Ninth Street Espresso is a long-running New York specialty coffee institution known for a straightforward, espresso-focused approach. It has played an important role in NYC’s modern coffee culture since opening in the East Village.

Its cafés keep the emphasis on carefully prepared coffee and an unpretentious neighborhood atmosphere. The company now operates several locations, including Alphabet City, Tompkins Square, Gowanus and a Long Island City roastery café.