation

Do you want coffee that also tastes like a cookie? Get the butter-covered latte at Round K, a Korean-inspired spot that’s equal parts all-day café and speakeasy. They made their scrambled eggs using an espresso machine steam wand, which makes extremely fluffy eggs in addition to being a cool party trick. Speaking of parties, we love their Korean Party Toast, which makes us want to keep a tub of kimchi butter in the fridge at all times. - Carina Finn

Opened in 1927 and famed for introducing cappuccino to America, this Greenwich Village stalwart remains a late-night refuge. Documented by local historians and editors, it houses a 1902 espresso machine and breathes old New York.

A compact East Village cafe spotlighting Vietnamese phin brews plus pandan and black sesame lattes. Featured on Eater NY’s coffee map, it’s a thoughtful, modern take on Vietnamese coffee traditions with a neighborhood following.