Peddler

Edit: I found them. Nice fellow was there. Fine coffee.
Old post: I’ve been looking for this place off and on for a few months. (Sept-​dec). I can’t find it.
It’s either gone or seasonal.

Absolutely epic flat white. Right up there with Café Grumpy’s I’d say.

I have seen this guy throughout my years in NYC — literally just an espresso machine with wheels bolted on. Now they have a fancy looking, brand new cart, one more person helping out, and they sell pastries and brewed coffee! Good businesses succeed and grow! Good luck!

This cart initially caught my eye because I had never seen an espresso machine in cart form. I figured that the guy must be serious about his craft to be outside all day, hauling around an espresso machine, trying to compete with some of the nearby coffee shops.
I’ve been exploring the SoHo /​NoLita coffee scene for the better part of 2 months now and Peddler has some of the best tasting espresso around. The espresso in my Cortados and Flat Whites have an unexpected sweet and complex flavor that other spots lack. They are stocking Lofted Coffee, a small roasting operation out of Brooklyn, and everything I’ve had is top notch. There are pastries and toast with jam /​butter available here now as well, if you are in to that sort of thing for a breakfast treat.
The baristas are friendly, the cart is clean (and recently upgraded!), the lines are short and the coffee… so good. What more could you ask for?

I cannot rave more about this spot. The choices are limited, the quality is pure, the barista is chill, the beans are small batch, hand crafted, amazing. With no store front you waste no time getting your coffee and moving on. The best espresso on Houston Street. Bright, sweet, heavy bodied Americano. No fancy frills, just great coffee. Also, check out the sexy lever operated espresso machine and ingenious push-​cart design.

I like the concept: a casual, outdoor location to get a solid espresso. The two men manning the cart were both very pleasant and were obviously enjoying themselves. The one tiny critique I had is that my flat white was made to taste like a small latte. A flat white is not a small latte. Instead of holding back all of the froth and pouring in liquid milk (as was done here), a flat white should have a mix of both milk and the micro-​foam which comes from a free pour.

Great coffee in a mostly coffee barren stretch of midtown.

The espresso was delicious

I walked by one morning on my way to Culture Espresso Bar and the espresso machine in the cart caught my eye. I have to say, I’ve never noticed espresso drinks served in a cart in NYC before. As I came back from Culture, I noticed a sign that said Counter Culture Coffee and got really confused and resolved to give this a try. I ordered a latte and have to say I’m impressed and will come back for another try although I don’t know if it will be around for the winter. Definitely better than Starbucks though.

Best place to get coffee in midtown? Must be!
Note: all organic, and compostable cups!

Need a moment of caffeinated respite from the bustle of Midtown? Fiend Coffee makes top-​notch espresso and lattes in their cart. No fuss, no bells and whistles, just great coffee for people who enjoy coffee.

Just when I had given up on great coffee in midtown I come across fiend coffee, it’s as good as it gets in the city and regardless of cart size the quality and freshness of the beans are amazing.
It’s now my twice daily and every cup has been delicious, don’t expect a «double tall mocha mint slice» but do expect «awesome».

Midtown Rejoice! Finally some decent coffee in this area. This small cart’s producing the best espresso one can find, arguably best in NYC. The lattes, small, creamy & sweet. Walking to work has never been so enjoyable. Get on it Midtowners!

Espesso lovers heaven! Convenient, eco-​friendly, and delicious coffee on new york streets. Highly recommend!

If you want an amazing espresso or latte you need to find this gourmet coffee cart. It is the real deal, as good as stumptown or blue bottle but at this point it is a secret just steps from times square. There are only 2 options, espresso or latte and they only come in one size. For those of you looking for some kind of venti ridiculous coffee drink with weird syrups… don’t come here. This is all about quality and flavor using the best beans and organic milk you can get. He even uses compostable cups and lids if you care for the environment. I keep running down there because it is right near where I work. One other thing, it won’t be super hot, if you’re somone who has to have a scalding cup of coffee, this isn’t for you either. Like no other cart in the city.