5 Affordable Cafes in Midtown, New York NY
Updated 29 September 2026 · 14 cafes in Midtown, New York NY considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This is a short list of affordable cafes in Midtown, New York, for anyone who wants a good coffee, a quick bite or a place to sit for an hour without spending much. We started with cafes that sit in the lower Google price bands, then ranked them by Google rating weighted by how many people left one. Fourteen places qualified. Each entry below covers hours, address, listed features and what reviewers mention, so you can pick the one that suits your plans.
#1
787 Coffee
★ 4.9 (2,940 Google reviews)Coffee shop$10–20 per person
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787 Coffee is a coffee shop at 401 E 58th St, open daily from 7 am to 7 pm. Reviewers mention that its beans are sourced from the owners' coffee farm in Puerto Rico, and they point to the Americano, a horchata latte and an iced matcha latte. The space has a mural, charging ports, a working table and a small upstairs seating area. Google lists Wi-Fi, outdoor seating and laptop-friendly seating.
Best for: Puerto Rican coffee and laptop work
- Address
- 401 E 58th St, New York, NY 10022, United States
- Hours
- daily 7 am–7 pm
#2
Aleef Cafe
★ 4.8 (630 Google reviews)Coffee shop$10–20 per person
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Aleef Cafe is a small coffee shop at 333 W 39th St, open daily from 7 am to 8 pm, within walking distance of Port Authority according to reviewers. Visitors staying nearby describe coming back for breakfast several days in a row. Reviewers mention fresh smoothies, pastries, well made drinks and attentive, friendly service. Google lists breakfast, lunch, dinner, healthy options and good for kids.
Best for: Breakfast near Port Authority
- Address
- 333 W 39th St, New York, NY 10018, United States
- Hours
- daily 7 am–8 pm
#3
Tiny Dancer Coffee
★ 4.9 (262 Google reviews)Coffee shop$1–10 per person
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Tiny Dancer Coffee sits inside a subway concourse at 210 W 50th St, down a flight of stairs near Times Square. It opens 7 am to 6 pm on weekdays and 9 am to 5 pm on weekends. Reviewers describe a quaint, bohemian room with a few bar seats, good air conditioning and a single attentive barista, and they mention an oat milk cortado and lattes. Vegan and vegetarian options are listed.
Best for: A quick coffee on a commute
- Address
- IN THE SUBWAY AT, 210 W 50th St Concourse Store #2, New York, NY 10019, United States
- Hours
- Fri 7 am–6 pm; Mon 7 am–6 pm; Sat 9 am–5 pm; Sun 9 am–5 pm; Thu 7 am–6 pm; Tue 7 am–6 pm; Wed 7 am–6 pm
#4
Tartinery Café - Bar
★ 4.7 (1,479 Google reviews)Restaurant$20–30 per person
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Tartinery Café - Bar is a restaurant at 645 5th Ave with a large, quiet room and high ceilings, according to reviewers. It opens at 8 am daily and closes between 5 pm and 7 pm depending on the day. Reviewers mention a tuna salad, mushroom soup and breakfast plates, plus a happy hour in the late afternoon, though some note food can take around half an hour. Cocktails, beer and full wheelchair access are listed.
Best for: Sit-down breakfast or happy hour
- Address
- 645 5th Ave, New York, NY 10022, United States
- Hours
- Fri 8 am–6 pm; Mon 8 am–7 pm; Sat 8 am–5 pm; Sun 8 am–5 pm; Thu 8 am–7 pm; Tue 8 am–7 pm; Wed 8 am–7 pm
#5
Blank Street
★ 4.6 (572 Google reviews)Coffee shop$1–10 per person
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Blank Street is a coffee shop at 30 W 57th St, open 6:30 am to 6 pm on weekdays and from 7:30 am on weekends. Reviewers mention flavoured matcha drinks such as a strawberry shortcake matcha and a coconut creme matcha, and say the line moves fast. Seating is limited to a few counters. Google lists Wi-Fi, fast service, takeaway and contactless payments.
Best for: Matcha drinks to go
- Address
- 30 W 57th St, New York, NY 10019, United States
- Hours
- Fri 6:30 am–6 pm; Mon 6:30 am–6 pm; Sat 7:30 am–6 pm; Sun 7:30 am–6 pm; Thu 6:30 am–6 pm; Tue 6:30 am–6 pm; Wed 6:30 am–6 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 14 cafes in Midtown, 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
- Tartinery Café - Bar takes reservations, useful on weekend evenings.
- For an early start, Blank Street opens at 6:30 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 2,940 reviews. Aleef Cafe is second at 4.8 from 630 reviews.
Which cafes in Midtown, New York NY are open late?
None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is Aleef Cafe, at 8 pm.
How much does it cost at these cafes?
Google lists these price ranges per person: 787 Coffee $10–20; Aleef Cafe $10–20; Tiny Dancer Coffee $1–10; Tartinery Café - Bar $20–30; Blank Street $1–10.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for Tiny Dancer Coffee and Blank Street.
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