Parliament Espresso and Coffee Bar

the espresso here is the thing to anchor your visit around. parliament sits on central park west, which means you're likely either heading into the park or coming out of it, and in both cases a well-pulled shot does exactly what you need it to do. this part of the upper west side moves at its own pace, a little more residential than midtown, a little quieter than the village, and a coffee bar that takes espresso seriously fits the neighborhood without making a fuss about fitting it. independent spots on this stretch of manhattan don't always get the foot traffic they deserve, but parliament pulls consistent numbers for a reason. if you're planning your morning around the park, build in time to stop here for that espresso before you go in.