Packed with old-school bars, hip restaurants, posh cocktail lounges, music venues, and performance spaces, the East Village is known for its vibrant nightlife. The arty, colorful neighborhood is just as busy by day with chic boutiques rubbing shoulders with grungy tattoo parlors and fast-food joints vying with souvenir shops for attention. This non-stop bustling scene calls for caffeine, and there are plenty of options from the regular Starbucks chains to trendy matcha cafés and hip, hidden spots. Here are some of the best cafés and coffee shops in the East Village for that perfect cup.
East Village, NYC Coffee Shops
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