What to order at The Elk

Signature drink
Maple latte
Editor tip
Two tables, four counter seats, no laptops at peak weekend hours. Tuesday afternoons are quiet enough to work.

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Turkish Coffee Fortune Ceremony★ 5.0 (5)

1.5 hours

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West Village NYC Pizza Walking Tour

Satisfy your pizza cravings on a 3-hour walking tour of New York’s Greenwich Village. Sample 3 different pies in one of the city's most historic neighborhoods and tast...

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NYC: Greenwich Village Food Tour★ 4.8 (94)

Guided tour · 2.5 hours

NYC: Greenwich Village Food Tour

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CuisineCafé
Price$
NeighborhoodWest Village
HoursMon-Fri 07:00-19:00, Sat-Sun 08:00-19:00
Signature drinkMaple latte
WifiYes
Work-friendlyYes
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Location

Address: 128 Charles Street, New York, NY 10014, New York City

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Saltwater Coffee ★ 4.3

$ CaféEast VillageWork-friendlyWifi

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 Coffee Bryant Park ★ 4.0

$ CaféMidtownWork-friendlyWifi

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 ★ 4.2

$ CaféPark SlopeWork-friendlyWifi

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 ★ 4.4

$ CaféWilliamsburgWork-friendlyWifi

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 Coffee Roasters Ace Hotel ★ 4.1

$ CaféNomadWork-friendlyWifi

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.

Ralph's Coffee ★ 3.9

$ CaféMidtown

Ralph Lauren's Madison Avenue cafe pours a custom-roasted house blend in Midtown New York City. Order the ralph's blend latte. At 888 Madison Ave.

DrinkRalph's blend latte

TipTwelve seats inside, six on the sidewalk. The chocolate-chip cookie is the unanticipated standout, not the latte.

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