Caffe Vita

Lower East Side, Manhattan

Caffe Vita is an independent coffee shop at 124 Ludlow Street in Lower East Side, Manhattan. The closest subway stop is Delancey St-Essex St (F, M, J, Z), about 2 min away on foot. There are 6 other coffee shops within a five-minute walk. The NYC Health Department last inspected it on June 22, 2026.

What to expect

Seattle roaster's first New York shop, roasting on site in a small-batch cast-iron roaster; serves house blends and single origins with an emphasis on organic and fair-trade beans. The coffee comes from Caffe Vita.

Why go

  • Watch beans being roasted in the back while drinking a single-origin coffee on Ludlow Street.
  • Opens by 7AM on weekdays, early enough for a commute coffee

Sources: www.foodrepublic.com

Address
124 Ludlow Street, New York, NY 10002
Phone
(678) 230-9576
Neighborhood
Lower East Side, Manhattan 10002
Subway
FMJZ Delancey St-Essex St, 420 ft (2 min walk)
F 2 Av, 0.3 mi (5 min walk)
Last city inspection
June 22, 2026
Opening hours

Monday7AM – 9PM
Tuesday7AM – 9PM
Wednesday7AM – 9PM
Thursday7AM – 9PM
Friday7AM – 9PM
Saturday8AM – 9PM
Sunday8AM – 9PM
Source: OpenStreetMap contributors, checked October 2026.
Website
caffevita.com
Wi-Fi and seating
Outdoor seating, takeaway only, no indoor seats (from OpenStreetMap)

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Listing data: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene restaurant inspection records (NYC Open Data). Subway stations: MTA. Shops change hours and close without notice, so call ahead if you're making a special trip.