Hidden gems: Espresso bars in New York City

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in New York City. This list contains 20 places from Espresso bar category.

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Sogno Toscano Cafe´& Wine Bar image
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Sogno Toscano Cafe´& Wine Bar
Wine bar
$ $$$
4.90 (137 reviews) (~1.89 km from centre)
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Canela Cafe Bar
Espresso bar
👍👍 Great experience going here with a group for the first time, and the Canela latte was a hit! I've been back for sandwiches and other drinks (cheesesteak, ginger cocoa) and was even more impressed. It's a comfortable atmosphere with restaurant-quality food.
$ $$$
4.90 (74 reviews) (~8.95 km from centre)
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KITE Coffee & Gelato
Coffee shop
👍👍 Kite is definitely one of the dopest Coffee, Gelato & Recreational establishments I’ve been to. Pretty decent Gelato & some of the best thc products for the best prices in the City! I’ve been using their product for the last 6 months with no complaints or plans to take my business elsewhere. Definit...
4.90 (32 reviews) (~3.39 km from centre)
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Caffè Aronne
Coffee shop
Hot and iced coffee offered alongside pastries in a compact space with a laid-back vibe.
$ $$$
4.70 (144 reviews) (~2.26 km from centre)
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Cusp Crepe and Espresso Bar
Espresso bar
Espresso-based coffee drinks & fresh sweet or savory crepes served in a stylish cafe venue.
4.70 (138 reviews) (~9.22 km from centre)
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Beets Café
Cafe
👍👍 I myself am the manager of the cafe across the street and we are very excited to have a great addition to the neighborhood. Being such a picky eater its very difficult to find food I would actually enjoy but beets definitely had plenty of options. I tried the kale patty and the fresh O.M.G. juice (m...
4.70 (86 reviews) (~9.83 km from centre)
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The Spot Café (43rd Ave.)
Cafe
👍👍 My favorite place in the neighborhood. The prices are great and food is delicious and I really appreciate all the healthy options. A varied menu and excellent service too. Everyone is so nice and friendly. Highly recommend! (Some of my favs are the Wake Me Up smoothie, the cold brew, the Natural bur...
$ $$$
4.70 (77 reviews) (~5.05 km from centre)
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Paloma Coffee & Bakery, Williamsburg
Espresso bar
4.70 (69 reviews) (~4.99 km from centre)
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Poetica Coffee
Espresso bar
👍 I am from Portland OR and am a huge coffee drinker. We have world class coffee shops so I always like to try coffee in other cities. I was in NY a few years back and it was hard to find good coffee. To my pleasant surprise this shop was pretty good! The barista was really nice and took great care of...
4.60 (122 reviews) (~3.55 km from centre)
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Bar Next Door at La Lanterna di Vittorio
Bar
La Lanterna di Vittori's next-door nook offers coffee, wine & light bites plus live jazz nightly.
$$ $$
4.60 (115 reviews) (~2.73 km from centre)
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Butler
Coffee shop
👍👍 Excellent 3rd wave roasted beans. Had a cortado 3 days in a row, consistent pulls and flavor profile. Loved it!
4.60 (106 reviews) (~3.79 km from centre)
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Garden Cafe and Bistro
Brunch restaurant
👍👍 A pleasant surprise to find in the neighborhood. We went two mornings in a row. Everything on the menu was delicious! Breakfast sandwiches and oreo milkshakes all day. The croissants and brioche bread are perfect. The staff are friendly and attentive to everyone.
$$ $$
4.60 (94 reviews) (~4.44 km from centre)
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Perk Coffee
Coffee shop
👍👍 Stopped by Perk because I live right across the street and was in bad need of coffee - this place was awesome! Will definitely return. All 3 owners were there at the bar, introduced themselves, told me a bit about their business - they were all super nice and made the experience even better. I or...
$$ $$
4.60 (59 reviews) (~2.28 km from centre)
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Five Flies Coffee
Espresso bar
4.50 (104 reviews) (~9.86 km from centre)
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Partners Coffee
Coffee shop
Chic artisanal operation offering espressos & teas, plus brewing equipment & classes.
$ $$$
4.50 (79 reviews) (~1.33 km from centre)
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Manhattan Espresso Cafe
Coffee shop
This tiny coffee shop serving specialty drinks along with baked goods, sandwiches & housemade soup.
$ $$$
4.50 (78 reviews) (~0.89 km from centre)
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Matto Espresso
Coffee shop
👍 I've never heard of Matto before but I'm glad I found this place when I was looking for something to go. They definitely advertise their $2.50 per item well if you download the mobile app. So that's just what I did! Right at the front of the store. My order was ready in a few minutes. I got the egg...
$ $$$
4.50 (72 reviews) (~2.71 km from centre)
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Poetica Coffee
Espresso bar
😐 Cute spot, nice service, okay espresso. quite pricey at 4.50 for a double espresso (not including tax & tip). Update: In response to the owner’s snarky comment: there are multiple establishments on 7th and 5th ave that sell double espresso for $3.50. My observation is that the espresso at Poetica is...
4.50 (51 reviews) (~8.92 km from centre)
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Kilogram Cafe
Coffee shop
👍 Great place to sit and get work done – laptop-friendly. Only cafe around that had seating at noon! Coffee was good in flavor, but the cappuccino was mediocre in terms of the execution. Nevertheless, the staff was polite and helpful. Other negatives that bump the rating down: the bench seating isn't...
4.50 (44 reviews) (~1.17 km from centre)
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KAFI
Espresso bar
👍 Came into this cozy little Espresso bar around the corner of 6 Ave, while I was walking down on the 58th street in a windy NYC morning. Nice and clean too! Must be quiet down after morning rush and before crazy lunch hour... managed to the sofa all to myself to rest a bit!
$$ $$
4.50 (10 reviews) (~1.68 km from centre)
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