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A place · Cafe · East Village · on 2 of my lists

Porto Rico Importing Co..

Worth it, says Antonina. Charming New York since 1907, stepping into Porto Rico Importing Company is nothing short of intoxicating (the smell!).

Antonina Pattiz
Antonina PattizI went myself · from my Best coffee shops in the East Village

Porto Rico Importing Co., in my photographs

4 frames from my visits
  • A man sits on a bench outside the Porto Rico Importing Co. coffee and tea storefront while others chat nearby.
  • A street view of Porto Rico Importing Co. coffee and tea shop with people outside on the sidewalk.
  • A street view shows the Porto Rico Importing Co. coffee shop storefront next to an optician's shop with people outside
  • A street view shows the storefront of Porto Rico Importing Co. coffee and tea shop next to an optician's office.
Where Porto Rico Importing Co. appears on New York Dearest

It's on 2 of my lists. Each entry below is what I wrote about it there, with my verdict on that list, the fullest first.

Best coffee shops in the East Village

No. 6 on that list4 min from the subway
Worth it
  • SubwayA, B, C, D, E, F, M to W 4 St-Wash Sq, 4 min
  • Address201 Bleecker St, New York, NY
  • From my guide, updated September 2026.

Charming New York since 1907, stepping into Porto Rico Importing Company is nothing short of intoxicating (the smell!). This tiny East Village coffee shop. From Indonesia to Brazil, expect to find top-notch coffee sold in bulk. Don’t need 5 pounds? That’s fine too, you can order coffee by the cup at checkout.

The decor strikes that sweet spot between cozy and modern, and there’s always good music playing at just the right volume. Don’t overlook the most popular item here. It might not be the flashiest thing on the menu, but it’s consistently excellent.

Read it on the list
Worth it, says Antonina. Been? Say if you agree.

Best things to do in the East Village

No. 7 on that list4 min from the subway
Worth it

Serving New Yorkers since 1907, stepping into Porto Rico Importing Company is nothing short of intoxicating (the smell!).

This tiny coffee shop has over 130 varieties of coffee that span the gamut. From Indonesia to Brazil, expect to find top-notch coffee sold in bulk. Don’t need 5 pounds? That’s fine too, you can order coffee by the cup at checkout.

Read it on the list
Porto Rico Importing Co.

Nearby, from my lists

Worth it, within a ten-minute walk
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