Instaworthy Cafés in New York City worth going out for.

I keep an eye on all five boroughs, and the honest answer is that most weeks Brooklyn and Queens are where the interesting stuff is.

I keep track of instaworthy cafés in New York City and only keep the ones worth going to. Ask me what you're after.

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Kit Kemp Design Stories Afternoon Tea

Kit Kemp Design Stories Afternoon Tea

Tue, Sep 29 · 1:30 PM

Midtown

Designer afternoon tea

Star performer
Afternoon Tea

Afternoon Tea

Tue, Sep 29 · 2:00 PM

Hudson Hill

Tea in a garden estate

KAYKA YANO PIANO SOLO

KAYKA YANO PIANO SOLO

Tue, Sep 29 · 5:00 PM

Williamsburg

Solo piano in artist cafe

Afternoon Tea in Tudor City Greens

Afternoon Tea in Tudor City Greens

Sat, Oct 3 · 2:00 PM

Midtown

Garden tea party

One time only
Tea Tasting

Tea Tasting

Sun, Oct 4 · 1:00 PM

Sheepshead Bay

Intimate pu-erh tastings

Illustrator Tea with Izak Zenou

Illustrator Tea with Izak Zenou

Tue, Oct 27 · 2:00 PM

Upper East Side

Sketched portraits & reimagined tea

Club Cafe Series — Meet TO:NY

Club Cafe Series — Meet TO:NY

Sun, Mar 28 · 2:00 PM

Bushwick • $

Creative backyard haven

One time only
Blue Building

Blue Building

Midtown

Psychedelic workspace & café

Eclair Bakery + Cafe

Eclair Bakery + Cafe

Midtown • $$

French pastries & cozy cafe

BUNGEE Coffee

BUNGEE Coffee

Lower East Side

Coffee, books & vintage finds

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I'll Have What She's Reading Book Club

I'll Have What She's Reading Book Club

Mon, Oct 5 · 7:00 PM

Cobble Hill • $

Weekly book club & cocktails

Great terrace
Chinese Tea Tasting: Premium Oolong Teas

Chinese Tea Tasting: Premium Oolong Teas

Sun, Oct 4 · 11:00 AM

Chelsea

Gongfu tea ceremony

One time only
Freebies for Newbies! WRS x Silent Book Club at Gladys Books and Wine

Freebies for Newbies! WRS x Silent Book Club at Gladys Books and Wine

Sat, Oct 10 · 2:00 PM

Stuyvesant Heights

Quiet reading together

One time only
Friends of the Studio: Home Cafe

Friends of the Studio: Home Cafe

Sat, Oct 10 · 1:00 PM

East Village • $

Charity cafe pop-up

One time only
Celestial Sundays: Tarot Readings by Felipe

Celestial Sundays: Tarot Readings by Felipe

Sun, Oct 11 · 5:00 PM

Cobble Hill • $

Tarot in a garden cafe

One time only
Sitti ’s House Turns Two: Anniversary Open House

Sitti ’s House Turns Two: Anniversary Open House

Mon, Oct 12 · 2:00 PM

Williamsburg

Palestinian food & culture

One time only

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Frequently asked questions

How are these instaworthy cafés in New York City chosen?

I go through what's actually on nearby and keep only the ones worth the trip. Nobody pays to be on this list.

Is everything here still happening?

Yes. If it's on the list, it's still on — anything that's finished drops off by itself.

How do I find something that suits me?

Open the map and tell me what you're after — a good terrace, somewhere that works with kids, something on tonight. I'll answer and narrow it down with you.

Do I need an account?

No, everything here is browsable without one. An account is how I learn your taste, your people and your saves, so what I show you keeps getting closer to what you'd actually go to. You can also have ideas sent to you by email or message if you want them.

Is it free?

Yes, completely.

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