Some days, working at the apartment does nothing to your productivity. Every once in a while it’s nice to step out and find a nice little coffee shop to get work done. We don’t know why, but there’s nothing like sitting a cozy setting with hot latte in hand to get the creative juices flowing. And we also know there’s no frustrating feeling like the one when you scramble through your Yelp app to find a place with WiFi to crash for a few hours. So, we did the work for you. Next time you’re in the downtown area, visit one of these delectable coffee shops to get work done.
Joe & the Juice 67 Spring Street, SoHo
A spacious but cozy coffee shop, steps away from Soho’s shopping district. There are seats galore in this space and plenty of outlets to go around. The only tiny downside is that loud music that plays in the background, but chances are you have your headphones in anyways so you probably won’t notice. Aside from the coffee and pastry offerings, this joe serves up juices (duh, Joe and the Juice) and smoothies for all those health nuts who want to refuel from their SoulCycle session while their working.
Stumptown 30 W 8th St., Greenwich Village
You’ve definitely seen their bottled coffee around various cafes in the city, but Stumptown also has coffee shops scattered around the area, including this one tucked away in a street in New York’s trendy Greenwich Village. This coffee shop resembles an upscale bar complete with seating and Instagram-worthy drinks. They also have adequate seating, but you got to get there fast because it fills up quickly.
Kaffe 1668, 275 Greenwich St., Tribeca
A bohemian-style cafe in Tribeca. Sip on aromatic coffee with beans imported from Brazil, Colombia and Honduras while typing away your latest novel.
Coffee Project New York 239 E 5th St. East Village
Every caffeine aficionado will love in love with this East Village coffee shop’s crafted brews. Highlights from the menu include deconstructed lattes to cold brew lights. And once you’re done with your assignments, treat yourself to a fancy espresso ice cream dessert or a fresh pastry sourced from the Union Square farmers market.
Bean & Bean 71 Broadway, Financial District
Between the skyscrapers lie this tiny coffee shop with big flavor. Bean & Bean is known for their delicious matcha lattes and cold brew lattes. Great place to crash if you’re killing time before a major interview.
Baked 279 Church St. Tribeca
The popular Brooklyn bakery has its way across the river, calling Tribeca its second home. This cafe has adequate seating in the back so you can work on your latest freelance projects while snacking on one of their famous cupcakes or other delicious pastries. Just a warning: we’re not responsible for the mega sweet tooth you’ll get for spending your afternoon here–or your empty wallet.
Spreadhouse Cafe 116 Suffolk, Lower East Side
This LES cafe has a super chill vibe with its boho decor, hanging chairs and stacks of coffee table books everywhere. You’ll find great coffee, chai brownies and other delectable pastries. FYI: they also have beer on tap, because sometimes coffee isn’t going to cut it.
Grounded, 28 Jane Street, West Village
This West Village coffee shop has a homey feel to it thanks to its abundance of house plants and bookshelves. Tea lovers will especially love its abundance of offerings including an Instagram-worthy black rose tea and yerba mate. Aside from pastries, you’ll also find a great variety of sandwiches so you can stay for lunch.
Harney & Sons SoHo, 433 Broome St., SoHo
We would never leave out tea lovers in this roundup.This quaint SoHo spot has an impressive selection of loose teas like white peach, ginger and more from different parts of the world. They also have a full menu for those who come in with a bigger appetite.
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