5 Best Cafes in Lower East Side, New York NY
Updated 29 September 2026 · 27 cafes in Lower East Side, New York NY considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This guide picks five cafes in and near the Lower East Side of Manhattan for anyone after coffee, brunch or a pastry. Twenty-seven qualifying businesses were considered, and the list is ranked from Google ratings weighted by the number of reviews, so places with many consistent reviews rise to the top. Each entry gives the address, opening hours and the drinks and dishes reviewers mention, from shaken espresso and matcha to croffles and a full brunch menu.
#1
Isla & Co - Lower East Side
★ 4.9 (763 Google reviews)Restaurant
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Isla & Co on Orchard St is open daily from 10 am to 10 pm and works as both a cafe and a restaurant. Reviewers mention a beautifully designed room, indoor-outdoor seating and warm service. Brunch dishes they name include a kimchi scramble, mushroom toast, salmon eggs Benedict and a yuzu hotcake, and they also point to the latte, burgers and kangaroo skewers. It has wheelchair-accessible seating and toilets.
Best for: A relaxed brunch with coffee
- Address
- 139 Orchard St, New York, NY 10002, United States
- Hours
- daily 10 am–10 pm
#2
Embriago Coffee
★ 4.8 (458 Google reviews)Coffee shop$1–10 per person
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Embriago Coffee on Rivington St opens at 7 am on weekdays and 8 am on weekends. Reviewers mention that it serves Parlor coffee and is known for specialty drinks such as the shaken oat espresso and the einspanner latte, with a smooth, foamy texture. One noted a slow drink call. Google lists a bar on site, Wi-Fi, outdoor seating, a good tea selection and a casual, cozy feel.
Best for: Specialty espresso drinks
- Address
- 5 Rivington St, New York, NY 10002, United States
- Hours
- Fri 7 am–5 pm; Mon 7 am–5 pm; Sat 8 am–6 pm; Sun 8 am–6 pm; Thu 7 am–5 pm; Tue 7 am–5 pm; Wed 7 am–5 pm
#3
The Lost Draft
★ 4.7 (1,546 Google reviews)Cafe
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The Lost Draft on Broome St is open daily from 8 am to 7 pm, which reviewers appreciate for coffee after 5 pm. They mention house-made pastries baked from scratch, cookies, a matcha latte, an almond latte, a caramel apple flavor and matcha tiramisu. The space has a chalk wall for kids and a small screening area with a projector, and reviewers describe it as peaceful.
Best for: Pastries and a calm afternoon
- Address
- 398 Broome St, New York, NY 10013, United States
- Hours
- daily 8 am–7 pm
#4
Dreamers Coffee House
★ 4.8 (258 Google reviews)Coffee shop$1–10 per person
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Dreamers Coffee House on Henry St is open daily from 8 am to 5 pm. Reviewers describe a small, cozy room with about four tables, plus some outdoor seating, and quick, kind service. They mention Japanese-inspired lattes, a creamy iced vanilla latte, an iced chai and an egg sandwich. Unusually for a coffee shop, it also serves beer and cocktails, and it offers Wi-Fi and delivery.
Best for: Lattes and a breakfast sandwich
- Address
- 54W Henry St, New York, NY 10002, United States
- Hours
- daily 8 am–5 pm
#5
Koré Coffee
★ 4.7 (620 Google reviews)Coffee shop$1–10 per person
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Koré Coffee on Elizabeth St opens at 8 am daily and stays open until 7 pm on Fridays and Saturdays. Reviewers single out the croffles, including one with matcha cream and strawberries and a blueberry version, along with an earl grey latte, chai with oat milk, a golden caramel iced latte and latte art. They describe a small room with cozy decor, background music and friendly service.
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
How we made this list
We looked at 27 cafes in Lower East Side, 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, Embriago Coffee opens at 7 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?
Isla & Co - Lower East Side ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.9 from 763 reviews. Embriago Coffee is second at 4.8 from 458 reviews.
Which cafes in Lower East Side, New York NY are open late?
None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is Isla & Co - Lower East Side, at 10 pm.
How much does it cost at these cafes?
Google lists these price ranges per person: Embriago Coffee $1–10; Dreamers Coffee House $1–10; Koré Coffee $1–10. The others do not list a price range.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for Dreamers Coffee House and Koré Coffee.
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