4 Lower East Side Spots Around Orchard Street For Books, Coffee And Cocktails

4.8 (157)

Mon, Sun, 12:00 – 19:00; Tue – Sat, 12:00 – 20:00

180 Orchard St

At 180 Orchard St, P&T Knitwear Bookstore, Coffee, & Podcast Studio pairs curated books with coffee, treats, and a podcast studio. Settle onto a couch to browse or catch a local book reading. This minority-owned shop offers phone charging, free water, and clean restrooms. It opens at noon daily, closing at 7 PM Monday and Sunday, and 8 PM Tuesday through Saturday.

4.1 (3,222)

Mon – Wed, 13:00 – 02:00 (+1); Thu, 13:00 – 03:00 (+1); Fri – Sat, 13:00 – 04:00 (+1); Sun, 14:00 – 02:00 (+1)

180 Orchard St 15th floor

Mr. Purple sits on the 15th floor of Hotel Indigo at 180 Orchard St, with cocktails and skyline views from its rooftop terrace. A swimming pool shares the outdoor space, and the view gives a direct line to the Empire State Building. On Fridays and Saturdays, it stays open until 4 AM.

4.7 (89)

Mon – Tue, 08:00 – 15:00; Wed – Fri, 08:00 – 18:00; Sat – Sun, 09:00 – 18:00

190 Orchard St

At 190 Orchard St, Mandrake Cafe brings a Mexico City coffee program into a modern, light-filled room. Locally roasted Mexican dark-roast beans deliver rich chocolate notes with balanced bitterness. Pair espresso or the signature Roma Latte, made with thick hazelnut flavoring, with a concha or pastry. Tables make room to stay and work.

4.8 (227)

Mon – Wed, 15:00 – 00:00 (+1); Thu, 15:00 – 01:00 (+1); Fri, 12:00 – 01:00 (+1); Sat, 10:00 – 01:00 (+1); Sun, 10:00 – 00:00 (+1)

161 Ludlow St

Bar Revival occupies 161 Ludlow St, across from the Ludlow Hotel, with standout cocktails in an intimate room. The kitchen serves arancini, tuna crispy rice, and burgers, while brunch and happy hour are part of the offering. Hours start at 3 PM Monday through Thursday, noon Friday, and 10 AM Saturday and Sunday.