Best places for espresso in Times Square
Every place in Times Square where reviewers actually named the espresso — 22 of them, 13 with a Sweet Score. 787 coffee leads at 95, with GRIND THE NYC COFFEE SHOP & BAGEL HOUSE right behind on 94. 57% of them sit at $$ — $15–30. Places here also get named for latte, croissant and cappuccino.
- Median Sweet Score here: 52
- Typical place has 960 Google ratings
- 14 deliver
- 6 take reservations
- 6 have outdoor seating
- 17 open for breakfast
787 coffeeTop 10%
Top 10% in New York County, on 3,524 ratings.
GRIND THE NYC COFFEE SHOP & BAGEL HOUSETop 10%
Top 10% in New York County, on 2,807 ratings.
Dutch Fred'sTop 10%
Top 10% in New York County, on 3,009 ratings.
MOKAFÉTop 25%
Upper quarter of New York County — 1,445 ratings behind it.
Frisson EspressoTop 25%
Upper quarter of New York County — 1,311 ratings behind it.
Burger & Lobster Bryant ParkTop 25%
Upper quarter of New York County — 5,127 ratings behind it.
Bird & Branch Coffee RoastersTop 25%
Upper quarter of New York County — 960 ratings behind it.
Tarallucci e Vino Manhattan WestLocal favorite
Rated above the typical place in New York County.
The Jolly Goat Coffee BarLocal favorite
Rated above the typical place in New York County.
Joe AllenLocal favorite
Rated above the typical place in New York County.
Gumption CoffeeLocal favorite
Rated above the typical place in New York County.
RT60 Rooftop Bar & LoungeLocal favorite
Rated above the typical place in New York County.
Breads BakeryLocal favorite
Rated above the typical place in New York County.
Le Cafe Coffee
Starbucks
Bluestone Lane Bryant Park Coffee Shop
Starchild Rooftop Bar & Lounge
Starbucks Coffee Company
Starbucks Coffee Company
Starbucks Coffee Company
Starbucks Coffee Company
Europan Cafe
That’s all 22 of them ✦
What else Times Square is known for
espresso in Times Square, briefly
What is the best espresso in Times Square?
787 coffee currently ranks first with a Sweet Score of 95, built on 3,524 ratings. The list re-sorts itself as ratings move, so first place is not permanent.
How many espresso are there in Times Square?
We track 22. 13 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 Times Square?
The commonest price band on this list is $$ — $15–30 — covering 57% 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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