Black Fox Coffee
Poppi Cafe
Ralph's Coffee
Via Quadronno
The SisterYard
Madame Bonte
Compton's
Gossip Coffee
Partners Coffee
Archestratus
Early
Sereneco
Littleneck Outpost
Ovenly
Acre
Five Leaves
Charlotte Patisserie
McCarren Parkhouse
Lilia
Reunion
Baba Cool
Lella Alimentari
As You Like
Ringolevio
Amant
Hi Hello Crepes
Win Son Bakery
Brooklyn Ball Factory
Campbell & Co
Think Coffee
The West
Paloma Coffee
Pollyn
Butler Bakeshop
Social House Coffee
Black Seed Bagels
Blank Street
Depanneur
Butler Bakeshop
Homecoming
C&B NYC
Book Club Bar
Ludlow Coffee Supply
Urban Backyard
Despana
Butler Bakeshop
Saint Ambroeus Gelateria
The RealReal CafeCafe
Leon's Bagels
Caffe Reggio
Stumptown Coffee
Partners Coffee
St Jardim
Do Not Feed Alligators
Bar Pisellino
Cafe Kitsune
Sogno Toscano
Foreigner
Le Pain Quotidien
The Bean
Intelligentsia
Le Pain Quotidien Kiosk
Pier i Cafe
About Coffee
The Hungarian Pastry Shop
Cassava House
Mottley
Lucille's
The Uptown Garrison
Prince Coffee House
Savor Coffee & More
Nook
Sunrise / Sunset
General Irving
Father Knows Best
Stonefruit Espresso
Brooklyn Kolache
Clementine Bakery
Guevara's
R&D Foods
Milk Bar
Milk Bar
Postmark Cafe
Room 205
Winner
WINNER in the Park
IXV
Cafe Kitsune
Octavia
Poppy's
Brooklyn Farmacy
East One Coffee Roasters
Dunkin
Court Street Grocers
Steve's Key Lime
Iris Cafe
Butler Bakeshop
Textbook
Laughing Man Cafe
Japan Village
Cafe Madeline

An outdoor dining guide to New York City

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Black Fox Coffee

tea coffee – tea

Coffee kiosk in slick landscaped urban plaza.

  • Awning

  • Garden

coffee

Poppi Cafe

pastries coffee – pastries

Bijou Italian cafe with espresso and pastries by day, then foaccia, charcuterie and negronis by night.

  • Sidewalk

coffee

Ralph's Coffee

tea coffee – tea

Stylish concession with organic coffee, baked goods and light breakfast fare.

  • Sidewalk

  • Covered

italian

Via Quadronno

panini italian – panini

Italian classics on the Upper East Side including fresh-baked panini and famous cappuccinos.

  • Awning

  • Sidewalk

coconut

The SisterYard

coffee coconut – coffee

Coconut cold brew coffee shop found in the lower level of Frick Madison.

  • Garden

coffee

Madame Bonte

pastries coffee – pastries

Cafe and wine bar with attractive French sandwiches and pastries.

  • Garden

  • Patio

deli

Compton's

diner deli – diner

They go big on sandwiches at this Queens deli and diner.

  • Sidewalk

  • Streetery

coffee

Gossip Coffee

cocktails coffee – cocktails

Outré coffee and cocktail bar with an out-there menu to boot.

  • Awning

  • Garden

coffee

Partners Coffee

tea coffee – tea

New York classic coffee chain with relaxing back-garden.

  • Garden

coffee

Archestratus

italian coffee – italian

Cozy cookbook cafe serving up Sicilian snacks and coffee.

  • Streetery

coffee

Early

lunch coffee – lunch

Neighborhood coffee and sandwich shop with house-roasted meats and homemade condiments and sauces.

  • Patio

american

Sereneco

seasonal american – seasonal

Slick New American restaurant serving small plates and drinks in Greenpoint.

  • Sidewalk

coffee

Littleneck Outpost

snacks coffee – snacks

Laid-back yet inventive all-day menu focused on bowl food and sandwiches.

  • Sidewalk

cakes

Ovenly

coffee cakes – coffee

Enjoy fresh-from-the-oven sweet treats at this award winning bakeshop.

  • Streetery

bento

Acre

snacks bento – snacks

Japanese-influenced cafe with hearty, healthy food as its ethos.

  • Garden

  • Sidewalk

modern

Five Leaves

american modern – american

A Greenpoint gem combining modern American classics with an Antipodean outlook.

