How far is specialty coffee from Columbus Circle?

The closest specialty cafe to Columbus Circle is Birch Coffee, about a 3-minute walk away. In total there are 18 specialty coffee shops within roughly a 15-minute walk.

What is the best specialty coffee near Columbus Circle?

Highly rated specialty options near Columbus Circle include Birch Coffee, Blue Bottle Coffee, Blank Street. Every cafe on this page is independent and curated for specialty quality, with no chains.

Can I walk to these cafes from Columbus Circle?

Yes. Every cafe listed is within walking distance of Columbus Circle (about a 15-minute walk or less), so you can grab great coffee on foot before or after your visit.

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Specialty Coffee near Columbus Circle, New York

18 specialty cafes within a 15-minute walk · New York, United States

Columbus Circle is one of New York's busiest spots, and there is excellent specialty coffee within easy reach. These are the 18 closest independent, specialty-grade cafes, no chains, all within about a 15-minute walk and ordered by distance.

3 min walk

Birch Coffee - specialty coffee shop in New York

Birch Coffee

Hell's Kitchen, New York

Local chain serving house-roasted coffee with seasonal blends in a hip Hell's Kitchen space near Central Park

Open until 4:00 PM

7 min walk

Blue Bottle Coffee - specialty coffee shop in New York

Blue Bottle Coffee

Midtown Manhattan, New York

Oakland roaster's Midtown outpost serving single-origin espresso and pour overs with meticulous extraction standards

Open until 6:00 PM

9 min walk

Blank Street - specialty coffee shop in New York

Blank Street

Midtown Manhattan, New York

Fast-casual coffee chain focused on matcha-forward drinks and affordable specialty coffee from their small-footprint model

Open until 6:00 PM

9 min walk

% Arabica (Midtown) - specialty coffee shop in New York

% Arabica (Midtown)

Midtown, New York

Minimalist Japanese specialty coffee outpost known for light roasts and sleek design.

Open until 6:00 PM

9 min walk

Gregorys Coffee - specialty coffee shop in New York

Gregorys Coffee

Times Square, New York

In-house roasting operation crafting single-origin profiles, with Rwanda and other carefully sourced coffees

Open until 8:30 PM

9 min walk

Joe Coffee Company: W 68th St - specialty coffee shop in New York

Joe Coffee Company: W 68th St

Upper West Side, New York

NYC roaster since 2003 with in-house Long Island City operation serving single-origin beans in a neighborhood cafe

Open until 7:00 PM

10 min walk

Blank Street

Upper West Side, New York

Coffee cart-turned-chain focused on accessible specialty coffee with natural menu and above-market barista wages

Open until 5:00 PM

11 min walk

White Noise Coffee - Coffee Shop & Roastery - specialty coffee shop in New York

White Noise Coffee - Coffee Shop & Roastery

Hell's Kitchen, New York

In-house roastery and espresso bar near Hudson Yards with workspace-friendly vibe and full food menu

Open until 6:00 PM

11 min walk

Sensuous Bean of Columbus Ave - specialty coffee shop in New York

Sensuous Bean of Columbus Ave

Upper West Side, New York

1970s-established roaster crafting custom espresso blends and single origins with in-house roasting

Open until 4:30 PM

11 min walk

Common Address - specialty coffee shop in New York

Common Address

Lincoln Square, New York

Neighborhood café near Central Park with seasonal drinks and solid milk-based espresso program

Open until 4:00 PM

11 min walk

% Arabica (30 Rock) - specialty coffee shop in New York

% Arabica (30 Rock)

Midtown, New York

Upscale outpost delivering Japanese-inspired specialty coffee in a cosmopolitan setting.

Open until 6:00 PM

12 min walk

WatchHouse 5th Ave. - specialty coffee shop in New York

WatchHouse 5th Ave.

Midtown Manhattan, New York

London roaster's NYC outpost with in-house roasted beans, thoughtful pour overs, and 1829 seasonal milk-based espresso

Open until 6:30 PM

12 min walk

Solid State Coffee - specialty coffee shop in New York

Solid State Coffee

Upper West Side, New York

Upper West Side roastery crafting Hi-Fi line microlots with Colombian Gesha and meticulous small-batch roasting

Open until 4:00 PM

12 min walk

Frisson Espresso - specialty coffee shop in New York

Frisson Espresso

Hell's Kitchen, New York

Serves artisan coffee and espresso drinks with pastries and light meals in a cozy, upbeat space.

Open until 6:00 PM

12 min walk

Cafe Grumpy - Rockefeller Center - specialty coffee shop in New York

Cafe Grumpy - Rockefeller Center

Rockefeller Center, New York

In-house roasted specialty coffee since 2009 with direct origin relationships, tucked beneath the iconic Rock

Open until 7:00 PM

12 min walk

Black Fox Garden Kiosk (Midtown East) - specialty coffee shop in New York

Black Fox Garden Kiosk (Midtown East)

Midtown East, New York

Outdoor kiosk offering specialty coffees and pastries in a garden setting.

Open until 5:00 PM

13 min walk

Blue Bottle Coffee

Midtown Manhattan, New York

Oakland-based roaster's Midtown outpost serving single-origin espresso and pour overs in minimalist grab-and-go format

Open until 6:00 PM

13 min walk

Gregorys Coffee

Midtown East, New York

Local chain roasting in-house with custom profiles for each origin, fueling Madison Avenue's coffee hustle

Open until 6:00 PM