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5 Underrated Cafes in Upper West Side, New York NY Worth Trying

Updated 29 September 2026 · 13 cafes in Upper West Side, New York NY considered · Ranked from Google ratings

This guide highlights five cafes on the Upper West Side, New York NY that rate highly on Google but have not built up a large review count. Each one is rated 4.4 or higher with fewer than 400 reviews, and thirteen qualifying businesses were considered before ranking. It is meant for neighbors and visitors, including those heading to the Museum of Natural History, who want a reliable coffee or breakfast away from the most familiar names.

The list at a glance

1Royal Coffee★ 4.9 · 266 reviews
2Lily's Roasters★ 4.9 · 224 reviews · $1–10
3Savor Coffee & More 2★ 4.9 · 87 reviews
4Park Cafe★ 4.8 · 368 reviews · $10–20
5Blank Street★ 4.8 · 259 reviews · $1–10

Royal Coffee

★ 4.9 (266 Google reviews)Coffee shop

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Royal Coffee at 2263 Broadway is a coffee shop rated 4.9 from 266 reviews. Reviewers mention a well-balanced breakfast sandwich and a fresh orange juice that one found expensive but worth it. Several praise the service, and one nearby worker says it has become a regular lunch stop. Another reviewer found the interior decor tacky. A wheelchair-accessible entrance and car park are listed.

Best for: Breakfast sandwiches and fresh juice

Address: 2263 Broadway, New York, NY 10024, United States
Hours: daily 7 am–4 pm

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Lily's Roasters

★ 4.9 (224 Google reviews)Coffee shop$1–10 per person

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Lily's Roasters at 109 W 86th St is a coffee shop rated 4.9 from 224 reviews, with a listed price range of $1 to $10. Reviewers mention cappuccino with latte art, fresh cake and a cozy room with vintage touches. One notes it can get busy mid-morning but a single barista kept the line moving. It is listed as good for kids and accepts cards and mobile payments.

Best for: Cappuccino and cake

Address: 109 W 86th St, New York, NY 10024, United States
Hours: daily 7 am–6 pm

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Savor Coffee & More 2

★ 4.9 (87 Google reviews)Coffee shop

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Savor Coffee & More 2 at 621 Amsterdam Ave is a coffee shop rated 4.9 from 87 reviews. Reviewers describe a spacious, modern interior that works well for getting work done, with coffee and fresh sandwiches and a menu broad enough for most tastes. They also mention attentive, friendly service and reasonable prices. The entrance, seating and toilet are listed as wheelchair accessible.

Best for: Working over coffee and sandwiches

Address: 621 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10024, United States
Hours: daily 7 am–6 pm

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Park Cafe

★ 4.8 (368 Google reviews)Coffee shop$10–20 per person

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Park Cafe at 153 Manhattan Ave is a coffee shop rated 4.8 from 368 reviews, serving breakfast through dinner. Reviewers mention egg, cheese and turkey or bacon on a roll, generous portions and reasonable prices, and describe a homemade feel with welcoming owners. One reviewer found a pastry slightly stale. It offers outdoor seating, delivery, Wi-Fi and vegetarian options.

Best for: Neighborhood egg sandwiches

Address: 153 Manhattan Ave, New York, NY 10025, United States
Hours: hours not listed

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Blank Street

★ 4.8 (259 Google reviews)Coffee shop$1–10 per person

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Blank Street at 418 Columbus Ave is a coffee shop rated 4.8 from 259 reviews, with a listed price range of $1 to $10. Reviewers mention smooth matcha drinks that are not overly sweet and a rich iced Americano without sour espresso. One notes it sits across from the Museum of Natural History and stays open an hour later than nearby coffee shops. Reviewers describe the shop as clean and modern.

Best for: Matcha near the museum

Address: 418 Columbus Ave, New York, NY 10024, United States
Hours: daily 6:30 am–8 pm

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How we made this list

We looked at 13 cafes in Upper West Side, New York NY with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then rated 4.4 or higher on Google but with fewer than 400 reviews. 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, Blank Street 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?

Royal Coffee ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.9 from 266 reviews. Lily's Roasters is second at 4.9 from 224 reviews.

Which cafes in Upper West Side, New York NY are open late?

None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is Blank Street, at 8 pm.

How much does it cost at these cafes?

Google lists these price ranges per person: Lily's Roasters $1–10; Park Cafe $10–20; Blank Street $1–10. The others do not list a price range.

Which of these have free parking?

Google lists free parking for Park Cafe and Blank Street.

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