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Best coffee for tired dads in New York City
18 curated specialty roasters in New York City, ranked on roast quality and local standing. The short list for the 5am wake-ups.
18 top specialty coffee roasters in new york city, US, ranked by nri.
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buddies coffee
the williamsburg coffee scene runs deep, but buddies coffee on grand street earns its place through something chains can't fake: genuine care in every cup.
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elm roastery
the thing about elm roastery is how they make you feel like coffee actually matters.
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ramini espresso & cafe
the garment district hums with a different energy these days, but ramini espresso & cafe holds its ground on west 37th street like it belongs there.
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solid state coffee
the upper west side has its share of coffee spots, but solid state coffee earns its 4.7-star reputation the old-fashioned way.
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bean & bean queens — roastery & cafe
bean & bean queens sits on northern boulevard doing what good roasters do best: making coffee that actually tastes like something.
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mighty oak roasters
the coffee at mighty oak roasters hits different than what you'll find at the starbucks down the street.
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city league coffee roasters
city league coffee roasters sits on 4th avenue in brooklyn, pulling shots that make you forget starbucks exists.
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sweetleaf coffee roasters
the greenpoint industrial stretch along freeman street doesn't scream coffee destination, but sweetleaf proves neighborhood gems hide in plain sight.
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olas coffee company
the corner of lorimer street holds something real.
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parlor coffee roasters
parlor coffee roasters sits on vanderbilt avenue like it belongs there, which is saying something in brooklyn.
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abbotsford road coffee specialists
the beans at abbotsford road coffee specialists tell their own story before you even take that first sip.
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gotham coffee roasters
gotham coffee roasters understands something most places miss: consistency isn't about perfection, it's about caring enough to get it right every single time.
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hutch and waldo
the espresso here is the move if you're on the upper east side and want something done well without overthinking it.
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kona coffee roasters | east village
the thing about kona coffee roasters is how they've quietly become part of the east village fabric.
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sey
if you're the kind of person who takes roasting seriously, grattan street is worth the trip.
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felix roasting co.
...and that's the thing about good coffee in this city, you expect it to hide in some converted warehouse in brooklyn, not right here on park avenue south.
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porto rico importing co.
new york city has more coffee options than any reasonable person could work through in a lifetime, which is exactly why the places that stick around for decades start to feel like…
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irving farm new york
irving farm takes sourcing seriously, and you feel that in every cup before you've even thought about it consciously.
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Questions, answered
Where is the best coffee in New York City?
buddies coffee tops our New York City list, ranked on roast quality and local standing. It is one of 18 curated specialty roasters in the city.
How many specialty coffee roasters are in New York City?
18 curated specialty roasters in New York City make our list, each chosen on merit rather than paid placement.
What is the best coffee setup for a tired new dad?
Buy whole beans from a local roaster and grind per cup, keep a simple AeroPress or pour-over by the kettle, and pre-fill it the night before. Two minutes at 5am, proper coffee, no machine to clean.
Coffee data via Not Another Sunday. Roaster names and notes shown as published.