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Best Coffee & Casual in Central Park, Manhattan

13 coffee & casual in Central Park (The Park), sorted by rating, with vibes and insider tips.

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The Ramble has better people-watching than Times Square. Pack snacks, Central Park prices are criminal.

All Coffee & Casual in Central Park

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  • American

    NYC VEGAN BISTRO

    4.7 out of 5Price level $$

    NYC VEGAN BISTRO is a favorite american spot in Central Park, Manhattan. Perfect for a quick bite or a relaxed break.

    • Casual
    • Social
    • Classic

  • Bakery

    The Ballfields Cafe

    4.3 out of 5, 54 reviewsPrice level $$

    The Ballfields Cafe is a cafe in Central Park described by visitors as a cafe, deli sandwich, moderately priced. Based on 10 reviews.

    • Cozy
    • Warm
    • Charming

  • Mexican

    Noches De La 90 Fairview Avenue

    4.2 out of 5Price level $$

    Noches De La 90 Fairview Avenue is a favorite mexican spot in Central Park, Manhattan. Perfect for a quick bite or a relaxed break.

    • Lively
    • Colorful
    • Casual

  • Restaurant

    Le Pain Quotidien

    3.8 out of 5Price level $

    Le Pain Quotidien is a favorite restaurant spot in Central Park, Manhattan. Perfect for a quick bite or a relaxed break.

    • Relaxed
    • Cozy

  • Mexican

    Mamajuana Cafe by the River

    3.7 out of 5Price level $$

    Mamajuana Cafe by the River is a favorite mexican spot in Central Park, Manhattan. Perfect for a quick bite or a relaxed break.

    • Lively
    • Colorful
    • Casual

  • Restaurant

    Le Pain Quotidien

    3.6 out of 5Price level $

    Le Pain Quotidien is a favorite restaurant spot in Central Park, Manhattan. Perfect for a quick bite or a relaxed break.

    • Relaxed
    • Cozy

  • Coffee/Tea

    Central Park Boathouse Café

    3.2 out of 5, 74 reviewsPrice level $

    Central Park Boathouse Café is a cafe in Central Park described by visitors as a cafe, deli sandwich, relaxed atmosphere. Based on 10 reviews.

    • Cozy
    • Quiet
    • Relaxed

  • Coffee/Tea

    Central park cafe

    3.2 out of 5Price level $

    Central Park Cafe is a unique cafe that combines the best of a coffee shop and a restaurant. We offer a full menu of delicious breakfast, lunch, and dinner items, as well as a wide selection of coffee and tea drinks.

    • Cozy
    • Quiet
    • Relaxed

  • Coffee/Tea

    Petrie Court Café

    2.8 out of 5Price level $

    Enjoy a Mediterranean-accented menu complete with cheese and charcuterie, sandwiches, salads, baked goods, coffee, espresso, wine, beer, and specialty cocktails.

    • Cozy
    • Quiet
    • Relaxed

  • Coffee/Tea

    The Great Hall Balcony Cafe

    2.7 out of 5, 35 reviewsPrice level $

    Explore an Asian-accented menu featuring sandos, poke, sushi, salads, baked goods, coffee, espresso, wine, beer, and specialty cocktails.

    • Cozy
    • Quiet
    • Relaxed

  • Bakery

    Dancing Crane Cafe

    2.3 out of 5Price level $

    Dancing Crane Cafe is a favorite bakery spot in Central Park, Manhattan. Perfect for a quick bite or a relaxed break.

    • Cozy
    • Warm
    • Charming

  • Coffee/Tea

    The Eatery at the Metropolitan Museum of Art

    2.0 out of 5, 542 reviewsPrice level $$

    A casual dining marketplace within the Metropolitan Museum of Art featuring seasonal dishes with sustainable ingredients from local farms and ranches, providing a relaxing respite from museum crowds.

    • Cozy
    • Quiet
    • Relaxed

  • Coffee/Tea

    American Wing Cafe

    1.8 out of 5Price level $

    American Wing Cafe is a favorite coffee/tea spot in Central Park, Manhattan. Perfect for a quick bite or a relaxed break.

    • Cozy
    • Quiet
    • Relaxed

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