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The best coffee in New York City

Updated October 2026. 14 places.

Incapable of playing second fiddle, New York City offers the best of everything and coffee is no exception. Chock-full of charming corner cafes and shoe-box sized coffee shops, you’ll find everything from the latest artisanal brews to time-honored institutions that have been serving New Yorkers for 100+ years. On that note, here’s a quick roundup of the best coffee in New York City.

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Best coffee in New York City, 2026

  1. AbraçoCafe · East VillageOpened in 2007, Abraço is a cozy European-inspired cafe that moonlights as a cocktail bar in the evenings.
  2. ArabicaCafe · DumboHailing from Kyoto, at Arabica you get coffee with a view.
  3. Coffee Project New YorkCafe · Financial DistrictHelmed by certified coffee grader and roasting championship competitor, Chi Sum Ngai, you can bet Coffee Project New York serves some of the best coffee in NYC.
  4. DevociónCafe · BrooklynDevoción is unapologetically committed to serving the freshest cup of coffee in New York City.
  5. Hungry GhostCafe · Brooklyn and ManhattanServing exceptional Stumptown coffee, Hungry Ghost has 12 cafes in New York City.
  6. Joe’s CoffeeCafe · West VillageSituated on a scenic corner between Waverly Place and Gay Street, Joe’s flagship location in the West Village is the quintessential New York City neighborhood coffee shop.
  7. Partners CoffeeCafe · WilliamsburgWithin a decade of opening, Partners Coffee has gone from a single cafe in Williamsburg to five across the Big Apple.
  8. PlantShedCafe · Upper West SideAll my fellow plant moms will be in a state of euphoria at PlantShed.
  9. Porto Rico Importing CompanyCafe · Greenwich Village, East Village, Lower East SideServing New Yorkers since 1907, Porto Rico Importing Company is one of the oldest coffee shops in New York City.
  10. Qahwah HouseCafe · Williamsburg & Greenwich VillageQahwah House is a popular Yemeni coffee shop in Williamsburg that serves organic coffee imported from Yemen.
  11. Ralph’s CoffeeCafe · Upper East SideRalph’s Coffee is a posh Upper East Side cafe with very charming retro vibes.
  12. Sey CoffeeCafe · BrooklynAiry and bright, this New York City cafe strives to produce beautiful coffee in a peaceful, plant-filled space.
  13. Ten Thousand CoffeeCafe · Midtown and Financial DistrictTen Thousand Coffee is the new kid on the block, but they hold their own among the best coffee shops in New York City.
  14. Do Not Feed the AlligatorsCafe · Greenwich VillageDo Not Feed the Alligators (DNFA) sources beans from small roasters to make expertly brewed pour-overs and espresso-forward drinks.

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Where they are

13 neighborhoods, Brooklyn and East Village most of all.

Brooklyn

Brooklyn and Manhattan

Dumbo

East Village

Financial District

Greenwich Village

Greenwich Village, East Village, Lower East Side

Midtown and Financial District

Upper East Side

Upper West Side

West Village

Williamsburg

Williamsburg & Greenwich Village

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The full guide, with the ones that didn't make it and why: 17 Best New York City Cafes (Serving Great Coffee in NYC).