Russ & Daughters Cafe is a cafe in Lower East Side, New York City.
Editorially verified May 18, 2026 by Elliot Marsh, TableJourney editor. Source.
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Address: 127 Orchard St., New York, NY, 10002, New York City
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.
DrinkMaple latte
TipTwo 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.
DrinkFilter coffee
TipThe 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.
DrinkNew Orleans iced coffee
TipPark 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.
DrinkSingle-origin espresso
TipOrder 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.
DrinkCold brew on tap
TipThe greenhouse skylight room at the back is the working-from-cafe spot. Closes 19:00 on weekends, 20:00 weekdays.
Stumptown's Ace Hotel cafe in NoMad New York City has poured Portland-roasted Hairbender espresso since 2009. At 20 W 29th St. Booking recommended.
DrinkHairbender espresso
TipUse the Ace lobby seats if the cafe is full; same wifi, same vibe, more room. Closes 20:00 daily.
