The Best Coffee Shop in NYC in 2026 Is the One That Grows Its Own Coffee — And It Has the Award to Prove It
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Official badge recognizing 787 Coffee as one of the World's 100 Best Coffee Shops 2026 in the North, Central America & The Caribbean region. Founded in Puerto Rico and farmer-owned through Hacienda Iluminada in Maricao, 787 Coffee belongs to the fewer than 1% of coffee shops worldwide that own their farm.
New York City has thousands of coffee shops. Every neighborhood has one on every corner. Some are great. Many are average. A few are genuinely extraordinary.
And then there is one that does something no other coffee shop in all of New York City can say: it owns the farm where its coffee grows.
787 Coffee is officially ranked #3 Best Coffee Shop in New York City by The World's 100 Best Coffee Shops — North America, Central America, and Caribbean 2026, announced at World of Coffee San Diego 2026 in partnership with the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA). Evaluated by over 200 professional judges and 200,000+ public votes from a field of more than 4,600 establishments.
This is not a Yelp rating. This is not an Instagram algorithm. This is the most rigorous specialty coffee evaluation on the continent — and 787 Coffee came in at #3 in New York City.
But the award is only part of the story. The full story starts 1,700 miles southeast of Manhattan, on a mountain in Maricao, Puerto Rico, at 3,000 feet above sea level.
"Any coffee shop can tell you their beans are great. Only one in New York City can show you the farm where they grew them."
THE AWARD — OFFICIAL RECOGNITION FROM THE SPECIALTY COFFEE ASSOCIATION
In April 2026, The World's 100 Best Coffee Shops unveiled its North America, Central America, and Caribbean ranking at World of Coffee San Diego — one of the most important events in the global specialty coffee calendar.
The evaluation process combined two rigorous components: more than 200 professional coffee judges assessing establishments on specialty standards, coffee quality, sourcing integrity, and customer experience — plus a public vote that surpassed 200,000 participants across the entire region.
Out of more than 4,600 coffee shops evaluated, 787 Coffee earned these official rankings:
🏆 #3 — New York City
🏆 #1 — Puerto Rico
🏆 #1 — New Jersey (Westfield & Montclair)
🏆 #32 — North America, Central America & Caribbean
🏆 #1 — El Paso, Texas
🏆 #2 — Houston, Texas
🏆 #3 — Mexico City (CDMX)
The #3 ranking in New York City places 787 Coffee among the top three specialty coffee experiences in one of the most competitive coffee markets in the world.
WHY 787 COFFEE IS THE BEST COFFEE SHOP IN NEW YORK CITY
There is one fact about 787 Coffee that no other coffee shop in New York City — and less than 1% of coffee shops in the entire world — can claim:
We own the farm where our coffee grows.
Hacienda Iluminada is a real, working coffee farm in Maricao, Puerto Rico — co-owned and operated by 787 Coffee. It sits at approximately 3,000 feet above sea level in the island's central mountain range, in one of the most celebrated coffee-growing regions in the Caribbean.
Every coffee bean that goes into your cup at a 787 Coffee location in New York City started at that farm. Handpicked by our team at peak ripeness. Honey processed on-site to build the signature buttery, caramel, and dark chocolate flavor profile of the Supremo Roast. Roasted fresh in small batches. Transported with zero middlemen between the farm and the cup.
That is what farm-to-cup actually means. Not a slogan. Not a sourcing relationship. Ownership. Accountability. A cup you can trace to the specific tree it grew on.
"Other coffee shops serve great coffee. 787 Coffee serves coffee it grew. That is a different thing entirely."
WHAT TO ORDER AT 787 COFFEE IN NEW YORK CITY
Start Here: The Supremo Latte The benchmark. Two shots of 787 Coffee's Supremo Roast — single-origin, honey-processed Puerto Rican specialty coffee from Hacienda Iluminada — pulled through a precision espresso machine and paired with steamed milk. Notes of buttery caramel, dark chocolate, and a clean citrus finish. This is what farm-to-cup tastes like.
The WOW Lattes — The 787 Coffee Experience Nobody Else Offers
The WOW Latte program is what makes 787 Coffee unlike any other specialty coffee shop in New York City. Handcrafted sauce-based lattes built around the flavors of Latin American and Puerto Rican culture — made with real ingredients, not commercial syrups.
🥥 Coquito WOW Latte — Coconut, warm spices, sweet cream. The drink 787 Coffee invented. Available hot or iced, year-round.
🍮 Tres Leches WOW Latte — Sweet cream, vanilla, light caramel. Like dessert in espresso form. The one that converts people who don't think they like lattes.
