Coffee and Cake for a Solo Manhattan Afternoon

4.8 (46)

Mon – Fri, 07:00 – 20:00; Sat – Sun, 08:00 – 19:00

912 7th Ave

Cotti Coffee serves coconut and chocolate milk lattes at 912 7th Ave near Columbus Circle in Manhattan. This compact, affordable cafe suits a solo afternoon takeaway. Hours run from 7 AM to 8 PM Monday through Friday and 8 AM to 7 PM on weekends. Its platform rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 46 ratings.

4.9 (251)

Mon – Fri, 07:00 – 18:00; Sat – Sun, 09:00 – 17:00

IN THE SUBWAY AT, 210 W 50th St Concourse Store #2

Tiny Dancer Coffee sits in the 50th Street subway concourse at 210 W 50th St, Concourse Store #2, near the southwest entrance. Order an oat milk cortado and pain au chocolat for a solo afternoon pause. Conversation flows at the counter. Hours are 7 AM to 6 PM Monday through Friday and 9 AM to 5 PM on weekends.

3.9 (167)

Mon – Fri, 11:00 – 19:00; Sat – Sun, 11:00 – 18:00

30 Rockefeller Plaza Ste U

Lady M Cake Boutique - Rockefeller serves layered Mille Crepes at 30 Rockefeller Plaza Ste U in Manhattan. Pistachio is seasonal. Customers praise walnut and pistachio flavors but report high prices and mixed experiences with service and pickups. Hours are 11 AM to 7 PM weekdays and 11 AM to 6 PM weekends. Its platform rating is 3.9 out of 5 from 167 ratings.

4.3 (867)

Mon – Fri, 06:30 – 18:00

55 East 52nd Street

Ground Central Coffee Company serves chocolate-tinged espresso at 55 East 52nd Street in Manhattan. The lounge has books, vinyl and library nooks for a solo afternoon pause. Hours are 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM Monday through Friday, with weekends closed. Its platform rating is 4.3 out of 5 from 867 ratings.