Matcha and Draft Lattes Between Lafayette and Mott

4.3 (745)

Mon – Fri, 06:00 – 19:00; Sat – Sun, 07:00 – 19:00

270 Lafayette Street

Draft lattes and cold brew poured from taps are the signatures at this cafe at 270 Lafayette Street, a long-running neighborhood stop with room to work. Regulars suggest asking for a short-pulled espresso, and an iced chai is on the menu too. Rushes alternate with quieter windows. It opens at 6 AM on weekdays and 7 AM on weekends, until 7 PM.

4.5 (700)

Mon – Sun, 08:00 – 17:30

202B Elizabeth St

Salted brown butter oat latte on tap and a drink called The Magic lead the short menu at this small counter at 202B Elizabeth St. Indoor seating is a few bar stools, so most people order at the counter and cross the street to sit in Elizabeth Street Garden. It is open daily from 8 AM to 5:30 PM.

4.5 (547)

Mon – Sun, 08:30 – 18:00

217 Mulberry St

Sustainable, pesticide-free Japanese matcha goes into lattes, alchemic lattes and botanical elixirs at this Nolita cafe at 217 Mulberry St, with oat and coconut milk options. House snacks are plant-based and free of gluten, refined sugar and seed oils. The line moves quickly, and it is open daily from 8:30 AM to 6 PM.

4.3 (724)

Mon – Sat, 09:00 – 18:00; Sun, 10:00 – 18:00

227 Mott Street

Tiramisu lattes with whipped mascarpone, blueberry matcha and Strawberry Fields are the signatures at this compact Nolita shop at 227 Mott Street. There are only a couple of seats, a giant mirror for photos and candles for sale by the counter. It opens at 9 AM, or 10 AM on Sunday, and closes at 6 PM.