Elmhurst Coffee Stops, Tibetan Butter Tea to Yemeni Brews

4.4 (228)

Mon – Sun, 08:00 – 20:00

81-05 Queens Blvd

Tibetan butter tea and espresso share the counter at Arya Cafe on Queens Boulevard, where the room doubles as a shop for traditional clothing and jewelry. Mango lassi, iced chai lattes and Tibetan bread fill out the menu, and lounge seating with strong Wi-Fi suits a solo work session.

4.6 (623)

Mon – Thu, 07:00 – 19:00; Fri, 07:00 – 19:00, 20:00 – 00:00 (+1); Sat, 08:00 – 19:00, 20:00 – 00:00 (+1); Sun, 08:00 – 19:00

83-30A Broadway

Coffee roasted on-site anchors this Broadway cafe, served with pastries, Lamingtons and crafts from local makers. The spacious room has free WiFi for a long stay, and the counter can run slow at busy moments.

4.5 (347)

Mon – Thu, 08:00 – 23:00; Fri – Sat, 08:00 – 01:00 (+1); Sun, 08:00 – 00:00 (+1)

75-15 37th Avenue

Yemeni spiced coffee and Adeni tea arrive with pistachio honeycomb bread, Dubai cheesecake and trileçe at this 37th Avenue cafe in Jackson Heights. The decorated main floor works for catching up on work, and a basement lounge with Jalsa seating offers a quieter escape.

4.8 (158)

Wed – Thu, 09:00 – 15:00; Fri – Sun, 09:00 – 18:00

56-14 Van Horn Street

Filipino-inspired bakes and drinks set Bukas Cafe on Van Horn Street apart, from a pork adobo sandwich and a pimiento melt with condensed milk to ube drinks and cold brew under salted cold foam. Friendly staff remember regulars, and a queue forms at busy hours.