Porto Rico Importing Co.

Porto Rico Importing Co. on Bleecker Street in Greenwich Village is a great spot for tea and coffee lovers. With five locations, this shop offers a huge selection of teas and coffees. The smell when you walk in is incredible. We had two iced coffees. While the taste wasn’t amazing, I’m open to trying other flavors next time. The fresh coffee beans they sell look perfect for brewing at home. The customer service was friendly but not overly so. It would have been nicer if they offered more options or choices, as they seemed primarily focused on just taking your order. I’ll definitely be back to explore more of what they offer.

A Stars Hollow-esque coffee shop that transports you back in time. A beautiful array of coffee to purchase by the pound, along with tea and some kitchenware. Their coffee bar is delightful, and in the fall, you can get hot cider. There are also some cute trinkets here that would make for a good gift. Wish I could spend the whole day here! PS- this place would be even better if there were a table added! 🩷

A great place for coffee lovers… which was not me. Ask the workers for help if you want lbs of coffee beans/grounds! A great place to buy gifts of beans or cute kitchen stuff. The coffee itself was a but milky for my taste but that may have been because I ordered a mocha with ice. Definitely ask for stronger coffee because their beans smell strong but the coffee drink itself tasted more like iced milk than ice coffee…

This place is quite nice for coffee amatory! I took an Americano, and it was delicious. The parfum and the taste were great. The store atmosphere is amazing; I really recommend this place if you want a good coffee, with a good price for such good quality.

Going to Porto Rico has been my morning ritual, I can’t start my day without it!!!! Eli is the absolute best, he’s so sweet and personable ^_^ My favorites are their house drip coffee, ice latte or mocha. The espresso is perfectly strong flavored. The pastry they sell is also amazing, chocolate chip muffin & chocolate croissant sooo good! I also bought beans to make coffee at home when I’m not in the city to work. Any who, everyone stop by and support !!!

Their coffee is really good. We got some whole beans back home, they are in very high quality and the price is amazingly good.

The atmosphere is great, super charming, inexpensive but it’s the worst cold brew I have ever had. Tastes like bitter water. Couldn’t finish it. My friend had macchiato, it was bitter with no milk and didn’t taste good. Avoid.

Very exotic coffee place you feel like you're in a coffee garden. They sell coffee beans with so many different varieties it's a great place for a coffee lover like me. 👍 Got a Dark Rosted with Oat milk.... Ooo gosh it's out of world. Atleast for me this is THE BEST coffee in NYC

Porto Rico Importing Co. on Bleecker Street in Greenwich Village is a great spot for tea and coffee lovers. With five locations, this shop offers a huge selection of teas and coffees. The smell when you walk in is incredible. We had two iced coffees. While the taste wasn’t amazing, I’m open to trying other flavors next time. The fresh coffee beans they sell look perfect for brewing at home. The customer service was friendly but not overly so. It would have been nicer if they offered more options or choices, as they seemed primarily focused on just taking your order. I’ll definitely be back to explore more of what they offer.

A Stars Hollow-esque coffee shop that transports you back in time. A beautiful array of coffee to purchase by the pound, along with tea and some kitchenware. Their coffee bar is delightful, and in the fall, you can get hot cider. There are also some cute trinkets here that would make for a good gift. Wish I could spend the whole day here! PS- this place would be even better if there were a table added! 🩷

A great place for coffee lovers… which was not me. Ask the workers for help if you want lbs of coffee beans/grounds! A great place to buy gifts of beans or cute kitchen stuff. The coffee itself was a but milky for my taste but that may have been because I ordered a mocha with ice. Definitely ask for stronger coffee because their beans smell strong but the coffee drink itself tasted more like iced milk than ice coffee…

This place is quite nice for coffee amatory! I took an Americano, and it was delicious. The parfum and the taste were great. The store atmosphere is amazing; I really recommend this place if you want a good coffee, with a good price for such good quality.

Going to Porto Rico has been my morning ritual, I can’t start my day without it!!!! Eli is the absolute best, he’s so sweet and personable ^_^ My favorites are their house drip coffee, ice latte or mocha. The espresso is perfectly strong flavored. The pastry they sell is also amazing, chocolate chip muffin & chocolate croissant sooo good! I also bought beans to make coffee at home when I’m not in the city to work. Any who, everyone stop by and support !!!

