The roasters writing the coffee scene in New York City: who they are, where they source from and where to drink it.
The roasters writing the coffee scene in New York City. who they are, where they source from, and where to drink the result.
Stumptown roasts Portland coffees for two New York City cafes including the Ace Hotel counter in NoMad. Hairbender espresso since 1999, single-origin filters, cold brew.
Tip: The Ace lobby seats are a working extension of the cafe; same wifi, same coffee, more room than the counter.
Sources from: Ethiopia, Guatemala, Indonesia, Colombia
How they serve: Espresso, Filter, Cold brew, Whole bean retail
Joe Coffee has roasted in New York City since 2003 from a Red Hook warehouse. Eighteen cafes across the city, espresso pulled to West Coast specifications, gentle filters.
Tip: The Pro Shop on West 13th Street runs barista trainings open to the public Saturdays at 10:00.
Sources from: Colombia, Ethiopia, Kenya, Honduras
How they serve: Espresso, Filter, Whole bean retail
Parlor Coffee roasts in a Brooklyn barbershop annexe in New York City since 2012. Direct-trade single-origin beans, four espresso machines on the bar, wholesale to top cafes.
Tip: The Saturday cupping session is open to walk-ins. Order beans the day they are roasted; the website ships Wednesdays.
Sources from: Ethiopia, Burundi, Costa Rica, Honduras
How they serve: Espresso, Filter, Whole bean retail
Sey roasts the cleanest filter coffee in New York City from a Bushwick warehouse since 2017. Ethiopian and Kenyan single-origins, light roasts, all-white cafe with a counter.
Tip: The cafe runs filter only; espresso is sold whole-bean. Buy a 250g of the Kenyan Ndaroini for filter at home.
Sources from: Ethiopia, Kenya, Burundi, Panama
How they serve: Espresso, Filter, Whole bean retail
Variety roasts in Bushwick and runs four cafes across New York City. Espresso pulled fast and short, drip coffee in mugs, all-day pastry, communal seating.
Tip: The Wythe Avenue cafe has the best working seats. The Greenpoint location closes earliest at 18:00.
Sources from: Ethiopia, Honduras, Brazil
How they serve: Espresso, Filter, Cold brew, Whole bean retail
Irving Farm has roasted in the Hudson Valley for New York City cafes since 1999. Six locations citywide, full breakfast menu, espresso bar and pour-over service all day.
Tip: The Irving Place cafe is the original room. Order the cortado and one of the daily pastries from City Bakery.
Sources from: Colombia, Guatemala, Ethiopia
How they serve: Espresso, Filter, Cold brew
Peak food season in New York City is year-round.
Local dining hours: lunch around 12:30, dinner from 19:30.
service is typically included; small extra is welcome but not expected.
Ask the next local you meet what they would order. New York City rewards trust.