Abraço is a cafe in East Village, New York City.
Abraço on East 7th has poured a single-origin cortado in the East Village, New York City since 2007. Standing-only counter, olive oil cake, no Wi-Fi.
Editorially verified May 18, 2026 by Lewis Vaughan, TableJourney editor. Source.
Tip: Cash and counter-only. The savoury empanada is the lunch order; the olive oil cake is the dessert.
Address: 81 East 7th Street, New York, NY 10003, New York City
Saltwater Coffee on East 12th roasts daily in-house in New York City. Located in East Village. Order the filter coffee. Booking recommended.
Signature drink: Filter coffee
Tip: The communal table at the back is wifi-friendly until 16:00. Counter ordering only; no table service.
Russ & Daughters Cafe on Orchard Street is the sit-down sister of the Houston Street counter in New York City. Located in Lower East Side. At 127 Orchard St..
Signature drink: Egg cream
Tip: Brunch books two weeks out on weekends. Tuesday and Wednesday lunch is the easy walk-in for the same plates.
The Elk on Charles Street runs a quiet, daylight cafe in the West Village, New York City. Order the maple latte. At 128 Charles Street. Booking recommended.
Signature drink: Maple latte
Tip: Two tables, four counter seats, no laptops at peak weekend hours. Tuesday afternoons are quiet enough to work.
Saltwater Coffee on East 12th roasts daily in-house in New York City. Located in East Village. Order the filter coffee. Booking recommended.
Signature drink: Filter coffee
Tip: The communal table at the back is wifi-friendly until 16:00. Counter ordering only; no table service.
Blue Bottle's Bryant Park counter in Midtown New York City pulls 48-hour-old roasts under the public library steps. Order the new orleans iced coffee.
Signature drink: New Orleans iced coffee
Tip: Park benches across the street are part of the order. Avoid 08:30-09:30 if you want a fast cup.
Kos Kaffe roasts its own beans on Park Slope's Fifth Avenue in New York City. Order the single-origin espresso. At 251 5th Ave. Booking recommended.
Signature drink: Single-origin espresso
Tip: Order at the counter, sit on the back patio. Saturday brunch has a 30-minute wait; weekday mornings are open.
Devoción on Grand Street in Williamsburg flies fresh-harvest Colombian beans into the cafe every week in New York City. Order the cold brew on tap.
Signature drink: Cold brew on tap
Tip: The greenhouse skylight room at the back is the working-from-cafe spot. Closes 19:00 on weekends, 20:00 weekdays.
