Rank 1Noise NYC
SoHo
5.0 out of 5, 1,293 Google reviews
A budget-friendly coffee shop in SoHo. Reviewers praise the service, call it quiet and relaxed, and say it is consistent.
1220 rated coffee/tea cafes
Best Coffee/Tea Cafes in Manhattan, NYC
The best coffee/tea cafes across 44 Manhattan neighborhoods, ranked by star rating and how many reviews back it.
Moodap lists 1220 rated coffee/tea cafes in Manhattan, spread over 44 neighborhoods. Noise NYC in SoHo leads the list with a 5.0-star rating from 1,293 reviews, and Midtown has the most to choose from (133).
Prices run from $ to $$. Common vibes include cozy, quiet, relaxed, neighborhood-spot, and casual. 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 10 Coffee/Tea Cafes in Manhattan
Rank 2Crepe Master
East Village5.0 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $A budget-friendly coffee shop in the East Village. Known for its harajuku crepes.
Rank 3Joys' Cafe NYC
Chinatown5.0 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $A budget-friendly coffee shop in Chinatown. Known for its HK Milk Tea.
Rank 4No Plates Coffee
Financial District5.0 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $- Cozy
- Quiet
- Relaxed
Rank 5Charlotte Cafe
Upper East Side5.0 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $A budget-friendly coffee shop on the Upper East Side, open from 6:30 AM. Insider tip: Order the cold brew.
Rank 6Royal Coffee
Upper West Side5.0 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $- Cozy
- Quiet
- Relaxed
Rank 7787 Coffee
West Village4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $A budget-friendly coffee shop in the West Village, open from 7 AM. Insider tip: Come to study or work here, since the cafe has Wi-Fi and a restroom.
Rank 8787 Coffee
Midtown4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $A budget-friendly coffee shop in Midtown, open from 7 AM. Insider tip: Bring your laptop to work here, since there are outlets to plug in. Known for its Tequila Infused Coffee.
Rank 9787 Coffee
Meatpacking District4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $A budget-friendly coffee shop in the Meatpacking District, open from 7 AM. Reviewers treat it as a café hangout, describe a cozy room, and single out the staff.
Rank 10787 Coffee
Alphabet City4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $A budget-friendly coffee shop in Alphabet City, open from 7 AM. Reviewers describe a laid-back café feel and praise the service.
Midtown
6 spots
Rank 1787 Coffee
Indoor4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $- Cozy
- Quiet
- Relaxed
Rank 2787 Coffee
Indoor4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $- Cozy
- Quiet
- Relaxed
Rank 3Maiko Matcha Cafe
Indoor/Outdoor4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $- Cozy
- Quiet
- Relaxed
Rank 4Say Coffee
Indoor/Outdoor4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $- Cozy
- Casual
- Neighborhood Spot
Rank 5Mike's Coffee and Deli
Indoor/Outdoor4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $- Cozy
- Quiet
- Relaxed
Rank 6Tenpa’s Coffee
Indoor/Outdoor4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $- Cozy
- Quiet
- Relaxed
Alphabet City
4 spots
Rank 1787 Coffee
Indoor4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $- Cozy
- Quiet
- Relaxed
Rank 2787 Coffee
Indoor/Outdoor4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $- Cozy
- Quiet
- Relaxed
Rank 3787 Coffee
Indoor4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $- Cozy
- Quiet
- Relaxed
Rank 4BKLYN MACS
Indoor/Outdoor4.9 out of 5 on Google- Cozy
- Quiet
- Relaxed
East Village
3 spots
Rank 1Crepe Master
Indoor/Outdoor5.0 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $- Cozy
- Quiet
- Relaxed
Rank 2Moon Coffee Lab
Indoor5.0 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $- Cozy
- Quiet
- Relaxed
Rank 3GNIHTON
Indoor4.9 out of 5 on Google- Cozy
- Quiet
- Relaxed
Financial District
3 spots
Rank 1No Plates Coffee
Indoor/Outdoor5.0 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $- Cozy
- Quiet
- Relaxed
Rank 2Simpl Coffee
Indoor/Outdoor4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $- Cozy
- Quiet
- Relaxed
Rank 3Voyager Espresso
Indoor/Outdoor4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $- Cozy
- Quiet
- Relaxed
Upper East Side
3 spots
Rank 1Charlotte Cafe
Indoor/Outdoor5.0 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $- Cozy
- Quiet
- Relaxed
Rank 2L B Coffee
Indoor/Outdoor4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $- Cozy
- Neighborhood Gem
- Cultural
Rank 3Artara Coffee (Cambodian)
Indoor/Outdoor4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $- Cozy
