Ninth Street Espresso

Ninth Street Espresso’s Ken Nye is considered one of the founding fathers of the third-wave coffee movement in New York, having established his shop in 2001. Since then, this sleek, minimal shop has set the standard for high-end coffee across the city. With an absurdly affordable drip coffee, a polished, contemporary interior and a relaxing environment, this café is a true coffee destination. The coffee itself is skilfully executed, with espresso that is dark and deeply satisfying, and a truly incredible sweet drip. Ninth Street is as much a coffee purist’s dream as it is a cool spot to introduce to visiting friends and holds a significant place in New York coffee history.