Porto Rico Importing Co. is one of The 9 Best Places for Light Roast in New York City.

1. Porto Rico Importing Co.

9.0
201 Bleecker St (btw 6th & MacDougal), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · Greenwich Village · 118 tips and reviews

Mario M.Mario Moorhead: My lord, the light roast coffee is Really really good.

Michele C.Michele Cipriani: centanni for espresso is a really good deal price/quality. chocolate covered coffee beans and orange peel are also very nice!

Marcus S.Marcus Swift: The cafe blend is the best kept secret in the city for home espresso brewers; the crema is golden and tastes almost like chocolate.

Starbucks is one of The 9 Best Places for Light Roast in New York City.

2. Starbucks

7.5
655 Lexington Ave, New York, NY
Coffee Shop · Midtown East · 23 tips and reviews

David W.David Willmore: Friendly service and well made latte, but they closed a few minutes earlier than their posted hours

V. B.V. Bella: The new Hazelnut Macchiato is a must have!

Sexy L.Sexy LF: Need an infusion of energy? This Starbucks gives you a double dose. If Josie takes your order you'll be upbeat even if there's a line. She's got such a great spirit. Positive energy + coffee = power!

Starbucks is one of The 9 Best Places for Light Roast in New York City.

3. Starbucks

7.4
2 Broadway (at Stone St), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · Financial District · 24 tips and reviews

LinusLinus: Coffee, fancy coffee, coffee-adjacent drinks, etc.

Geo T.Geo Tas: This shop shows why Starbucks became a global hit. The guys here make you feel like home. It's not in all Starbucks like that but this one is really great!

LaurenLauren: During peak hours service is fine. Off peak, the Baristas move slower than molasses on a cold day.

Antique Garage is one of The 9 Best Places for Light Roast in New York City.

4. Antique Garage

8.2
41 Mercer St (at Grand St), New York, NY
Mediterranean Restaurant · SoHo · 123 tips and reviews

Amy T.Amy Tremmel: Good for groups. Great food and even better cocktails! Live music!

Andrea H.Andrea Hong: Totally lovely and adorable spot. Come for brunch with live jazz, and share the Turkish breakfast platter. Sit by the open doors w a cocktail when it's warm, or cozy up w mint green tea in winter.

Gokce G.Gokce Gizer: Turkish coffee, the real deal!

Stone Street Coffee Company is one of The 9 Best Places for Light Roast in New York City.

5. Stone Street Coffee Company

7.3
133 9th Ave (at W 18th St), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · Chelsea · 34 tips and reviews

Cris N.Cris N.: The coffee is amazing. One of my favorite brew spots. House brew is exceptional and they offer pour over. Comparable to Joe's (also in Chelsea). The window service is helpful if you're with a pooch

Emily S.Emily Speer: There's a walk up window. I love to go here with my bike.

Gregory F.Gregory Fisher: Good coffee by day, but try for the speak easy by night...

Sigiri Sri Lankan Cuisine is one of The 9 Best Places for Light Roast in New York City.

6. Sigiri Sri Lankan Cuisine

7.6
91 1st Ave (btwn E 5th & E 6th St), New York, NY
Sri Lankan Restaurant · East Village · 82 tips and reviews

Aditi S.Aditi SVC: Super spicy! Delicious! Order the kothu roti!

Shami L.Shami Lacourt: FYI it's not Indian it is SRI LANKAN. WE HAVE OUR OWN ISLAND. thanks!

Serious EatsSerious Eats: Our favorite Sri Lankan place in Manhattan, and it's BYOB to boot.

Sugar Sweet Sunshine is one of The 9 Best Places for Light Roast in New York City.

7. Sugar Sweet Sunshine

8.4
126 Rivington St (btwn Essex & Norfolk), New York, NY
Cupcake Shop · Lower East Side · 248 tips and reviews

Humberto M.Humberto Martinez: You have made a wonderful decision. Pistachio for sure. Sassy>Sexy Red Velvet.

George S.George Smith: Seriously good eats - and cheap! $1.50 cupcakes FTW!

Yosh25Yosh25: One of the only few places I go for cupcakes in NY. They're really just that good.

La Colombe Coffee Roasters is one of The 9 Best Places for Light Roast in New York City.

8. La Colombe Coffee Roasters

8.8
270 Lafayette St (btwn Prince & W Houston St), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · SoHo · 421 tips and reviews

Stephen B.Stephen Bly: The coffee is smooth. Very good almond milk latte.

ThrillistThrillist: These guys know how to make a seriously good cup of coffee. Gotta love their latte, and in the summer, it's superb on ice.

Alex R.Alex Rainert: The iced coffee here comes with a shot of espresso (POW!) and only costs $2.50 (double POW!). There might not be a better caffeine/buck ratio out there.

La Esquina is one of The 9 Best Places for Light Roast in New York City.

9. La Esquina

8.5
114 Kenmare St (at Lafayette St), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · SoHo · 724 tips and reviews

C T.C Trav: Ambiance and drinks on point! Tacos are great!

PeoplePeople: This haute Mexican eatery is harder to get into than Harvard, having built a rep around fancy tequilas and ceviche. Can't snag abooth? The no-frills, street-level taqueria can sate your wounded ego.

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: Try the Pescado a las Brasas taco, available at the sit-down café and takeout taqueria. It's one of NYC's 26 best tacos! Read more.