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Coffee shops near CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice

86coffee shops within 1 mile
23within a ten-minute walk
81%independent, not chains

Open map listings put 86 coffee shops within a mile of CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice, 23 of them within a ten-minute walk, and 502 within 3 miles. The busiest streets are Broadway (10) and 57th St (7).

The closest coffee shops to John Jay

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.

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Questions about coffee shops near John Jay

How many coffee shops are near John Jay?
Open map listings put 86 coffee shops within a mile of CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice, 23 of them within a ten-minute walk, and 502 within 3 miles. About 81% are independent rather than chains.
Which coffee shops are closest to John Jay?
Clinton Bakery Café (0.1 mi), Cronin Cafe (0.2 mi), Masseria Caffè (0.2 mi), Stop By Café (0.3 mi) and Cafe Gray (0.3 mi).
Where are most coffee shops near John Jay?
The busiest streets are Broadway (10) and 57th St (7).

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