It goes without saying that New York City has an expansive, flourishing coffee scene. But amidst its maelstrom of great coffee spots, how many of them offer fantastic decaf? As with many cities, New York is plagued with serious coffee spots that simply refuse to serve decaf. Fortunately, there’s plenty of shops that do. Here’s a few of the best spots to grab a cup of decaf throughout NYC.
Birch Coffee
Locations:
8 Spruce St, New York, NY 10038
884 9th Ave, New York, NY 10019
432 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10016
56 7th Ave, New York, NY 1001150 Columbus Ave, New York, NY 10025
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Birch has made a name for itself thanks to its high-quality roasting over the past 15 years. Amongst their offerings is a delicious sugarcane decaffeinated Decaf Colombian. Stop into one of their shops to grab some beans and enjoy a cup. While you’re there, you can even grab a gorgeous mug from their CFO, who just so happens to also be a potter. Decaf in a beautiful mug? Sounds like a dream.
Blue Bottle Coffee
Locations:
10 E 53rd St, New York, NY 10022
54 W 40th St, New York, NY 10018
1345 6th Ave, New York, NY 10105
1 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY 10020
279 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10023
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Few roasters have had as large an impact on the modern coffee scene as Blue Bottle. The third-wave heavy-hitter has a massive footprint throughout NYC, with shops clustered throughout Manhattan and Brooklyn. Although Nestle now owns a controlling stake in the company, their commitment to quality hasn’t wavered. Best of all, they always have decaf on deck. Stop into one of their many shops to grab a cup of Night Life Decaf, or pick up a bag of their New Orleans-Style Decaf which is made specifically for cold brew.
Cafe Grumpy
Locations:
193 Meserole Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11222
200 W 39th St, New York, NY 10018
13 Essex St, New York, NY 10011
383 7th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11215
20 Stone St, New York, NY 10004
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Ever since opening their first location in Greenpoint, Cafe Grumpy has grown into a New York institution stretching from Brooklyn to Manhattan. Their Decaf Peru is a great single-origin hailing from San Ignacio, Peru. Sipping this Swiss Water decaffeinated brew has us feeling anything but grumpy! On top of that Grumpy’s has some of the best merch in town with their adorable logo.
Gregorys Coffee
Locations:
874 6th Ave, New York, NY 10001
775 6th Ave, New York, NY 10001
58 W 44th St, New York, NY 10036
20 E 40th St, New York, NY 10016
485 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10022
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Gregorys Coffee is one of the largest NYC coffee exports operating today, with locations throughout the boroughs and in points as far south as Washington, DC. Crucially, they offer decaf drip. As their coffee director put it in 2016: “we really like decaf at Gregorys Coffee…[its] worth drinking for its delicious taste, not just its caffeine.” Sounds like one of our core beliefs at DecafLife, huh? Check out Gregorys for their Slow Jam decaf, and be sure to stick around for their tasty plant-based food menu too!
Intelegencia
Location: 180 10th Ave at, W 20th St, New York, 10011
The Chicago juggernaut Intelegencia has had a foothold in New York since 2013, which means that New Yorkers now have access to some of the best decaf coffee being made today. Stop by to enjoy their excellent Decaf House Blend, or grab an espresso drink with their Decaf Black Cat Espresso (one of the best decaf espressos on the market.) Even this far into their expansion and growth, Intelegencia is as consistent and great as ever.
Irving Farm New York
Locations:
71 Irving Pl, New York, NY 10003
78 W 3rd St, New York, NY 10012
1250 Broadway, New York, NY 10001
224 W 79th St, New York, NY 10024
1675 Broadway, New York, NY 10019
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Irving Farm is another classic Manhattan coffee shop that makes sure to take care of its decaf drinkers. With seven locations on the island alone, they have a major footprint in today’s coffee scene. Most importantly to us, each of these locations offers drip decaf. While you’re in, grab a bag of their delicious Decaf Blackstrap blend. This roast is Mountain Water Processed, and is designed to work equally well in drip and espresso preparations.
Jack’s Stir Brew Coffee
Locations:
138 West 10th Street New York, NY 10014
139 Reade St. New York, NY 10013
2 Avenue of the Americas New York, NY 10013
20 Hudson Yards New York, NY 10001
In the twenty years since its founding, Jack’s Stir Brew has expanded out of Manhattan and into Long Island and even Connecticut. To caffeinated coffee drinkers, the local chain is best known for its patented “stir brew” technique of coffee brewing. For us decaf drinkers, they’re best known for that technique and for being the rare coffee shop that offers decaf cold brew. They offer a Swiss Water decaffeinated version of their signature shade-grown coffee that’s a must-try.
Porto Rico Importing Co.
Locations:
201 Bleecker St, New York, NY 10012
40 St Marks Pl, New York, NY 10003
88 Essex St, New York, NY 10002
One of New York’s most iconic coffee mainstays, Porto Rico has been open and family owned since 1905. To this day, the store is known for its old-world feel, sacks of whole bean coffee on display, and an absolutely massive variety of coffee and tea available for purchase. This range of offerings makes it an ideal place for decaf drinkers. Each location includes a coffee bar offering both drip decaf and delicious pour overs. Oh yeah, and that range of coffees? Per their website, they offer no less than 71 varieties of decaf.
Ten Thousand Coffee
Locations:
1410 Broadway, New York, NY 10018
14 Wall Street, New York, NY 10005
750 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10017
Ten Thousand Coffee is a truly international coffee chain with locations in Taipei, Sidney, and New York City. While their hit Einspanner Latte isn’t available in decaf form, they do offer decaf drip and pour over. Check them out for their hyper minimalist, hip coffee shops, and enjoy some global, forward-thinking decaf brews.
Think Coffee
Locations:
568 6th Ave, New York, NY 10011
500 W 30th St, New York, NY 10001
123 4th Ave, New York, NY 10003
350 Broadway, New York, NY 10013
248 Mercer St, New York, NY 10012
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Think Coffee has been a Manhattan institution ever since they opened their first shop in 2006. Today, they have 11 locations clustered throughout the burrough. Most importantly, they have decaf and half-caf available at all of their locations. Their Decaf Colombian is a great single origin roast hailing from Buesaco, Colombia. Looking for something a little more decadent? Try ordering an eye-catching turmeric latte with a shot of decaf espresso.
