Ninth Street Espresso

About

Independent specialty coffee shop founded in 2001 and a pioneer of New York's third-wave coffee scene. Ninth Street Espresso serves expertly crafted espresso drinks, house-roasted coffee, pour-overs, and pastries in a minimalist neighborhood café with local character.

What to expect

Expect an unhurried room. This is the quiet end of the city's spectrum, and that's the point. It suits a slow evening. No rush, no agenda.

The essentials

Pricing is moderate, and the café runs 07:00–20:00. You'll find it at East 9th Street 700 in Manhattan — the surrounding blocks carry the same energy, so the night doesn't have to end at one address.