Their coffee is really good. We got some whole beans back home, they are in very high quality and the price is amazingly good.

The atmosphere is great, super charming, inexpensive but it’s the worst cold brew I have ever had. Tastes like bitter water. Couldn’t finish it. My friend had macchiato, it was bitter with no milk and didn’t taste good. Avoid.

Very exotic coffee place you feel like you're in a coffee garden. They sell coffee beans with so many different varieties it's a great place for a coffee lover like me. 👍 Got a Dark Rosted with Oat milk.... Ooo gosh it's out of world. Atleast for me this is THE BEST coffee in NYC

The second you walk near Porto Rico Importing Company, you can smell the delicious aroma of coffee seeping outside the doors. The staff onsite was wonderful, and kindly described how to select a coffee blend best fitting to your taste.

My go to coffee place when im in the Village. Love, love the old school vibe of this coffee spot. The whole place smells of Coffee. Nothing like it. Service is fast &efficient. Coffee is good & price is just. No sitting inside but if you get lucky there are 2 benches outside. Prime spot for people watching.

This is my go-to coffee place when I'm at work. When you walk in, you immediately smell all the coffee beans. Coffees are affordable and the staff are nice. There isn't anywhere to sit inside, but there's two benches outside the store.

The smell of coffee draws you in with there sacks of international coffees beans and teas - it feels like a old general store . They also serve coffee and will also grind your coffee . I'll be back .

Porto Rico Importing Co. on Bleecker Street in Greenwich Village is a great spot for tea and coffee lovers. With five locations, this shop offers a huge selection of teas and coffees. The smell when you walk in is incredible. We had two iced coffees. While the taste wasn't amazing, I'm open to trying other flavors next time. The fresh coffee beans they sell look perfect for brewing at home. The customer service was friendly but not overly so. It would have been nicer if they offered more options or choices, as they seemed primarily focused on just taking your order. I'll definitely be back to explore more of what they offer.

Love this place! Will definitely come back for more coffee beans! The place smells wonderful and has such a huge variety. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable. In fact, I just learned from one of the staff that I had been grinding my coffee beans too fine for what my coffee maker needs for optimal taste. And he was right! The coffee we make at home now tastes so much better! If you want a great tasting cup of coffee I highly recommend this place!

They deserve five stars for scent alone! If you love the scent of coffee beans, this is your place. I don't even love flavored coffees but man. Their amaretto and cinnamon chocolate beans smelled OUTRAGEOUS. I actually didn't buy anything...but the staff seem knowledgeable about beans and coffee. Plus this shop has been there forever. I figure there's a good reason for this!

This place smells incredible and is so inviting on a cold day for a cup of coffee. It's right next to social media popular Pop Up Grocer, so it is less likely to have as many throngs of people, but the coffee is solid and prices are reasonable. They have mounds and mounds of delicious coffee beans laid out bazaar style. The prepared coffee counter is in the back and clearly well frequented. The baristas are friendly and helpful! The beans are so luxurious and silky. The hot latte is great and they have a variety of syrups if that's something you like. I would pop by again if I was in the area!

I love their iced mocha with oat milk !! Super cool vibe inside, would definitely reccomend for coffee to go or to buy beans!

Live all the different coffee blends here. I love the hazelnut coffee and French mocha! A pound is $17, which isn't too bad

Recommended by a friend for variety of whole coffee beans and they didn't disappoint. Was a bit confused upon arrival as there are two lines. One to the coffee bar in the back of the store and the other for ordering coffee beans, whole or they grind them for you. I was in the wrong line for a few minutes, but made my way to the counter line for beans. Line went quickly and was able to get exactly what I wanted. Surprise for me is they have Cafe Du Mon coffee from New Orleans. If you haven't tried the one with Chicory, it's wonderful. Glad I know where I can grab here in the city.

