COOL CAFES IN NYC
Photo by Ketut Subiyanto
By Jenna Stolzberg, Staff Writer
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Need a pep in your step, a bite to eat, or a calm place do do your work? Cafe’s are your best friend! Below are a list of hidden gem cafes around NYC.
Sip &Play
471 5th Ave, Brooklyn / Brooklyn
Not only does this cafe serve delicious coffee, espresso, and hot chocolate, but also bubble tea and alcoholic drinks! In addition, for only $7, you can play as many in-house board games as you’d like for 3 hours.
Harvest Cafe
694 New Dorp Ln / Staten Island
This cafe serves up delicious crepes and other brunch-type snacks, while also offering a large selection of espresso drinks. In addition, the business exclusively employs people with learning disabilities, and helps them get a leg up in the service industry!
Grind
602 9th Avenue / Manhattan
A specialty cafe that serves up only the most high quality, unique coffee flavors. You’re sure to find something delicious here. Not in the mood for coffee? They also have acai bowls, frozen hot chocolate, smoothies, and all sorts of matcha drinks!
Espresso 77
35-57 77th St / Queens & Brooklyn
An independent espresso and wine bar, this place is perfect for those who enjoy being a little extra in their daily routine. They also serve up delicious homemade sandwiches and soups if you’re feeling hungry.
Boogie Down Grind Cafe
868 Hunts Point Ave / Bronx
Bursting with energy, this hidden gem isn’t one to be missed. With their delicious drinks, chill vibes, and regular events that they host, you’ll wish every single cafe matched this energy.
Moss Cafe
3260 Johnson Ave / Bronx
Though this cafe may be simple, their message and goals are ones centered around sustainability. They only buy ingredients from local and small shops (the farms that supply the shop are listed on their website, and their food menu is completely vegetarian. The cafe also provides catering, as well as seasonal farm boxes so you get the freshest ingredients.
Sips + Maker
312 New Dorp Ln / Staten Island
Need a cute and cozy place to have your coffee? Sips and Maker is the spot to check out. The beloved coffee shop not only focuses on brewing up their delicious drinks, but also strives to raise awareness for important issues, i.e: women’s empowerment. They also have a contest every week for the best doodle/design on their cups! The winner receives a free drink and pastry on the house.
Monkey Cup
1965 Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd / Manhattan
Once you step into this cafe, you’ll feel like you’ve been dropped into the middle of the jungle; and that’s on purpose! The Venezuelan owners designed the cafe to be reminiscent of where they’re from. And while you’re waiting for your delicious coffee, take a look at all of the unique brewing machines they have behind the counter!