Where to drink coffee and work outdoors in New York City right now

With indoor dining closed for the foreseeable future, New York City’s coffee shops aren’t the same kind of community hubs that they used to be. But traces of pre-pandemic New York are still to be found at many coffee shops and cafes, where trivia nights, electrifying cold brew, all-day wine, and free wifi are still on the menu. In fact, many of the city’s top roasters are now back open for business, with some offering outdoor patio and backyard seating for working (away) from home during the pandemic.

Eater has rounded up a list of its favorites across the city that are open for takeout, delivery, and outdoor dining right now.

A number of New York City restaurants have resumed outdoor dining services. However, this should not be taken as endorsement for outdoor dining, as there are still safety concerns: for updated information on coronavirus cases in your area, please visit the NYC Health Department’s website. Studies indicate that there is a lower exposure risk when outdoors, but the level of risk involved with patio dining is contingent on restaurants following strict social distancing and other safety guidelines.

For more New York dining recommendations, check out the new hotspots in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens, and our guides to food halls, rooftop restaurants and Michelin-starred restaurants offering outdoor dining.

Note: This is an updated version of a map originally published in 2015.

Note: Restaurants on this map are listed geographically.