How far is specialty coffee from Rockefeller Center?

The closest specialty cafe to Rockefeller Center is Cafe Grumpy - Rockefeller Center, about a 1-minute walk away. In total there are 18 specialty coffee shops within roughly a 10-minute walk.

What is the best specialty coffee near Rockefeller Center?

Highly rated specialty options near Rockefeller Center include Cafe Grumpy - Rockefeller Center, % Arabica (30 Rock), Blue Bottle Coffee. Every cafe on this page is independent and curated for specialty quality, with no chains.

Can I walk to these cafes from Rockefeller Center?

Yes. Every cafe listed is within walking distance of Rockefeller Center (about a 10-minute walk or less), so you can grab great coffee on foot before or after your visit.

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Specialty Coffee near Rockefeller Center, New York

18 specialty cafes within a 10-minute walk · New York, United States

Rockefeller Center 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 10-minute walk and ordered by distance.

1 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

1 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

2 min walk

Blue Bottle Coffee - specialty coffee shop in New York

Blue Bottle Coffee

Midtown Manhattan, New York

Oakland-based roaster's Rockefeller Plaza outpost serving their meticulously sourced single origins

Open until 7:00 PM

3 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

4 min walk

Irving Farm Coffee (Olympic Tower) - specialty coffee shop in New York

Irving Farm Coffee (Olympic Tower)

Olympic Tower, New York

Upscale lobby café serving specialty coffee in a refined environment.

Open until 4:00 PM

4 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

5 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

5 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

5 min walk

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

5 min walk

Gregorys Coffee

Midtown Manhattan, New York

Local chain developing their own roast profiles in-house with single-origin selections and barista competitions

Open until 7:00 PM

5 min walk

Gregorys Coffee

Midtown Manhattan, New York

Midtown chain spot with in-house roasting and developed profiles for select coffees near Grand Central

Open until 6:00 PM

6 min walk

Felix Roasting Co. (Midtown NYC) - specialty coffee shop in New York

Felix Roasting Co. (Midtown NYC)

Midtown, New York

Upscale specialty coffee bar with European inspired interiors and innovative coffee cocktails.

Open until 5:00 PM

6 min walk

Gregorys Coffee

Midtown East, New York

House-roasted coffee chain developing custom roast profiles with a focus on bringing out each bean's character

Open until 6:00 PM

6 min walk

Bluestone Lane Bryant Park Coffee Shop - specialty coffee shop in New York

Bluestone Lane Bryant Park Coffee Shop

Midtown Manhattan, New York

Melbourne-inspired cafe pulling shots on La Marzocco equipment next to Bryant Park's urban oasis

Open until 6:00 PM

7 min walk

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

Black Fox (Midtown East)

Midtown East, New York

Cozy specialty coffee shop known for quality espresso near Grand Central Station.

Open until 5:00 PM

7 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

7 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

7 min walk

Birch Coffee - specialty coffee shop in New York

Birch Coffee

Midtown East, New York

NYC-roasted house blends and single origins from Colombia, Ethiopia, Guatemala, and Mexico at this local chain

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