A budget-friendly cafe in the West Village, open from 6 AM. Insider tip: Expect a line wrapping around the corner on Saturday or Sunday morning around 9 a.m. Known for its no-nonsense iced latte.
5 rated cafes
Best Cafes in Manhattan, NYC
The best cafes across 5 Manhattan neighborhoods, ranked by star rating and how many reviews back it.
Moodap lists 5 rated cafes in Manhattan, spread over 5 neighborhoods. Blackstone Coffee Roaster in West Village leads the list with a 4.7-star rating, and West Village has the most to choose from (1).
Prices run from $ to $$. Common vibes include casual, quick, local. A perfect score from a handful of reviews doesn’t outrank hundreds of strong ones, so the places at the top are ones many people rate highly.
Top 5 Cafes in Manhattan
Rank 1 Rank 2 - Casual
- Quick
- Local
Rank 3 A budget-friendly cafe in Murray Hill, open from 6:30 AM. Reviewers suggest it for an afternoon, single out the food, and describe it as easy to miss.
Rank 4 A mid-priced cafe in Times Square, open from 6 AM. Reviewers describe a laid-back café feel, talk about the sandwiches, and mention friendly service.
Rank 5 A budget-friendly cafe in the Financial District, open around the clock. Reviewers describe a laid-back café feel, come for the food, and single out the staff. Known for its crestwood sandwich.
West Village
1 spots
Rank 1 - Casual
- Quick
- Local
Chelsea
1 spots
Rank 1 - Casual
- Quick
- Local
Murray Hill
1 spots
Rank 1 - Casual
- Quick
- Local
Times Square
1 spots
Rank 1 - Casual
- Quick
- Local
Financial District
1 spots
Rank 1 - Casual
- Quick
- Local
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best cafes in Manhattan?
Ranked by rating and number of reviews, the top cafes on Moodap are Blackstone Coffee Roaster in West Village (4.7 stars), Cafe Aroma in Chelsea (4.6 stars) and 6B RESTAURANT in Murray Hill (4.0 stars). The full top 5 is at the top of this page.
Which Manhattan neighborhood has the most cafes?
West Village has the most, with 1, followed by Times Square (1) and Chelsea (1).
Where can I find affordable cafes in Manhattan?
4 of the 5 cafes listed here are budget-friendly ($). The best-ranked of them are Blackstone Coffee Roaster in West Village, Cafe Aroma in Chelsea and 6B RESTAURANT in Murray Hill.
How does Moodap rank cafes?
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