I start everyday with a cup of Jack's Stir and Brew Coffee in NYC. – Chef Anne Thornton, Dessert First
Enter any La Colombe cafe and one immediately notices what is missing - the merchandising and clutter of branded T-shirts, coffee mugs, home coffee machines and lunch foods.
Jonathan Rubinstein's espresso shop in the West Village has been a hit ever since it opened in 2002. Rubinstein recently switched to beans from Ecco Caffe, a boutique Sonoma roaster.
Order a mug of straight up Mud coffee. Brunch here is actually very tasty, but sit on the back patio if you can or you'll smell like a kitchen for the remainder of the day.
One of the best places to go for a simple, strong, tasty coffee. If you come often, get the frequent buyer card so you get your 11th drink free! Also take note that it is cash only!
With profits going to charity, it's nice to know you're making a difference when you get a cup of brew. If you're in the TriBeCa area, pop in and grab a mochachino to go.
Enjoy one of the many sandwiches at this vegetarian café as you drink your coffee. A good place for lunch.
One of the best coffee shops in the Upper East Side, this little hole in the wall makes a great chai latte. Limited space makes it not great for a sitdown so come here for something on-the-go.
A nice coffee shop in Midtown West, that is a favorite among locals! Get an almond croissant, and enjoy a cup of good coffee from La Colombe :)
Taking over the Irving Farm branch that used to be at this location, Birch Coffee extends their coffee roasting & cafe empire from the Gershwin Hotel to Chelsea. Read more.
Serving dark roasted Doma Coffee roasted in Idaho, Madman Espresso sits astride on the East Village/Gramercy Park border. Wifi. Read more.
Our favorite indie shop of 2012, Parlor, which roasts their own coffee, is tucked into the back of a Persons of Interest barbershop in Williamsburg. Single origin espresso drinks only. Recommended. Read more.
Hybrid tiki bar/cafe/surf shop, the cafe part of Bikini Bar is run by barista champion Danielle Glasky. They serve Counter Culture Coffee. Read more.
New York's first speakeasy style coffee shop, arty, Australian-run Happy Bones is tucked away in the rear of a Bond St boutique. Wifi is available. Read more.
Continuing their occupation of high-profile properties, Blue Bottle holds down a standing-room only stall just inside the door of the attractive gourmet mall All Good Things on Franklin St in TriBeCa. Read more.
