U P S I D E
The Upside Bar interior with warm lighting and elegant coffee service
Upper West Side · Since 2018

Your neighborhood doesn't deserve mediocre coffee.

We pour the kind of espresso that makes regulars skip their second cup — because one at The Upside Bar is always enough. Day or night, this is where Upper Manhattan comes to slow down.

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4.8 Google Rating
12+ Single Origins
30+ Craft Cocktails
Barista pouring latte art at The Upside Bar
Cozy interior of The Upside Bar with warm lighting
Our Story

Built for people who actually taste the difference

The Upside Bar wasn't born from a business plan — it was born from a frustration. Our founders, fellow Upper West Side residents, were tired of choosing between a café that took coffee seriously and a bar that took hospitality seriously. So they built both.

Every morning, we source single-origin beans from roasters who treat their craft like art. By evening, the same space transforms — the espresso machine steps aside for a cocktail program built on house-made syrups, fresh juices, and spirits you'd actually want to drink at home.

No pretension. No performance. Just a room full of people who know that the best hours of the day happen between 7 AM and midnight.

Sourced Intentionally Direct-trade beans, locally distilled spirits, seasonal ingredients from neighborhood purveyors.
Open 7 AM – Midnight From your first espresso to your last cocktail — we're here for the full arc of your day.
Neighbor-First Loyal locals, not tourists. We'd rather serve the people who live here than chase the crowd.
The Experience

Not just a place to drink — a place to belong

The Space

High ceilings, exposed brick, and lighting calibrated to feel like golden hour at any hour. We designed this room to be somewhere you actually want to linger — whether you're working, reading, or watching the evening unfold.

The People

Our baristas know your order before you do. Our servers remember your name. This isn't scripted hospitality — it's the result of treating every person who walks through our door like they matter, because they do.

The Standard

We'd rather close early than serve a drink we're not proud of. Every pour, every plate, every interaction is held to a standard that would make our neighbors proud — and keep them coming back.

Find Us

Right on Amsterdam

Address 588 Amsterdam Ave
New York, NY 10024
Hours Mon – Thu: 7 AM – 11 PM
Fri – Sat: 7 AM – Midnight
Sunday: 8 AM – 10 PM
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Whether you're planning an event, have a dietary question, or just want to tell us about your favorite pour — we read every message and reply within 24 hours.

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