Best places for espresso in Chelsea
Every place in Chelsea where reviewers actually named the espresso — 67 of them, 32 with a Sweet Score. Sogno Toscano Cafe´& Wine Bar leads at 95, with Wildflower right behind on 93. Expect $$, $15–30 — that covers 50% of the places here. Places here also get named for latte, croissant and cold brew.
- Median Sweet Score here: 48
- Typical place carries 544 ratings
- 36 deliver
- 23 take reservations
- 20 have outdoor seating
- 40 open for breakfast
- 2 flagged underrated — good, and barely found
Sogno Toscano Cafe´& Wine BarTop 10%
Top 10% in New York County, on 687 ratings.
WildflowerTop 10%
Top 10% in New York County, on 1,036 ratings.
Twist BarTop 10%
Top 10% in New York County, on 704 ratings.
Copper Mug CoffeeTop 10%
Top 10% in New York County, on 923 ratings.
PortaleTop 10%
Top 10% in New York County, on 804 ratings.
The Walkers EspressoTop 25%
Upper quarter of New York County — 228 ratings behind it.
AvraTop 25%Underrated
Upper quarter of New York County — 164 ratings behind it.
Blank StreetTop 25%
Upper quarter of New York County — 527 ratings behind it.
Yakiniku Futago ChelseaTop 25%
Rated above the typical place in New York County.
Madman Espresso 11 AveTop 25%Underrated
Upper quarter of New York County — 58 ratings behind it.
Boqueria FlatironTop 25%
Upper quarter of New York County — 3,101 ratings behind it.
Fellini Coffee ChelseaLocal favorite
Rated above the typical place in New York County.
Yanni's CoffeeLocal favorite
Rated above the typical place in New York County.
Gadfly BarLocal favorite
Rated above the typical place in New York County.
SerpentineLocal favorite
Rated above the typical place in New York County.
Stumptown Coffee RoastersLocal favorite
Rated above the typical place in New York County.
Black Tap Craft Burgers & Beer - 35th StLocal favorite
Rated above the typical place in New York County.
SEOUL SALON NYCLocal favorite
Rated above the typical place in New York County.
Grace Street Coffee & DessertsLocal favorite
Rated above the typical place in New York County.
Terremoto CoffeeLocal favorite
Rated above the typical place in New York County.
Telegraphe Cafe.Local favorite
Rated above the typical place in New York County.
King's Street CoffeeLocal favorite
Rated above the typical place in New York County.
La NacionalLocal favorite
Rated above the typical place in New York County.
Birch CoffeeLocal favorite
Rated above the typical place in New York County.
What else Chelsea is known for
espresso in Chelsea, briefly
What is the best espresso in Chelsea?
Sogno Toscano Cafe´& Wine Bar currently ranks first with a Sweet Score of 95, built on 687 ratings. The list re-sorts itself as ratings move, so first place is not permanent.
How many espresso are there in Chelsea?
We track 67. 32 of them have earned a Sweet Score, which means they rated above the median for their county and category. The rest are listed with their address, hours and what people order — just without a number.
How much does espresso cost in Chelsea?
The commonest price band on this list is $$ — $15–30 — covering 50% of the places we track here.
How is this list ordered?
By the Sweet Score, a 4–96 rating built from where a place ranks against others in its own county and its own category. 50 is the median, 78 is the top quarter, 90 is the top 10%. A place below the median is still listed — it just doesn't carry a number, because we only publish a score when it's good news.
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