I'm a New Yorker, born and raised. I also have a lot of friends who don't live in New York—so when they visit New York and ask me where they can get a GOOD cup of coffee, I get so excited :) I've spent the most time on and below 14th St, so that's wh...
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Honestly this is one of my favorite cafes in all of NYC, Brooklyn & Queens included. The Saigon Drip is so freaking strong, nothing else wakes me up like this does. Favorite drinks I've had are the Hanoi Egg, Banana Latte, and KO Tonic!
FifthSip
Their pistachio rose croissant is my favorite croissant EVER. Their babka is also amazing.
Librae Bakery | Middle Eastern Bakery in New York, NY
Such a cute and cozy Vietnamese cafe, love their pandan latte.
Lê Phin
A bit on the pricier side, but I've had multiple drinks and pastries from here and none of them have disappointed. Really loved the salted guava matcha especially :)
Street Blends® NYC
They specialize in really cool coffee drinks with fresh fruit puree!
Not As Bitter
SUPER quality coffee, and all their pastries look so interesting, I always want to buy at least 5 of them haha
La Cabra – La Cabra
Excellent Vietnamese coffee, and the matcha yuzu tonic is insaneeee
le gaz: home
Came here mostly for the pastries, not so much the coffee—I loooove their meringues.
Aux Merveilleux de Fred
SUCH a beautiful place to sip on coffee and catch up with a friend, or to do work in. Pick up a plant for your home while you're there :)
PlantShed Cafe
Pro tip: Go after 5pm for their unique and beautiful dessert menu!
La Farine Pâtisserie et Café
I LOVE their croissant monkey bread soooo much, and their oat draft latte was yummy!
Hands down one of my favorite places for pastries in Manhattan. I haven't tried their drinks, but every single one of their pastries (French-Japanese!) I've had has been perfection. If they have soba pudding when you visit, please please please get i...
Patisserie Fouet - Patisserie Fouet
Horchata coffee? Say less.
787 Coffee | Best Coffee Shops, Beans, & Subscriptions ...
You are going to love their burnt cheesecakes and shaved snow; their iced coconut waters are also so fun!
Grace Street | NYC Dessert Cafe & Catering
Not for nothing, you might see a Broadway star or two in here when you pop in.. my recommendation is to try one of their seasonal drinks. They never disappoint!
Bird & Branch – Bird & Branch
My friends and I loved going here between classes—you can get a good, strong coffee here, or something fun like an oat draft latte!
La Colombe Cafe
Love their single origin black coffee—super affordable and delicious!
Ground Central Coffee Company: NYC Coffee Shop
Their reputation is what it is for a reason. Strong and reliable coffee every time!
New York Greenwich Village Cafe - Stumptown Coffee Roasters
I featured this spot in a recent vlog of mine, and was pleasantly surprised by (1) how much I loved the Hanoi Egg Latte I bought (2) how much it woke me up (3) how sweet the staff was!
FifthSip
The Roma Latte (which I ordered with oat milk) is one of my new favorite lattes in the city. Delightfully nutty (hazelnut praline), just slightly sweet, and smooth. Also, love that the beans Mandrake Cafe makes their drinks with are from Mexico, ethi...
Mandrake Café
Cute little space to catch up with friends or read/do work (if you can find a seat)—they have fun seasonal drinks!
Bedford Studio
Thai tea enthusiasts, rejoice! Fun little spot where you can get authentic Thai drinks and snacks