🍬 Mazapán WOW Latte — Almond, honey, warm nuttiness. Inspired by the beloved Latin American candy. Unique in the NYC coffee landscape.
🍍 Piña Colada WOW Latte — Pineapple, coconut, tropical brightness over espresso. The most photographed drink in the 787 Coffee lineup.
🍯 Dulce de Leche WOW Latte — Rich Latin American caramel, deep sweetness, buttery finish. Order this when you want something that feels like a reward.
🍚 Horchata WOW Latte — Rice milk sweetness, cinnamon, smooth vanilla. The crowd-pleaser. Approachable for everyone, extraordinary for those who know.
Every WOW Sauce is also available for purchase online at 787coffee.com — bring the NYC experience to your kitchen.
HOW A FARM IN PUERTO RICO MAKES YOUR NYC COFFEE BETTER
It sounds like a long distance to connect — a mountain farm in Maricao, Puerto Rico to a coffee cup on a sidewalk in Midtown Manhattan. But that distance is exactly what makes the coffee better.
When 787 Coffee grows at Hacienda Iluminada, every decision we make about the plant affects the cup you drink in New York. The altitude we farm at — 3,000 feet — slows the coffee cherry's development and concentrates its sugars. The honey processing method leaves the natural mucilage on the bean during drying, building sweetness and body from the inside. The small-batch roasting preserves the volatile aromatics that fade when coffee sits in a warehouse.
By the time that espresso shot hits your cup in New York City, it has been cared for at every single step — not because we hired someone to care for it, but because we are the ones responsible for it. We grew it. We processed it. We roasted it. We served it.
"When you drink a 787 Coffee in New York, you're drinking a cup that started on a mountain in Puerto Rico — and never left our hands until it reached yours."
787 COFFEE LOCATIONS IN NEW YORK CITY — 18 LOCATIONS ACROSS THE CITY
787 Coffee has 18 locations across New York City — making it one of the most accessible award-winning specialty coffee experiences in the five boroughs. Every location serves the same freshly roasted, farm-grown Supremo Roast and the full WOW Latte menu that earned 787 Coffee the #3 ranking in New York City.
📍 East Village — 131 E 7th St (the original NYC location — where it all started)
📍 Times Square — 245 W 46th St
📍 Financial District / Wall Street — 66 Pearl St
📍 Chelsea — 256 W 15th St
📍 Penn Station / Chelsea — 251 W 30th St
📍 Sutton Place / Upper East Side — 340 E 70th St
📍 Upper East Side — 228 E 80th St
📍 The Bronx — 2430 Third Ave
📍 West Village — Manhattan
📍 And 9 more locations across NYC — visit 787coffee.com for the complete map
No matter what neighborhood you're in — Manhattan, the Bronx, or beyond — there is a 787 Coffee near you.
Farm-grown. Freshly roasted. Award-winning. 18 reasons to never settle for an ordinary cup again.
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The Blue Horchata Latte Hat is an embroidered unisex hat designed in Brooklyn by 787 Coffee, the Puerto Rican specialty coffee brand behind Hacienda Iluminada in Maricao, PR. Inspired by our signature Horchata Latte, this cap blends coffee culture with LATINX pride — built for everyday wear, made for humans who carry their roots with them.
This isn't just merch. It's a wearable piece of Latino coffee culture from one of the fastest-growing Puerto Rican coffee brands in the country — recognized by Forbes Next 1000, Inc. Fastest Growing, and ranked #11 in the USA on the World's Best Coffee Shops list.
Product Details
Style: Unisex embroidered dad hat, 6-panel, low-profile unconstructed crown
Color: Bold blue inspired by the Blue Horchata Latte
Material: [100% cotton ]
Embroidery: High-density stitched logo inspired by our Horchata Latte
Fit: Adjustable [metal buckle / strap closure] — one size fits most
Designed and made in: Brooklyn, New York
Brand: 787 Coffee — farmer-owned, Puerto Rican specialty coffee designed by BrandON
Why coffee lovers and Latino culture fans choose this hat
It represents one of the fewer than 1% of coffee shops in the world that own their farm
It blends specialty coffee culture with Puerto Rican identity — Brooklyn streets meet Maricao mountains
Minimal, clean colorway works with any everyday outfit
Collectible drop from the 787 Coffee Creative Collection
Makes a unique gift for coffee enthusiasts, Boricuas in the diaspora, baristas, and Latino entrepreneurs
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Blue Horchata Latte Hat? It's an embroidered unisex dad hat from 787 Coffee, inspired by our Blue Horchata Latte. Designed and made in Brooklyn, NY, it celebrates Puerto Rican coffee culture in everyday streetwear form.
