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Little Canal

Worth it. Little Canal, a sunny Lower East Side spot at the bustling intersection of Canal, Essex, and Rutgers St., is the quintessential LES cafe.

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Antonina PattizFrom my list Best coffee shops on the Lower East Side
Address
26 Canal St Directions
Subway
F to East Broadway, 1 min
Website
littlecanal.com

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Renowned for its top-notch drinks crafted by quick and friendly baristas, it’s perfect for a speedy to-go coffee.

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Little Canal, a sunny Lower East Side spot at the bustling intersection of Canal, Essex, and Rutgers St., is the quintessential LES cafe. Renowned for its top-notch drinks crafted by quick and friendly baristas, it’s perfect for a speedy to-go coffee.

If time allows, enjoy their mouthwatering breakfast dishes, like the delicious hangover wrap (fried eggs, cheese, bacon, potatoes, chipotle sauce). Note. Laptops aren’t allowed here, so if you need to work, consider other coffee shops in the Lower East Side from this list.

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