  • Sidewalk

french

Charlotte Patisserie

cakes french – cakes

Stop by for classic French all-day fare and elegant cakes and pastries.

  • Garden

drinks

McCarren Parkhouse

snacks drinks – snacks

Renovated historic building with food court and park-side seating.

  • Garden

  • Patio

  • Covered

italian

Lilia

occasion italian – occasion

Cafe outpost of famed restaurant serving Italian snacks and pastries.

  • Sidewalk

casual

Reunion

brunch casual – brunch

Popular low-key restaurant serving modern Israeli dishes.

  • Heated

  • Sidewalk

cafe

Baba Cool

casual cafe – casual

Vibrant and airy all day cafe with backyard petanque.

  • Garden

  • Heated

  • Covered

lunch

Lella Alimentari

italian lunch – italian

Compact, Italian cafe offering piadine, fresh coffee and friendly vibes.

  • Sidewalk

  • Streetery

coffee

As You Like

matcha coffee – matcha

Quaint Japanese coffee shop with speciality coffees, matcha and local ceramics.

  • Sidewalk

  • Streetery

all-day

Ringolevio

casual all-day – casual

Relaxed neighborhood spot for all-day cafe fare, handmade pastas and cocktails.

  • Awning

  • Patio

coffee

Amant

tea coffee – tea

Serene coffee and book store in archictecturally beautiful surrounds.

  • Garden

breakfast

Hi Hello Crepes

casual breakfast – casual

Savoury and sweet crêpes in a neighborhood cafe.

  • Garden

  • Covered

drinks

Win Son Bakery

snacks drinks – snacks

Innovate Taiwanese bakery and all-day cafe.

  • Porch

  • Covered

  • Sidewalk

bento

Brooklyn Ball Factory

matcha bento – matcha

Pared-back coffee shop with Japanese menu: Bento boxes, onigiri and don bowls.

  • Sidewalk

coffee

Campbell & Co

lunch coffee – lunch

Friendly neighborhood cheese store serving all day staples.

  • Awning

  • Sidewalk

coffee

Think Coffee

tea coffee – tea

Organic, Fair Trade coffee roastery, bakery and cafe.

  • Patio

  • Sidewalk

cafe

The West

cocktails cafe – cocktails

Laid back all-day cafe and bar.

  • Patio

  • Covered

coffee

Paloma Coffee

tea coffee – tea

Tiny coffee nook serving speciality brews.

  • Sidewalk

plants

Pollyn

coffee plants – coffee

Sustainable solar powered cafe tucked inside this plant shop. A hidden oasis in the shadows of the Williamsburg Bridge.

  • Garden

coffee

Butler Bakeshop

bakery coffee – bakery

Relaxed bake shop and espresso bar – stop by for breakfast sandwiches and acai bowls.

  • Sidewalk

  • Streetery

coffee

Social House Coffee

tea coffee – tea

Buzzy coffee shop, bar and bistro with inventive specials.

  • Streetery

bagels

Black Seed Bagels

coffee bagels – coffee

Wood-fired bagels paired with smoked fish, deli meats and signature sandwich fillings.

  • Sidewalk

coffee

Blank Street

tea coffee – tea

High-tech small format coffee chain offering fresh coffee and pastries.

  • Garden

  • Heated

coffee

Depanneur

lunch coffee – lunch

Gourmet sandwiches and speciality snacks at this neighborhood staple.

  • Sidewalk

coffee

Butler Bakeshop

bakery coffee – bakery

A compact Butler outpost serving espresso and brewed coffee, matcha and handmade pastries.

  • Sidewalk

  • Streetery

coffee

Homecoming

tea coffee – tea

Modern cafe and flower shop with airy patio.

  • Garden

coffee

C&B NYC

breakfast coffee – breakfast

Unassuming cafe and bakery serving renowned breakfast sandwiches.

  • Streetery

coffee

Book Club Bar

wine coffee – wine

Independent bookstore and wine bar with coffee, tea and snacks to boot.

  • Garden

  • Sidewalk

coffee

Ludlow Coffee Supply

tea coffee – tea

Coffee, pastries and a stand-out playlist in a low-key cafe also serving beer and wine in the evenings.

  • Streetery

coffee

Urban Backyard

pastries coffee – pastries

Pint-sized cafe specialising in coffee, tea and succulent cupcakes.

