Solid State, Upper West Side
10 people recommendvia r/FoodNYC, r/AskNYC10 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Solid State is repeatedly recommended on the Upper West Side. One visitor particularly likes its batch brew, while another has only tried the espresso and had not realized pour-over might be an option. A coffee drinker describes it as delicious on a good day, leaving room for variability rather than implying every visit is identical.
Address
Solid State Coffee, 104 W 71st St, New York, NY 10023
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Batch brew
- Best for
- Specialty coffee
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Other places on this map closest to Solid State, Upper West Side, 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/ZestyZeke in r/FoodNYC · Feb 2025
Lists Solid State Coffee as a recent favorite on the Upper West Side.
- Recommendsu/Appropriate_Glass933 in r/FoodNYC · Jun 2026
Names Solid State on the Upper West Side when asked for coffee shops with great coffee and food.
- Recommendsu/Humble_Hat_7160 in r/AskNYC · Oct 2024
Names this UWS spot as a direct pick and gives its block location.
- Recommendsu/ntvblls in r/FoodNYC · Jul 2025
Recommends Solid State on the Upper West Side.
- Recommendsu/aschapm in r/FoodNYC · Jan 2024
Adds it as an extra recommendation beyond the top picks.
- Recommendsu/Popular_Advantage213 in r/FoodNYC · Apr 2026
Lists Solid State alongside other spots as an excellent option when on the Upper West Side.
- Recommendsu/goldenapple212 in r/FoodNYC · Jan 2024
Gives Solid State as an answer to the question.
- Recommendsu/SadCombination7535 in r/FoodNYC · Jan 2024taste
Calls Solid State awesome and says its batch brew tastes great; hasn't yet tried the pour over.
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- Recommendsu/TheWang14 in r/FoodNYC · Jun 2026
Says it is hugely underrated, strong on both counts.
- Recommendsu/halermine in r/FoodNYC · Feb 2025taste
Calls Solid State delicious, though only on its better days.
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Details last checked 11 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.