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Outdoor Café on the Upper West Side    

Start your day at Pier I Café, a scenic outdoor café in Riverside Park with Hudson River views. From espresso drinks and fresh pastries to casual brunch bites, it’s a relaxed spot to enjoy coffee on the Upper West Side, just steps from the waterfront.

 

Coffee by the Hudson River

Pier I Café offers a true outdoor café experience in Riverside Park, where guests can enjoy coffee, espresso drinks, and light bites in an open-air setting along the Hudson River.

Whether you are stopping by for a morning latte, meeting a friend for coffee, or taking a break during a walk or bike ride along the Hudson River Greenway, the café provides a calm and scenic place to unwind. With every seat outdoors, it’s one of the most unique places to grab coffee on the Upper West Side.

From cappuccinos and iced coffee to pastries and casual brunch favorites, Pier I Café blends the ease of a neighborhood café with the beauty of waterfront dining in New York City.

A Go-To Coffee Spot in Riverside Park

  • Espresso drinks, lattes, and iced coffee
  • Fresh pastries and light breakfast options
  • Outdoor café seating with Hudson River views
  • Steps from the Hudson River Greenway
  • Perfect for morning coffee or casual meetups

Grab Coffee by the Water

Join us at Pier I Café in Riverside Park for coffee, light bites, and fresh air along the Hudson River.

  • Outdoor café seating only
  • Walk-in friendly
  • Perfect for a quick stop or a relaxed morning


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Outdoor Café Upper West Side FAQs

Where can I get coffee in Riverside Park?
Pier I Café offers coffee and espresso drinks with outdoor seating along the Hudson River.

Is Pier I Café a good spot for coffee on the Upper West Side?
Yes, it is a popular outdoor café for coffee, pastries, and casual bites near the waterfront.

Do you have an espresso bar?
Yes, Pier I Café serves espresso, cappuccino, lattes, and iced coffee.

Can I sit outside with my coffee?
Yes, all seating at Pier I Café is fully outdoors.

Is this a good place to stop while walking the Hudson River Greenway?
Absolutely, Pier I Café is a convenient and scenic stop for coffee along the Greenway.

Pier I Café is a top outdoor café on the Upper West Side, located in Riverside Park South along the Hudson River. Guests searching for coffee near me, outdoor café NYC, coffee Hudson River Park, or places to get coffee on the Upper West Side will find a relaxed, open-air café serving espresso drinks, pastries, and light bites. With waterfront seating and easy access from the Hudson River Greenway, Pier I Café is a go-to destination for morning coffee and casual daytime dining in NYC.