After over 2 years of living in New York City, I have accumulated a list of the best cafes all over town. Whether you are looking for a trendy spot to catch up with friends or a quiet place to grind for a few hours, I've got you covered!
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West Village
Chelsea/Meatpacking/Flatiron
Soho/Tribeca
Upper East Side
Greenwich Village
Brooklyn
West Village
Nothing better than a new cafe with an old friend in the village!
great spot to catch up with a friend for more of an elevated coffee vibe, amazing pastries and happy hour special as well!
Fellini Coffee
great post run or workout spot to hit with friends downtown, amazing breakfast burritos
THE ELK
cute coffee spot, often go after run club with friends! it also sells bandit clothing which is fun if you are into the running scene in new york :)
RHYTHM ZERO | WEST VILLAGE
great people watching coffee spot with both indoor and outdoor tables, delicious pastries in the morning as well!
Café Kitsuné – West Village
quaint cafe in the heart of west village! lovely spot for a productive afternoon on your computer or to simply read some pages of your new book :)
Amano Cafe
Chelsea/Meatpacking/Flatiron
Some great centrally located spots to work from or grab a quick coffee before work!
amazing spot to work from in the morning, and pivot to a happy hour with friends in the afternoon/early evening. great vibe with lots of plants and couches :)
Café-Flor / Bar 21
such a cute spot with indoor and outdoor seating for when the weather is nice, great service as well!
Kobrick Coffee Co.
literally the best croissant i have had in a long time! great cafe chain all over manhattan and brooklyn
Devoción Coffee Shop, Flatiron District, Manhattan, New York
one of the better blank street locations with a few tables to work from!
Blank Street Coffee
Soho/Tribeca
awesome spot to work from in soho with many tables and yummy coffee!
The Lost Draft
huge space, great to work from with yummy seasonal drinks and big pastry selection
Laughing Man Cafe
Upper East Side
Go to spots in the Upper East Side for morning coffee :)
SUCH a cute coffee spot, usually very crowded but worth the wait! especially pretty during the holiday season
Ralph's Coffee
great italian cafe in the UES, awesome staff, both indoor and outdoor seating available
La Bomboniera
such good hot matcha on a cold winter day, not much room to work from but great for a long walk
Colomba Bakery
one of my favorite variety locations, perfect for doing work, delicious cups of coffee!
Variety Coffee Roasters
Greenwich Village
great spot to get a cute chai latte and chocolate croissant, and yap with your friend for hours. most do not allow laptops, so would use this spot for chatting!
maman
Brooklyn
Must hit spots all over Brooklyn, specifically Williamsburg :)
such a vibey cute spot in brooklyn, insanely delicious matcha, pretty small space
PPL
great cafe to work from in brooklyn with tables, natural light, free water, bathrooms, and outlets! food looked delicious as well
MYA & BROOKLYN M&B COFFEE & BAKERY
such a great coffee spot with a warm setting, good for posting up for a few hours and getting some work done
