10 New York coffee shops in West Manhattan that you can’t miss

The number of options to get your caffeine fix in NYC is overwhelming, so to make it easier, here are 10 New York coffee shops in West Manhattan that are worth the visit.

Levain Bakery

Levain Bakery may be known for its baked goods, but its coffee matches in quality, and pairs perfectly with a sweet treat.

Famous for its chocolate chip and walnut cookie, Levain opened in 1995 when two triathletes, Pam Weekes and Connie McDonald, bonded over their love for baking. Now, Levain has multiple locations in New York City, as well as in Massachusetts, Maryland and Washington D.C. It also offers gift boxes for delivery, and even has its own line of products flying off grocery stores.

351 Amsterdam Avenue, 10024
Levain Bakery
IG: @LevainBakery

Black Press Coffee

Black Press thrives on great coffee and great service, teaming up with Brooklyn’s Parlor Coffee Roasters to provide guests with delicious flavors from Peru to Ethiopia and more. The coffee shop offers a variety of baked goods ranging from sweet and savoury croissants to different donuts, breads and cookies.

Named after a group of publications that reported ideas and accomplishments in underrepresented and communities barred from mainstream media, Black Press strives to be a safe and inclusive space for New York and its Upper West Side.

274 Columbus Avenue, 10023
Black Press Coffee
IG: @BlackPressCoffee

The Muffins Cafe

The Muffins Café opened its doors in 1993 and has left its mark on the city ever since. The staff has seen customers propose at their cafe over a cappuccino and bring their firstborns in for teething bagels. It’s seen Columbus Avenue be repaved and restructured, and most importantly, they’ve seen other cafes come and go while Muffins endured. Its consistency of excellent coffee, food and service through the years makes it one of the most well-loved coffee shops in the area.

222 Columbus Avenue, 10023
The Muffins Cafe

Épicerie Boulud

Emphasizing on seasonal, house-made ingredients, from fresh bread and viennoiserie to made-to-order soups, salads and sandwiches, to even charcuterie boards and French pastries and gelato, Épicerie Boulud is not a cafe to miss.

Owned by none other than Chef Daniel Boulud, who moved to the US from Lyon, France, in 1982 and has become one of America’s culinary leaders, Épicerie Boulud serves coffee, breakfast, lunch and a rotating selection of hot plats du jour – all day. There’s also a full selection of beer and wine, tapas and fresh oysters.

1900 Broadway, 10023
Épicerie Boulud
IG: @ÉpicerieBoulud

Don Cafe

Serving iced or hot coffee and a variety of Latin American pastries on the corner of Columbus Ave. and 66th Street, rain or shine, Don Cafe is New York City treasure. The Colombian coffee truck stands in Richard Tucker Park, bringing friendly service, tasty, strong coffee, and the flavorful Colombian snack of the mozzarepa, a delicious cornbread filled with mozzarella cheese and grilled to perfection.

W. 66th Street and Columbus Avenue, 10023
IG: @DonCafeNewYork

Birch Coffee

Roasted in Long Island City, Queens, Birch’s coffee ranges from bright light roasts to dark, chocolatey beans. Birch founders, Paul Schlader and Jeremy Lyman, hope to make the global coffee industry more sustainable by sourcing from micro-farms that have specifically been proven to support their communities. Birch has multiple locations across the city, all with quality blend and equally tasty teas.

884 9th Avenue, 10019
Birch Coffee
IG: @BirchCoffee

The Sensuous Bean

The Sensuous Bean is tucked away on West 70th Street, and is a delightful little shop with shelves piled with knit-knacks for all your brewing needs. The space is small and crowded, but welcoming, and offers out-of-the-box coffee flavors like peanut butter and maple donut lattes, but the ginger raspberry tarts are what stole the show.

66 W. 70th Street, 10023
The Sensuous Bean
IG: @SensuousBean

BLU Cafe

For a slice of real estate with your macchiato, BLU Cafe provides both. Believing that real estate is a life-changing process, this little riverside cafe opened for real estate workers to discuss their needs in a relaxed setting. Order from a selection of sweets and snacks to accompany your new latte or property. After all the business talk, sit back and relax in the spacious pet-friendly outdoor area.

120 Riverside Boulevard, 10069
IG: @120BluCafe

Solid State Coffee

Bringing a funky, 1970’s vibe to the Upper West Side, Solid State Coffee strives to make a positive global impact at every step of production, from the farm to the cup. Solid State was founded in 2020, and thankfully survived the pandemic because it’s ridiculously good. Order an iced latte and spinach Danish on a summer day and relax outside, savouring this flaky pastry while the world passes by. And by paying fair prices for their products, Solid State ensures that the farms they work with can sustain themselves while the cafe sustains us with quality caffeine.

104 W. 71st Street, 10023
Solid State Coffee
IG: @SolidStateCoffeeNYC

Rome & Juliet Colombian Coffee

Down in Chelsea, Romeo and Juliet Colombian Coffee strives and succeeds at serving the best quality coffee and Colombian fare.

Highly rated on Google and TripAdvisor, Romeo & Juliet prides itself on being a single-origin supporting cafe, meaning that each coffee product comes from a single region, helping achieve a rich and authentic flavor. Romeo and Juliet offers several different roasts, each from a different part of Colombia, along with delicious food like empanadas, croissants, pan de queso and more.