There is a lot more to life than big-corporate coffee. NYC is home to some of the best independent coffee houses in the nation. Check out some of our local favorites below and leave that tall white mocha, nonfat, no whip, 2 pumps behind.
1. Financier Patisserie
Credit: https://www.facebook.com/financierpatisserie/Multiple locations in FiDi
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What we love: Great chai latte & pastries
2. Birch
Credit: https://www.facebook.com/birchcoffee/
Multiple locations: Flatiron, UES, West Village, Midtown East, FiDi,
Phone: (212) 686-1444
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What we love: Great cold brew and alternative milks (like hemp, etc)
3. Qathra
Credit: https://www.facebook.com/Qathra/
Address: 1112 Cortelyou Rd, Brooklyn, NY 11218
Phone: Phone number (347) 305-3250
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What we love: Solid food, solid coffee and friendly service. Super chill.
4. Stumptown
Address: 30 W 8th St, New York, NY 10011
Phone: (347) 414-7802
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What we love: We’ve got a soft spot for Portland-roasted coffee. Whenever we’re nearby for a photoshoot or meeting we always do a Stumptown run.
5. Culture Espresso
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Address: 72 W 38th St, New York, NY 10018
Phone: (212) 302-0200
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What we love: Intelligensia coffee. Amazing cookies. Grab a cup and grab a nice spot to sit and enjoy Bryant Park.
6. Two Hands
Credit: https://www.facebook.com/TwoHandsNYC/
Address: 164 Mott St, New York, NY 10013
Phone: Not Available
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What we love: Avocado toast, Acai Bowl & mason jar drinks
7. Hungry Ghost
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Address: 253 Flatbush Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11217
Phone: (718) 483-8666
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What we love: Stumptown coffee. 🙂
8. Devoción
Credit: https://www.facebook.com/DevocionUSA/
Address: 69 Grand St, Williamsburg, NY 11249
Phone: (718) 285-6180
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What we love: Plenty of space, awesome “jungle” wall and super bright. We love spending afternoons here.
9. Cafe Lalo
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Address: 201 W 83rd St, New York, NY 10024
Phone: (212) 496-6031
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What we love: Great desserts. This is the café from You’ve Got Mail
