From West 11th Street to the Garment District of Manhattan, New Yorkers love their coffee. In fact, coffee ranks up there with life’s most important choices. Where you go for your NYC coffee, and why is a conversation starter.
The range may leave people spoilt for choice, but any true New Yorker will always find a favorite and be willing to defend it until their last breath.
So, what makes a famous coffee shop? Is it the Instagram-worthy interiors, local celebrities who frequent the place for their daily take-away, or simply because its hole-in-the-wall, non-touristy location makes it a great option for locals?
It is quite possibly all these things.
SO, now there’s no option. Stay for the weekend and visit many while you’re here. The Marmara Hotel offers the best in accommodation, and some delicious coffee itself.
Book today, and take advantage of all that NYC and its coffee lovers have to offer.
Mud
Not just one but two locations to fill the caffeine void. Whichever venue you choose will have you try hard to keep it to yourself. Unfortunately, the cat is out of the bag, as many have decided this is their only go-to when another beverage won’t suffice.
Interiors that make you feel like you’ve been transported to somewhere unlike the inner-city hustle.
This spot is a legend in its own lifetime and not one to be missed. Very popular with locals and visitors to NYC alike.
The coffee here is strong and good. Perfect for those mornings when you’d rather just sit and contemplate the day. Go ahead. Life’s too short.
Open 7 days a week till late at night, there’s always a chance to swing by when in the area. You’ll be back.
Great for : good strong hot coffee, made right, and with a smile. Welcoming interiors. An all-around favorite.
Where: 307 East 9th Street. (off of 2nd Ave), East Village, NYC.
Birch Coffee
Various locations around Manhattan have may this coffee retailer one of the better known. It’s simply not the beverage that brings people here, this is an NYC experience.
All locations are filled with games, books, and certain pieces guaranteed to begin conversations between strangers.
Whichever space you choose for the day will give you a sense that you’ve been there before. Another life perhaps? If so, you’ll be glad it has been returned in this one.
These coffee shops are for the person who likes to interact on a person-to-person level. It’s not your average wi-fi go-to when you need to get some work done.
Quite the opposite. And the coffee is good too, by the way.
This is a truly inclusive, engaging coffee place.
Great for: A different NYC coffee shop experience. If coffee and scouting around for old books sounds like heaven you’ve come to the right place. A gem.
Where: Various Locations in Manhattan. Try West Village 56 7th Ave New York, NY 10011 (between 13th & 14th Streets) or Upper East side 134 1/2 East 62nd Street New York, NY 10062 (between Lexington & Third)
The Bean
Located all over Manhattan, with good reason, The Bean waves in coffee lovers with its large spaces to sit comfortably with friends, work, or just have a quiet moment for yourself.
Choose the double espresso for a morning wake-up call or a relaxed vanilla soy latte. The choice really is yours with the extensive range.
If you are wanting something delicious to go alongside your freshly brewed, try the vegan delights. There’s something for everyone here.
The staff are friendly and serve with a smile.
Ask for something different, and you never know what you’ll get.
Are you brave enough?
Great for: people watching, celebrity sightings
Where: Many locations but this time – The Bean – Broadway 771 Broadway NEW YORK, New York 10003
Stay and Experience More
If you are a coffee enthusiast, then one seating will never be enough. The good news is now you don’t have to choose.
Visit them all and stay for a while. The best place to be is in the center of all the city action.
The Marmara Hotel provides everything you need to get the most of your coffee expedition. Your new home away from home.
No matter what side your flavor lies, NYC coffee evokes a lot of emotion.
For visitors and new residents yet to discover their coffee of choice, you are about to travel the world within one city.
Book now and make the most of this beautiful vibrant town.