5 Best Cafes in New York NY
Updated 27 September 2026 · 374 cafes in New York NY considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This guide lists the top five coffee shops in New York NY, selected by weighted Google ratings from over 300 reviews each. We analyzed 374 businesses to find the highest-rated spots for locals and visitors. The list includes diverse options from art cafes to Puerto Rican-owned shops. Whether you need a place to work, grab a quick bite, or enjoy a specialty latte, these five venues offer the best-rated experiences across the city based on customer feedback and specific business attributes.
#1
Noise NYC
★ 5 (1,291 Google reviews)Art cafe
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Noise NYC, located at 255A Canal St, serves as an art cafe offering a relaxed, inspiring atmosphere with local artwork on the walls. Reviewers highlight the cool creative vibe, great music, and specific menu items like a perfectly balanced matcha latte and fresh avocado toast with chili flakes. The space is casual, cozy, and LGBTQ+ friendly, welcoming dogs inside and outside. It provides kerbside pickup, delivery, and dine-in options with a wheelchair-accessible entrance and restroom on-site.
Best for: Art, coffee, and creative vibes
- Address
- 255A Canal St, New York, NY 10013, United States
- Hours
- hours not listed
#2
787 Coffee
★ 4.9 (4,889 Google reviews)Coffee shop
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787 Coffee at 204 W 10th St operates daily from 7 am to 7 pm. Reviewers praise the excellent, rich, and smooth coffee, noting that flat whites are flavorful without bitterness. One visitor enjoyed a rum cold brew with milk, while another found the mint cold brew perfect for working. The service is consistently described as attentive and welcoming, with staff taking time to explain the menu and offer recommendations for a great morning or afternoon coffee date.
Best for: High-quality coffee in West Village
- Address
- 204 W 10th St, New York, NY 10014, United States
- Hours
- daily 7 am–7 pm
#3
787 Coffee
★ 4.9 (4,441 Google reviews)Coffee shop$1–10 per person
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The 787 Coffee location at 100 Lexington Ave is identified as Latino-owned, women-owned, and LGBTQ+ owned. Open daily 7 am to 7 pm, this spot features organic dishes, vegan options, and Wi-Fi for working. Reviewers rave about the dulce de leche latte with oat milk and the warm, stress-free atmosphere. While some noted inconsistencies in bean flavors, others appreciated the Puerto Rican references throughout the shop and found the service from staff members to be incredibly kind and knowledgeable.
Best for: Latino-owned cafe with Puerto Rican treats
- Address
- 100 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10016, United States
- Hours
- daily 7 am–7 pm
#4
787 Coffee
★ 4.9 (4,251 Google reviews)Coffee shop$1–10 per person
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Located at 310 W 14th St, this 787 Coffee location is open daily 7 am to 7 pm. It offers outdoor seating, a bar on-site, and a cozy, quiet atmosphere suitable for solo dining or working on a laptop. Reviewers highlight the viral bagged coffee concept and specifically praise the iced horchata latte as perfectly flavored and not overly sweet. The space is described as small and cute, with friendly baristas who make great recommendations for unique coffee drinks and fresh Puerto Rican quesitos.
Best for: Cozy work spot with horchata lattes
- Address
- 310 W 14th St, New York, NY 10014, United States
- Hours
- daily 7 am–7 pm
#5
787 Coffee
★ 4.9 (4,108 Google reviews)Coffee shop
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787 Coffee at 159 2nd Ave operates daily from 7 am to 8 pm. Reviewers describe the space as nice, open, and comforting, ideal for remote work. Popular menu items include the coquito latte, tres leches latte, and regular oat latte, alongside fresh quesitos. Staff members are frequently mentioned as sweet and accommodating, emphasizing the establishment's culture. The location also offers fun merch, including chancla keychains, and features a unique cold brew in a bag concept.
Best for: Cozy corner coffee with cultural focus
- Address
- 159 2nd Ave, corner of, E 10th St, New York, NY 10003, United States
- Hours
- daily 7 am–8 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 374 cafes in New York NY with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then ranked by weighted Google rating across the city, 300 reviews minimum. 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 27 September 2026 and can change. Nobody paid to be on this list.
Tips before you go
- For an early start, 787 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?
Noise NYC ranks first, with a Google rating of 5 from 1,291 reviews. 787 Coffee is second at 4.9 from 4,889 reviews.
Which cafes in New York NY are open late?
None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is 787 Coffee, at 8 pm.
How much does it cost at these cafes?
Google lists these price ranges per person: 787 Coffee $1–10; 787 Coffee $1–10. The others do not list a price range.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for Noise NYC, 787 Coffee and 787 Coffee.
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