Hey everyone! If you’re looking for the PERFECT CAFÉ around New York University to study or get work done, you are at the right place!

Think comfy seats, desks, WiFi, good coffee, and no rush to leave…

I’ve got 5 KILLER PICKS for you. I tested them out for vibes, power outlets, and stay-all-day friendliness. Whether you’re writing a term paper or editing a video, these spots are gold!

💰 Overview：

☕ Think Coffee – around $4 a cup, perfect student budget.
🏦 Capital One Café – about $6–7, but you’re paying for that chill workspace vibe.
🌿 La Colombe – roughly $5–6, classy coffee for your focus era.
📚 Birch Coffee – solid brew for about $4–5, cozy and consistent.
🍩 The Bean NYC – fun & flavorful around $5, all-day laptop-friendly energy.

✨ NYU hot girl tip: expect $4–6 for a good cup of coffee anywhere around campus.

Think Coffee - 248 Mercer St

💗 Why I love it: Super close to NYU — literally steps away. It’s been highlighted as an ideal study spot with “free WiFi and bathroom access” and plenty of seating.

🍃 Vibe: Casual & student-friendly. The back room offers a good number of outlets.

💡 Pro tip: Get there early if you want a big table — it fills up around mid-afternoon, especially during exam weeks.

☕️ Order suggestion: Spanish Latte (it’s mentioned in reviews) + a pastry.

2. Capital One Café – 853 Broadway

💗 Why I love it: A modern, well-designed space that’s explicitly tagged as work-/study-friendly: “free WiFi, outlets, comfortable spaces for working, meeting or taking a break.”

🍃 Vibe: Sleek and minimal with a coworking feel. Good for when you need to lock in and focus.

💡 Pro tip: While seats/desks are ample, during peak times, it can get busy. Bring your charger and aim for morning or early afternoon.

☕️ Order suggestion: A filter coffee + maybe a snack. Since you’re staying a while, you’ll want something substantial.

3. La Colombe Coffee Workshop – 400 Lafayette

💗 Why I love it: Styl-ish, with lots of natural light and design details that make you want to stay for a while. Reviews say “spacious (lots of seating)” and “great place for having a chat or reading your book.”

🍃 Vibe: Trendy yet comfortable. If you like your study space to feel Instagram-worthy, this fits.

💡 Pro tip: Peak brunch hours can be noisy—go mid-afternoon if you want focus time.

☕️ Order suggestion: Draft − cold brew (it’s their highlight) or oat milk latte + almond croissant (PLEASE).

4. Birch Coffee - 56 7th Ave

💗 Why I love it: In a roundup of NYU-area cafés, Birch was praised as a “community hub… bright and inviting interior… ideal for group or solo study.”

🍃 Vibe: Balanced — not too loud, not too sterile. Good for group work or solo deep dives.

💡 Pro tip: Grab a seat with your back to the wall for best access to outlets.

☕️ Order suggestion: Oat milk latte + a light sandwich.

5. The Bean NYC - 824 Broadway

💗 Why I love it: Known among students as a “safe haven … for hours, curled over hideous amounts of homework.”

🍃 Vibe: Cozy, a bit more relaxed than others — great when you just want to settle in and stay awhile.

💡 Pro tip: Because of the chill vibe, it may feel a little less structured; keep the café etiquette in mind.

☕️ Order suggestion: Dirty chai or regular chai latte + vegan donut.

✨ Final Thoughts

If I had to pick one go-to, I’d recommend Capital One Café for the ultimate work-friendly spot (Though a bit crowded! Come early). For something a bit more relaxed but still study-optimized, Think Coffee or La Colombe are top tier.