10 cafes in New York City, editor-picked for cafes open sunday. Cafes serving on sundays. All cafes in New York City.
Abraço ★ 4.6
east-village · 81 East 7th Street, New York, NY 10003
Hours: Mon-Thu 08:00-20:00, Fri-Sat 08:00-22:00, Sun 09:00-18:00
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.
Tip: Cash and counter-only. The savoury empanada is the lunch order; the olive oil cake is the dessert.
Russ & Daughters Cafe ★ 4.5
lower-east-side · 127 Orchard St., New York, NY, 10002
Hours: Mon-Thu 08:30-14:30, Fri-Sun 08:30-15:30
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..
Tip: Brunch books two weeks out on weekends. Tuesday and Wednesday lunch is the easy walk-in for the same plates.
The Elk ★ 4.4
west-village · 128 Charles Street, New York, NY 10014
Hours: Mon-Fri 07:00-19:00, Sat-Sun 08:00-19:00
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.
Tip: Two tables, four counter seats, no laptops at peak weekend hours. Tuesday afternoons are quiet enough to work.
Devoción ★ 4.4
williamsburg · 148 Grand Street, Brooklyn, NY 11249
Hours: Mon-Fri 07:00-18:00, Sat-Sun 07:30-18:00
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.
Tip: The greenhouse skylight room at the back is the working-from-cafe spot. Closes 19:00 on weekends, 20:00 weekdays.
Lexington Candy Shop ★ 4.4
upper-east-side · 1226 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10028
Hours: Mon-Fri 07:00-19:00, Sat 08:00-19:00, Sun 08:00-18:00
Lexington Candy Shop at 83rd has poured chocolate egg creams from a 1940s Hamilton Beach mixer on the Upper East Side of New York City since 1925.
Tip: Egg cream is a $6 single-pour at the counter; the butter burger and the Lexington special sandwich are the lunch orders.
Saltwater Coffee ★ 4.3
east-village · 345 E 12th St, New York, NY 10003
Hours: Mon-Fri 07:00-18:00, Sat-Sun 08:00-18:00
Saltwater Coffee on East 12th roasts daily in-house in New York City. Located in East Village. Order the filter coffee. Booking recommended.
Tip: The communal table at the back is wifi-friendly until 16:00. Counter ordering only; no table service.
S&P Lunch ★ 4.3
flatiron · 174 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10010
Hours: Mon-Fri 08:00-20:00, Sat-Sun 09:00-20:00
S&P Lunch on Fifth Avenue reopened the former Eisenberg's counter in Flatiron, New York City in 2022 under Court Street Grocers. Same egg cream.
Tip: The chocolate egg cream is the order. The tuna melt and the Flatiron Delight sandwich keep the room's Jewish-deli line.
Kos Kaffe ★ 4.2
park-slope · 251 5th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11215
Hours: Daily 08:00-17:00
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.
Tip: Order at the counter, sit on the back patio. Saturday brunch has a 30-minute wait; weekday mornings are open.
Stumptown Coffee Roasters Ace Hotel ★ 4.1
nomad · 20 W 29th St, The Ace Hotel, New York, NY 10001
Hours: Mon-Fri 06:00-17:00, Sat-Sun 06:30-17:00
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.
Tip: Use the Ace lobby seats if the cafe is full; same wifi, same vibe, more room. Closes 20:00 daily.
Third Rail Coffee ★ 4.0
greenwich-village · 240 Sullivan Street, New York, NY 10012
Hours: Mon-Fri 07:00-20:00, Sat-Sun 08:00-20:00
Third Rail on Sullivan Street has poured Stumptown espresso in Greenwich Village, New York City since 2010. Three counter stools, four sidewalk tables.
Tip: Closes 18:00 daily. NYU students fill the seats from 14:00; come early or late for room.