Coffee Shops & Cafes

There’s nothing more sacred than the bond between a New Yorker and their fav coffee shop. Chinatown’s hidden gems have it all, from the needed caffeination to delicious pastries to fun people watching.

Check out Chinatown’s best cafes to grab a pick-me-up, meet a friend, or get some work done.

Illustrations by Sonya Han (@sonyalei)


Silk Road Cafe

30 Mott St

Must Order:

  1. Herbal Teas

  2. Bubble Teas

  3. Espressos

Round K By Sol

78 Canal St

Must Order:

  1. Matte Black Latte

  2. Flat Purple

  3. Egg Cappuccino

Dreamers Coffee House

54W Henry St

Must Order:

  1. Ling-Mut

  2. Spicy Egg Sandie

  3. Espresso Drinks

Artbean Coffee Roasters

19 Doyers St

Must Order:

  1. Ube Latte

  2. Coconut Espresso

  3. Hibiscus Tea

Kam Hing Bakery

118 Baxter St

Must Order:

  1. Sponge Cakes

  2. Thai Iced Tea

  3. Vietnamese Iced Coffee

Little Canal

26 Canal St

Must Order:

  1. Matcha

  2. Hangover Wrap

  3. Croissant

The Grandaddy

290 Grand St

Must Order:

  1. Black Sesame Latte

  2. Oat Milk Latte

  3. Cappuccino

Welcome to Chinatown

Welcome to Chinatown is a grassroots initiative to support Chinatown businesses following the rapid decline in business as a result of COVID-19 and increased xenophobia. Welcome to Chinatown serves as a free voice to generate much needed momentum for one of New York City's most vibrant neighborhoods, and offers resources to launch a new revenue stream during this unprecedented time.

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