Noah Weiss: The most trendy coffee shop in midtown? La Colombe cappuccinos with fast free wifi, comfy couches, and oversized lamps.
JRSS: There's a nice, cozy, living room like room in the back with comfortable sofa and armchairs and books. Interesting selection of teas. The coffee is fresh and testy, but somewhat pricey.
Pauline P: I think I found my new favorite coffee shop. Love the ambiance of the place. Nice cozy seating in the back and communal table in the front.
Ethan Illfelder: Awesome selection, good prices, free popcorn, cool couch area in the back.
Alex Robertson: Solid UES beer bar. Sometimes really good stuff
John C: Amazing beer selection, including beer on tap and beer cans for purchase to take home or drink at the bar. Friendly and knowledgeable staff. Delicious coffee and pastries available in the morning too.
5. The Cigar Inn
8.8
1016 2nd Ave (btwn E 53rd & E 54th St), New York, NY
Smoke Shop · Midtown East · 62 tips and reviews
Erik Cintron: A fun way to get into cigars or if your a vet a great place to enjoy a cigar. U walk in u feel like a gentlemen. Couches all around vast amount of cigars to buy. U can own a humidifier safe. Byob too!
Hector: BYOB for this excellent cigar spot. Arrive early to grab some couch seats.
Claudia: Wentfor my birthday.... Pat the guy behind the counter was amazing!! EXCELLENT music. Good vibes, friendly people.. fabulous place to relax over vino & a nice cigar (chosen from their selection)
Mack Elder: The radio listening room is truly underrated. Lay back in their strangely comfortable chairs and take in an old episode of "The Shadow" or "Fibber McGee."
Alejandra de la Torre: Awesome, library! Loved to watch films and advertising from past years!
IWalked Audio Tours: Inside visitors have access to nearly 150K TV/radio shows that may be watched in designated console rooms. Shows date back as far as 1918 and are inclusive of current shows. More info via <LINK> Read more.
7. Karaoke Duet 48
8.2
304 E 48th St (btwn 1st & 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Karaoke Bar · Turtle Bay · 46 tips and reviews
USA TODAY: With 16 private rooms, this establishment lets armchair American Idol contestants be the star of their own concert without worrying about performing in front of strangers. Read more.
Funes: Cool, clean rooms. Cheap drinks and great staff. Good times to be had.
Dan Dickinson: Play Electric Six's "Gay Bar" (code C60265). It has a completely unrelated video that will make your night.
Jaime F: WiFi, comfortable seats, quiet, free coffee
Amy Leigh: Relaxing atmosphere, nice rooftop area for drinks. Great cocktails. Inside seating large and comfy
Dens: I was here for opening day of the buffalo shrimp in the upstairs bar -- highly recommended, tho you only get 3. FYI - Beware if dudes in suits talking tennis.
9. Anthropologie
8.4
50 Rockefeller Plz (at W 50th St), New York, NY
Women's Store · Rockefeller Center · 43 tips and reviews
Dennis Dong: Great comfy chairs to sit on and wait while the ladies shop. :p
ℳ𝒶𝓎♍: I love Anthro stores, it's like entering a whimsical garden filled with great fashion, home goods and fantastically scented candles. This Rock Center location is hands down the best in Manhattan
Andrés Goñi: www.andresgoni.cl
10. Saks Fifth Avenue
8.8
611 5th Ave Fl 8 (btwn E 49th & E 50th St), New York, NY
Department Store · Midtown East · 290 tips and reviews
Katherine DePasquale: Women's lounge on 4th floor=great place for breastfeeding, with two small couches. Make sure you go to the correct lounge: past Lafayette and to the right (the other lounge only has toilet stalls).
Kevin Dudley: Guys: in the middle of summer, this is a great place to bring your lady. While she shops, your get to enjoy plush seating and ample air conditioning!
Mesh A: I'm always stunning by the display windows ❤
New York Guest Tourism Services: The lobby is the perfect place for a cocktail or cup of tea on a rainy day like today. Couches are comfortable, service is friendly. If you're lucky you can hang with Matilda, the cat in residence.
Tarah Feinberg: Lobby has free wifi, is pretty quiet and has comfy chairs. Score!
HotelChatter: Excellent, excellent lobby. Head here for tea or for some of the best thick fries in the city. Ask for the wifi code at the desk & do a little work...and don't forget to pet Matilda, the lobby cat.
14. Library Hotel
7.2
299 Madison Ave (at 41st St), New York, NY
Hotel · Midtown East · 40 tips and reviews
Andrea Hong: If god forbid you find yourself in midtown on a beautiful day, the rooftop here is lovely. Great cocktails, couches to park on, and some covered sections that still let you bask in the sun.
Jordan Taylor: My favorite hotel in the world! Rooms are organized by the Dewey Decimal System, and all set up with different categories of books. Gorgeous rooftop bar, lovely reading room - just perfect!
🕊 Fondation Intelligence: Décoration stimulante.