  • Streetery

tapas

Despana

spanish tapas – spanish

Spanish tapas cafe and artisan deli counter.

  • Streetery

coffee

Butler Bakeshop

bakery coffee – bakery

Inventive pastries and bakes with a spacious, contempory interior – and great playlist.

  • Sidewalk

gelato

Saint Ambroeus Gelateria

italian gelato – italian

Chic interpretation of the Italian gelateria serving up gelato, coffee and light all day fare.

  • Awning

  • Sidewalk

coffee

The RealReal CafeCafe

tea coffee – tea

Hidden garden cafe in chic fashion boutique.

  • Garden

coffee

Leon's Bagels

bakery coffee – bakery

Downtown kiosk with a classic feel dishing out bagels, schmears, coffees and breakfast sandwiches.

  • Sidewalk

coffee

Caffe Reggio

panini coffee – panini

Bustling Greenwich Village spot served the first US cappuccino back in 1927.

  • Sidewalk

coffee

Stumptown Coffee

tea coffee – tea

Make a beeline for drip coffee, espresso and cold brew at this roasters.

  • Sidewalk

coffee

Partners Coffee

tea coffee – tea

Bright and airy cafe for artisinal coffee and teas.

  • Awning

  • Sidewalk

coffee

St Jardim

wine coffee – wine

Chic all-day cafe and wine bar offering prime people-watching seats.

  • Sidewalk

coffee

Do Not Feed Alligators

cocktails coffee – cocktails

Stylish cocktails, wines, coffees and pastries alongside books and eclectic evening events.

  • Garden

italian

Bar Pisellino

cocktails italian – cocktails

It's aperitvo time: Classic Italian purveyors of amari, vermouth and espresso.

  • Awning

  • Sidewalk

tea

Cafe Kitsune

coffee tea – coffee

Sleek cafe outpost of the French record label Kitsuné.

  • Awning

  • Sidewalk

italian

Sogno Toscano

casual italian – casual

Tuscan deli serving regional delights: espresso, pastries, wines, focaccia and cured meats.

  • Sidewalk

coffee

Foreigner

tea coffee – tea

Coffee shop and photo studio, with a spacious concrete stoop to soak up the sunshine.

  • Sidewalk

coffee

Le Pain Quotidien

tea coffee – tea

Casual Belgian bakery and restaurant chain serving pastries, light lunches, teas and coffees.

  • Sidewalk

coffee

The Bean

tea coffee – tea

Stop by this local coffee shop and juice bar for breakfast and bagels.

  • Sidewalk

coffee

Intelligentsia

tea coffee – tea

Sip speciality coffee on the terrace at the High Line Hotel Coffeebar.

  • Patio

  • Covered

coffee

Le Pain Quotidien Kiosk

tea coffee – tea

Coffee kiosk in popular park setting.

  • Garden

casual

Pier i Cafe

american casual – american

Head to this casual cafe and bar for unsmissable skyline panoramas.

  • Patio

coffee

About Coffee

tea coffee – tea

Minimal coffee and tea outpost, tucked behind the American Natural History Museum.

  • Sidewalk

coffee

The Hungarian Pastry Shop

pastries coffee – pastries

Cult pastry shop opened in 1976 and a local favourite for coffee and Eastern European pastries.

  • Sidewalk

healthy

Cassava House

casual healthy – casual

Fresh juices, smoothies and lunches are the focus at this quirky all-day cafe.

  • Patio

casual

Mottley

lunch casual – lunch

Head up to the rooftop garden at this easy going cafe specialising in pastries and all-day brunch.

  • Garden

coffee

Lucille's

cocktails coffee – cocktails

All day jazz-cafe for light bites and craft cocktails.

  • Sidewalk

coffee

The Uptown Garrison

cocktails coffee – cocktails

Rustic neighborhood haunt for all-day fare from breakfast and coffee to evening cocktails.

  • Streetery

coffee

Prince Coffee House

cakes coffee – cakes

Turkish coffee, pastries

  • Awning

  • Sidewalk

coffee

Savor Coffee & More

cocktails coffee – cocktails

Cool and casual neighborhood coffee shop serving up fresh drinks and all day fare.

  • Sidewalk

coffee

Nook

beer coffee – beer

Cozy coffee and craft beer shop focused on Brooklyn suppliers.

  • Sidewalk

cafe

Sunrise / Sunset

cocktails cafe – cocktails

Friendly neighborhood cafe and grocer with compact back patio.

