I've been a food writer for 20+ years and a New Yorker for 10+ years. These are THE BEST places to get coffee in New York City.
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Coffee and tea - yes, please! These cozy cafes and coffee kiosks offer the best cup of joe in the Big Apple.
Get your drink “for here” and you get a cute tray with your drink, shot of fresh squeezed OJ and a mini cookie! :)
The Fancy Kook
This cozy spot serves Italian coffees with a “bottom” - pistachio, condensed milk or dulce de leche. Mmm.
Tozzo The Italian Coffee Shop
The cinnamon social is THE BEST pastry ever. Order two. There are multiple locations in NYC.
Ole & Steen
All the drinks and pastries are exemplary. My favorite is the Neve Sulla Lava (hot chocolate, frozen cafe crema, whipped cream, and chocolate shavings).
Eataly New York Flatiron: restaurants, private dining and catering
Literally everything on the menu is amazing. The pastries are made in house and it's the perfect breakfast spot.