5 Affordable Cafes in Tribeca, New York NY
Updated 29 September 2026 · 15 cafes in Tribeca, New York NY considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This guide lists five lower-priced cafes for people in Tribeca and nearby Lower Manhattan who want good coffee, a pastry or a quick breakfast without a big bill. It includes coffee shops, a sandwich shop and a cafe with a bar. Places were first filtered to Google's lower price ranges, then ranked by rating. Each entry notes hours, the address, useful features such as seating or laptop space, and what reviewers mention about the food and drinks.
#1
The Lost Draft
★ 4.7 (1,546 Google reviews)Cafe$1–10 per person
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This cafe at 398 Broome St is open daily from 8 am to 7 pm, sits in a low price range and has a bar on site. Reviewers mention matcha lattes, an almond latte, house-made pastries and a matcha tiramisu. They also describe a peaceful room, a chalk wall for kids and a screening area with a projector. It is listed as good for laptop work.
Best for: Evening coffee and house-made pastries
- Address
- 398 Broome St, New York, NY 10013, United States
- Hours
- daily 8 am–7 pm
#2
Bluestone Lane Battery Park Café
★ 4.7 (840 Google reviews)Coffee shop$10–20 per person
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This coffee shop at 2 River Ter. near Battery Park is open daily from 7 am to 5 pm, with outdoor seating, curbside pickup and delivery. The menu covers toasts, salads, bowls and many egg plates. Reviewers mention good service, well-made breakfasts and a green smoothie, though some found a pastry cold and a breakfast bowl bland. It is wheelchair accessible and suits laptop work.
Best for: Sit-down breakfast near Battery Park
- Address
- 2 River Ter., New York, NY 10282, United States
- Hours
- daily 7 am–5 pm
#3
Koré Coffee
★ 4.7 (620 Google reviews)Coffee shop$1–10 per person
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This small coffee shop at 26A Elizabeth St opens at 8 am daily and stays until 7 pm on Friday and Saturday. It sits in a low price range and has a few tables inside with cozy decor and background music. Reviewers mention croffles, including one with matcha cream and strawberries, along with earl grey and chai lattes, latte art and an almond croissant.
Best for: Croffles and a morning latte
- 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
#4
Brooklyn Bread Cafe
★ 4.7 (283 Google reviews)Sandwich shop$10–20 per person
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This sandwich shop at 111 Murray St opens early, from 6 am to 4 pm every day, with outdoor seating, curbside pickup and delivery. It offers vegan and vegetarian options alongside breakfast and lunch. Reviewers mention a healthy chicken sandwich, chicken pesto, fresh bagels and breakfast sandwiches that are generous with eggs and meat. One reviewer describes catering for a large group that arrived fresh.
Best for: Early breakfast sandwiches and catering
- Address
- 111 Murray St, New York, NY 10007, United States
- Hours
- daily 6 am–4 pm
#5
maman
★ 4.6 (534 Google reviews)Coffee shop$10–20 per person
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This coffee shop at 205 Hudson St opens 7:30 am on weekdays and 8 am on weekends, closing at 5 pm daily. It has outdoor seating and vegan and vegetarian options, and suits laptop work. Reviewers mention a cozy, countryside-style room, generously topped toast, lavender hot chocolate, chamomile citron tea and a breakfast bowl. They also describe fast, attentive service.
Best for: Cozy breakfast and specialty hot chocolate
- Address
- 205 Hudson St, New York, NY 10013, United States
- Hours
- Fri 7:30 am–5 pm; Mon 7:30 am–5 pm; Sat 8 am–5 pm; Sun 8 am–5 pm; Thu 7:30 am–5 pm; Tue 7:30 am–5 pm; Wed 7:30 am–5 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 15 cafes in Tribeca, 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
- Bluestone Lane Battery Park Café takes reservations, useful on weekend evenings.
- For an early start, Brooklyn Bread Cafe opens at 6 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?
The Lost Draft ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.7 from 1,546 reviews. Bluestone Lane Battery Park Café is second at 4.7 from 840 reviews.
Which cafes in Tribeca, New York NY are open late?
None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is The Lost Draft, at 7 pm.
How much does it cost at these cafes?
Google lists these price ranges per person: The Lost Draft $1–10; Bluestone Lane Battery Park Café $10–20; Koré Coffee $1–10; Brooklyn Bread Cafe $10–20; maman $10–20.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for Bluestone Lane Battery Park Café, Koré Coffee and maman.
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