  • Patio

coffee

General Irving

snacks coffee – snacks

Home store with coffee and elevated canteen-style light bites.

  • Sidewalk

coffee

Father Knows Best

cocktails coffee – cocktails

Irreverant all-day restaurant with smash burgers, small plates and speciality cocktails.

  • Garden

seasonal

Stonefruit Espresso

coffee seasonal – coffee

Women-owned and operated coffee shop with farm-to-table menu and flower shop.

  • Sidewalk

  • Streetery

bakery

Brooklyn Kolache

coffee bakery – coffee

Enjoy Texas-style Czech pastries, sweet rolls and fresh drinks.

  • Garden

  • Patio

  • Streetery

coffee

Clementine Bakery

vegan coffee – vegan

Vegan and vegetarian bakery selling cakes, pastries, bagels and burritos.

  • Heated

  • Sidewalk

  • Streetery

vegan

Guevara's

coffee vegan – coffee

Vegan sandwiches and pastries served in a colorful, plant-filled space.

  • Sidewalk

  • Streetery

lunch

R&D Foods

casual lunch – casual

Upscale grocery and cafe specialising in charcutierue, cheese and sandwiches with a homely back yard.

  • Garden

  • Heated

  • Covered

coffee

Milk Bar

salad coffee – salad

Friendly neighborhood cafe for all day bites and drinks.

  • Sidewalk

coffee

Milk Bar

salad coffee – salad

Friendly neighborhood cafe for all day bites and drinks.

  • Patio

coffee

Postmark Cafe

snacks coffee – snacks

Welcoming coffee shop with coffee, tea, pastries – and budget friendly!

  • Sidewalk

coffee

Room 205

pastries coffee – pastries

Espresso bar, pastries snacks sandwiches

  • Sidewalk

coffee

Winner

snacks coffee – snacks

Pick up morning pastries (don't forget the monkey bread!) from this contemporary bakery.

  • Sidewalk

  • Streetery

sandwich

WINNER in the Park

coffee sandwich – coffee

Hip bakery offering drinks, pastries and picnic fare in an idyllic parkside setting.

  • Garden

coffee

IXV

tea coffee – tea

Zero-waste coffee shop in a converted garage with clothing and recycled home goods on sale.

  • Sidewalk

tea

Cafe Kitsune

coffee tea – coffee

Chic Parisian-style cafe from the French record label Kitsuné.

  • Awning

  • Sidewalk

coffee

Octavia

tea coffee – tea

Tiny neighborhood coffee joint with a very cute loyalty programme.

  • Sidewalk

  • Covered

coffee

Poppy's

snacks coffee – snacks

Woman-owned cafe and marketplace, specialising in pastries and pantry supplies.

  • Garden

  • Sidewalk

  • Streetery

sundaes

Brooklyn Farmacy

shakes sundaes – shakes

Old-school corner soda shop with streetside seats.

  • Sidewalk

  • Streetery

coffee

East One Coffee Roasters

tea coffee – tea

Buzzing coffee roastery with daytime dining menu.

  • Sidewalk

coffee

Dunkin

bakery coffee – bakery

Everyone's favorite coffee stop with a courtyard garden.

  • Patio

lunch

Court Street Grocers

snacks lunch – snacks

Trendy speciality sandwich shop with streetside seats.

  • Sidewalk

bakery

Steve's Key Lime

coffee bakery – coffee

Fresh baked key lime pies served up riverside.

  • Sidewalk

casual

Iris Cafe

brunch casual – brunch

Bright and breezy brunch spot with a fabulous Manhattan skyline backdrop.

  • Patio

coffee

Butler Bakeshop

bakery coffee – bakery

Elevated pastries and bakes beneath the Brooklyn Bridge.

  • Sidewalk

  • Streetery

coffee

Textbook

tea coffee – tea

An effortlessly cool Brooklyn all-day spot taking sandwiches to the next level.

  • Sidewalk

coffee

Laughing Man Cafe

tea coffee – tea

Fair Trade, Arabica coffee in an upmarket Tribeca spot.

  • Awning

  • Sidewalk

japanese

Japan Village

casual japanese – casual

Foodhall and supermarket for authentic Japanese cuisine and dishes – plus firepits and lanterns in the garden by night.

  • Firepit

  • Patio

pastries

Cafe Madeline

coffee pastries – coffee

Laid back neighborhood spot for pasties, light bites and coffee.

  • Awning

  • Sidewalk