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The best cafes on the Upper East Side

Updated September 2026. 8 places.

In search of the best coffee on the Upper East Side? As a local with a passion for all things caffeine, I’ve scoured this posh neighborhood to bring you a quick roundup of the best cafes in the neighborhood. Whether you’re after a quiet corner for your morning ritual or a stylish venue for an afternoon pick-me-up, this list is for you.

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Best cafes on the Upper East Side, 2026

  1. 787 CoffeeCafe · Upper East SideThe coffee is consistently great and the baristas are always top-notch.
  2. Birch CoffeeCafe · Upper East Side
  3. Bluestone LaneCafe · Upper East SideThe Upper East side edition of Bluestone Lane is easily my favorite in the city.
  4. Cafe Bleriot XICafe · Upper East SideOffering great coffee in the Upper East Side, Cafe Bleriot XI is a cozy old-fashioned cafe full of charm.
  5. Hutch + WaldoCafe · Upper East SideWhen it comes to instagrammable cafes in the Upper East Side, Hutch + Waldo is hard to beat.
  6. Oslo Coffee RoastersCafe · Upper East SideHailing from Brooklyn, Oslo Coffee Roasters has amassed an enthusiastic fan base around their velvelty smooth pours.
  7. Ralph's CoffeeCafe · Upper East SideIt's one of the most all around beautiful and European cafe experiences on the Upper East Side.
  8. InèsCafe · Upper East SideThis quaint Upper East Side serves top notch coffee and tasty bites.

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The full guide, with the ones that didn't make it and why: 10 Satisfying Cafes on the Upper East Side (Local’s List).