Neighbourhood areas are nearly at 100% but those in commercial districts – Grand Central Terminal, the World Trade Centre, Midtown – are trailing significantly at 50-75%.” After waiting in line (anticipated and not terrible) we were greeted. As it was a cold day and the doors frequently opening, we asked for a table away from the door. The hostess said no problem and then proceeded to seat us as close to... the doors possible where we were cold, irritated with the constant door slamming, a view of display cases and toilet sign…. When going somewhere for the ambiance, we got off on the wrong foot. The building is beautiful and the food was delicious. Was firstly put off by the constant large queue of people waiting for a table. This... should be a reservation only restaurant for the price.

Two Hands’ Roberts agrees the market for hospitality workers has been challenging since the pandemic. A seasoned hospitality worker himself, Roberts recalls long queues for job interviews when he first arrived in New York during the 2010s. At Joe Coffee, Rubinstein says growing appetite for specialty coffee continues to fuel opportunities for both new and existing coffee shops in the city.

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Returning for another year from October 6 - 8, 2023,the festival promises to be an unmissable event for discerning coffee lovers and those working in the coffee scene. Joe Coffee had two store casualties during the pandemic. However, the business has also been able to acquire three premises vacated by other coffee shops over the last year.

Based on the highly successful programs in London and Amsterdam, this caffeinated event is an unmissable show for all serious coffee lovers and key industry stakeholders. The hiring market has shifted so that people will be offered roles that don’t necessarily locate them close to an office. Retailers are built for a certain number of workers and they tend to be located around offices and high footfall hubs because people grab breakfast and a coffee on their commute or attend meetings in a coffee shop. I eventually ask a man who seemed to be in charge. Explaining I had ask 2 for another drink. We had finished are food by this time.

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Devoción is a coffee roaster that gets their beans directly from Bogota, Colombia. The shop is spacious, the prices won’t break the bank, and the espresso is delicious. Need we say more? If you’re in Greenwich Village or Flatiron, stop into Stumptown Coffee Roasters for your dose of caffeine. Being a hotel, the Ace Hotel location brings in all sorts of folks and is a great place to enjoy a fresh brew and possibly meet new people. Of course, visiting one of the best cafes in the world wouldn’t be complete without indulging in a glass of bubbles. Or a unique coffee like a 24kt gold cappuccino or latte from the New York Palace Café menu.

Maman NYC is an adorable city staple known for its French-influenced food and drink. They have so many locations around the city– downtown, University Place, NoMad, SoHo, TriBeCa, Upper East Side, Upper West Side, and more!– plus Brooklyn locations in Greenpoint and Cobble Hill. This cafe’s destination roastery in Williamsburg is the OG gathering place of what once used to be the borough’s best-kept coffee secret. Now, it’s popular and everyone knows about it, but that’s okay. The cafe fell into disrepair following WWll and reopened briefly in the 1950s as the restaurant Húngaria. After that, the building became a store selling sporting equipment. Eric’s Tip: The atmosphere at The Grey Dog is very relaxed. All locations have been quaintly decorated, they play good music and you’ll usually find a mixed but hip crowd.

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Preparation: Put the contents of the sachet into a mug. Pour hot but not boiling water (150 ml, 80 &deg;C), stir well.</p> High rents in New York mean it’s difficult for coffee shops to make a profit. Even if it’s just a hole in the wall, you need to have a line out the door for coffee all day. That doesn’t happen anymore because people aren’t going to wait an hour for latte – they can go elsewhere. For coffee along the High Line, head to Intelligentsia’s cafe at The Highline Hotel. Where: Locations in Manhattan & Park Slope, see them here 9. Ground Support, SoHo Ground Support Cafe Ultimately, we love this cafe chain’s come-hither aesthetics, with its iconic blue china-patterned cups and the global culinary influence. As a result of this latter detail, Maman is one of the best NYC coffee shops for dining in addition to coffee, as well.

We’ve incorporated a hot breakfast and hot sandwich programme, which we didn’t have in a meaningful way before Covid. This helped us gain a wider audience and negate some of the traffic loss,” says Zamfotis. As in markets the world over, the impact of Covid-19 has fundamentally changed coffee shop visitation patterns in New York. Remote working has profoundly impacted coffee shop trade, including a shift away from traditionally high footfall locations, such as office districts and travel hubs, towards neighbourhood locations. The US Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that six million restaurant and bar workers – nearly half the US hospitality workforce – lost their jobs during the first wave of the pandemic in 2020. According to the government organisation, a further 400,000 were laid off as the virus surged again in January 2021. The PlantShed in SoHo is now the biggest of their multiple city locations, combining a traditional floral and plant shop with cafe items like espresso drinks, matcha, locally-sourced baked goods, and seasonal specials like Pumpkin Spice and Maple Cinnamon lattes. The Lab area of the festival will also host numerous free, relevant seminars and workshops that will provide attendees with the latest market insight, innovative ideas and ready-to-implement training & vocational skills.

6. Culture Espresso, Midtown

The Arabica species is cultivated and processed primarily in Brazil and Columbia. Coffea Arabica is also produced in Costa Rica, Mexico and Guatemala, however. The most important producers of Coffea Robusta are Africa and Asia. In 2005 around 28.2 per cent of the world’s harvest of green coffee beans came from Brazil, making the country the world’s largest coffee producer. In recent years world production has increased further from 90 million bags to 100 million bags. Coffea Robusta accounts for around 40 per cent of this. Stop here for a decidedly excellent coffee after taking the ferry over from Manhattan, and sip while meandering through Brooklyn Bridge Park and taking in the views across the East River. The New York Coffee Festival is New York's flagship coffee event, celebrating the burgeoning specialty coffee scene in this great city. The No. 2 or 3 train; from the 14th St. stop, walk uptown (north) to 18th St. and 7th Avenue; turn right onto 18th St., and proceed east to 125 W. 18th St.