The Upper West Side has strong opinions about its coffee shops and even stronger opinions about the neighborhood itself. Most of the cafés have menus that are mostly muffins and croissants, which isn't a problem until it is. We don't have any picks here yet, but the full Upper West Side guide and our list of the best gluten-free cafés in New York are both worth a look, as is the café list across the park in the Upper East Side.
Updated Oct 6, 2026
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