A buddy of mine couldn't stop raving about this little coffee joint in the city, so I thought I'd give it a try. And boy, was it worth it! Walking in, you're hit by this awesome mix of coffee everywhere and an old-timey vibe that's hard to come by in the bustling streets of Manhattan. It kinda felt like stepping into a coffee-filled time capsule, which was super cool. There's so much to pick from, it would be a surprise if you didn't find a brew you'd love. I went for a Cappuccino, and I gotta say, it was top-notch. It was this great mix of strong coffee flavor and smooth steamed milk. A lot of spots in New York struggle to get the balance right, but these guys nailed it. Plus, the temperature was just right and they filled the cup all the way, which is a rare thing these days. Clearly, the folks here know their beans. If you're as big on coffee as I am, you should definitely swing by.

Just stopped in for a cup of coffee and it was delicious! They have a wide assortment of teas and coffee beans that I'd love to try and take home next time!

One of my favorite cold brews I've ever had! Very reasonably priced, and the coffee is very fresh and strong. You can buy coffee and coffee beans in bulk here!

I purchased some chicory here a few months ago. Once I tried it at home, I wished I'd purchased more. It's not on the website so I called & was able to place an order over the phone. It arrived in CA in 5 days. Great service & the most delicious fresh chicory I've found. Can't wait to visit the shop again.

Grabbed a cup of house drip black. Simple grind, simple brew, strong tasting coffee. How coffee should be made and how it should be presented. No hype, just order a cup, pay, and enjoy.

Been living here in NYC all my life. I've seen MANY changes since I was a kid. There are a few places left that would be a disaster for me if they weren't around. THIS is one of them .Been going here FOREVER! Most younger people don't know much about coffee and when they load it with sugars, flavorings and fake cream, it's not even coffee. Porto Rico KNOWS how to roast coffee correctly. I buy my coffee beans here and grind them at home. The only coffee I have when I am out, is from this place. This is REAL coffee DONE RIGHT!

I had a surprisingly disappointing experience here bringing my Pavoni in for maintenance. They lost my machine on their truck. Three days and three trips to Bleeker Street later and it did arrive. These things happen, but the manager was nasty about it. I know it's hard to find a place to do maintenance, but I don't think I'll be back here.

Porto Rico Importing Company is a gourmet coffee & tea importing shop that opened in Manhattan, New York in 1907. It was founded by Italian immigrant Patsy Albanese. From the early 1900s through the 1920s, Manhattan's Greenwich Village neighborhood had a large influx of Italian immigrants who opened businesses to satisfy the culinary needs of the community. Albanese opened his shop at 195 Bleecker Street and it was named "Porto Rico" because imported Puerto Rican coffee was very popular at that time; even the Pope drank it. Also at that time, Puerto Rico was officially spelled 'Porto Rico'; the spelling was changed in 1931. Around the same time at 201 Bleecker Street, the Longo Family opened an Italian bakery. In addition to baked goods, they also baked pizza, turkeys and hams for customers because most people didn't have their own ovens. In 1958, Albanese was looking to retire and Angelo Longo approached him with the offer to buy the shop. The Longo Family moved the shop to the location of their bakery in 1965 and it's been there ever since. Today they offer over 130 varieties of coffee from all over the world, as well as a large selection of teas. Porto Rico also sells wholesale to over 350 restaurants. Today there are also three other locations in New York City and the current owner of the business is Peter Longo, who lives upstairs. My wife, sister-in-law, and I first visited Porto Rico while we were on a Cannoli/Sicilian Food Walking Tour in 2019. We found ourselves in Greenwich Village again this past weekend and I had to stop again and get more of their delicious coffee. The place smells so good inside. All of the coffees are available as fresh whole beans but you can have them grind them for you right there. I previously tried their "Eggnog" coffee but I wanted to try something different. I treated my sister-in-law to 1/2 pound of "Strudel Cake", I got 1/2 pound of "Tiramisu", and I also bought 1/2 pound of their delicious Dark Chocolate Covered Espresso Beans. If you're looking for really good coffee in NYC then you need to head to Porto Rico Importing Company!

I like this coffee shop, the guy that works here is super friendly and helpful. I visited the St. Marks location a few days ago and felt the cold shoulder by I believe the manager. She saw me and started putting the tip money in the cash register. Like clearly I came to spend money on three ground coffees (one mocha and two Peruvian all 1lb) for my friends and an ice coffee for myself. I think it's because I'm attractive and the manager isn't so she felt like she had to make me uncomfortable. I'm going to a different location next time.

