5 Best Coffee Shops in Lower East Side, New York NY
Updated 29 September 2026 · 17 cafes in Lower East Side, New York NY considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This is a guide to five of the best coffee shops in the Lower East Side, New York NY, for anyone looking for a strong espresso, a specialty latte or a spot to sit for a while. We looked at 17 businesses listed on Google as coffee shops in the area and ranked them by Google rating weighted by review count. The list covers small counters and larger cafes, including a few that also pour alcohol, so it works for mornings and evenings alike.
#1
Embriago Coffee
★ 4.8 (458 Google reviews)Coffee shop$1–10 per person
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Embriago Coffee at 5 Rivington St serves Parlor coffee and is known for specialty drinks, reviewers say. They mention a foamy shaken oat espresso, a well-liked einspanner latte and a barista who knows coffee closely, though one notes the decaf flat white was average and drinks were not called out promptly. There is some indoor and outdoor seating, Wi-Fi and a bar on site. It opens at 7 am on weekdays and 8 am on weekends.
Best for: Shaken espresso and specialty lattes
- 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
#2
Dreamers Coffee House
★ 4.8 (258 Google reviews)Coffee shop$1–10 per person
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Dreamers Coffee House is a small shop at 54W Henry St, open daily from 8 am to 5 pm. Reviewers mention Japanese-inspired lattes, a creamy iced vanilla latte, iced chai and egg breakfast sandwiches, along with quick, kind service. The room holds about four tables according to one reviewer, with extra seating outside. It also serves beer and cocktails, and has Wi-Fi and a wheelchair-accessible entrance.
Best for: Quick latte and egg sandwich
- Address
- 54W Henry St, New York, NY 10002, United States
- Hours
- daily 8 am–5 pm
#3
Koré Coffee
★ 4.7 (620 Google reviews)Coffee shop$1–10 per person
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Koré Coffee sits at 26A Elizabeth St and reviewers keep coming back for croffles, with blueberry and a matcha cream with strawberries among the favorites. They also mention an earl grey latte, chai with oat milk, a golden caramel iced latte, almond croissants and good latte art. The space is small but has several indoor tables, warm decor and background music. It opens at 8 am daily and stays open until 7 pm Friday and Saturday.
Best for: Croffles with a 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
Tipsy Village
★ 4.9 (140 Google reviews)Coffee shop$1–10 per person
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Tipsy Village is a coffee shop at 201 Allen St that reviewers describe as large and spacious, with wood tables, brick walls and bean bag seating up front. They mention strong matcha drinks, a coconut cloud matcha with foam top, pastries and friendly service. It also serves beer, wine and cocktails with happy-hour drinks, and stays open until 10 pm Thursday through Sunday, making it an option after dark.
Best for: Matcha and evening catch-ups
- Address
- 201 Allen St Store 2, New York, NY 10002, United States
- Hours
- Fri 8 am–10 pm; Mon 8 am–8 pm; Sat 8 am–10 pm; Sun 8 am–10 pm; Thu 8 am–10 pm; Tue 8 am–8 pm; Wed 8 am–8 pm
#5
Cafe Diem NYC
★ 4.8 (184 Google reviews)Coffee shop$1–10 per person
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Cafe Diem NYC is a small business at 37 Bowery with a bright, cozy room. Reviewers mention a rich, smooth sesame latte, a well-balanced matcha latte and a very clean bathroom, and note it works for coworking when less busy. One reviewer mentions a surcharge for decaf. Wi-Fi is available, it is described as quiet and family friendly, and it is open from 8 am on weekdays and 9 am on weekends.
Best for: Sesame latte in a quiet room
- Address
- 37 Bowery, New York, NY 10002, United States
- Hours
- Fri 8 am–5 pm; Mon 8 am–5 pm; Sat 9 am–5:30 pm; Sun 9 am–5:30 pm; Thu 8 am–5 pm; Tue 8 am–5 pm; Wed 8 am–5 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 17 cafes in Lower East Side, New York NY with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then Google category “Coffee shop”, ranked by weighted 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, 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?
Embriago Coffee ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.8 from 458 reviews. Dreamers Coffee House is second at 4.8 from 258 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 Tipsy Village, 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; Tipsy Village $1–10; Cafe Diem NYC $1–10.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for Dreamers Coffee House and Koré Coffee.
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