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New York City's specialty coffee scene rivals any in the world, reflecting the city's relentless pursuit of excellence and constant innovation. Across all five boroughs, from the artisanal roasteries of Brooklyn to the sleek espresso bars of Manhattan and the neighborhood gems in Queens, NYC offers an extraordinary range of specialty coffee experiences.
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Coffee Project NY (Chelsea)
Chelsea
Trendy specialty coffee shop with a bright, gallery-like counter, creative seasonal drinks, brunch items, and a vibrant atmosphere.
Opens 7:00 AM tomorrow
St Kilda (Hells Kitchen 44)
Hell's Kitchen
Melbourne-inspired coffee shop with a focus on single origin espresso and filter coffee in Hell's Kitchen.
Opens 7:00 AM tomorrow
Joe Coffee Company: LaGuardia Place
Greenwich Village
NYC roaster since 2003 serving their Long Island City-roasted beans with approachable specialty coffee ethos.
Opens 7:00 AM tomorrow
Black Fox (Chelsea)
Chelsea
Upscale specialty coffee shop in the Pendry Hotel with a broad selection of high-end coffee and pastries, in a sleek, comfortable setting.
Opens 7:00 AM tomorrow
Ninth Street Espresso
Alphabet City
Espresso purist bar serving delightful shots with milk customization in an Alphabet City storefront.
Opens 7:00 AM tomorrow
Blue Bottle Coffee
Hudson Yards
Oakland-born specialty roaster's Hudson Yards outpost serving single-origin pour overs and espresso.
Opens 7:00 AM tomorrowPour-Over & Filter Coffee
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Maru Coffee
Williamsburg
LA-born specialty roaster's Brooklyn outpost serving excellent pour overs and signature espresso drinks.
Opens 7:30 AM tomorrow
% Arabica (Nolita)
Nolita
Trendy neighborhood café focusing on light roasted specialty coffee and pastries, in a stylish, minimal space in Nolita.
Opens 7:30 AM tomorrow
PARK at KIMS
Chinatown
Korean specialty roasters take center stage at this slow bar showcasing Pastel Coffee and rotating single origins.
Opens 8:00 AM tomorrowCoffee Project NY (Chelsea)
Chelsea
Trendy specialty coffee shop with a bright, gallery-like counter, creative seasonal drinks, brunch items, and a vibrant atmosphere.
Opens 7:00 AM tomorrow
Monoblend Coffee
Chelsea
A Brooklyn-roasted single-origin coffee shop in Chelsea offering tasting flights, brunch fare, and a cozy, quiet atmosphere.
Opens 7:00 AM tomorrow
Verve Coffee (Capital One Café)
Midtown East
Santa Cruz roaster's Manhattan outpost inside Capital One Cafe with direct-trade beans and skilled prep.
Opens 7:30 AM tomorrowEspresso Focused
View all 350Maru Coffee
Williamsburg
LA-born specialty roaster's Brooklyn outpost serving excellent pour overs and signature espresso drinks.
Opens 7:30 AM tomorrow
Blue Bottle Coffee
Williamsburg
Oakland-based specialty pioneer offering single-origin coffee and precision espresso in a spacious Williamsburg café.
Opens 6:30 AM tomorrow% Arabica (Nolita)
Nolita
Trendy neighborhood café focusing on light roasted specialty coffee and pastries, in a stylish, minimal space in Nolita.
Opens 7:30 AM tomorrowPARK at KIMS
Chinatown
Korean specialty roasters take center stage at this slow bar showcasing Pastel Coffee and rotating single origins.
Opens 8:00 AM tomorrowCoffee Project NY (Chelsea)
Chelsea
Trendy specialty coffee shop with a bright, gallery-like counter, creative seasonal drinks, brunch items, and a vibrant atmosphere.
Opens 7:00 AM tomorrowMonoblend Coffee
Chelsea
A Brooklyn-roasted single-origin coffee shop in Chelsea offering tasting flights, brunch fare, and a cozy, quiet atmosphere.
Opens 7:00 AM tomorrowCafés with Food
View all 311Verve Coffee (Capital One Café)
Midtown East
Santa Cruz roaster's Manhattan outpost inside Capital One Cafe with direct-trade beans and skilled prep.
Opens 7:30 AM tomorrowBlue Bottle Coffee
Williamsburg
Oakland-based specialty pioneer offering single-origin coffee and precision espresso in a spacious Williamsburg café.
Opens 6:30 AM tomorrowPARK at KIMS
Chinatown
Korean specialty roasters take center stage at this slow bar showcasing Pastel Coffee and rotating single origins.
Opens 8:00 AM tomorrow% Arabica (Nolita)
Nolita
Trendy neighborhood café focusing on light roasted specialty coffee and pastries, in a stylish, minimal space in Nolita.
Opens 7:30 AM tomorrowCoffee Project NY (Chelsea)
Chelsea
Trendy specialty coffee shop with a bright, gallery-like counter, creative seasonal drinks, brunch items, and a vibrant atmosphere.
Opens 7:00 AM tomorrowMonoblend Coffee
Chelsea
A Brooklyn-roasted single-origin coffee shop in Chelsea offering tasting flights, brunch fare, and a cozy, quiet atmosphere.
Opens 7:00 AM tomorrowRecently added cafés in New York
Blue Dove Coffee added in SoHo
4 days ago
Stonefruit Espresso + Kitchen added in Bedford-Stuyvesant
4 days ago
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