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The best coffee shops in SoHo

Updated September 2026. 14 places.

SoHo in New York City is known for its charming cast-iron buildings and cobblestone streets. It’s also home to some really cute coffee shops that are worth checking out. After spending a lot of time in the neighborhood, I’ve put together a list of what I believe are the best coffee in SoHo.

Whenever my friends visit the city and stay in SoHo, this the exact list I share with them. So whether you’re looking to focus on some work or catch up with a friend, there’s a SoHo cafe for you.

Antonina PattizWriter and photographer · how I decide
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Best coffee shops in SoHo, 2026

  1. 787 CoffeeCafe · SoHo
  2. Balthazar's BakeryBakery · SoHoSeriously, the BEST chocolate donuts I’ve ever had – perfectly dense and chocolatey.
  3. Blank StreetCafe · SoHoI’ve been coming here for years and the quality has never once dropped.
  4. ButlerCafe · SoHoIt’s a top-notch coffee shop in SoHo, offering a spacious and well-lit environment in which to enjoy your coffee with a good book.
  5. Cafe Leon DoreCafe · SoHoAfter many lattes, cappuccinos, and Americanos, Cafe Leon Dore is one of the best cafes in SoHo.
  6. Citizens CafeCafe · SoHoThe kind staff, beautiful setting, and top-notch drinks make Citizens one of the best coffee shops in SoHo.
  7. Gasoline Alley CoffeeCafe · NoHoThis bright and fast-paced cafe churns out some of the best coffee in the neighborhood.
  8. Ground Support CafeCafe · SoHo
  9. La CabraCafe · SoHoEstablished in 2013, La Cabra, meaning “the goat” in Spanish, has earned its reputation as the GOAT (greatest of all time) in the eyes of the hip and young, thanks to its in-house coffee roasting.
  10. La Colombe Coffee RoastersCafe · SoHo
  11. MamanCafe · SoHoPlus, they serve some of the best coffee in New York City (not to be underestimated at a bakery).
  12. Now or Never CoffeeCafe · SoHoNot only is Now or Never Coffee one of the it, but it’s also one of the cutest cafes in the neighborhood.
  13. PlantShedCafe · SoHoPlantShed provides a Garden of Eden-like reprieve from the bustling city.
  14. Urban BackyardCafe · Little ItalyUrban Backyard is a small oasis in the heart of Little Italy and one of the cutest cafes in SoHo.

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Where they are

3 neighborhoods, SoHo and NoHo most of all.

SoHo

Little Italy

NoHo

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The full guide, with the ones that didn't make it and why: 17 Satisfying SoHo Coffee Shops (Local’s Guide).