Updated 2026/09/12
The Best Coffee shops in Manhattan, United States (2026)
Compare 82 coffee shops in Manhattan, United States, averaging 4.50 stars on Google Maps. The typical listing has 424 reviews, so the ratings below reflect real customer volume rather than a handful of opinions. 82% maintain a website. Most are clustered around Times Square, Roosevelt Island, Hell's Kitchen. Rankings combine Google rating, review volume and website popularity, keep one entry per brand, and refresh automatically as our data updates.
Top picks

Balancero
Neighborhood cafe with fresh pastries & sandwiches served in a cozy setting.

787 Coffee
Cozy cafe with a hip atmosphere

GRIND THE NYC COFFEE SHOP & BAGEL HOUSE
Coffee shop- bagel house- Bakery- fredo-breakfast- lunch-Greek

Charlotte Cafe
Upmarket haunt for espresso & sweets

Ginjan Cafe
All-day cafe with a large communal table

Stella & Fly
Cozy cafe & wine bar with snacks

The House Cafe
We are a non-profit coffee and tea cafe, all profits are invested in our community and youth in Ogden, KS. Through profits, donations, and grants we have built a teen center, funded college scholarships, paid several student interns from Ogden, and we are currently building a low income childcare ce

Frisson Espresso
Hip spot for gourmet coffee and pastries

The Monkey Cup
Coffee ☕️

Brothers Coffee Company
We are a coffee shop where you belong offering great coffee, food and fellowship.
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Frequently asked questions
How many coffee shops are there in Manhattan, United States?
We list 82 coffee shops in Manhattan, United States that meet our quality bar of at least 4.0 stars and 10 Google reviews. The wider directory holds more, including newer and unrated businesses.
Which coffee shop in Manhattan, United States is rated highest?
Balancero currently tops our list with 5.0 stars from 741 reviews. Rankings update as new reviews and traffic data arrive.
How are the coffee shops ranked?
Each business gets a composite score: 70% a Bayesian average of its Google rating and review count, so a 4.9-star business with hundreds of reviews outranks a 5.0 with five, and 30% estimated website traffic. Chains appear once. Nobody can pay to be listed or ranked.