4. Coffee Shop on Top of Sotheby’s

Saint Ambroeus at Sotheby's, one of the hidden coffee shops in NYC

The Sant Ambroeus chain operates a coffee shop atop Sotheby’s Auction House, which opened new redesigned galleries in 2019. This makes visiting Sotheby’s feel like a museum experience rather than a roped-off auction experience.

Sant Ambroeus brings Italian espressos and cappuccinos, along with a menu of pastries, paninis, home-baked rolls, and juices.  You can also get beer, wine, and cocktails. There is both indoor and outdoor seating on the wraparound terrace.