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A cafe · Lower East Side · on two New York Dearest lists

Black Cat

Worth it. Offering wifi, outlets, cozy seating and printers, Black Cat easily serves as a makeshift office.

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Antonina PattizFrom my list Best cafes to work from in New York City
People sit and work at tables inside a cozy café with exposed brick and string lights.
From Best cafes to work from in New York City
Address
172 Rivington St Directions
Subway
F, J, M, Z to Delancey St-Essex St, 4 min

Everything I’ve written about Black Cat. It’s on two of my lists, Best cafes to work from in New York City and Best coffee shops on the Lower East Side.

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A popular New York City working cafe, people are constantly in and out, so if you need a quiet place to focus this might not be a great fit. However, If you’re working on a group project or hosting a business meeting, this place gets my vote.

Even if you’re working solo, just bring a pair of noise-canceling headphones and you’ll be good. If you work up an appetite there’s a decent-sized breakfast menu and a handful of fresh pastries.

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    Best of New York 2026, New York Dearest
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    I put Black Cat on two of my best lists

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