10 Best Cafes You Must Try In Greenwich Village, New York

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Oishi
Oishi 
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Greenwich Village used to be a common spot for bohemians and hipsters, but today it is a great tourist spot, offering a variety of entertainment options for tourists. It has a number of popular cafes, restaurants, bars, pubs and clubs. If you are fond of a lively atmosphere, then Greenwich Village is a great place to travel to uplift and enliven your mood. If you are looking for a good cafe to spend time alone or with family and friends, here’s our list of the 10 best cafes that you must try in Greenwich Village, New York.

1. Birch Coffee

Birch Coffee, Midtown West
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Birch Coffee is a small yet cosy place, which does get pretty crowded for a reason. The coffee is top-notch, the staff is courteous and the service is great, too. So, finding a place may sometimes get a little difficult. However, the roasts and both the hot and cold brews are worth your wait. The cafe is mainly known for the caffeine that they serve. They serve a great variety, high quality and well-prepared coffee that will definitely have you coming back again and again.

Birch Coffee

Address: 56 7th Ave, New York, NY 10011, United States

Website: Birch Coffee

Opening hours: 7am - 8pm (daily)

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2. Third Rail Coffee

Third Rail Coffee, Greenwich Village
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The cafe is located in a nice place and does serve amazing coffee, which is quite innovative and different in taste than the coffee you get made out of a bean burnt to the highest extent. The beans here are finely roasted, perfectly enhancing the flavours. It is a very cute coffee shop. If you are looking to not sit at a cafe and spend a good amount of time and instead just want to pick up a good cup of coffee, then this is the place. You are going to love the oatmeal latte. It is worth the money you will be spending.

Third Rail Coffee

Address: 240 Sullivan St, New York, NY 10012, United States

Website: Third Rail Coffee

Opening hours: Sat - Sun: 8am - 8pm; Mon - Fri: 7am - 8pm

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3. Think Coffee

Think coffee
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This is a cosy place with great decoration. Their single-origin pours to bring out the unique flavours of the beans is what the baristas at Think Coffee specialize in. Most of the coffee that you will get here is blended in house, which comprises daily specials and house filter blends. Along with your coffee, you will find several tasty freshly baked goods to munch on, made from locally acquired ingredients. The prices that you pay for the great coffee here are quite reasonable, so you can indulge.

Think Coffee

Address: 248 Mercer St, New York, NY 10012, United States

Website: Think Coffee

Opening hours: Sat - Sun: 8am - 10pm; Mon - Fri: 7am - 10pm

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4. Caffe Reggio

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The interiors of Caffe Reggio boasts unique antique decor with several wonderful paintings, and the giant and old original coffee making machine. This is the first restaurant that served cappuccino in the United States. You must try the delicious breakfast to accompany the coffee. They have some amazingly tasty Italian spreads. Do try out the desserts, especially cannoli. The staff is friendly, and the service is pretty quick. You must visit this place at least once.

Caffe Reggio

Address: 119 Macdougal St, New York, NY 10012, United States

Website: Caffe Reggio

Opening hours: Fri - Sat: 9am - 4am; Sun - Thu: 9am - 3am

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5. Kobrick Coffee Co.

Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account

The most amazing secret about this place is that, by day, it is a cafe and by night, it becomes a cocktail bar. Kobrick Coffee Co. serves not only one of the best hot chocolates and mocha you will find around here, but also some amazing cocktails at night. You get a variety of healthy coffees here, including green algae, turmeric and beetroot. So, for the health-conscious people, the good news is that you won’t be cheating if you decide to indulge in more than a cup. They also serve a pretty reasonably priced breakfast.

Kobrick Coffee Co.

Address: 24 9th Ave, New York, NY 10014, United States

Website: Kobrick Coffee Co.

Opening hours: 10am - 4am (daily)

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6. The Elk

Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account

The coffees are priced pretty reasonably, the staff is very friendly and the service is quick. Enjoy healthy yogurt bowls with granola for breakfast. If you happen to come here for brunch, you will get several rice bowls. They are all healthy and wholesome. You also get amazing chai tea here, along with yummy lattes. The cafe features a very cute decor and is a nice place to sit, relax and chat with a friend or two while sipping on great coffee.

The Elk

Address: 128 Charles St, New York, NY 10014, United States

Website: The Elk

Opening hours: Sat - Sun: 8am - 7pm; Mon - Fri: 7am - 7pm

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7. Prodigy Coffee

Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account

Prodigy coffee is a very homey and intimate coffee joint that serves amazing coffee and banana bread. The beans are perfectly roasted so that they don’t get burnt. The barista will always help you choose the perfect coffee for you based on your preference. The coffee and the eateries are worth every penny you will spend on it. Do try the different desserts, dry marble cake (the most common, but extremely yummy, nevertheless) and also pastries.

Prodigy Coffee

Address: 33 Carmine St, New York, NY 10014, United States

Website: Prodigy Coffee

Opening hours: Sat - Sun: 8am - 6pm; Mon - Fri: 7am - 7pm

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8. The Uncommons

Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account

This coffee spot indeed stands to its name. There are innumerable games you can play here, on an hourly basis. If you are a gamer, then it is a fun place to hang out with friends and family. In fact, you can even purchase a copy of a game you enjoyed. They have some truly unique options in their collection. Apart from the games, there are a variety of great coffee to enjoy along with light and tasty food bites. They also offer alcoholic drinks.

The Uncommons

Address: 230 Thompson St, New York, NY 10012, United States

Website: The Uncommons

Opening hours: Fri - Sat: 8:30am - 1am; Sun: 8:30am to 11pm; Mon - Thu: 8:30am - 12am

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9. Sweet Life Cafe

Editor’s note: Establishment is permanently closed

Sweet Life Cafe is a beautiful cafe that serves breakfast and lunch. You might even want to come here to enjoy some nice brunch. You will find a variety of sandwiches and burgers, all priced at extremely reasonable rates. The cafe is 24 years old, with traditional tin ceilings. The owners are very warm and welcoming, and the staff is very friendly, too. The French windows are a wonderful feature which adds to the ambience and aesthetics of the place. You can enjoy the breeze through these big windows while sipping on your favourite cuppa.

Sweet Life Cafe

Address: 147 Christopher St, New York, NY 10014, United States

Website: Sweet Life Cafe

Opening hours: Sat - Sun: 8am - 4pm; Mon - Fri: 7am - 4pm

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10. Stumptown Coffee Roasters

Stumptown Coffee Roasters
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Stumptown Coffee Roasters is a cosy cafe with a coffee lab adjacent to it. Customers are allowed to taste the different varieties in the lab, and you can even buy beans to brew good quality, flavourful coffee at home. There is a dog care centre. So, while you enjoy your cup of latte, you can watch out for the adorable pups at the sub-level daycare. One of the best parts about this place is that it also serves a pour over coffee

Stumptown Coffee Roasters

Address: 30 W 8th St, New York, NY 10011, United States

Website: Stumptown Coffee Roasters

Opening hours: Mon - Sun: 7am - 8pm

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Enjoy your cup of coffee

Cafe Reggio - Greenwich Village
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You are going to love the varied nature of these cafes. Each of them is unique in their offerings. You can play games, drink the most amazing of coffees during the day and enjoy good food and alcohol in some of the same cafes at night.

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