New York City is one of the most populous cities in the United States. The Big Apple, which is located on one of the largest natural harbours in the world and juts out into the Atlantic Ocean, is made up of five boroughs: Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, the Bronx, and Staten Island. There is no lack of cosy neighbourhood coffee shops in New York that welcome visitors with frothy cappuccinos and warm chat, and the title of greatest coffee in the city is heavily contested! Here are the top seven places to have your coffee in New York to get your morning fix.
Little Collins
Little Collins coffee shop can be found on both Lexington Avenue and Third Avenue. With its sleek, industrial décor, delicious food, and ambient music, this New York coffee shop is a haven for lovers of Australian-style coffee. Little Collins tickles all the senses and makes visitors feel right at home. Aside from the breakfast menu, sandwiches, salads, and pastries, the flat whites, cold brews, and pour-overs are all miniature works of art. This is the kind of café where the barista remembers your name and your favourite sandwich which could come in handy while on a long stay business trip. You should note that the Little Collins on Lexington Avenue is closed on weekends so head to Third Avenue for your off-work fix.
Felix Roasting Co.
One of the tastiest morning coffees in New York can be found at Felix Roasting Co. They create their recipes from scratch with the intention of conveying a story in each cup of coffee they make, from their home-made non-dairy milks to their unique syrups. A highlight is the "Deconstructed Espresso Tonic," which is served in a wine glass with tonic water, non-alcoholic Campari, and lemon-basil leaves. The Felix experience is clearly a popular one with five distinct places to try it throughout the city.
Abraco
Since it first opened in 2007 this coffee shop in New York hasn't altered its menu, and with good reason. With the exception of the legendary olive oil cake and cured olive cookie, their daily selection of handcrafted organic pastries rotates each morning. The organic cow-only milk is combined with locally procured, locally roasted South American beans - nothing compares to the coffee at Abraco. Please keep in mind that this New York coffee shop is closed on Mondays.
Sey Coffee
Sey Coffee has a bright and airy warehouse filled with potted plants to create a West Coast atmosphere in the middle of Bushwick. But this New York coffee shop is more than just a gorgeous setting; it's a peaceful spot where you can see the coffee being roasted on-site. This pet-friendly café is a terrific location to discover the wide array of flavours, aromas, and acidities of their coffee that has been cultivated by the skill of their global producing partners.
Suited
Along with a few other foreign roasters, Suited is a coffee shop in New York’s Financial District that partners with some of the biggest names in New York roasting, like Sey and Little Wolf. This is one of the top locations to get coffee in New York with a broad menu that includes breakfast plates and bowls, salads, soup, buttermilk fried chicken, and fresh juices.
Devocion
Even on the busiest days, there are probably more plants than people at Devocion. Just ten days after they’re harvested, all their raw beans come directly from Colombia to make for some of the freshest morning coffee in New York. There are Devocion cafés in Brooklyn, Williamsburg, Dumbo, and Flatiron, plus their website offers a quiz to help you determine your flavour preferences. Take the quiz before drinking your new favourite coffee from one of their signature yellow mugs.
Topos Bookstore Café
Topos Bookstore Café is a popular hangout if you're in Ridgewood. The relaxed, brilliantly lit coffee shop in New York is worth visiting for its coffee as well as its carefully selected new and used book collection. It's a fantastic spot for some peace and quiet to read or just work on your laptop with more than enough coffee to sustain you for the day.
These are out favourites, but there are many more coffee shops in New York to enjoy a delicious morning brew. Here are our top eight views in New York City if you're seeking sights to see after a cup of Joe, and if you’re looking for accommodation while in the Big Apple, here are our top five serviced apartments in New York for long stay business trips.
