5 Best Cafes in Kips Bay, New York NY
Updated 29 September 2026 · 33 cafes in Kips Bay, New York NY considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This guide lists five of the best cafes in and around Kips Bay, Manhattan, for anyone who needs a reliable coffee stop, a place to work for an hour or a relaxed breakfast. We looked at 33 qualifying businesses and ranked them by Google rating, weighted by how many people left one, so a strong score backed by many reviews ranks higher. Each entry covers hours, accessibility and what reviewers mention about the drinks, food and service.
#1
787 Coffee
★ 4.9 (4,441 Google reviews)Coffee shop$1–10 per person
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This 787 Coffee on Lexington Avenue is open daily from 7 am to 7 pm and identifies as Latino-owned, LGBTQ+ owned and women-owned. It has Wi-Fi, a restroom, outdoor seating and room for laptop work. Reviewers mention a dulce de leche latte, pour-over coffee with a choice of beans and Puerto Rican touches around the shop. One found the upgraded-bean latte inconsistent, while service is described as friendly.
Best for: Specialty lattes and laptop time
- Address
- 100 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10016, United States
- Hours
- daily 7 am–7 pm
#2
Gold coffee
★ 4.9 (1,884 Google reviews)Coffee shop
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Gold coffee on 3rd Avenue opens at 6:45 am on weekdays and 7 am on weekends, staying open until 8 pm. Reviewers describe a cozy, well-lit and very clean room that is quiet enough for easy conversation. They mention fluffy pancakes, avocado toast, a salmon and avocado toast, desserts and a chai spice tea, and one notes Wi-Fi and a gluten-free muffin.
Best for: A quiet brunch or late coffee
- Address
- 491 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10016, United States
- Hours
- Fri 6:45 am–8 pm; Mon 6:45 am–8 pm; Sat 7 am–8 pm; Sun 7 am–8 pm; Thu 6:45 am–8 pm; Tue 6:45 am–8 pm; Wed 6:45 am–8 pm
#3
Charlotte Cafe
★ 4.9 (1,281 Google reviews)Coffee shop
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Charlotte Cafe on 2nd Avenue is open from 6:30 am on weekdays and 7 am on weekends, closing at 7:30 pm. It has wheelchair-accessible entrance, seating and restroom. Reviewers describe a clean, cozy shop with warm, prompt staff who make newcomers feel like regulars, and they mention iced lattes, fresh pastries and breakfast food. One calls it reasonably priced and dependable.
Best for: An early iced latte and pastry
- Address
- 605 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10016, United States
- Hours
- Fri 6:30 am–7:30 pm; Mon 6:30 am–7:30 pm; Sat 7 am–7:30 pm; Sun 7 am–7:30 pm; Thu 6:30 am–7:30 pm; Tue 6:30 am–7:30 pm; Wed 6:30 am–7:30 pm
#4
Hole In The Wall - Murray Hill
★ 4.8 (2,774 Google reviews)Restaurant
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Hole In The Wall - Murray Hill is a restaurant on East 35th Street open for breakfast through dinner most days, closing at 5 pm on Sunday. Reviewers mention ribeye steak and eggs with a green velvet sauce, a lox dish, sweet potato fries and iced coffees. Brunch reservations can be hard to get, though one couple found a weekday table with their toddler. One burger arrived more cooked than ordered.
Best for: Hearty breakfast and brunch plates
- Address
- 445 E 35th St, New York, NY 10016, United States
- Hours
- Fri 8 am–10 pm; Mon 8 am–9 pm; Sat 9 am–10 pm; Sun 9 am–5 pm; Thu 8 am–10 pm; Tue 8 am–10 pm; Wed 8 am–10 pm
#5
Copper Mug Coffee
★ 4.8 (936 Google reviews)Coffee shop
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Copper Mug Coffee on West 30th Street is open daily from 7 am to 6:45 pm, with a wheelchair-accessible entrance and seating. Reviewers describe a small shop with vibrant decor and artwork and a wide range of coffees, espressos, seasonal lattes and teas. They mention a taro latte, a maple cinnamon latte and banana bread, and say staff greet guests and offer recommendations.
Best for: Seasonal lattes near Koreatown
- Address
- 38 W 30th St, New York, NY 10001, United States
- Hours
- daily 7 am–6:45 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 33 cafes in Kips Bay, New York NY with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then ranked by Google rating, weighted by how many people left one. 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, Charlotte Cafe 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 4,441 reviews. Gold coffee is second at 4.9 from 1,884 reviews.
Which cafes in Kips Bay, New York NY are open late?
None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is Hole In The Wall - Murray Hill, at 10 pm.
How much does it cost at these cafes?
Google lists these price ranges per person: 787 Coffee $1–10. The others do not list a price range.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for 787 Coffee.
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