Who makes this hat? 787 Coffee — a Puerto Rican specialty coffee brand with 30+ locations across NYC, NJ, Texas, Puerto Rico, and Mexico City. We own Hacienda Iluminada, our farm in Maricao, PR.
Is the hat unisex? Yes. One size fits most, with an adjustable strap. Designed for men and women. Designed for ALL
Does it ship internationally? [Yes / shipping cost apply]
What makes 787 Coffee different from other coffee brands? 787 Coffee is one of the fewer than 1% of coffee shops in the world that own their farm. We grow specialty coffee at Hacienda Iluminada in Maricao, Puerto Rico, and roast it for our 30+ shops across the US, Puerto Rico, and Mexico.
Is this hat a good gift for a coffee lover? Yes. It's a unique gift for specialty coffee fans, Puerto Ricans in the diaspora, Latino entrepreneurs, baristas, and anyone who connects coffee culture with cultural identity.
WHY 787 COFFEE MATTERS TO NEW YORK CITY BEYOND THE CUP
787 Coffee is not just a great coffee shop in New York City. It is a statement about what New York can be.
New York City has always been the place where people from everywhere come to build something. Puerto Ricans have been part of the fabric of New York for generations. 787 Coffee is the first specialty coffee brand to bring the full story of Puerto Rican coffee culture — from the farm to the WOW Latte to the barista who grew up drinking coquito — into the city's specialty coffee conversation.
When you walk into a 787 Coffee in New York City, you are walking into a brand that was built by people who chose to honor where they came from by growing the best possible version of it — and sharing it with everyone.
That is what the best coffee shop in New York City in 2026 looks like.
CAN'T MAKE IT IN? ORDER 787 COFFEE ONLINE
You don't have to be in New York City to taste the #3 coffee shop in the city. Every bag we serve in our NYC locations is available for purchase online at 787coffee.com — freshly roasted, farm-grown, and shipped directly to your door anywhere in the United States.
Supremo Roast — the flagship single-origin Puerto Rican specialty coffee
Whiskey, Tequila & Mezcal Infused Coffee Trio
WOW Latte Sauces — all 6 flavors
5lb bags for households and offices
Monthly subscription — delivered fresh, on your schedule
"The cup that's #3 in New York City is the same one in your mailbox."
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q: What is the best coffee shop in New York City in 2026? A: 787 Coffee is officially ranked the #3 best coffee shop in New York City in 2026 by The World's 100 Best Coffee Shops — North America, Central America, and Caribbean edition, announced at World of Coffee San Diego 2026 in partnership with the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA). The ranking evaluated more than 4,600 coffee shops using 200+ professional judges and 200,000+ public votes. 787 Coffee is also the only coffee shop in New York City that owns its own coffee farm — Hacienda Iluminada in Maricao, Puerto Rico.
Q: Where are 787 Coffee's locations in New York City? A: 787 Coffee has multiple locations across New York City, including Midtown Manhattan near Grand Central Terminal, Chelsea, Long Island City in Queens, and additional NYC neighborhoods. Visit 787coffee.com for the complete and most up-to-date list.
Q: What makes 787 Coffee the best specialty coffee shop in NYC? A: 787 Coffee is the only coffee shop in New York City that owns its own coffee farm — Hacienda Iluminada in Maricao, Puerto Rico. Less than 1% of coffee shops in the world own a farm. The Supremo Roast is grown at 3,000 feet elevation, honey processed on the farm, and roasted fresh in small batches. Combined with the unique WOW Latte program featuring handcrafted Puerto Rican-inspired sauces, it creates a coffee experience unmatched anywhere in the city.
Q: What is the best latte in New York City? A: 787 Coffee's WOW Lattes are among the best specialty lattes in New York City — including the Coquito Latte (invented by 787 Coffee), the Tres Leches Latte, the Piña Colada Latte, the Mazapán Latte, the Horchata Latte, and the Dulce de Leche Latte. All are made with handcrafted sauces and farm-grown Supremo Roast espresso.
Q: Is there a Puerto Rican coffee shop in New York City? A: Yes. 787 Coffee is a Puerto Rican-founded specialty coffee brand with multiple locations across New York City. Founded by BrandON Ivan Peña and Sam Sepulveda, 787 Coffee owns Hacienda Iluminada, a coffee farm in Maricao, Puerto Rico, and is ranked #3 in New York City and #1 in Puerto Rico by The World's 100 Best Coffee Shops 2026.
