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.
- Subway1 to 23 St, 2 min
- Address261 7th Ave, New York, NY 10001
- From my guide, updated September 2026.
If you’re looking for one of the best coffee shops in Chelsea that you can work from, Variety Coffee Roasters is the place to be. The cafe gets flooded with natural daylight and is a great spot to study or work remotely. The coffee shop has copious tables and chairs which typically makes finding a spot pretty easy.
You’ll find multiple outlets sprinkled throughout the cafe to charge your laptop and stay for hours. What really makes Variety Coffee Roasters one of the best coffee shops in Chelsea? They have a bathroom! The number of times I’ve found myself attempting to work at a cafe only to cut my time short because there’s no bathroom available is ridiculous.
Also, any cold brew fans in the house? I’ve found that Variety Coffee Roasters serves some of the smoothest cold brew in NYC, without that unpleasant, bitter taste, highly recommend!
Unpopular opinion. Unpopular opinion. Most “specialty coffee” shops in NYC are more about aesthetics than actual good coffee.
What makes Variety Coffee Roasters one of the best cafes to work remotely in NYC? In addition to free wifi and great coffee, they have a public restroom. Sounds odd, but hear me out.
The number of times I’ve found myself attempting to work from a cafe only to learn there’s no restroom is ridiculous, thankfully Variety Coffee doesn’t play mind games. Also any cold brew fans in the house? I’ve found that Variety Coffee Roasters serves some of the smoothest cold brew in NYC, highly recommend.
Unpopular opinion. Unpopular opinion. Most “specialty coffee” shops in NYC are more about aesthetics than actual good coffee.