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A place · Cafe · East Village · on 1 of my list

Saltwater Coffee.

Worth it, says Antonina. Sourcing coffee beans from Sydney, Australia (and roasting them in NYC), this Australian coffee shop serves top-notch espresso drinks (the flat white deserves a shout out).

Antonina Pattiz
Antonina PattizI went myself · from my Best coffee shops in the East Village
Where Saltwater Coffee appears on New York Dearest

It's on 1 of my list. 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. 10 on that list3 min from the subway
Worth it
  • SubwayL to 1 Av, 3 min
  • Address345 E 12th St, New York, NY 10003
  • From my guide, updated September 2026.

Sourcing coffee beans from Sydney, Australia (and roasting them in NYC), this Australian coffee shop serves top-notch espresso drinks (the flat white deserves a shout out).

Since Saltwater Coffee is on the smaller size, it’s a great spot for a grab-and-go when you’re in need of some caffeine but don’t have much time. Luckily, this one of the few coffee shops in the East Village that sells canned cold-brew, so if you like the coffee, make sure to take some home with you!

Worth it, says Antonina. Been? Say if you agree.
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