5 Cafes in Washington Heights, New York NY That Serve Alcohol
Updated 29 September 2026 · 5 cafes in Washington Heights, New York NY considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This guide covers five cafes and casual spots in Washington Heights, New York NY where you can order a coffee and also get beer, wine or a cocktail. It is meant for anyone looking for a daytime place to eat, work or meet a friend with a drink on the menu. Businesses were included if Google lists them as serving alcohol, then ranked by Google rating with the number of reviews taken into account. Five qualifying businesses were considered, and each entry below draws only on its listing and what its reviewers mention.
#1
Break Away Cafe
★ 4.8 (132 Google reviews)Coffee shop$10–20 per person
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Break Away Cafe is a coffee shop on Cabrini Blvd with a Middle Eastern leaning menu. Reviewers mention the flaky jachnun pastry filled with soft cheese, a falafel platter served as a bowl, shakshuka sandwiches, sabich, burekas, and hummus with fresh pita. Google lists beer and wine alongside coffee, plus vegan and vegetarian options, outdoor seating and catering. It opens at 7 am on weekends and 7:30 am on weekdays, closing at 7 pm most days.
Best for: Middle Eastern pastries and breakfast
- Address
- 71 Cabrini Blvd, New York, NY 10033, United States
- Hours
- Fri 7 am–7 pm; Mon 7:30 am–7 pm; Sat 7 am–7 pm; Sun 7 am–6 pm; Thu 7:30 am–7 pm; Tue 7:30 am–7 pm; Wed 7:30 am–7 pm
#2
Buunni Coffee - Inwood
★ 4.6 (434 Google reviews)Cafe$1–10 per person
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Buunni Coffee on Broadway identifies as Asian-owned, Black-owned and women-owned, and serves coffee, tea, beer and wine. Reviewers mention a spacious, bright room with natural light, chill music and reliable Wi-Fi, which makes it good for working on a laptop. Regulars point to the Addis Ababa blend for brewing at home and seasonal drinks such as a mocha. One reviewer reported an order made incorrectly. Hours run 7:30 am to 4:30 pm on weekdays, from 8 am on weekends.
Best for: Laptop work and house coffee blends
- Address
- 4961 Broadway, New York, NY 10034, United States
- Hours
- Fri 7:30 am–4:30 pm; Mon 7:30 am–4:30 pm; Sat 8 am–4:30 pm; Sun 8 am–4:30 pm; Thu 7:30 am–4:30 pm; Tue 7:30 am–4:30 pm; Wed 7:30 am–4:30 pm
#3
Le Chéile
★ 4.4 (1,064 Google reviews)Bar$20–30 per person
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Le Chéile is an Irish pub on W 181st St that Google lists as women-owned, with cocktails, spirits, beer, wine and happy-hour food and drinks. Reviewers mention quality Irish fare, a house beer at happy hour, a cozy room and ample seating, though one noted a long wait for an entree and another found the beer a little warm. Karaoke and live music appear among its features. It stays open until 2 am from Thursday through Sunday.
Best for: Pub food and late drinks
- Address
- 839 W 181st St, New York, NY 10033, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–2 am; Mon 12 pm–12 am; Sat 10 am–2 am; Sun 10 am–2 am; Thu 12 pm–2 am; Tue 12 pm–12 am; Wed 12 pm–12 am
#4
Mon Amour Coffee & Wine Dyckman
★ 4.7 (47 Google reviews)Coffee shop$10–20 per person
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Mon Amour Coffee & Wine sits on Dyckman St, near the A train station and the Met Cloisters according to reviewers. The space is small, with roughly eight to ten tables and outlets for laptops. Reviewers mention specialty lattes, a turmeric latte, good pastries and carefully made paninis, and note the on-screen menu can be hard to read. Google lists wine and beer, plus breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and dessert. It opens at 7 am on weekdays.
Best for: Specialty lattes near the A train
- Address
- 231A Dyckman St, New York, NY 10034, United States
- Hours
- Fri 7 am–6 pm; Mon 7 am–6 pm; Sat 8 am–7 pm; Sun 9 am–6 pm; Thu 7 am–6 pm; Tue 7 am–6 pm; Wed 7 am–6 pm
#5
Wahi Diner
★ 4.1 (1,345 Google reviews)Diner$10–20 per person
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Wahi Diner on Broadway is open daily from 7 am to 10 pm and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, with beer and cocktails on offer. Reviewers mention a brunch menu that includes a cocktail, friendly long-time staff and consistent takeout, and describe it as a neighborhood staple where locals eat. One reviewer liked the pancakes and waffles but found the eggs and toast average. Google lists great coffee, great dessert, late-night food and wheelchair-accessible seating.
Best for: Classic diner brunch with a cocktail
- Address
- 3915 Broadway, New York, NY 10032, United States
- Hours
- daily 7 am–10 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 5 cafes in Washington Heights, 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
- Le Chéile, Mon Amour Coffee & Wine Dyckman and Wahi Diner take reservations, useful on weekend evenings.
- For an early start, Break Away Cafe 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?
Break Away Cafe ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.8 from 132 reviews. Buunni Coffee - Inwood is second at 4.6 from 434 reviews.
Which cafes in Washington Heights, New York NY are open late?
Le Chéile stays open until 2 am.
How much does it cost at these cafes?
Google lists these price ranges per person: Break Away Cafe $10–20; Buunni Coffee - Inwood $1–10; Le Chéile $20–30; Mon Amour Coffee & Wine Dyckman $10–20; Wahi Diner $10–20.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for Buunni Coffee - Inwood, Le Chéile, Mon Amour Coffee & Wine Dyckman and Wahi Diner.
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