Birch Coffee is one of The 15 Best Places for Coffee in the Upper East Side, New York.

1. Birch Coffee

9.0
134 1/2 E 62nd St (at Lexington Ave), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · Upper East Side · 113 tips and reviews

Roger S.Roger Schonfeld: Iced coffee is on draught all summer. Fantastic espresso drinks. Good filter brew. Balthazar pastries. Limited lovely seating. Friendly staff.

Sam B.Sam Brown: Easily the best coffee spot in the area. Cute little shop, try and snag a seat at the window for some classic Upper East Side and Lexington people watching.

Eric M.Eric Morris: Great little small coffee shop, easily the best in the area. Excellent cold brew on tap, friendly staff. On nice days sit at the window bench!

Oslo Coffee Roasters is one of The 15 Best Places for Coffee in the Upper East Side, New York.

2. Oslo Coffee Roasters

8.8
422 E 75th St (btwn York & 1st Ave), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · Upper East Side · 80 tips and reviews

Michelle S.Michelle S: The Americano is delicious with chocolate undertones (the house blend Thor is terrific). The Orange Brioche is heavenly and the perfect companion to a great cup of coffee.

Titra N.Titra Nejat: Best coffee in the UES!!

One C.One Coin: Best coffee on the UES hands down. Make a point to grab a cup whenever you're in the area.

Bluestone Lane is one of The 15 Best Places for Coffee in the Upper East Side, New York.

3. Bluestone Lane

8.6
1085 5th Ave (at 5th Ave), New York, NY
Café · Carnegie Hill · 93 tips and reviews

Carmen R.Carmen Rodriguez: The beers are just ok, the coffee is great. Fresh, aromatic coffee, presentation was lovely. The place has a great view if you sit at the long table inside.

Amy R.Amy Robertson: Very busy on the weekend but an adorable space inside a chapel. Always a great flat white.

RoseRose: May be the most beautiful coffee shop in NYC. Go during the warm months. It's quite the experience.

Sant Ambroeus is one of The 15 Best Places for Coffee in the Upper East Side, New York.

4. Sant Ambroeus

8.7
1000 Madison Ave (btwn 77th & 78th St.), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Upper East Side · 94 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Great ambiance and amazing staff. You can stop in for a delicious coffee or Gelato or have a posh meal – the Crab Salad is delicious as are ALL of the desserts.

Marc K.Marc Kosberg: Best espresso in town!, try the sant ambroeus cake its amazing

🌺  ش🌺 ش: This fantastic Italian eatery has been on fabulous upper east side for decades. Food is amazing & coffee is omg good. Visit their palm beach location, it’s just as great with WPB glitter💕

Via Quadronno is one of The 15 Best Places for Coffee in the Upper East Side, New York.

5. Via Quadronno

8.1
25 E 73rd St (Madison Ave), New York, NY
Café · Upper East Side · 150 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Perfect place to go for a meal after visiting The Met – it’s like being transported to a little town in Italy. Their Paninis are perfect, the DIY Tiramisu is awe-inspiring and cappuccino is lovely.

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: A cozy little café that feels like something out of a small village in Europe. Good prices, great coffee, and even better sandwiches. Try one of the paninis if you don't believe us.

Joelle H.Joelle Hancerli: Best coffee of uptown! Perfect place to have morning coffee & croissant or salty italian paninis. Suggested for quick lunch or dinner wth its delicious cibo italiano!

Sant Ambroeus Coffee Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Coffee in the Upper East Side, New York.

6. Sant Ambroeus Coffee Bar

8.4
540 Park Ave (at 61st St), New York, NY
Café · Upper East Side · 32 tips and reviews

Chris K.Chris Kolio: Love it! Great coffee, great treats!

Noura S.Noura S.: I love their cappuccino.. And small pastries

Monica C.Monica Cullen: Love their little coffee cups for cappuccinos! They also serve liquor and by the looks of it, very good food.

Hutch and Waldo is one of The 15 Best Places for Coffee in the Upper East Side, New York.

7. Hutch and Waldo

8.2
247 E 81st St, New York, NY
Coffee Shop · Yorkville · 26 tips and reviews

Greg T.Greg Tan: Amazing Australian-style coffee, in a gorgeous cafe that takes full advantage of their limited space. Great for sunny days in the UES.

Ryan W.Ryan Wieczkowski: I was here in March and left a tip, TOTALLY different experience in the summer. With the wall rolled up and the best playlist in town this is a great coffee spot.

Leszek D.Leszek Dowgier: GREAT coffee and service to match. Definitely a hidden gem of the Upper East.

Java Girl is one of The 15 Best Places for Coffee in the Upper East Side, New York.

8. Java Girl

7.7
348 E 66th St (btw 1st Ave & 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · Upper East Side · 57 tips and reviews

Joey P.Joey P: The vanilla chai latte is a tad sweet but delish. My GF had the vanilla cream cocoa and the flavor was subtle but also very good. It's a great local coffee spot.