- Quiet
- Relaxed
Kips Bay
3 spots
Rank 1Gold coffee
Indoor/Outdoor4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $- Cozy
- Quiet
- Relaxed
Rank 2Charlotte Cafe
Indoor/Outdoor4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $- Cozy
- Quiet
- Relaxed
Rank 3Greenhill coffee
Indoor/Outdoor5.0 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $- Cozy
- Quiet
- Relaxed
East Harlem
3 spots
Rank 1The Townhouse Cafe
Indoor/Outdoor5.0 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $- Cozy
- Quiet
- Relaxed
Rank 2Ginjan Cafe
Indoor/Outdoor4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $- Cozy
- Quiet
- Relaxed
Rank 3Lamb's Bread Cafe & Infused Bakery
Indoor/Outdoor5.0 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Chill
- Unique
- Neighborhood Spot
Lower East Side
3 spots
Rank 1Embriago Coffee
Indoor/Outdoor4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $- Cozy
- Quiet
- Relaxed
Rank 2Tipsy Village
Indoor/Outdoor5.0 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $- Cozy
- Casual
- Neighborhood Spot
Rank 3Tawny
Indoor/Outdoor5.0 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $- Cozy
- Quiet
- Relaxed
SoHo
2 spots
Rank 1Noise NYC
Indoor/Outdoor5.0 out of 5, 1,293 Google reviews- Cozy
- Quiet
- Relaxed
Rank 2787 Coffee
Indoor4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $- Cozy
- Quiet
- Relaxed
Upper West Side
2 spots
Rank 1Royal Coffee
Indoor/Outdoor5.0 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $- Cozy
- Quiet
- Relaxed
Rank 2La Bomboniera
Indoor/Outdoor4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $- Cozy
- Quiet
- Relaxed
West Village
2 spots
Rank 1787 Coffee
Indoor4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $- Cozy
- Quiet
- Relaxed
Rank 2Kawaii Coffee - Vietnamese Coffee
Indoor/Outdoor5.0 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $- Cozy
- Quiet
- Relaxed
Meatpacking District
2 spots
Rank 1787 Coffee
Indoor4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $- Cozy
- Quiet
- Relaxed
Rank 2787 Coffee
Indoor4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $- Cozy
- Quiet
- Relaxed
Times Square
2 spots
Rank 1787 coffee
Indoor4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $- Cozy
- Quiet
- Relaxed
Rank 2Tiny Dancer Coffee
Indoor/Outdoor4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $- Cozy
- Quiet
- Relaxed
Chelsea
2 spots
Rank 1Gelatoville Italian Gelato Coffee & Bakery
Indoor4.9 out of 5 on Google- Cozy
- Quiet
- Relaxed
Rank 2787 Coffee Co.
Indoor/Outdoor4.8 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $- Cozy
- Quiet
- Relaxed
Little Italy
2 spots
Rank 1HIEN FROM VIETNAM
Indoor/Outdoor4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $- Cozy
- Quiet
- Relaxed
Rank 2PARK at KIMS
Indoor/Outdoor4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $- Cozy
- Quiet
- Relaxed
Chinatown
1 spots
Rank 1Joys' Cafe NYC
Indoor5.0 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $- Trendy
- Casual
- Instagrammable
Tribeca
1 spots
Rank 1787 Coffee
Indoor4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $- Cozy
- Quiet
- Relaxed
Carnegie Hill
1 spots
Rank 1787 Coffee
Indoor4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $- Cozy
- Quiet
- Relaxed
Harlem
1 spots
Rank 1787 Coffee
Indoor4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $- Cozy
- Quiet
- Relaxed
Lenox Hill
1 spots
Rank 1787 Coffee
Indoor4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $- Cozy
- Quiet
- Relaxed
Gramercy
1 spots
Rank 1Ioannis Coffee Chef
Indoor/Outdoor5.0 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $- Cozy
- Quiet
- Relaxed
Greenwich Village
1 spots
Rank 1Monte Cafe & Bakery
Indoor5.0 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $- Cozy
- Authentic
- Neighborhood Spot
Washington Heights
1 spots
Rank 1The Plug
Indoor/Outdoor4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $- Cozy
- Quiet
- Relaxed
Frequently asked questions
What are the best coffee/tea cafes in Manhattan?
Ranked by rating and number of reviews, the top coffee/tea cafes on Moodap are Noise NYC in SoHo (5.0 stars), Crepe Master in East Village (5.0 stars) and Joys' Cafe NYC in Chinatown (5.0 stars). The full top 10 is at the top of this page.
Which Manhattan neighborhood has the most coffee/tea cafes?
Midtown has the most, with 133, followed by Upper East Side (77) and Upper West Side (69).
Where can I find affordable coffee/tea cafes in Manhattan?
49 of the 50 coffee/tea cafes listed here are budget-friendly ($). The best-ranked of them are Noise NYC in SoHo, Crepe Master in East Village and Joys' Cafe NYC in Chinatown.
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