This Kiwi-owned joint in SoHo is a long-standing favorite. There isn’t any wifi, but there’s always a New York Times on the communal table and usually a group of Brooklyn old timers hashing about the good old days.īonus: the day’s horoscope is always posted on the espresso machine so that you have something fun to read while you wait! 8. This Scandinavian coffee shop in NYC has two locations in Williamsburg: the one on Bedford Avenue is perfect to grab and go, but I prefer the spot on Roebling Street.
There’s a regular stream of regulars who come through for a takeaway coffee in the morning, and their interaction with the baristas is great for people-watching. The chipped tilework is a favorite of #ihavethisthingwithfloors fans, and the overall atmosphere in this East Village café is cozy, welcoming and imperfect. Ost Cafe – East Village Credit – Ost Cafe Grab a coffee, a newspaper and a croissant and while away the day in the sunshine. One of the newer additions to the Williamsburg coffee scene, the Devocion’s understated black exterior gives no hints to the sunny oasis that lies within.Ī vertical green garden covers the back wall and an enormous skylight lets in enough sun to require daffodil-yellow umbrellas over the tables in the afternoon. Devocion – Brooklyn Credit: Jillian Wishart The recently-opened cavernous space features plenty of skylights and a lively graffiti wall mural. City of Saints – Manhattan & Bushwickīushwick is known for its colorful murals and wide array of street art, and the City of Saints coffee shop embraces the neighborhood vibes. I certainly had a lot in common with this NYC cafe. I can highly recommend the Avocado toast, shakshuka sourdough, and a granola bowl so big it’s hard to finish, but so tasty you keep trying.Īustralian owner, Tass is the kind of guy you want to meet in your local coffee shop: attentive, friendly, and front of shop. Their breakfast and lunch menu takes the simple, yet delicious, approach with locally sourced and seasonal produce. They balance out proper Aussie coffee with soul food you’ll find on most menus on the beach cafes in Australia.
In Common NYC Cafe was my morning coffee stop on my way to the IMM conference in NYC and it was the first place I took Craig and the girls when they joined me a few days’ later. This Coffee shop near the Javitz Center and new Hudson Yards area is my favorite cafe in New York. In Common NYC CafeĮDITOR CAROLINE’S ADDITION Shakshuka Toast Great coffee in NYC Granola Yum! In the summer, they have lattes and iced coffee on draft-they’ll combine both to do a coffee version of a Black and Tan, which is to die for.Īnd in the winter-aka cappuccino season!-the selection of colorfully designed porcelain mugs and plates always brightens my morning coffee and croissant. There are two things that I love most about La Colombe. La Colombe – Tribeca, SoH0, Wall Street, N0H0 It’s one of the coolest and best cafes in NYC. Two Hands also functions as an art gallery, with rotating prints on the walls and regular private opening parties.
I think they do the best avocado toast in the city, and you can indulge Aussie peculiarities like a Tim-Tam Slam or a perfectly spread layer of Vegemite on your toast here.
Named after Heath Ledger’s break-out film, this NoLita café is owned by a couple of Sydneysiders. Bluestone Lane – ManhattanĪlthough you can find a Starbucks on almost any corner in Manhattan-luckily, still less frequent in most of Brooklyn-skip the chains and tuck into one of the NYC coffee shops that the locals love to frequent!īelow are my 16 best coffee shops in NYC for when I need an early-morning caffeine jolt, a sunny window seat to read a book, a spot to catch up with a friend, or simply a place with a killer playlist and decent wifi.Īlthough the vibe and offerings differ at each, one thing is guaranteed: excellent coffee, made by baristas who know what they’re doing. To my extreme pleasure, there’s been an influx of Australian-run coffee shops in NYC in the last few years.Īnd nationalities aside, it’s encouraged all cafes to up their game in coffee, food, and ambiance. To be honest, I fell in love with café culture in Australia: living in Melbourne showed me just how good coffee can be, and how seriously excellent baristas take their craft.
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