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Coffee shops near CUNY Graduate School and University Center

193coffee shops within 1 mile
65within a ten-minute walk
78%independent, not chains

Open map listings put 193 coffee shops within a mile of CUNY Graduate School and University Center, 65 of them within a ten-minute walk, and 644 within 3 miles. The busiest streets are 8th Ave (12) and 5th Ave (10).

The closest coffee shops to CUNY Graduate Center

Chosen local-first, then listed by distance from campus: a starting point, not a ranking. Listings from Overture Maps open data (September 2026); they carry no prices or opening hours, so check before you go.

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What to order

  • A cortado or flat white — To judge espresso and milk.
  • Pour-over — To taste the beans.
  • Drip coffee — If you need it fast.
  • A pastry — If baked in-house or by a good bakery.

How to spot a good one

  • Fresh-roasted beans — Roasted within the last few weeks, with a roast date on the bag. Many good shops roast their own or name their roaster.
  • Espresso pulled with care — Not bitter or sour. A good cortado or flat white is the easiest test.
  • Milk steamed properly — Silky microfoam, not big bubbles or scalded milk.

The whole picture is in the coffee guide.

Questions about coffee shops near CUNY Graduate Center

How many coffee shops are near CUNY Graduate Center?
Open map listings put 193 coffee shops within a mile of CUNY Graduate School and University Center, 65 of them within a ten-minute walk, and 644 within 3 miles. About 78% are independent rather than chains.
Which coffee shops are closest to CUNY Graduate Center?
W Cafe (0.1 mi), 33 Captains’ Cafe (0.1 mi), Fork & Spoon (0.1 mi), Aura D’Or (0.1 mi) and Cafe CD (0.1 mi).
Where are most coffee shops near CUNY Graduate Center?
The busiest streets are 8th Ave (12) and 5th Ave (10).

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