Ninth Street Espresso
Coffee Shop$$$$
Alphabet City, New York
The experts at Food & Wine and Serious Eats recommend this place
"the espresso with milk is one of the best I've had"(4 Tips)
"The OG spot for delicious espresso drinks"(18 Tips)
"walk up to see the sights at tompkins dog park."(2 Tips)
"Best coffee in the East Village and good place to work at."(15 Tips)
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Malcolm RingJuly 1, 2015Delicious coffee, light brown woody interior, outdoor seating. Huge windows looking into a park. Free wi-fi, though it's pretty weak. No outlets.
Fabian MartinAugust 5, 2022Solid cappuccino open from 7 AM. Full of half asleep people exactly what you would hope for
Global HighlanderJanuary 2, 2018Espresso drinks only as far as ☕️ is concerned at this cozy coffeeshop that does accept credit cards and has WiFi.
Serious EatsMarch 6, 2013One of the few places in the city where you can park with your laptop and work while enjoying your coffee.
If you love drip coffee, ask for a pour-over of the Guatemalan....and drink it black! The Brazilian and Costa Rican are best as espresso with milk.
Ms HeleneDecember 13, 2012Tucked away near scaffolding but next to Tompkins Square Park is some great coffee. Always strong, aromatic and with a nice crema. Some space for lingering, standing or seating but plain inside.
Fantastic coffee, free wifi, bigger space than the one on 10th, and overall friendly staff
Marco GomesOctober 23, 2018The best espresso with oat milk (cappuccino); in this preparation, oat milk is better than regular milk.
AmateurConciergeAugust 18, 2015The nicer of the 2 Ninth Street Espresso's. More seating here and welcoming of laptops, but still no outlets. Cold brew is solid.
SuYeone JeonNovember 16, 2016Located in a relatively quiet neighborhood and a nice place to work/observe passerby -- of course the coffee here is undoubtedly great!- DoubleDeuceMay 13, 2017It's always busy in here with the seating often full. Great coffee options. Definitely a local favorite if you're in the area.
Todd OlmsteadAugust 20, 2011This location of Ninth Street has free wi-fi and ample space to unpack your laptop and hunker down for a bit. A great rainy day spot to warm up with a coffee and get some work done.- Nate BeattyJune 14, 2015Really the best little coffee shop in the neighborhood. Awesome spot, with a few cute little outdoor seats. But cash only.
excellent coffee, great WiFi... but no outlets. Think it’s their way of avoiding all-day seat hoggers.
Raphael LangenscheidtAugust 7, 2015Great for working, but no outlets and the A/C simulates New York in January. Still - good coffee and a nice, relaxed vibe.
Dylan StilinOctober 9, 2014Gets packed during prime hours. Go when it's quiet to relax or do some work with a great cup of coffee.
MelAugust 12, 2013great place to do work although they don't have any outlets. the baristas are so awesome and will let you work all day. :)
Project Latte: a NYC cafe culture guideAugust 29, 2014The only decent coffee & the only good workspace in the area, along with free wifi and basic baked goods are provided to a mostly local Alphabet City crowd.
Vinay AnantharamanAugust 10, 2014Lattes are excellent. Great place to hangout with your laptop or book. Be warned there are no power plugs .
great coffee and espresso (and tea—just ask). ACCEPTS CARDS! WiFi password: 700east9
Christine RødeJune 17, 2016cash only, but easy flat price structure. three different sizes, all same price.
- Project Latte: a NYC cafe culture guideNovember 14, 2012The only good coffee & the only good workspace in the area, along with free wifi, quality espresso & a basic baked goods are provided to a mostly local Alphabet City crowd. Read more
Good for a quick and tasty coffee, but they closed up all the power outlets, making this place a "if I'm near by" instead of a destination for me.
- Globetrottergirls DaniJune 2, 2013Best coffee in the East Village and good place to work at. Wifi works well but there are no plugs.
For 7 years this place was my go-to coffee spot. They make a fantastic drip.
Matthew CaldecuttJuly 17, 2015Some of the strongest coffee that I have ever had. If only they had food, this would be the perfect spot to start a day.
Sarah HolmJune 30, 2010I come here almost every day now. Not only is the coffee amazing - the place itself is great too. The barristers are really friendly and cool...read more on my blog Read more- Try their cappuccino, or just a classic (but excellent) espresso.
Joel BarronMarch 4, 2012Superb coffee as you'd expect from a place that's been here doing it for 10 years. Love the minimal/rustic feel too.
You can ask Mark to make you a caffe ole, with skim milk and it costs leas than a latte and tastes just as nice.
Sarah NelsonJune 7, 2012Love the Ave. C location for working/reading on a weekend. Some of the best coffee in the city.- Get to know the baristas. If you are in a particular mood, they can create custom drinks for you, but nothing like Starbuck's. This is real technical coffee brew.
SideTourApril 24, 2012A bit off the beaten path, but definitely worth the trek. Our vote for the best in the city. Cash only!
4% fee for card. Currently no wifi. Still my favorite coffee in the village.
apareekApril 11, 2013THE BEST COFFEE! They have spoiled me. Now I have to go there every time I go to NYC without exception!
Great for working during the week. More busy on the weekend, obviously.
Paul MNovember 19, 2013Laptop friendly, but maybe too much. All the two-seaters were occupied by people on their computers who had long ago finished their drinks.
Deanna SApril 28, 2013They specially design their coffee beans and send the orders to brazil to be harvested. The Alphabet City blend is fantastic!
Bring your own power generator if you want to get work done. They covered their outlets on the floor so you can't plug in.
Being familiar with the 10th Street outpost, always thought the name was an anachronism-- but this is the better of the two EV spots (wait, are there more hidden away??).
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