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Citizens Cafe.

Worth it, says Antonina. The kind staff, beautiful setting, and top-notch drinks make Citizens one of the best coffee shops in SoHo.

Antonina Pattiz
Antonina PattizI went myself · from my Best coffee shops in SoHo
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Best coffee shops in SoHo

No. 12 on that list
Worth it
  • Address201 Lafayette St, New York, NY 10012
  • From my guide, updated September 2026.

For a vibrant, delicious cup of coffee, check out Citizen’s, an Australian-based cafe that opened in 2016. Co-founders Justin Giuffrida and Andrew Geisel aimed to create a community-focused space, emphasizing relationships and familiarity.

The kind staff, beautiful setting, and top-notch drinks make Citizens one of the best coffee shops in SoHo. I recommend ordering the Smashing Avocado, a really good combination of multigrain toast, pickled onion, feta, and beetroot hummus for a delicious and memorable meal.

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