5 Cafes in Chelsea, New York NY That Serve Alcohol
Updated 29 September 2026 · 7 cafes in Chelsea, New York NY considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This list gathers five cafes and cafe-style spots in Chelsea that Google lists as serving alcohol, for anyone who wants coffee in the morning and a cocktail or beer later in the same seat. The order comes from Google ratings weighted by review count, so places with strong scores across many reviews rank higher. Each entry uses only the listed category, hours, address, attributes and what reviewers mention about the food and drinks.
#1
Citizen of Chelsea
★ 4.7 (5,763 Google reviews)Restaurant$20–30 per person
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Citizen of Chelsea is a restaurant at 401 W 25th St, open 7 am to 4 pm on weekdays and until 5 pm on weekends. It lists cocktails, beer, coffee, outdoor seating and organic dishes. Reviewers mention the fluffy orange juice, banana bread French toast with miso butterscotch sauce, blueberry and maple pancakes and a whipped Paloma. Weekend mornings get busy, and reviewers note a single shared restroom.
Best for: Weekend brunch with cocktails
- Address
- 401 W 25th St, New York, NY 10001, United States
- Hours
- Fri 7 am–4 pm; Mon 7 am–4 pm; Sat 7 am–5 pm; Sun 7 am–5 pm; Thu 7 am–4 pm; Tue 7 am–4 pm; Wed 7 am–4 pm
#2
Bluestone Lane Chelsea Piers Café
★ 4.4 (775 Google reviews)Coffee shop
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Bluestone Lane Chelsea Piers Café sits at Pier 62 and opens daily from 7 am to 6 pm. It offers beer and cocktails alongside coffee, plus rooftop and outdoor seating, live music and curbside pickup. Reviewers mention an avocado smash, lemon ricotta pancakes, tomato soup, a chicken and ancient grain bowl and a spicy chicken wrap, and describe a clean, bright space with an open kitchen.
Best for: Waterfront breakfast by the piers
- Address
- 62 Chelsea Piers Pier 62, New York, NY 10011, United States
- Hours
- daily 7 am–6 pm
#3
Metro Cafe
★ 4.5 (138 Google reviews)Cafe$10–20 per person
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Metro Cafe is at 297 7th Ave and keeps long hours, from 6 am to midnight most weekdays, with a bar on site. It serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dessert, with fast service and takeout. Reviewers mention shakes, smoothies, freshly made breakfast and a chicken California wrap that one called the best wrap they had eaten, and regulars say staff remember their orders.
Best for: Late hours and quick wraps
- Address
- 297 7th Ave, New York, NY 10001, United States
- Hours
- Fri 6 am–12 am; Mon 6 am–12 am; Sat 7 am–12 am; Sun 8 am–10 pm; Thu 6 am–12 am; Tue 6 am–12 am; Wed 6 am–12 am
#4
Starbucks Reserve Roastery New York
★ 4.3 (7,876 Google reviews)Coffee shop$10–20 per person
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Starbucks Reserve Roastery New York occupies a large multi-level space at 61 9th Ave, open from 7:30 am until 10 or 11 pm. It serves spirits, cocktails and beer along with coffee and small plates. Reviewers mention watching the roasting and brewing process, a matcha margarita at the bar, nitro cold brew and a whiskey barrel aged cold brew, and describe the interior as stylish and lively.
Best for: Coffee cocktails and roasting displays
- Address
- 61 9th Ave, New York, NY 10011, United States
- Hours
- Fri 7:30 am–11 pm; Mon 7:30 am–10 pm; Sat 7:30 am–11 pm; Sun 7:30 am–10 pm; Thu 7:30 am–10 pm; Tue 7:30 am–10 pm; Wed 7:30 am–10 pm
#5
Café Chelsea
★ 4.2 (716 Google reviews)French restaurant$30–90 per person
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Café Chelsea is a French restaurant at 218 W 23rd St, open from 7 am until 11 pm or midnight. It lists a fireplace, a wine list, cocktails, happy hour and late-night food. Reviewers mention pain perdu, a croque madame, tuna Niçoise salad, tuna tartare and Dover sole prepared in the French manner, and note that breakfast, brunch and dinner menus run on set schedules.
Best for: French dinner with wine
- Address
- 218 W 23rd St, New York, NY 10011, United States
- Hours
- Fri 7 am–12 am; Mon 7 am–11 pm; Sat 7 am–12 am; Sun 7 am–11 pm; Thu 7 am–11 pm; Tue 7 am–11 pm; Wed 7 am–11 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 7 cafes in Chelsea, New York NY with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then listed on Google as “Alcohol”, 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
- Citizen of Chelsea, Bluestone Lane Chelsea Piers Café and Café Chelsea take reservations, useful on weekend evenings.
- For an early start, Metro Cafe opens at 6 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?
Citizen of Chelsea ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.7 from 5,763 reviews. Bluestone Lane Chelsea Piers Café is second at 4.4 from 775 reviews.
Which cafes in Chelsea, New York NY are open late?
Metro Cafe stays open until 12 am; Café Chelsea stays open until 12 am.
How much does it cost at these cafes?
Google lists these price ranges per person: Citizen of Chelsea $20–30; Metro Cafe $10–20; Starbucks Reserve Roastery New York $10–20; Café Chelsea $30–90. The others do not list a price range.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for Metro Cafe.
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