5 Affordable Cafes in Upper West Side, New York NY
Updated 29 September 2026 · 16 cafes in Upper West Side, New York NY considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This guide lists five affordable cafes on the Upper West Side for anyone who wants good coffee, a pastry or a quick breakfast without spending much. Each cafe falls in a low Google price range, and the qualifying spots were then ranked by Google rating weighted by how many people left one. Entries include hours, seating and payment details from each listing, plus what reviewers tend to point out about the coffee, food and service.
#1
Lily's Roasters
★ 4.9 (224 Google reviews)Coffee shop$1–10 per person
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This coffee shop on West 86th Street is open daily from 7 am to 6 pm. Reviewers mention a cozy room with vintage touches, well-made cappuccinos with latte art, fresh cake, and a barista who keeps the line moving when it gets busy. It offers dine-in and takeaway, desserts and quick bites, takes cards and mobile payments, and has a wheelchair-accessible entrance.
Best for: Cappuccino and cake in cozy seating
- Address
- 109 W 86th St, New York, NY 10024, United States
- Hours
- daily 7 am–6 pm
#2
Mille-feuille Bakery Cafe
★ 4.7 (1,683 Google reviews)Bakery and Cake Shop$10–20 per person
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A French bakery cafe on Broadway, open daily from 7 am to 6 pm. Reviewers mention flaky croissants, a limited-run bow tie croissant with vanilla bean filling, excellent French pastries, good coffee, quick service, and comfortable indoor seating with a small outdoor patio. It has Wi-Fi, a restroom, delivery and in-store pickup, and wheelchair-accessible entrance and seating.
Best for: French pastries and coffee
- Address
- 2175 Broadway, New York, NY 10023, United States
- Hours
- daily 7 am–6 pm
#3
Park Cafe
★ 4.8 (368 Google reviews)Coffee shop$10–20 per person
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This coffee shop on Manhattan Avenue serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner, though its hours are not listed, so call ahead. Reviewers mention egg and cheese sandwiches on a roll with turkey or bacon, generous portions, reasonable prices and very welcoming owners, while one found a pastry slightly stale. It offers outdoor seating, Wi-Fi, vegetarian and organic options, catering and delivery.
Best for: Neighborhood breakfast sandwiches
- Address
- 153 Manhattan Ave, New York, NY 10025, United States
- Hours
- hours not listed
#4
Blank Street
★ 4.8 (259 Google reviews)Coffee shop$1–10 per person
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The Columbus Avenue branch of this coffee chain is open daily from 6:30 am to 8 pm, across from the natural history museum. Reviewers mention smooth, balanced matcha drinks that are not too sweet, a rich Americano without sour notes, a clean modern shop and patient staff. It offers takeaway and dine-in, curbside pickup, and mobile payments, with a wheelchair-accessible entrance.
Best for: Matcha near the museum
- Address
- 418 Columbus Ave, New York, NY 10024, United States
- Hours
- daily 6:30 am–8 pm
#5
Blank Street
★ 4.7 (602 Google reviews)Coffee shop$1–10 per person
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This Blank Street on upper Broadway opens daily at 6:30 am and closes at 7 pm. Reviewers mention a lively room with good music, fast lattes and matcha drinks, and staff many regulars like, though a few reviewers describe rude service on specific visits. Google lists it as good for working on a laptop, with Wi-Fi, breakfast and lunch items, desserts and wheelchair-accessible seating.
Best for: Laptop work with a latte
- Address
- 2461 Broadway, New York, NY 10025, United States
- Hours
- daily 6:30 am–7 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 16 cafes in Upper West Side, 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, 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?
Lily's Roasters ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.9 from 224 reviews. Mille-feuille Bakery Cafe is second at 4.7 from 1,683 reviews.
Which cafes in Upper West Side, New York NY are open late?
None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is Blank Street, at 8 pm.
How much does it cost at these cafes?
Google lists these price ranges per person: Lily's Roasters $1–10; Mille-feuille Bakery Cafe $10–20; Park Cafe $10–20; Blank Street $1–10; Blank Street $1–10.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for Park Cafe and Blank Street.
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