About The Elk
The Elk is the kind of place you find once and never stop going back to. Founded by Claire Chan on one of the West Village's quietest streets, it doubles as a general store — coffee alongside carefully chosen ceramics, candles, and local provisions. Small, unhurried, and always warm.
What to Order
Parlor Coffee Cold Brew
Smooth, slow-steeped, Brooklyn roasted. Best served black.
You might also enjoy
Honey Whipped Chèvre Toast
Not a drink — but worth every bite. Ask for it while it's on.
Seasonal Latte
Ask the barista what's good today. They always have an answer.
Our Read for This Café
The God of Small Things
Arundhati Roy
For when you need a book that breaks your heart in the most beautiful way.
In Kerala, India, two fraternal twins are bound by the aftermath of a single forbidden afternoon. Roy's Booker Prize winner — lyrical, devastating, and utterly singular.
