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06/02/2026
In just a few days, we return to origin. To walk the land, reconnect with the people behind the coffee, and spend time in the places where each roast begins.
From origin to roastery to your cup, there are many hands in pursuit of an exceptional coffee experience & we’re grateful to follow that journey back to where it starts.
05/30/2026
Weekend plans, poured over ice.
Our Magical Cold Brew is brewed in-house using coffee sourced from Peru, creating a smooth, refreshing cup with depth, balance, and a naturally easy finish.
Made for slow mornings, warm afternoons, and wherever the weekend takes you. Available at the café and online. ☕️🧊
05/27/2026
A little look back at the past few weeks with Afficionado! From the New Jersey Wine & Food Festival to the JBWS Grand Tasting, Carbone Beach, and our spring photo shoot..it’s been a busy, beautiful stretch of events, travel, coffee, and community.
Grateful for every cup poured, every conversation shared, and everyone who has had us along for the ride.☕️
05/18/2026
Cold brew season! Brewed in-house and made for slow afternoons in the sun, our Magical Cold Brew is ready wherever the day takes you. Available at the café and online☕️
05/10/2026
Happy Mother’s Day to those celebrating! Come spend a little of it with us—breakfast sandwiches, creamy lattes, and a special croissant in the pastry case this weekend. The kind of simple morning that feels like a treat: warm cups, slow sips, and nowhere to rush for a minute. Walk in and join us☕️🥐
05/03/2026
Espresso martini - the Afficionado way🍸Head to Viv & Jules, they have a menu worth lingering over & outdoor patio seating for the warmer nights. Liberator espresso in the shake, and that first sip that makes you pause for a second🍸☕️
04/26/2026
Afficionado’s Spring 2026 Hit List!
Le Chêne — Our favorite wine curation in the city at the moment. This gem is super intimate without feeling stuffy. The team behind Le Chêne really makes you feel at home. We recommend the Uni french toast & dry aged tuna (like butter)🧈
Saint Urban — Very progressive menu, everything is sensational. Prepare to splurge but worth every penny!
Claud — Laid Back, amazing seasonal dining with a superb wine list. We recommend the asparagus with tarragon and almonds & lamb pot-au-feu.
Lucciola (UWS) — SO worth the trip to the UWS. Michael’s amazing dishes and wine list teleport you to Emilia-Romagna. Think Parmigiana Gelato with Balsamic reduction. This place hits different!🍷
St. George Coffee Shop — A familiar spot, reopened and back in rhythm, worth stopping in for! ☕️
04/17/2026
Summer in a box☕️ Our Magical Cold Brew is crafted in our in-house brewery, using coffee from Peru. Grown high in the Andes and brings a smooth, layered finish to every pour. Brewed under our roof from origin to roastery, it’s made for warm days. Pick one up at the café or shop it on our website! How do you drink your cold brew?
04/14/2026
Warm weather, small rituals. Windows down, sun on the dash. Liberator along for the ride. Baker’s chocolate, rum raisin, with a sweet lemon finish that feels made for days like this! Stop by the café or shop online ☕️☀️
04/11/2026
The beating heart of Afficionado, our vintage 1955 Gothot roaster. Fully manual, guided by sound, sight, and smell. No automation. No shortcuts. Just steady heat, real-time decisions, and a craft built on attention.
We are committed to keeping everything under one roof. Every hand in pursuit of an exceptional coffee experience ☕️
Follow along from origin to roastery.
04/05/2026
Happy Easter to those who celebrate. Wishing you a slow day, a little extra warmth, and a cup that keeps you lingering at the table. Steam rising. Sunlight shifting. The day unfolding gently.
If you’re out and about, visit the café. If you’re staying in, shop coffee online and bring the ritual home. ☕️
04/01/2026
Spring, softly arriving. Tulips on the table, coffee in hand. The kind of morning that feels a little lighter, a little slower, like something new is just beginning.
We’re easing into the season one cup at a time.
What are you most looking forward to this spring?
