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Local coffee shops near me in NYC
793 small, locally owned coffee shops across New York City: neighborhood cafés, roasters and espresso bars, with no Starbucks or Dunkin' in sight. Tap Near me to find the closest one.
- Local coffee shops
- 793
- Of all NYC coffee shops
- 67%
- Average Google rating
- 4.47
- Rated 4.5 or higher
- 60%
Are local coffee shops better than chains?
By Google rating, they are: 60% of NYC's local coffee shops are rated 4.5 or higher, against 22% of chain locations.
| Measure | Local coffee shops | Chains |
|---|---|---|
| Coffee shops | 793 | 386 |
| Average Google rating | 4.47 | 4.01 |
| Rated 4.5 or higher | 60% | 22% |
The biggest chains in our directory are Starbucks (93 locations), Dunkin' (83 locations), and Blank Street (17 locations).
Best local coffee shops in each borough
The Bronx has the highest share of local coffee shops (76%), Staten Island the lowest (55%). Here are the top-rated in each.
Manhattan
208 local coffee shops · 60% of the borough
- Buddies Coffee226 E 3rd St · Manhattan5.0 out of 5 stars on Google
- The Coffee Place2496 Broadway · Manhattan5.0 out of 5 stars on Google
- No Plates Coffee12 John St · Manhattan4.9 out of 5 stars on Google
Brooklyn
266 local coffee shops · 74% of the borough
- Blvck Coffee2402 McDonald Ave · Brooklyn5.0 out of 5 stars on Google
- Island Java BK4301 Church Ave · Brooklyn5.0 out of 5 stars on Google
- Books & Things1663 Utica Ave · Brooklyn5.0 out of 5 stars on Google
Queens
187 local coffee shops · 71% of the borough
- Catalpa House Coffee Shop61-48 Catalpa Ave · Ridgewood, Queens5.0 out of 5 stars on Google
- Mr. Mario Coffee Shop18-08 College Point Blvd · Flushing, Queens5.0 out of 5 stars on Google
- AKFamily Coffee35-21 Farrington St · Flushing, Queens5.0 out of 5 stars on Google
Bronx
66 local coffee shops · 76% of the borough
- Godwin Coffee & Tex-Mex Eats238 W 231st St · Bronx5.0 out of 5 stars on Google
- The Roasting Room by Buunni542 Barretto St · Bronx5.0 out of 5 stars on Google
- Salotto Dorato3233 Ampere Ave · Bronx5.0 out of 5 stars on Google
Staten Island
66 local coffee shops · 55% of the borough
- Bloom Cafe1203 Bay St · Staten Island4.9 out of 5 stars on Google
- Problem baker870 Castleton Ave · Staten Island4.9 out of 5 stars on Google
- The Sculpt Cafe1584 Richmond Rd · Staten Island4.9 out of 5 stars on Google
Local coffee shops: FAQ
What counts as a local coffee shop?
On Coffely, a local coffee shop is one that isn't part of a chain or a larger coffee brand, so no Starbucks, Dunkin', Blank Street or similar. Small NYC businesses with just a couple of locations still count as local.
How many local coffee shops are in NYC?
793 of the 1,179 coffee shops in our directory are independent, about 67%. Brooklyn has the most (266), and the Bronx has the highest share (76%).
Are local coffee shops better than chains?
By Google rating, on average yes: local coffee shops average 4.47 stars against 4.01 for chains, and 60% are rated 4.5 or higher, compared with 22% of chain locations.
How do I find a local coffee shop near me?
Tap "Near me" at the top of this page and allow location access to sort New York's 793 local coffee shops by distance. You can also search by neighborhood, street or ZIP code, or turn on "Open now".