East Village, New York City

Neighborhood coffee, poured with care.

Gemina is a family-owned corner cafe on 14th Street. Specialty espresso, Turkish coffee, fresh pastel de nata, and a back room that feels like a friend's living room.

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4.7 stars across 200+ Google reviews
Iced caramel coffee in a Gemina branded cup

Open every day

Our Story

A family cafe where two traditions meet.

Gemina is run by a Turkish family with a simple belief: a coffee shop should feel like home. That is why the espresso is dialed in by hand, the Turkish coffee is brewed the way it has been for generations, and the pastel de nata comes out of the oven with a blistered top and a custard that still jiggles.

Since opening on 14th Street, Gemina has become a quiet fixture of the neighborhood. Regulars get greeted by name. Students settle into the back room. And the display case rarely keeps a full tray of nata for long.

  • Family owned and runThe people behind the bar are the people whose name is on it.
  • Quality in the cupEspresso pulled on La Colombe beans, matcha whisked to order.
  • Everyone eatsA growing lineup of vegan and gluten-free bakes, made in house.
Latte with tulip latte art Est. on 14th St
Barista pulling an espresso shot 424 E 14th

House Favorites

The things people cross town for.

Pastel de nata with caramelized top on a napkin01

Pastel de Nata

The signature. Flaky, caramelized Portuguese custard tart, baked in small batches all day.

Turkish coffee in a traditional patterned cup02

Turkish Coffee

Brewed the traditional way, rich and unfiltered. A taste of the family's Istanbul roots.

Soft pink rose in bloom03

Rose Latte

A best seller. Floral, softly sweet, and as photogenic as it is comforting.

Layered iced matcha latte04

Strawberry Matcha

Ceremonial-grade matcha layered over fresh strawberry. Bright, creamy, and iced.

From the Neighborhood

Kind words, honestly earned.

"A cozy, family-owned cafe that never disappoints. A reliably welcoming third place."

Jill P. Yelp

"Make sure to grab their signature pastel de nata."

Ruby C. Yelp

"The best coffee I've had in Manhattan so far."

Nadin G. Yelp

"I tried my first Turkish coffee here, and I liked it."

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Visit Us

On 14th, between 1st and A.

Hours

Monday to Friday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Saturday and Sunday8:00 AM to 5:30 PM

Say Hello

Catering, events, or just a question.

Planning an office coffee run, a small event, or a custom pastry order? Send a note and the family will get back to you, usually within a day.