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Ludlow Coffee Supply.

Worth it, says Antonina. Ludlow Coffee Company may seem small and simple, but it’s one of the best coffee shops in the Lower East Side.

Antonina Pattiz
Antonina PattizI went myself · from my Best coffee shops on the Lower East Side
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Best coffee shops on the Lower East Side

No. 8 on that list4 min from the subway
Worth it
  • SubwayF to 2 Av, 4 min
  • Address176 Ludlow St, New York, NY 10002
  • From my guide, updated September 2026.

Ludlow Coffee Company may seem small and simple, but it’s one of the best coffee shops in the Lower East Side. Despite its minimalist look, the coffee is flavorful. Thanks to a shoutout from Dua Lipa in a Vogue video, the cafe gained popularity. It might have a line sometimes, but it moves fast.

What sets Ludlow Coffee Company apart is its signature lattes, bourbon vanilla, maple, and salted caramel are top picks (my favorite is maple). With plenty of tables and natural light streaming through large windows, it’s a great Lower East Side coffee shop to work in while enjoying your drink.

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Ludlow Coffee Supply

Lower East Side