Joe Coffee — DUMBO

Joe Coffee's DUMBO location at 45 Washington Street sits beneath the iconic Manhattan Bridge — directly in the camera-shot of one of the most photographed perspectives in NYC. The space is bright, airy, and built for both the constant tourist traffic walking by and the local workforce that stops in for everyday espresso. Joe Coffee is one of NYC's most respected third-wave roasters, with cafés across the city and a wholesale program that supplies many of the better small shops in the area (including Hide & Seek in Greenpoint and Red Coffee Stand around the corner). The coffee program runs on Joe's own house roasts, with rotating single-origin pour-overs and a consistently well-executed espresso bar. The food side is short but considered: pastries baked daily, sandwiches, and the kind of breakfast options that work for a quick stop. WiFi is reliable, seating is generous enough for laptop work outside the morning rush, and the staff are well-trained and consistent — exactly what you want from a chain when the chain actually cares about coffee.