Coffee Project NY ranked #3 in NYS among World’s Best Coffee Shops

Coffee Project NY, New York City’s independent coffee retailer, roaster, and education hub, has been recognised by The World’s 100 Best Coffee Shops, ranking #3 in New York State, #22 in the USA and #63 across North America. The announcement was made at the first North, Central America and The Caribbean’s 100 Best Coffee Shops Gala, held in San Diego, California during the week of 12 April.

Founded in 2015 by Chi Sum Ngai and Kaleena Teoh, Coffee Project NY is rooted in values of sustainability, inclusivity, and innovation, and strives to make specialty coffee approachable and accessible to all. Their mission is to improve the quality of life for every person in the coffee supply chain by way of sustainable sourcing, community initiatives, stable career growth for longtime coffee professionals, and increased access to economic opportunities for marginalised people.

The brand is built around close relationships with small, often under-the-radar emerging farms, rare cultivars, and limited lots chosen for both quality and storytelling. Because they work in small, fast-moving releases, more producers get a moment in the spotlight, creating a constantly evolving portfolio that invites both newcomers and seasoned coffee enthusiasts alike to explore.

As the first Specialty Coffee Association-certified Premier Training Campus in New York, Coffee Project NY also educates future Q Graders – the coffee industry equivalent of sommeliers – teaching them how to evaluate, score, and describe coffee at the highest level.

Coffee Project NY has locations in Manhattan’s East Village, Tribeca, Hell’s Kitchen, Financial District, Chelsea, Fort Green (Brooklyn) and Long Island City (Queens). Select products are available on Amazon or via their website.

The World’s 100 Best Coffee Ranking works to identify the finest coffee shops across the globe, establishing a comprehensive set of criteria to ensure a thorough and fair assessment. The evaluation focuses on key aspects such as quality of coffee, barista expertise, innovation, sustainability practice, etc. By meticulously applying these criteria, The World’s 100 Best Coffee aims to present a definitive guide to the best coffee shops around the world, celebrating those that excel in every aspect of the coffee experience.