Great coffee, fair prices, a neighborhood institution, and I appreciate how supportive the owner is to local public schools -- he donates gift certificates to ALL of us for our fundraising auctions. Menschy!

My oh my the sweet smell of coffee! I usually frequent the east village location but stopped here because I was in the area. I just love to walk in and look at the large sacks of coffee and enjoy the most intoxicating aroma! Also the staff is always fantastic. Very accommodating, friendly, and knowledgeable. Love this place and all of its NYC locations!

Porto Rico Importing Company houses some of the best coffee beans in NYC. My mom was a frequent shopper at Porto Rico and was delighted when buying varieties of their water processed decaf coffee. Note--this is not a cafe but a roastery that sells varieties of coffee by the pound. They are visible in the store and kept in large burlap sacks. Unfortunately, due to the pandemic, browsing in the store (which is medium sized) was off limits. A rope cuts the store in half and only 3 customers permitted inside. I am always appreciative of businesses applying a capacity limit. The store doesn't stop at just selling coffee. They have teas, spices, herbs and candy. They also have accessories and coffee/ tea pots. Upon today's visit, I wanted to try a new flavor and viewed their menu for options. The guy, who helped me, made a few recommendations--of which one was Maple Walnut--my purchase. The menu had other delightful flavors that caught my eye such as Cinnamon Hazelnut and Cinnamon Orange. I'm a cinnamon aficionado. At $11.99 a pound, their coffee is reasonably priced and they will grind according to your coffee pot. Visiting today brought back fond memories and I'm eager to try the Maple Walnut coffee. If you enjoy coffee and make your own, I would recommend checking them out. Oh, you can get a cup of Joe to go! Good quality merchandise.

Good coffee and pretty cheap too. No soy milk but they have oat and almond. They also have snacks (biscotti, chocolate almonds, caramel etc). Service is friendly and you can buy beans to take home.

Best selection of coffee in NYC. And the staff knows coffee better than anyone. I go as often as possible to stock up.

always loved this place, been a customer since 1980. But... couple weeks ago they charged my credit card twice for a single transaction, the exact same amount, exact same time and date. I saw it online in my account when I got home, called up Puerto Rico, took awhile to get a manager and he basically brushed me off. I said I could send him a screen shot of the double overcharge on my CC statement and he replied they'd call me back, "we'll look into it" and hung up. Never heard back from them. American Express will ultimately refund the overcharge as sadly I had to open a dispute and PR hasn't responded to AmEx's reach outs to them. All this to say, it's bad customer service and I won't be returning.

I Love Love This Place, I used to Visit daily, I'd shower after work and hop on the train. Very great place all around . I moved a few years ago , further away in Ny. Im in an area that I Love, it's Peaceful, quiet and walking distance to the Beach. Im Making Plans to visit, This is The Best Coffee place in nyc. The coffee is The Best. See You Guys, SOON. You're Missed

The best place for un ground coffee!!!! Good staff as well! I used to go to the Thompson street location and now walk to bleaker street and so worth the walk.

The coffee beans smelled delicious and the service was great. Emma was the nicest person ever.

Another old sleeper shop that has caught the eye of the masses now turning it into a frenzy. Ridiculous. Where were all these people over the years when Porto Rico was empty? What exactly caught their eye now? An article or a shout out in Sex in the City or something? The coffee bar in the back used to be one of the few places to grab coffee years ago before all the coffee shops sprang up around the neighborhood. I enjoy the old school vibe here and grab beans when in the neighborhood. So glad they have remained all these years. I love old school New York places along with the new places. That's what makes a neighborhood.

