West Village is chock full of quaint cafés and boutiques, and The Elk is no different. Part coffee shop, part general store, this all day spot is a cozy hideaway from the bustle of the city, tucked safely on a quiet residential street in the neighborhood.
The founder of The Elk hails from Vancouver and brings some of the rustic aesthetic to the cafe. As a cafe, they serve Brooklyn-based Parlor Coffee, teas, juices and a selection of light breakfast (think: bowls, toasts) and lunch fare (think: salads, sandwiches). As a general store, they are stocked with local provisions, from specialty pantry items to wines to curated home goods and gifts.
With a commitment to local and sustainable products, The Elk is a popular neighborhood spot for grabbing a morning coffee to go or maybe sticking around for a bit for lunch. And now with a location in Nolita, it is an easy downtown darling.
the details
| Address | West Village: 128 Charles St, New York Nolita: 228 Mott St, New York |
| Website | http://www.theelknyc.com/ |
| Yelp | https://www.yelp.com/biz/the-elk-new-york |
| @theelknyc | |
| Hours | 8am – 6pm every day |
| Price | $$ – your typical NYC third wave coffee shop prices |
| Aesthetic | ever so slightly rustic farmhouse vibes |
good to know
Go here for: coffee & provisions, a quick breakfast or lunch to go
Order this: coffee or matcha any way you like it
Amount of time to spend: an hour or two for a leisurely coffee catch up
When to come: the mornings tend to get pretty busy, especially on the weekends, weekday afternoons are more chill if you’re looking to stay for a bit
Getting here: West Village location is closest to the Christopher Street PATH station, and a little farther (~7 min walk) from the Christopher Street subway station (1, 2). Mott Street location is a couple blocks from Spring St (6) and Bowery (J/Z).
Other things to note:
- It’s more of a take out kind of place, but they have some seats outside.
- The kitchen hours are 8am – 4pm, Tuesday through Sunday only.
- They also have an online shop (for the general store).
Last visited: March 2020
Last updated: October 2020
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