Coffee Project New York (Specialty Coffee Roaster & Café)
A respected specialty coffee company founded in New York City’s East Village, known for its innovative coffee creations, strong educational focus and commitment to advancing specialty coffee culture. Established by Chi Sum Ngai and Kaleena Teoh in 2015, Coffee Project New York began as a passion project and has since grown into one of the city’s most recognized independent coffee brands.
The cafés combine modern design with a warm and welcoming atmosphere, creating spaces that feel approachable while still deeply connected to specialty coffee craftsmanship. The brand is especially known for pushing creativity within coffee culture while maintaining a strong emphasis on quality sourcing, hospitality and sustainability throughout the coffee supply chain.
Coffee Project New York offers carefully roasted coffees, espresso drinks and signature specialty beverages alongside an educational approach that includes training, workshops and professional coffee development. The company has expanded beyond cafés into roasting, wholesale and coffee education while remaining rooted in the New York specialty coffee scene.
The brand stands out for its combination of innovation, inclusivity and deep coffee expertise, making it a favorite among both casual coffee drinkers and industry professionals.
NYC Locations include:
East Village – Manhattan
Chelsea – Manhattan
Downtown Brooklyn – Brooklyn
Long Island City – Queens