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.

Family-owned Yemeni coffeehouse pouring spiced qishr and mofawar alongside flaky sabaya bread. The Infatuation highlights its pastries and pots of coffee; editors at Eater NY also singled out its sabaya. A lively window into Yemeni cafe culture.

Lower East Side cafe with playful Korean-inspired drinks—think Matte Black lattes and butter cappuccinos—and a backyard pocha at night. Covered by The Infatuation and local culture sites, it’s inventive yet personal, run by a tight-knit team.

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.