Here is my list of the best coffee shops in NYC! If there is anything I love more than photographing weddings, it’s exploring cute coffee shops with A+ drinks (especially the ones I can work in). This is an ongoing list that will be updated regularly!
I provide info on seating, wifi, if they have non-dairy milks, and homemade syrups/speciality lattes. Whether you’re catching up with a friend or grabbing drinks to go on a first date here are my personal favorites. “Life is too short to drink bad coffee”. If you’re looking for my favorite things to do & see in NYC then you can follow my Just Moved To New York instagram account here or my Meghan Lynch Photography account here.
Visiting or moving to Hell’s Kitchen? Here are my favorite non-touristy spots!
I’m a New England & New York couples & personal branding photographer! I would love to capture some of your special moments whether you are a local or just visiting.
BIRD AND BRANCH
I love stopping by Bird and Branch after my classes at the Broadway Dance Center. I personally think they are the friendliest coffee shop in NYC.
Seats: 1 Coffee Table and a couple of stools along the window area
Wifi: Yes
Non-dairy milks: Yes
Bathroom: No
Homemade syrups: Yes
Would this be a good coffee shop to work in? Limited seating
Address: Hell’s Kitchen 359 west 45th St New York, NY 10036
ST. KILDA COFFEE
St. Kilda has A+ drinks and they even roast their own beans in Brooklyn. They have two locations in Hell’s Kitchen so give them a try! Bird & Brand & St. Kilda are my closest recommendations to Broadway Dance Center.
Seats: 4 stools on the window seating and 4 small round tables. (referring to the 328 location)
Wifi: Yes
Non-dairy milks: Yes
Bathroom: No
Homemade syrups: Yes
Would this be a good coffee shop to work in? Limited seating (referring to the 328 location)
Address: 374 W 46th St, New York, NY or 328 W 44th St, New York, NY
SEY COFFEE
Seats: Decent amount of seating
Wifi: Yes
Non-dairy milks: Yes
Homemade syrups: ?
Would this be a good coffee shop to work in? Yes
Address: 18 Grattan Street Brooklyn, NY Weekdays 7-5 • Weekends 8–5
Additional notes: Limited laptops on weekdays. No laptops on weekends.
MAMAN
Seats: A few along the windows (depends on location! some are bigger than others)
Wifi: Yes
Non-dairy milks: Yes
Homemade syrups: Yes
Would this be a good coffee shop to work in? At the larger locations yes!
Address (from photo above. Maman has many locations): {petite} maman 545 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10022
STUMPTOWN COFFEE ROASTERS
Seats: A few along the windows
Wifi:
Non-dairy milks: Yes
Homemade syrups: Yes
Bathroom: Yes
Would this be a good coffee shop to work in? Small, but yes!
Address (from photo above. They have multiple locations): 18 W 29th St, New York, NY 10001
Additional notes: This location connects to the Ace Hotel New York. Go through the door and stop in the photobooth to take a picture! If you want more tables to work then head to their Greenwich Village location at 30 W 8th St, New York, NY 10011.
https://www.stumptowncoffee.com/pages/new-york-ace-hotel-cafe
RALPH’S COFFEE
Seats: Yes but seated reservations only otherwise you’ll have to wait.
Wifi: Yes
Non-dairy milks: Yes
Homemade syrups: Yes
Bathroom: Yes
Would this be a good coffee shop to work in? No (I haven’t seen anyone seated working on a laptop)
Address: 888 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10021, United States (shown above). Their pop up location is at 630 5th Ave New York, NY
Additional notes: Offering organic coffee, tea, baked goods in their cozy in store setting. Best to make an online reservation for seating! This is a perfect option if you are strolling Central Park by Bethesda Fountain and want a caffeine boost before or after!
RADIANT CAFE
Seats: A couple of small tables
Wifi: Yes
Non-dairy milks: Yes
Homemade syrups: Yes
Bathroom: Yes
Would this be a good coffee shop to work in? No screens allowed.
Address: 172 Waverly Pl, New York, NY 10014
Additional notes: They are open until 10PM and they also serve wine!
https://www.instagram.com/radiantcafe.nyc
REMI FLOWER & COFFEE
Seats: A couple of tables and a few bar seats (tight squeeze!)
Wifi: Yes
Non-dairy milks: Yes
Homemade syrups: Yes
Bathroom: Yes
Would this be a good coffee shop to work in? No screens allowed.
Address: 906 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10017
Additional notes: Hours: Everyday 7AM – 6PM. They sell flowers there as well.
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CHA CHA MATCHA
Seats: They have multiple locations (some that do have seating!). The photo above is from the one in Moynihan Train Hall and there is no seating.
Wifi: Yes
Non-dairy milks: Yes
Homemade syrups: Yes
Would this be a good coffee shop to work in? This location no (haven’t gone to the others yet)
Address (from photo above. They have multiple locations): Moynihan Train Hall 421 8th Avenue New York City
Recommended coffee shops I’ll be stopping at soon!
Dayglow, Abraco, Coffee Project NYC, Plant Shed Cafe, The Lost Draft, Urban Backyard,
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