New York City Coffee Shops

New York city coffee shops are more like gathering places than restaurants. Reservations are never needed and the food is always good. New Yorkers take their Coffee Shops quite seriously.

Big Cup

228 8th Ave. (btw. 21st St. & 22nd St.), 206-0059

M-Th 7am-1am, F & Sa 8am-2am, Su 8am-1am

A no-rush community hangout with a nice variety of drinks and snacks.

The City Bakery

22 E. 17th St. (btw. Broadway & 5th Ave.),366-1414 M-Sa 7:30am-6pm. Beautiful pastries to go with your coffee.

DT-UT

1626 2nd Ave. (btw. 84th St. & 85th St.), 327-1327

M-Th 7:30am-12am, F & Sa 7:30am-2am, Su 8:30am-12am

Come and make your own smores at this cozy coffehouse.

In the Black

180 Varick St. (btw. Houston St. & Prince St.), 807-8322

M-F 7am-7pm

An espresso bar with style.

Java Shop

1611 Broadway (@ 49th St.), 246-1960

Su-Th 7:30am-12am, F & Sa 7:30am-1am

Serendipity 3

225 E. 60th St. (btw. 2nd Ave & 3rd Ave.), 838-3531

Su-Th 11:30am-12am, F 11:30am-1am, Sa 11:30am-2am

If you like dessert with your coffee, come here.

Starbuck's Coffee

On every block (practically). OK... coffee, nice clean restrooms and prompt service. Just keep your eyes opened and you're bound to find one.