New York City is full of coffee lovers. It fuels our mornings, gets us through our afternoons, and serves as a perfect excuse to step away from our desks or meet up with friends. With so many options across the city, finding a great cup of coffee can be overwhelming. From small-batch roasters to stylish cafés, these top-rated coffee spots are worth the trip. Here’s where to go for your next caffeine fix.
Here’s a lineup of the top-rated coffee shops across the city, each one offering something special.
SEY Coffee: Bushwick
Often cited as NYC’s best specialty coffee shop, SEY offers a Nordic-style roast served in an airy, plant-filled space. The Aeropress brews and gratuity-free model make it a standout. You can even watch the roasting magic happen through the glass wall behind the bar.
La Cabra: SoHo + Bushwick
Come for the handbrews, stay for the cult-favorite cardamom buns and arguably the best croissants in NYC. La Cabra in SoHo is sleek and Instagrammable, while the Bushwick location offers a behind-the-scenes look at the process.
Loveless Coffees: Bushwick
Just around the corner from SEY, this cool café brings bold flavors and bold personality. With roots in fair trade and a “New York-Nordic” roast style, Loveless delivers big personality with a conscience to match.
Dayglow: East Williamsburg
Part café, part coffee lab. Dayglow, a LA import, is known for its range of beans from roasters around the world and inventive drinks like “The Morning Show.” Bonus: at night, it transforms into a cocktail bar called Niteglow.
Principles GI Coffee House: Gowanus
A former Marine-turned-coffee-shop-owner brings a dose of activism and community spirit to Brooklyn. Principles GI Coffee House offers beans from roasters like Passenger and a retro antiwar café vibe, Principles is less about the hype and more about heart.
Abraço: East Village
This no-frills, all-flavor spot has been an East Village staple for nearly two decades. Abraço has house-roasted espresso, olive oil cake, and a purist’s menu make it a must for serious coffee lovers.
Café Integral: Nolita
Café Integral offers in-house roasted beans and unique drinks like the horchata latte and the Olivia (espresso, almond milk, cinnamon, and date, that’s shaken, not stirred). Plus, seating both inside and out.
Hungry Llama: West Village
A West Village charmer serving up iced honey whipped lattes just steps from the Hudson. Hungry Llama is ideal for a scenic coffee stroll or Sunday reset.
Nem’s Bistro: Williamsburg
More than just coffee, Nem’s Bistro serves up lattes, protein smoothies, and killer lunch plates. It’s the kind of all-day café that makes you want to linger.
Café Leon Dore: SoHo
High fashion meets high froth. Sip a cold freddo cappuccino, people-watch, and pretend you’re in Milan while you’re at Café Leon Dore.
Sippy Cafe: Brooklyn Heights, Greenpoint, East Village
Beloved by chefs and creatives alike, this low-key gem delivers great vibes and even better iced cortados. Plus, Sippy Cafe might just have the friendliest baristas in town.
Frenchette Bakery: Tribeca
A design-forward bakery that also nails its espresso game. Frenchette Bakery is the kind of neighborhood spot that locals swear by.
Plantshed: Upper West Side
Coffee meets flowers in this peaceful oasis on 87th at Plantshed. The seasonal drink menu is lovely, but the hidden garden is the real star.
NYC’s coffee scene is unmatched, no matter which neighborhood you’re in. Grab a cup, take a stroll, and find your new favorite neighborhood spot.
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