Stop by the café or bring some home. 🌷☕
03/27/2026
Aileron, with a view. An aviation-inspired blend, designed to feel steady wherever you are — on the ground or somewhere above it.
This month, it goes a little further.
10% of Aileron sales support the NY–NJ Ninety-Nines scholarship fund, helping women pursue careers in aviation.
A cup with a little more behind it. Find it at the café or online. ✈️
03/26/2026
Coffee at Babette, inside Moss. Our Liberator blend: notes of warm molasses, soft baking spice, and a rounded sweetness. Settling into the rhythm of the space, from early mornings to late-day conversations. A coffee that feels at home wherever it’s poured☕️
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03/21/2026
Liberator. A blend of coffees from El Salvador, Brazil, and Guatemala, coming together in a cup that feels both familiar and quietly layered.
Warm molasses, soft baking spice, and a rounded sweetness that settles in. Built for the rhythm of service, it’s the blend used across many of our café and restaurant partners moving effortlessly from morning to night.
Find it at the café or order online to enjoy at home! ☕️
03/14/2026
Dessert at Francie, Brooklyn.
In restaurants like this, coffee is more than just the last course — it’s the final impression of the meal. It needs to stand on its own, hold up beautifully alongside dessert, and deliver consistency night after night during service.
That’s why blends matter. Our Liberator blend is designed with hospitality in mind: structured enough for espresso, balanced enough to complement pastry and dessert, and consistent enough to perform through every service.
Proud to see Liberator on the bar at Francie, closing out a beautiful meal with the same care and attention that goes into every course before it.
Follow along as we continue to share moments from our restaurant partners across the city☕️
03/04/2026
Coffee and aviation share the same spirit: curiosity, courage, and the drive to push boundaries. This March, we’re proud to partner with the New York–New Jersey Section of the Ninety-Nines, supporting scholarships for women pursuing careers in aviation. For the entire month, 10% of all Aileron sales will go directly toward their scholarship fund.
Pictured here are some of the many women who help bring Afficionado coffee to life. Members of PRODECOOP in Nicaragua, where our women-produced coffee La Huucoya is grown and cultivated, alongside Keri Gould, our Head of Education and Social Program Development, who works to carry those stories and relationships forward through training and education.
Stay tuned — flight plans coming soon. ✈️☕️
Follow along as this partnership takes off.
03/03/2026
Passport. Coffee. The start of something new. Spring is on its way in New York. The air shifting, longer light in the evenings, that quiet sense that something is about to begin.
For us, travel often means heading back to origin. Farms. Long drives. Early mornings. Conversations that stretch across tables.
But this season looks different for everyone. Wherever you’re headed, bring coffee worth waking up to.
Tell us your spring destination below & explore our current offerings online before you go. Link in bio☕️
02/23/2026
Snow doesn’t stop New York & and it doesn’t stop us. Today we’ll be open from 8AM–2PM, even with the storm rolling through.
From 8AM–10AM, we’re offering free black coffee to city officials: fire, sanitation, police, and all those helping keep the city moving.
It’s a small thank you for the early mornings and long shifts. Stay safe, stay warm, and we’ll see you at the café. ☕️❄️
02/21/2026
When the CEO and the marketing girl spend too many hours at elevation…
We take coffee seriously. Ourselves? Not so much 😂
Follow for more behind-the-scenes at Afficionado☕️
02/15/2026
Bolivia, Finca Alasitas. 🇧🇴📖
A quiet moment with something rare. Grown at high elevation in Los Yungas, this coffee is shaped by cool mountain air and careful processing — resulting in a cup that’s layered, elegant, and deeply expressive.
Finca Alasitas represents the next chapter in our Bolivian sourcing: small, intentional lots that reflect the craft and commitment behind every harvest.
Now available online and at the café. Brew it slowly. Read something good. Taste the difference.
02/08/2026
Flying over Guatemala’s active volcanoes on our way to El Platanillo is a reminder of just how powerful this landscape is. The farm receives nearly 20–25 feet of rain each year, shaping soils that are both demanding and incredibly expressive. Below us, Izote and Giante plants anchor the hillsides, preventing erosion with their deep root systems, while coffee is still grown and harvested entirely by hand. This is coffee grown with respect for land, labor, and legacy.
