5 Affordable Cafes in Chinatown, New York NY
Updated 29 September 2026 · 11 cafes in Chinatown, New York NY considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This guide lists five affordable cafes in and around Chinatown, New York, for anyone who wants a good coffee, tea or sweet snack without a big bill. We started from cafes whose Google price range sits at the lower end, then ranked them by Google rating, weighted by how many people left one. Eleven businesses qualified. Each entry covers hours, address, listed features and what reviewers mention, so you can pick the spot that fits your plans for the day.
#1
787 Coffee
★ 4.9 (3,920 Google reviews)Coffee shop$10–20 per person
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787 Coffee is a coffee shop at 93 Worth St, open daily from 7:30 am to 6:30 pm. Reviewers mention a cozy, welcoming room with a couch, outlets and an outdoor sitting area, which makes it a common choice for working on a laptop. Drinks they point to include a coconut latte and a horchata. Google lists breakfast, lunch, dessert, vegan and vegetarian options, plus delivery, takeaway and a wheelchair-accessible entrance and seating.
Best for: Working on a laptop with coffee
- Address
- 93 Worth St, New York, NY 10013, United States
- Hours
- daily 7:30 am–6:30 pm
#2
HIEN FROM VIETNAM
★ 4.9 (265 Google reviews)Cafe$1–10 per person
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HIEN FROM VIETNAM is a small Vietnamese coffee and tea shop at 121 Mott St, open 9 am to 3 pm and closed Saturdays. Reviewers describe a serene, dark wooden interior with an artsy feel and a short menu of strong, sweet drinks, with the cà phê sữa đá coming up again and again. It identifies as Asian-owned and women-owned, and Google lists vegan and vegetarian options, takeaway and card payments.
Best for: Strong Vietnamese iced coffee
- Address
- 121 Mott St, New York, NY 10013, United States
- Hours
- Fri 9 am–3 pm; Mon 9 am–3 pm; Sat Closed; Sun 9 am–3 pm; Thu 9 am–3 pm; Tue 9 am–3 pm; Wed 9 am–3 pm
#3
Dreamers Coffee House
★ 4.8 (258 Google reviews)Coffee shop$1–10 per person
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Dreamers Coffee House is a compact coffee shop at 54W Henry St, open daily 8 am to 5 pm. Reviewers mention roughly four tables inside, a little outdoor seating, and quick, kind service. They point to Japanese-inspired lattes, an iced vanilla latte, iced chai and an egg sandwich for breakfast. Unusually for a cafe, it also serves beer and cocktails. Google lists Wi-Fi, takeaway, delivery and free street parking.
Best for: Quick latte and breakfast sandwich
- Address
- 54W Henry St, New York, NY 10002, United States
- Hours
- daily 8 am–5 pm
#4
Koré Coffee
★ 4.7 (620 Google reviews)Coffee shop$1–10 per person
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Koré Coffee sits at 26A Elizabeth St and opens at 8 am every day, staying until 7 pm on Fridays and Saturdays. Reviewers keep coming back to the croffles, including a version with matcha cream and strawberries, along with latte art, an earl grey latte and a golden caramel iced latte. They describe a small room with warm decor and good background music. Google lists a wheelchair-accessible entrance and toilet.
Best for: Croffles and specialty lattes
- Address
- 26A Elizabeth St, New York, NY 10013, United States
- Hours
- Fri 8 am–7 pm; Mon 8 am–6 pm; Sat 8 am–7 pm; Sun 8 am–6 pm; Thu 8 am–6 pm; Tue 8 am–6 pm; Wed 8 am–6 pm
#5
Matcha Cafe Maiko
★ 4.6 (653 Google reviews)Cafe$10–20 per person
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Matcha Cafe Maiko is a matcha-focused cafe at 132 Bowery, open from noon until 9:30 pm, or 10:30 pm on Fridays and Saturdays. Reviewers praise the matcha soft serve, a matcha and ube swirl, a dirty matcha latte and rotating specials such as a mango sticky rice sundae. Seating is limited, with reviewers noting only two tables outside. Google tags it as good for kids and popular with students and tourists.
Best for: Matcha soft serve dessert
- Address
- 132 Bowery, New York, NY 10013, United States
- Hours
- Fri 12–10:30 pm; Mon 12–9:30 pm; Sat 12–10:30 pm; Sun 12–9:30 pm; Thu 12–9:30 pm; Tue 12–9:30 pm; Wed 12–9:30 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 11 cafes in Chinatown, New York NY with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then Google price range of ₹600 or less per person, then by rating. A rating from thousands of reviews counts for more than the same rating from a handful, so a new place with a few perfect scores does not jump the queue. Ratings and hours are from public Google listings on 29 September 2026 and can change. Nobody paid to be on this list.
Tips before you go
- For an early start, 787 Coffee opens at 7:30 am.
- Hours and prices come from Google listings and change, so check the listing before a long trip.
Frequently asked questions
Which is the highest-rated cafe on this list?
787 Coffee ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.9 from 3,920 reviews. HIEN FROM VIETNAM is second at 4.9 from 265 reviews.
Which cafes in Chinatown, New York NY are open late?
None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is Matcha Cafe Maiko, at 10:30 pm.
How much does it cost at these cafes?
Google lists these price ranges per person: 787 Coffee $10–20; HIEN FROM VIETNAM $1–10; Dreamers Coffee House $1–10; Koré Coffee $1–10; Matcha Cafe Maiko $10–20.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for Dreamers Coffee House, Koré Coffee and Matcha Cafe Maiko.
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