I sent this through an email on their website and gave them a few days to comment back, but never heard anything: "I moved back to town recently and even though my budget said it was unwise, on the afternoon of 7/15, I bought myself two pounds of birthday coffee beans--Italian espresso and French espresso. My heart sank when I ground the beans--Italian first, French later--at home and they smelled like I'd just opened a can of Folgers. When I brewed it, neither one smelled like I remembered it when I used to shop at Porto Rico (faintly, vaguely skunky), and it tasted muddy, sour, and--to invoke the name again--a lot like Folgers. It was awful, and awfully disappointing. I don't think I'll be back, and I can't in good conscience recommend it." I used to really like this place, and shopped there periodically from 1995 up through 2019. I felt it was worth the cost. Also, I didn't get the guy's name who took my order, but if he reads this, sorry to have interrupted your dead-eyed glowering. (And inexplicably, I still tipped).

A great coffee establishment for coffee lovers of all stripes. This is one of my go to coffee places near Bleecker Street, and I think you would be hard pressed to find a better place to buy your coffee. Prior to this review, I have had the pleasure of both tasting Porto Rico's coffee from its in-house cafe and purchasing coffee beans from the store; both methods of experiencing coffee here are great. Besides selling very flavorful cold brews and other coffees, Porto Rico coffee sells a variety of beans both decaf and caffeinated. This makes Porto Rico stand out in a city powered by coffee; I have yet to find a store with the same variety of decaf coffee as this store. Additionally, from what I have seen, Porto Rico also sells a variety of tea. I definitely need to check this out next time.

Went to the one on Bleecker St on valentines day around midday (12:50 pm) to get some coffee to go. We first went apparently to the wrong counter (there are two for different purpose, but both sides doesnt really know anything about the other?) and we asked about a coffee to go. The store staff was very rude. They barely answered and were very very unpolite.. looked like bored on their phones and seemed like they don't really care about selling anything, could not even advise me about the coffee they're offering (I just asked some questions about flavors and types of coffee, they didn't really care) We bought two cups but just randomly choosed something because we just wanted some coffee (coffee was okay) and leave that place asap. The store itself looks really nice but we will not be revisiting this place. Customers should not feel unwelcome.

Fabulous coffee seller in Greenwich Village. In my experience there's less of a wait at this location compared to the shop in the East Village. I've been able to just walk right in and ask for what I want. The selection of beans is vast, and it's helpful to know what you want. Otherwise, pick something that sounds good, or ask an employee for a recommendation. They'll probably steer you towards one of the more popular offerings so let them know if you're seeking something more exotic. Espresso beans are also available, as well as tea and a variety of equipment to brew/infuse your beverage of choice. This can be a one-stop shop for someone new to coffee and seeking the best products to make delicious bean juice.

I ordered a bunch of coffee to have shipped to my house several months ago. Excellent coffee. I made a second shipment. They left the Box on my front porch. When I got home from work there were ants all over the box. I opened up the box and there were ants all inside the box. I then opened up the coffee bag and there were ants in the bag. I was so grossed out I threw the entire box in the trash. I called up the company and they wanted to give me half off. I said it's not the money I didn't do anything wrong your Packaging sucked. Then the owner called me and accused me of Fraud and he was going to call the police on me. Is he out of his mind? Fraud for $85 is this how you treat a customer. I would stay far away from this business. The owner is an asshole.

Until I happened to be strolling down Bleecker recently, I had forgotten about this place and how truly awesome it is (I used to buy all my coffee from here back in the day). If you live nearby, it really should be your go-to coffee place.

My favorite coffee connection. Prices are up but they are up everywhere. I've been buying from PR for over 40 years. Support your local businesses! Peter, did you scuba in Bonaire many years ago? Captain Don's? I think we met there, haha!

This place is coffee heaven! I've been coming to Porto Rico since I was a teen, hooked by my mom who remembers it fondly from her NYU days in the 80s. It smells amazing, the staff is very knowledgeable but unpretentious (so rare), and the selection is fantastic. Most beans are $9-12/lb and every bit as delicious as the $18/lb stuff at your local hipster coffee shop. Plus you can buy the amount you actually want; there's no discount for buying a full pound so why not try a couple, date around before finding The One, ya know? And while you're here, get a mocha or a pour over from the little coffee bar in the bar. Stick it to the chain coffeeshop man while enjoying the aromas a little longer. Heads up for you organic-only snobs, you'll appreciate that they have a dedicated grinder only for organic beans.

