Hi-Collar, East Village
6 people recommendvia r/AskNYC, r/FoodNYC6 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Hi-Collar is an East Village coffeehouse recommended for daytime coffee as well as food. A visitor especially likes its pour-over, and others recommend its siphon coffee. One suggests it for soufflé pancakes as an alternative to a longer wait elsewhere. A visitor flags the price, and discussion distinguishes daytime coffee service from evening bar use.
Address
Hi-Collar, 231 E 9th St, New York, NY 10003
At a glance
- Price
- Premium
- Signature dishes
- Pour over, Siphon coffee, Soufflé pancakes
- Best for
- Specialty coffee, Brunch
Nearby on this map
Other places on this map closest to Hi-Collar, East Village, as the crow flies.
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/nominadehuesos in r/AskNYC · Oct 2024taste
Says its pour-over is the best they've had in the city, though prices run high.
- Recommendsu/weaselinsneakers in r/FoodNYC · Feb 2025taste
Considers it a decent alternative as well.
- Recommendsu/Previous_Reading_709 in r/FoodNYC · Feb 2025taste
Suggests it as a fluffy soufflé pancake option, with less waiting for seats.
- Recommendsu/darkphalanxset in r/FoodNYC · Jun 2026taste
Agrees with the recommendation for Hi-Collar.
- Recommendsu/meowmixLynne in r/AskNYC · Oct 2024taste
Agrees and says its siphon coffee is excellent.
- Recommendsu/book_of_ours in r/FoodNYC · Dec 2024
Suggests this Western-inspired Japanese cafe for its siphon coffee.
More maps in New York, United States
- Places to visit in New York
- Best restaurants in New York
- Best burgers in New York
- Indian restaurants in New York
- Best steak in New York
- Museums in New York
- Best pizza in New York
- Best breakfast in New York
- Best bars in New York
- Best sushi in New York
- Best ramen in New York
- Best seafood in New York
- Parks in New York
- Best ice cream in New York
Did this page answer your question?
Freshness
Details last checked 11 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.