New York · United States (US)

Understory SoHo

3.7 (6 reviews) Quiet

$3.78

Avg. coffee

Understory SoHo

About this cafe

Weak WiFi, so plan on tethering if you need to be online. Hushed most of the day, with the odd murmur from the counter. No kitchen, only pastries, which suits a morning visit. Sockets are tucked under the benches. At $3.78, coffee is cheap for New York.

Amenities

WiFi strength
2/5
Power sockets
Available
Seating
42 seats
Food
No kitchen
Toilet
Yes
Opening hours
Mon to Fri, 7am to 7pm

Location

New York, United States (US)

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Reviews

What people who worked here said about the WiFi, the seats and the coffee.

3.7

from 6 reviews

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dani_r

13 Sep 2026

Great spot. Got more written in one morning than in a week at home. The bench seating has sockets tucked underneath, so I plugged in as soon as I sat down.

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andre_w

29 Jul 2026

Gave up on the WiFi and used my hotspot.

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rachel_k

15 Apr 2026

Solid. Quiet enough to actually think. Big room, plenty of space to spread out. The benches have sockets underneath. Couldn't hold a video call on the WiFi at all. I'll be back.

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lauren

10 Feb 2026

Got through my weekly planning here on a Tuesday. The WiFi is the problem here. Felt a bit like working in a library. Good cold brew. $3.78 for a cold brew, good value for New York. Best seats are in the back room.

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marcus.j

28 Jan 2026

Popped in for a couple of hours on a Wednesday morning, and the cold brew was properly made, which I don't take for granted in places built for laptops. Found a plug under the bench without asking. $3.78 for a cold brew is a bargain round here. Opens at 7am, perfect before work. Get there after ten if you want a seat in the back room.

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nina.c

21 Oct 2025

Enjoyed the cold brew. Room to spread out with a laptop and notes. Sit near the front if you need to be online.