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Best Coffee & Casual in Morningside Heights, Manhattan

36 coffee & casual in Morningside Heights (Morningside), sorted by rating, with vibes and insider tips.

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All Coffee & Casual in Morningside Heights

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  • Bakery

    Via Piante

    5.0 out of 5Price level $

    New York Citys first 100% GLUTEN FREE bakery founded by a Michelin ⭐ pastry chef!

    • Cozy
    • Warm
    • Charming

  • Coffee/Tea

    Variety Coffee

    5.0 out of 5, 2 reviewsPrice level $

    Variety Coffee is a favorite coffee/tea spot in Morningside Heights, Manhattan. Perfect for a quick bite or a relaxed break.

    • Cozy
    • Quiet
    • Relaxed

  • Coffee/Tea

    Cafe Valona

    5.0 out of 5, 23 reviewsPrice level $$

    Cafe Valona is a cafe in Morningside Heights described by visitors as a cafe, brunch food and deli sandwich, moderately priced. Based on 10 reviews.

    • Cozy
    • Quiet
    • Relaxed

  • Coffee/Tea

    Brewvana cafe' Cart

    5.0 out of 5Price level $

    We bring the full experience of a boutique café straight to your event—fresh-ground espresso, handcrafted specialty drinks, and a curated selection of pastries. All the flavor, all the craft, none of the hassle.

    • Cozy
    • Quiet
    • Relaxed

  • Coffee/Tea

    Coffee Malem

    5.0 out of 5Price level $

    Coffee Malem is a favorite coffee/tea spot in Morningside Heights, Manhattan. Perfect for a quick bite or a relaxed break.

    • Cozy
    • Quiet
    • Relaxed

  • Frozen Desserts

    FROZEN LOVE

    4.9 out of 5Price level $

    FROZEN LOVE is a favorite frozen desserts spot in Morningside Heights, Manhattan. Perfect for a quick bite or a relaxed break.

    • Relaxed
    • Cozy

  • Coffee/Tea

    Qahwah House - Broadway

    4.8 out of 5, 505 reviewsPrice level $

    Qahwah House - Broadway is a cafe in Morningside Heights described by visitors as a cafe, cozy interior. Based on 10 reviews.

    • Cozy
    • Quiet
    • Relaxed

  • American

    Good Thanks

    4.7 out of 5Price level $$

    Good Thanks is a favorite american spot in Morningside Heights, Manhattan. Perfect for a quick bite or a relaxed break.

    • Casual
    • Social
    • Classic

  • Juice Smoothies Fruit Salads

    Oasis Jimma Juice Bar

    4.7 out of 5, 342 reviewsPrice level $

    Oasis Jimma Juice Bar is a cafe in Morningside Heights described by visitors as budget-friendly. Based on 10 reviews.

    • Relaxed
    • Cozy

  • Coffee/Tea

    Kuro Kuma

    4.7 out of 5, 310 reviewsPrice level $

    Kuro Kuma is a cafe in Morningside Heights described by visitors as a cafe, french. Based on 10 reviews.

    • Cozy
    • Quiet
    • Relaxed

  • Restaurant

    Güllüoğlu Baklava & Cafe

    4.7 out of 5Price level $

    Güllüoğlu Baklava & Cafe is a favorite restaurant spot in Morningside Heights, Manhattan. Perfect for a quick bite or a relaxed break.

    • Relaxed
    • Cozy

  • Coffee/Tea

    Hex & Company

    4.7 out of 5, 867 reviewsPrice level $$

    Providing tabletop fun, food, and drink to NYC! Three locations in Manhattan!

    • Cozy
    • Quiet
    • Relaxed

  • Coffee/Tea

    Everett Library Cafe

    4.7 out of 5Price level $

    Blue Java Everett offers a range of espresso beverages, coffee, tea, pastries, soup, and grab-and-go items.

    • Cozy
    • Quiet
    • Relaxed

  • Bakery

    The Hungarian Pastry Shop

    4.6 out of 5, 2,450 reviewsPrice level $

    Originally opened in 1961 by Hungarian immigrants, The Hungarian Pastry Shop has been a bedrock of the Morningside Heights community for 60 years. We are still committed to serving great pastry and great coffee.

    • Cozy
    • Warm
    • Charming

  • Bubble tea

    Ümacha

    4.5 out of 5Price level $

    Ümacha is a favorite bubble tea spot in Morningside Heights, Manhattan. Perfect for a quick bite or a relaxed break.

    • Relaxed
    • Cozy

  • Bakery

    Saray Bakery

    4.5 out of 5Price level $

    Saray Bakery is a favorite bakery spot in Morningside Heights, Manhattan. Perfect for a quick bite or a relaxed break.

    • Cozy
    • Warm
    • Charming

  • Frozen Desserts

    Pinkberry

    4.4 out of 5, 228 reviewsPrice level $

    Pinkberry is a cafe in Morningside Heights described by visitors as known for excellent service, upscale. Based on 10 reviews.

    • Relaxed
    • Cozy

  • Coffee/Tea

    Cafe Wallabout

    4.3 out of 5, 3 reviewsPrice level $

    Cafe Wallabout is a gathering nexus for the community to share ideas over handcraft foods produced by some of the city's finest makers and artisan. Our salads, sandwiches and other offerings are diligently sourced and ready at your convenience.

    • Cozy
    • Quiet
    • Relaxed

  • Coffee/Tea

    Nous Espresso

    4.3 out of 5, 78 reviewsPrice level $

    Nous Espresso is a cafe in Morningside Heights described by visitors as a cafe, japanese and deli sandwich, known for excellent service. Based on 10 reviews.

    • Cozy
    • Quiet
    • Relaxed

  • Bakery

    Pullman Bakery & Shige Pan

    4.2 out of 5Price level $

    Pullman Bakery & Shige Pan is a favorite bakery spot in Morningside Heights, Manhattan. Perfect for a quick bite or a relaxed break.

    • Cozy
    • Warm
    • Charming

  • Coffee/Tea

    Joe Coffee Company: Dodge Hall

    4.2 out of 5Price level $

    Joe is more than coffee. Each cafe reflects its neighborhood, celebrating diversity and creating a place where everyone feels welcome.

    • Cozy
    • Quiet
    • Relaxed

  • Coffee/Tea

    Starbucks Coffee Company

    4.1 out of 5Price level $

    Starbucks Coffee Company is a popular coffee/tea in Morningside Heights, Manhattan. A go-to spot for drinks and good times in the neighborhood.

    • Cozy
    • Quiet
    • Relaxed

  • Coffee/Tea

    Joe Coffee Company: Northwest Corner

    4.1 out of 5, 319 reviewsPrice level $

    Joe Coffee Company: Northwest Corner is a cafe in Morningside Heights described by visitors as a cafe, upscale. Based on 10 reviews.

    • Cozy
    • Quiet
    • Relaxed

  • Coffee/Tea

    Culture Tea Bar

    4.1 out of 5, 93 reviewsPrice level $

    Culture Tea Bar is a cafe in Morningside Heights described by visitors as a cafe, deli sandwich. Based on 10 reviews.

    • Cozy
    • Quiet
    • Relaxed

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