Sara M.Sara Masterson: It's absolutely the perfect coffee shop. Cool, small quiet atmosphere with great music and the BEST coffee on the upper east side. Also their cold bean salad is out of this world!

MatthewMatthew: This adorable mid-block coffee shop with 7 small tables is a perfect casual spot to catch up with a good friend, especially in winter. Enjoyed their hot cocoa with espresso.

Café Sabarsky is one of The 15 Best Places for Coffee in the Upper East Side, New York.

9. Café Sabarsky

8.3
1048 5th Ave (at E 86th St), New York, NY
Austrian Restaurant · Upper East Side · 115 tips and reviews

Warrent S.Warrent Satt: The deco is very European. the Kaiser pancake is what Ido came for after having had it in Vienna. But the apple strudel with whipped cream and coffee, Wonderful service, and such a delightful setting.

Anna R.Anna R: Come and stay for a bite to eat after your visit to the gallery. Dessert and coffee is a must.

Julie S.Julie Soscia: For a classic Viennese experience, make sure to stop here for the delicious pastries (chocolate cake is fantastic), coffee and incredible ambiance after taking in Klimt's masterpieces next-door.

Bel Ami is one of The 15 Best Places for Coffee in the Upper East Side, New York.

10. Bel Ami

8.5
30 E 68th St (at Madison Ave.), New York, NY
Café · Upper East Side · 56 tips and reviews

Derek F.Derek Fromson: Cute little neighborhood gem with sandwiches, soups, salads, pastries and good coffee. Not to be missed for a quick bite or coffee/tea if you're nearby.

Rajesh M.Rajesh Midha: The perfect spot for coffee to go or to meet a friend for a quick visit. Coffee, tea and food available.

Czarinna A.Czarinna Andres: Tuna panini, chocolate eclair and the perfect iced mocha make for a perfect mid afternoon snack after all that walking in nearby Central Park.

Variety Coffee Roasters is one of The 15 Best Places for Coffee in the Upper East Side, New York.

11. Variety Coffee Roasters

8.7
1269 Lexington Ave (85 St), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · Upper East Side · 17 tips and reviews

Jiri D.Jiri Duzar: Finally! A new specialty coffee shop close to the UES 86th subway (on the same location as the recently closed Petite Shell). Everything tasted terrific so far, from espresso, cortado to batch brew.

David A.David Ambrose: awesome space with great natural light and fantastic, smooth espresso. if on the go, grab one of their to-go cold brews.

A L.A Lux: Great cortado! Love the interior design, you can hang around for hours.

Birch Coffee is one of The 15 Best Places for Coffee in the Upper East Side, New York.

12. Birch Coffee

8.5
171 E 88th St, New York, NY
Coffee Shop · Upper East Side · 14 tips and reviews

Andrew C.Andrew C: Expensive, but well worth the delicious cold brew!! Great little and cute storefront, plus prime location

AdleyAdley: Nice coffee spot, great coffee and friendly barista! Try their raw bars Lenka - so yummie!

Eddie E.Eddie Elizondo: Easily the best drip coffee on the UES. Shop is very small with minimal seating. Good source for reasonably priced coffee beans.

Le Moulin A Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Coffee in the Upper East Side, New York.

13. Le Moulin A Cafe

8.7
1439 York Ave, New York, NY
French Restaurant · Upper East Side · 65 tips and reviews

Greg B.Greg Bodenair: Try the Cafe Au Lait With Blackcurrent And Caramel Macaroons - Great coffee spot with delicious macaroons.

Candace O.Candace Oliver: Lemon tart and cappuccino were the perfect rainy day treat!

Paige C.Paige C: Omg the croissants, yum. Delicious lattes too!

Ralph's Coffee is one of The 15 Best Places for Coffee in the Upper East Side, New York.

14. Ralph's Coffee

8.9
888 Madison Ave, New York, NY
Coffee Shop · Upper East Side · 21 tips and reviews

Diana V.Diana Valerie: Gorgeous shop with a luscious selection of sweets to accompany your rich, freshly pressed coffee grounds.

Sam R.Sam Rowe: Great Latte!

Paige C.Paige C: One of the best lattes I’ve ever had. Can’t wait to go back and try more from their menu.

The Coffee Inn is one of The 15 Best Places for Coffee in the Upper East Side, New York.

15. The Coffee Inn

7.3
1316 1st Ave (btwn 70th and 71st St.), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · Upper East Side · 27 tips and reviews

Dara S.Dara Scraper: Best coffee in the city!!

AlyssaAlyssa: top five coffee in nyc. recommend the spiced chai latte with cinnamon sprinkled on top.

TanyaTanya: This place is GREAT! Love the coffee crumb cake and the iced coffee. So nice! Great service!