Irving Farm Roasters

Union Square, Flatiron District & Gramercy


From keyboard-tapping scribes to gossiping friends and academics, this bustling downstairs cafe is never short of a crowd. Hand-picked beans are lovingly roasted on a farm in the Hudson Valley (about 90 miles from NYC), and served alongside tasty edibles like Balthazar-baked croissants, granola, egg dishes, bagels and pressed sandwiches.

The large crowds make it a better spot to grab and go or chat with friends rather than read or get work done.


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