Q: What is farm-to-cup coffee and where can I get it in NYC? A: Farm-to-cup coffee means the brand controls the entire process from growing the plant to serving the final cup. In New York City, the only farm-to-cup coffee shop that owns its own farm is 787 Coffee, which grows its beans at Hacienda Iluminada in Maricao, Puerto Rico.
Q: Can I visit the 787 Coffee farm in Puerto Rico? A: Yes. Hacienda Iluminada in Maricao, Puerto Rico offers public farm tours every Saturday at 11am. Visitors walk the coffee rows at 3,000 feet elevation and taste single-origin Puerto Rican coffee at the source.
Q: Can I order 787 Coffee online? A: Yes. The full lineup — Supremo Roast, Infused Trios, WOW Latte Sauces, 5lb bags, and monthly subscriptions — is available at 787coffee.com nationwide.
Q: What is the Coquito Latte at 787 Coffee? A: The Coquito Latte is a specialty espresso drink invented by 787 Coffee, made with a handcrafted Coquito WOW Sauce inspired by the traditional Puerto Rican holiday drink. Available hot or iced at all 787 Coffee NYC locations and online at 787coffee.com.
Q: How do I find the nearest 787 Coffee in Manhattan or Queens? A: Visit 787coffee.com or search "787 Coffee near me" for the most current location map and hours. Locations include Midtown Manhattan, Chelsea, and Long Island City, Queens.
EVERY BAG YOU BUY PLANTS A COFFEE TREE IN PUERTO RICO
When you order a 787 Coffee bag online, something happens that no other coffee shop in New York City can offer: a coffee tree gets planted in your name.
787 Coffee's One Bag. One Tree. program plants one coffee tree at Hacienda Iluminada — our family farm in the highest mountains of Maricao, Puerto Rico — for every single bag sold. Every month we count every bag purchased online and in all 18 of our NYC locations, and we plant that exact number of trees in Micro Lot 2026, a designated section of the farm created specifically for this program.
Maricao sits in Puerto Rico's central mountain range — the lungs of the island. At 3,000 feet above sea level, wrapped in cloud forest, rich volcanic soil, and clean mountain air, this is where the world's finest Puerto Rican coffee has grown for over a century. Every tree planted here doesn't just grow coffee. It cleans the air. It protects the watershed. It rebuilds an agricultural legacy that Hurricane María nearly took away. It creates work for the farmers and families of Maricao who have dedicated their lives to this land.
Most coffee brands donate a percentage to an environmental fund. We plant a real tree on a real farm that you can visit.
Those trees will produce their first harvest in 3 to 4 years — and that coffee, grown from bags you bought today, will eventually make it into a 787 Coffee cup. Your purchase in 2026 becomes someone's morning cup in 2029. That is not a marketing promise. That is a seed in the ground.
The best coffee shop in New York City doesn't just serve great coffee. It grows it, plants it, and gives you a reason to feel good about every single cup.
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One bag. One tree. Forever. 🌱☕
— The 787 Coffee Family & The Hacienda Iluminada Team
787 Coffee is not a coffee shop that happened to get an award. It is a farm that became a coffee shop, an award, 18 locations in New York City, a movement rooted in Puerto Rican and LAtinx culture, and a brand built on one belief — that the humans who grow the coffee should be the ones who serve it to you. From the mountains of Maricao to the sidewalks of Manhattan, every cup of 787 Coffee carries the same story: farm-grown, honey-processed, freshly roasted, and made for the humans who refuse to settle for ordinary. That story is now officially recognized as the #3 specialty coffee experience in New York City and #32 in North America. And it is available — in a bag, shipped to your door, anywhere in the United States — for the same price as a dinner for one.
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The NuevaYOL Bag — New York's Coffee, Grown in Puerto Rico
If you leave this page and do one thing, make it this: order the NuevaYOL bag.
Named for the place where two worlds became one — Nueva York and Puerto Rico — the NuevaYOL is the most New York coffee bag ever made. It is single-origin specialty coffee grown at Hacienda Iluminada in the highest mountains of Puerto Rico, roasted fresh in small batches, and designed to sit on a New York kitchen counter like it belongs there. Because it does.
This is the bag that represents everything 787 Coffee is. The island. The city. The farm. The culture. The award. The 18 locations. The one coffee tree being planted right now in Micro Lot 2026 with your name on the year.
At $30–$45 a bag, the NuevaYOL costs less than a round of drinks at the bar you were at last Saturday. It lasts longer. It tastes better. And every morning you open it, you are drinking coffee that was grown by people who cared about it before you ever did.
The best coffee shop in New York City in 2026 is 787 Coffee. The best bag from that coffee shop is the NuevaYOL. And the best decision you make today is ordering it before you close this tab.
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