Three Coffee Stops Rated 4.6+ From Rivington to East 1st

4.8 (122)

Mon – Fri, 07:00 – 17:00; Sat – Sun, 08:00 – 17:00

126 Rivington Street

Freshly baked pastries and espresso make this Rivington Street cafe a morning stop. The dimly lit room is lined with books, with plenty of seating and a broader sandwich offering later in the day.

4.6 (1,517)

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

3 Clinton St, New York, NY 10002, USA

Set the laptop aside at this Clinton Street cafe, where Moroccan mosaic tables and almond cookies frame a slower break. The fully halal menu runs from sandwiches to iced strawberry matcha lattes.

5.0 (194)

Mon – Sun, 08:00 – 14:00

45 East 1st Street

Independent US roasters rotate through this compact East Village cafe. Pour overs arrive with cold jasmine tea, and baristas share the differences between beans when the room is quiet. Expect only a few indoor tables and a small coffee bar.