Where to Grab A Covid Friendly Cup of Coffee in NYC
photo c/o @felixroastingco
New York City is filled with some of the most amazing coffee shops in the country. There is something so therapeutic about just being at a coffee shop, sipping on your favorite espresso drink, or tea and pausing for a moment. Fortunately, there are some amazing places to grab a cup of coffee and enjoy your moment of bliss under a heat lamp in these frigid temps while indoor dining is still off-the-table and we’re here to share them with you, joyfully.
The Smile
photo c/o @thesmilenyc
The Smile is one of our favorite spots in NoHo. Grab a wonderful cup of coffee and a slice of banana nut bread and thank us later. Enjoy the warm and fun energy of The Smile under their outdoor, heated pergola.
photo c/o @gertienyc
Gertie is known for its amazing bagels and coffee in Williamsburg. This is the perfect spot to spend time with a friend catching up over a warm pastry, a bagel, or just a classic espresso drink while people watching the fun and energetic streets of Williamsburg.
photo c/o @lamerceriecafe
One of the most beautiful places in SoHo, La Mercerie cafe has an amazing outdoor setup that will make you feel like you’ve left the country for a little while. Grab a cup of coffee and enjoy the beautiful neighborhood of SoHo at one of its most loved corner treasures.
Epistrophy
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NoLita is inarguably one of the coolest and most underrated neighborhoods in Manhattan. Stop by the neighborhood favorite, Epistrophy, and enjoy your coffee of choice under the warmth of the outdoor pergola and the eclectic NoLita energy.
Good Thanks Cafe
photo c/o @goodthankscafe
Good Thanks Cafe is the spot for any and all coffee, wine, and egg enthusiasts in the Lower East Side. Good Thanks is a guaranteed great time no matter what you choose to sip on (cheers!).
Banter
photo c/o @banter_nyc
Greenwich Village is a beautiful, warm neighborhood and it’s only fitting that Banter calls Greenwich Village home. Banter is a wonderful, Australian, casual cafe to grab a coffee and a snack or a light plate if you’re in the mood for a little more than a cup o’ joe.
Prince Tea House
photo c/o @princeteahouse
… because we all deserve to feel like royalty, even while doing something as simple as drinking a cup of coffee. Go to Prince Tea House in the LES to be reminded that you truly are royalty, and you deserve to feel like it, too.
Felix Roasting Co
photo c/o @felixroastingco
Felix Roasting Co is one of the most beautiful coffee shops in the city. They’ve perfectly curated a space that is simply just a vibe, and it’s a warm one with the heated situation they’ve built with dining restrictions. They have left no detail untouched and you should grab a friend and catch a vibe at Felix in SoHo as soon as possible.
The Elk
photo c/o @theelknyc
The Elk is a relaxed, peaceful environment in SoHo attached to a general store — the perfect place to enjoy a morning or afternoon brew in the neighborhood. You can pick up a sweet gift for yourself or a friend on your drop-in and sip your coffee outside in the heated pergola they’ve constructed for their beloved customers.
Baba Cool
photo c/o @babacoolbk
Head over to Baba Cool in Fort Greene and you’ll find a lovely cafe that will make you want to stay all day, even in the coldest of temps. Baba Cool offers more than a wonderful cup of coffee — they’ve got a menu full of brunch-y plates and bites to fill you up. They’ve recently finished a marvelous outdoor setting that is spacious and welcoming for any casual gathering with a friend or solo.
Blank Slate
Anywhere with little pod-housing in their outdoor dining setup is an immediate yes for us. Blank Slate in midtown has a selection of covid-restriction-approved housing on their outdoor patio space so you can enjoy whatever your heart desires from their quaint cafe and coffee shop without being bothered by the weather or the wind or space between you and a neighbor.
Spot Dessert Bar
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Spot Dessert Bar is a great spot off of Prince street with desserts that will make your mouth drool with just one look at their Instagram. This gem in East Village is a really fun spot to switch up your usual coffee run or date. Add something sweet to your coffee rotation and put a Strawberry Shortcake Sundae on the bill.
Sweatshop
photo c/o @sweatshop_nyc
Sweatshop is one of Williamsburg’s finest coffee establishments and we are so happy that they offer a heated outdoor situation to dine and hang and just enjoy the lively Williamsburg energy. PS - the avocado toast here is next-level. Give it a try.