Follow along as we continue visiting the places where our coffee begins. ☕️
03/05/2025
Journey with us to the highlands of Huehuetenango with our new Guatemala Cruz Grande—a single origin, high-altitude coffee grown under the shade of native Chalum and Gravilea trees and carefully harvested by the dedicated farmers of Cooperativa Integral Agricola. Experience the perfect balance of warmth and vibrancy, with flavors that capture the breathtaking landscapes of Guatemala in every sip.
03/03/2025
5 must-visit NYC restaurants before winter ends.
Just as we provide the finest coffees, we stay on the pulse of the best in food and hospitality. These restaurants are defining excellence in NYC right now—each a showing a testament to craftsmanship, innovation, and an uncompromising commitment to quality.
Frances at Casa Cruz - offering a refined take on contemporary dining in one of the city’s most stunning spaces.
Essential by Christophe – A testament in precision and creativity, where technique-driven cuisine highlights the expression of flavor.
Wallsé – Reimagining Austrian cuisine with elegance, balance, and a deep respect for tradition.
Santi – A bold expression of modern Italian cuisine, where tradition and innovation meet in perfect balance.
The Corner Store – Elevated comfort food with a focus on seasonality and thoughtful ex*****on, making every dish feel both nostalgic and entirely new.
Exceptional taste goes beyond coffee and these are the restaurants shaping our dining scene right now.
02/20/2025
The 2025 coffee harvest is coming into full swing across Latin America. In Central America, the harvest is nearing its end, with farmers wrapping up the season’s work. Meanwhile, Brazil — the world’s largest producer— is starting to ramp up. As global coffee prices remain at record highs, Brazil’s harvest will remain pivotal in shaping the market.
Through our direct partnerships and an unwavering commitment to quality, our producers across the region are continuing to secure the finest beans despite market volatility and weather issues.
As the season progresses, we’ll continue sharing insights on what this means for roasters, restaurants, and coffee lovers alike. Stay tuned as we navigate this dynamic season and prepare to bring you the best from this year’s crop.
Address
750 11th Avenue
Manhattan, NY
10019
To get to the location on 11th Avenue in New York, you can take the subway and get off at the 34th Street-Hudson Yards station. From there, walk west on 34th Street towards 11th Avenue. Alternatively, you can take a bus that stops at the corner of 11th Avenue and West 37th Street.
If you prefer to drive, there are several parking garages in the area, including one on West 36th Street between 10th and 11th Avenues. However, be aware that parking in this area can be expensive and difficult to find during peak hours.
Opening Hours
| Monday |
9am - 4pm |
| Tuesday |
9am - 4am |
| Wednesday |
9am - 4am |
| Thursday |
9am - 5pm |
| Friday |
9am - 5pm |
| Saturday |
9am - 5pm |
| Sunday |
9am - 5pm |
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What people say
Afficionado Coffee Roasters, located on 11th Avenue in New York, is a coffee shop that takes pride in being the coffee purveyor to some of the most esteemed names in the hospitality industry. The founders, Adam Bossie and Paul Merces, believe that the art of coffee making lies in the harmony of blending and roasting processes. This belief is reflected in their superior-tasting cup of coffee.
As a specialty coffee importer, roaster, and distributor, Afficionado Coffee Roasters has established itself as a go-to destination for home gourmets and fellow aficionados. Their pursuit of perfection from bean to brew is evident in every cup they serve.
What sets Afficionado Coffee Roasters apart from other coffee shops is their commitment to quality. They source only the finest beans and use a meticulous roasting process to ensure that each cup of coffee is rich, flavorful, and aromatic.
Whether you're looking for a quick pick-me-up or a leisurely afternoon spent sipping on a delicious cup of coffee, Afficionado Coffee Roasters has got you covered. So if you're ever in the area, be sure to stop by and experience their superior-tasting cup of coffee for yourself!
