The coffee scene in New York City is, you could say, fully brewed. There are organically grown hipster coffee spots, small companies from California and Australia, and iconic brands from Colombia—all serving freshly roasted, high-quality coffee that will put to shame any ubiquitous corporate coffee chains. Skip the blue-and-white Greek-themed paper cups of bodega coffee and try these top picks instead.
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Devoción (Williamsburg)
An import from Bogotá, Colombia, Devoción has locations in Williamsburg, Flatiron, and Downtown Brooklyn. All the beans are sourced from Fair Trade farmers in—surprise, surprise—Colombia and then shipped overnight to a Brooklyn roastery, soon after landing in your cup in the form of excellent coffee. Each spacious location is designed for the guest to stay a while, with comfy sofas and chairs. The inviting atmosphere is also great for travelers visiting New York solo.
Abraço (East Village)
There’s usually a line at this Brazilian-accented East 7th Street espresso bar in the morning, as local East Village coffee fiends have figured out that Abraço is one of the best places for a morning perk in the area. Since 2007, Abraço has been sourcing South American beans—particularly from Brazil, the largest coffee producer on the planet—and then churning out high-quality coffee drinks.
Black Fox Coffee Co. (Financial District)
With two locations in the Financial District and two in Midtown, Black Fox isn’t too far from anyone who might work in these weekday bustling swaths of Manhattan. The design of each cafe is modeled after European coffee bars. They’re comfortable, warm, and invite you to linger while enjoying your high-quality cup of espresso or matcha latte or whatever you drink to get your morning perk.
El Condor (West Village)
This small cafe opened in early 2022 on Greenwich Avenue in the West Village with one main purpose in mind: to brew coffee in such a way as to remove the high acidity factor in the taste that has pervaded so much of third-wave coffee culture. It’s succeeded and has quickly become a neighborhood favorite. El Condor also has a menu of congee, bruschetta, lamb-filled roti, and pastries to go along with the various caffeinated beverages.
Insider’s tip: In the neighborhood? Check out more of our fav coffee shops in the West Village!
Coffee Project New York (Long Island City)
The two owners of this elevated coffee spot are on a mission to serve and promote quality coffee while creating awareness about sustainability in the coffee chain—from farmer to consumer and everything in between. The Long Island City, Queens location is a cafe and an academy to further the company’s goals. Coffee Project New York also has locations in Chelsea, the East Village, and Fort Greene.
