Hex and Company

Hex and Company fits the East Village caffeine-and-cocktail rhythm like an old record you can’t leave behind. Along Broadway, the cafe keeps late hours without losing its early-morning pulse—breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and dessert turn over in steady waves. A few tables spill onto the sidewalk when the weather cooperates, but the real draw is how swiftly the espresso arrives and how little you wait for small plates and quick bites. The neighborhood moves fast; the counter stays faster.

You’ll find it tucked between a vintage bookstore and a music venue at 801 Broadway, New York, NY 10003. The street stays alive until the small hours, so the coffee and alcohol options remain in play when most places have shuttered. Grab a seat indoors or queue up at the bar—either way, service stays brisk and the menu rotates. Beer selections rotate with local brewers, giving the beer list a seasonal snap without cluttering the fridge.

Coffee comes in standard and not-so-standard forms, and the kitchen doles out shareable bites that feel like fair compensation for the drop-by rush. The space itself is functional rather than fussy, letting the focus stay on speed and choice rather than décor. While the crowd skews young and caffeine-thirsty, there’s enough turnover of faces that occasional visitors still feel recognized.

Need to lock in directions? Use the Hex and Company map for precise walking directions or a quick bus hop. When you’re ready to place a call, dial (646) 524-5163 and keep the conversation short—the line tends to move faster than the neighborhood gossip.