Four New York Shops for Coffee, Books, Candy and Design

4.3 (272)

Mon – Sat, 10:00 – 20:00; Sun, 11:00 – 19:00

85 5th Ave

Compare home coffee machines through staff guided tastings of hot and iced varieties at Nespresso Boutique Flatiron. The downstairs lounge shifts the visit toward specialty mocktails and a quieter place to linger. Master classes add another way to explore coffee beyond choosing different pods.

4.5 (145)

Mon – Sun, 11:00 – 19:00

192 10th Ave

Translated literature has its own table at 192 Books, alongside art titles and literary fiction in Chelsea. Opened in 2003, the bookstore also hosts author readings and artist discussions. Seating is limited, with no reservations and places available on a first come, first served basis.

4.4 (41,974)

Mon – Thu, 10:00 – 23:00; Fri – Sun, 09:00 – 23:00

1600 Broadway

Three floors of chocolate and merchandise make M&M'S New York a different kind of browsing stop in Times Square. A two story candy wall and custom chocolate printing distinguish the store. Candies are sold by weight, and prices for chocolates and souvenirs can run high.

5.0 (14)

Sat, 12:00 – 18:00; Sun, 13:00 – 17:00

241 Wythe Avenue

Caribbean design shapes the selection at Studio Dem in Williamsburg. This Black owned shop brings bespoke pieces from Caribbean talent together with vintage clothing and independent labels. Jackets sit alongside original art and sculptures, offering a shopping focus that extends beyond clothes to the objects around them.