5 Cafes with Outdoor Seating in Midtown, New York NY
Updated 29 September 2026 · 6 cafes in Midtown, New York NY considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This guide covers cafes in Midtown, New York that Google lists with outdoor seating, for anyone who wants a coffee or a light meal outside while working, meeting a friend or taking a break between errands. Six qualifying businesses were considered, and the five below are ranked by Google rating weighted by how many people left a review. Each entry sets out hours, address, listed features and the points reviewers bring up most often.
#1
787 Coffee
★ 4.9 (2,940 Google reviews)Coffee shop$10–20 per person
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787 Coffee is a small coffee shop at 401 E 58th St, open daily from 7 am to 7 pm. Reviewers mention beans sourced from a coffee farm in Puerto Rico, a horchata latte, iced matcha, a mural on the building and a cool upstairs seating area. Google lists outdoor seating, Wi-Fi, charging-friendly work tables for laptops, breakfast, lunch and dessert, and notes it identifies as Latino-owned, LGBTQ+ owned, veteran-owned and women-owned.
Best for: Puerto Rican coffee and laptop work
- Address
- 401 E 58th St, New York, NY 10022, United States
- Hours
- daily 7 am–7 pm
#2
Tartinery Café - Bar
★ 4.7 (1,479 Google reviews)Restaurant$20–30 per person
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Tartinery Café - Bar at 645 5th Ave is listed as a restaurant that also serves coffee, tea, cocktails and beer, with breakfast, lunch and happy-hour drinks. Reviewers mention a large, quiet dining space with high ceilings, a tuna salad and mushroom soup, and generous portions, though some note waits of around half an hour for food. It opens at 8 am every day, closing between 5 pm and 7 pm depending on the day, and has outdoor and wheelchair-accessible seating.
Best for: Sit-down breakfast or happy hour
- Address
- 645 5th Ave, New York, NY 10022, United States
- Hours
- Fri 8 am–6 pm; Mon 8 am–7 pm; Sat 8 am–5 pm; Sun 8 am–5 pm; Thu 8 am–7 pm; Tue 8 am–7 pm; Wed 8 am–7 pm
#3
Black Fox Coffee
★ 4.6 (351 Google reviews)Coffee shop$1–10 per person
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Black Fox Coffee sits in the garden atrium at 550 Madison Ave, a covered public space running through the block between 55th and 56th. Reviewers mention plenty of seating, a tidy space that feels like a small forest escape, and a smooth flat white and cappuccino, with a few calling it a little expensive. It is open 7 am to 5 pm on weekdays and 9 am to 4 pm on weekends, with Wi-Fi and laptop-friendly tables.
Best for: A covered seat near Madison Avenue
- Address
- Garden, 550 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10022, United States
- Hours
- Fri 7 am–5 pm; Mon 7 am–5 pm; Sat 9 am–4 pm; Sun 9 am–4 pm; Thu 7 am–5 pm; Tue 7 am–5 pm; Wed 7 am–5 pm
#4
Stumptown Coffee Roasters
★ 4.5 (1,718 Google reviews)Coffee shop$10–20 per person
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Stumptown Coffee Roasters at 18 W 29th St opens at 6:30 am on weekdays and 7 am on weekends, closing at 5 pm. Reviewers mention quick, friendly baristas, a smooth espresso, a seasonal iced cherry vanilla latte and a black sesame matcha. Google lists outdoor seating, a fireplace, vegan options, Wi-Fi and gender-neutral toilets, and describes the space as cozy, trendy and family friendly.
Best for: Early espresso before work
- Address
- 18 W 29th St, New York, NY 10001, United States
- Hours
- Fri 6:30 am–5 pm; Mon 6:30 am–5 pm; Sat 7 am–5 pm; Sun 7 am–5 pm; Thu 6:30 am–5 pm; Tue 6:30 am–5 pm; Wed 6:30 am–5 pm
#5
Sip and Co
★ 4.5 (771 Google reviews)Coffee shop$10–20 per person
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Sip and Co is an Asian-owned coffee shop at 41 W 58th St, open 7 am to 6 pm most days and from 8 am on Saturdays. Reviewers mention bar seats and a small outdoor area rather than tables, a window seat with a view, and a line that moves quickly. Sandwiches get attention too, including an egg and cheese on brioche or bagel and a spicy turkey sandwich. Vegan and vegetarian options and catering are listed.
Best for: Breakfast sandwich and a latte
- Address
- 41 W 58th St, New York, NY 10019, United States
- Hours
- Fri 7 am–6 pm; Mon 7 am–6 pm; Sat 8 am–5 pm; Sun 8 am–6 pm; Thu 7 am–6 pm; Tue 7 am–6 pm; Wed 7 am–6 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 6 cafes in Midtown, New York NY with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then listed on Google as “Outdoor seating”, 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
- Tartinery Café - Bar takes reservations, useful on weekend evenings.
- For an early start, Stumptown Coffee Roasters opens at 6:30 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?
787 Coffee ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.9 from 2,940 reviews. Tartinery Café - Bar is second at 4.7 from 1,479 reviews.
Which cafes in Midtown, New York NY are open late?
None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is 787 Coffee, at 7 pm.
How much does it cost at these cafes?
Google lists these price ranges per person: 787 Coffee $10–20; Tartinery Café - Bar $20–30; Black Fox Coffee $1–10; Stumptown Coffee Roasters $10–20; Sip and Co $10–20.
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