The minute you walk into Porto Rico Importing company, your nose is greeted with pleasant smells of hazelnut, caramel, and chocolate that fill the room from dozens of freshly roasted coffee varieties. This place is a coffee lovers dream! They sell by the lb or 1/2lb and for unique coffee beans, the prices are very reasonable ($14-17/lb). They have weekly sales on select varieties. There are varieties from all around the globe including decaf and flavored coffees. They also have a small cafe in the back and sell ice cream and other sweet treats. Service was very nice and friendly. We will definitely be back!

They have some really cheap tea options here, I got the Sencha which was super cheap, especially compared to any of the other tea options in the area. That being said, I thought the quality of the sencha was a little low. I wasn't expecting too much though since the price was so low but still a bit unfortunate.

I bought all my coffee here for over ten years, and still have a soft spot for the place. The trouble is, the world of coffee has moved on in leaps and bounds since the 1990s, and Porto Rico is the same. What used to be some of the best coffee in NYC is now completely outclassed by what you can buy in about a hundred small shops (and medium shops, and big ones ... ). Porto Rico is stuck in coffee's 2nd wave, where they think a full city roast is a light roast, and where it's somehow ok to take a beautiful single-origin coffee bean from Ethiopia and roast it black as Starbucks charcoal. This is murder, people. I do like stopping in and seeing all the coffee beans in the barrels. It may just be colonialist nostalgia, but esthetically it's nice. Maybe the teas are higher quality ... I haven't tried them. I like seeing a serious selection of tea. To the owner: wake up! You have the means. And the knowledge you need is out there.

Went there yesterday afternoon. The store clerk was extremely rude. He answered me so rudely when I asked a question. I bought the Vienna roast and tried it this morning. It had no body or flavor. Will not be revisiting this place. First and foremost they should treat their customers well.

Outstanding coffee and tea shop. The aroma here is amazing. Certainly a coffee lover's delight and also one of the top tea shops in NYC. I'm well stocked on tea at the moment, so I just had a cup to go. I had a cup of Tung Ting Oolong. They absolutely stuffed a tea filter for only $1.50. I don't think there is a better value on a cup of tea. I could have reused the filter half a dozen times. I was very happy with the tea. The prices in store for the teas were incredible. I'll certainly be stopping by when I look to restock on tea.

Friendly and knowledgeable staff, a huge variety of coffee beans in sacks throughout the store, and things with which to make coffee. I love the smell of fresh-brewed coffee, but never had a cup that tasted very good without adding lots of cream and sugar. A staff member turned me on to their Organic Peruvian beans (I think because I told him I preferred nutty flavors over fruity ones), and I have been hooked ever since! I CAN DRINK IT BLACK! I've even given it as a gift several times.

Yes, yes, yes! I forgot how much I loved this place when I worked nearby. Thanks to Cynthia writing a review I would have completely forgotten! I would walk over to Bleecker Street and hang out on my lunch breaks. This store meets every coffee addicts needs. I really loved to buy gifts here when I was employed! Especially since my Supervisor was a big fan! I can't match my Friend Cynthia 'a ROTD. I'm not going to try. Thanks C! I can't wait to head back to that neighborhood on a Spring Day and enjoy all the shopping! I'll try to remember to stop in to pick up some coffee. Or take photos anyway!!

Super friendly and wonderfully old-world (but in the best possible way) coffee supply store. I love that this business has been open for over 100 years, and still maintains its charm and care (as every enduring business should). Long Live Porto Rico Importing Company!

This place is seriously legit! The selection is exotic and huge, coming from all over the world! Prices are very much commensurate with high end coffee (not over priced). The staff is friendly and helpful. We purchased a pound of Costa Rican French Roast for 10.99/lb. The beans are perfectly roasted, and our resulting brew of coffee is delicious. Perfectly robust and smooth. If you are a coffee lover and happened to be in New York, this lovely purveyor is a must stop!

Coffee beans from all over the world! They even added cardamom to the Yemeni coffee I was interested in!

Best coffee in the world I was lucky enough to grow up around the corner from this place. As I have moved around over the last 50 years I just call to place my order and it arrived within a few days. My fave's are Peter's Blend, Cappuccino, and Franjelica. This coffee is slow roasted and so smooth Try as many as you can they grind it as you like and even have k cups now enjoy