Tuti Lounge & Bar
The coffee tour can begin without leaving The Marmara Park Avenue. Tuti Lounge & Bar, our own lounge in the heart of Midtown, offers coffee and beverage service, which makes it an easy way to start the morning before a day of exploring or to take a relaxed break between outings. After sampling the city’s famous coffee shops, it is a welcoming place to come back to, sit down, and compare notes on your favorite cup of the day. All locations are filled with games, books, and certain pieces guaranteed to begin conversations between strangers.
Mud
Mud began as a coffee truck concept run by a pair of siblings, and its East Village flagship at 307 East 9th Street has become a neighborhood legend. The coffee is strong, well made, and served with a smile, which makes it the perfect companion for a slow morning when you would rather sit and contemplate the day. Past the narrow entrance, a welcoming back courtyard is open year round and heated in winter, so you can warm up with a cup even on the coldest afternoon. The menu extends to brunch and breakfast dishes, and the shop is open seven days a week, so there is always a chance to swing by when you are in the area. It is a favorite with locals and visitors alike, and you will want to return.
Birch Coffee
Birch Coffee is one of the best known coffee names in Manhattan, and it is a real New York experience rather than just a place to grab a drink. Many locations are stocked with books and games chosen to spark conversation between strangers, which makes a visit feel more like dropping in on a friend’s living room than a typical cafe stop. It is the place for people who enjoy a bit of human connection with their coffee, and the house roasted brews more than hold their own. You will find Birch in the West Village and on the Upper East Side, and there is a location just two minutes on foot from The Marmara Park Avenue.
Sahola Coffee
Sahola Coffee at 108 East 31st Street is part traditional coffee shop and part florist’s boutique, and the result is one of the prettiest cafes in Midtown. Bespoke interiors and floral touches throughout give the space a distinctly New York character, which makes it an easy favorite for anyone who loves a cafe with a story to tell. The coffee, teas, and pastries are the real draw, with fresh croissants and homemade sweets that guests mention again and again. Tucked away on a quiet block just steps from The Marmara Park Avenue, it is the kind of hidden gem that feels like your own discovery.
Stay and Experience More
If you are a coffee enthusiast, one cup will never be enough, and the best way to explore the city’s coffee culture is from the center of the action. The Marmara Park Avenue is surrounded by specialty coffee shops within a few minutes’ walk, so you can sample as many as you like. Book your stay and let New York’s coffee lovers show you their favorite corners of the city.
