Manhattan Coffee Stops for a Slower Afternoon

4.8 (87)

Mon – Sun, 09:00 – 21:00

401 West 52nd Street

Espresso and Belgian chocolates share the counter at this West 52nd Street dessert cafe. The neighborhood setting offers a quiet break from the Manhattan rush, with fresh pastries for a sweet afternoon pause.

4.1 (300)

Mon – Sun, 06:00 – 16:00

875 10th Ave

Pick up a fresh, chewy bagel at this 10th Avenue counter. Indoor seating is limited, making it a shorter takeaway stop between longer cafe breaks.

4.7 (62)

Mon – Sun, 10:00 – 21:00

1375B Avenue of the Americas

A casual seating area gives this tea and coffee stop room for a pause near Central Park. Carefully packaged drinks also travel easily when you would rather take your cup outside.

4.1 (147)

Mon – Sun, 06:30 – 17:00

455 Madison Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10022

The Palace Hotel patisserie offers a handful of indoor tables and courtyard seating. Packaged cookies and nuts suit a takeaway stop. For an afternoon visit, arrive before the daily 5:00 PM closing time.