Manhattan Coffee and Bakery Stops for a Solo Afternoon

4.6 (210)

Mon – Sun, 07:00 – 22:00

25 Union Square West

Take a pastry break at this Italian bakery on Union Square. Cream filled bomboloni and rich dark hot chocolate suit a slower afternoon, with daily hours extending to 10:00 PM.

4.1 (76)

Mon – Sun, 07:00 – 15:00

110 University Place

Pair coffee with a hand rolled bagel near Union Square. Music, a pub style room and bagel themed paintings give a solo break a distinctive setting. The listed closing time is 3:00 PM daily.

4.9 (66)

Mon – Fri, 07:00 – 18:00; Sat – Sun, 08:00 – 18:00

170 W 23rd St

Specialty lattes and cortados anchor this bright Chelsea cafe near the 23rd Street subway. A relaxed neighborhood setting suits a solo coffee break, with listed hours ending at 6:00 PM daily.

4.7 (163)

Mon – Fri, Sun, 10:00 – 18:00; Sat, 10:00 – 19:00

312 E 9th St

Plush couches and a welcoming East Village setting make this a place to linger over coffee. Drinks arrive in sealed cans, and the strawberry swirled matcha uses house made jam.