Barista Training in New York City
NYC's coffee scene runs deep — from SCA-certified programs in Queens to hands-on studios in Brooklyn. Here's where to train, organized by borough.
Queens
Coffee Project NY
SCA Certified Campus — Long Island City
NYC's premier SCA Certified Campus with a cutting-edge training lab. Full SCA Coffee Skills Program — Barista, Brewing, Sensory, and more. Classes for all levels from complete beginners to competition prep. Run by AST-certified educators.
Brooklyn
Procreate Coffee
Barista Training Studio — Sunset Park
Independent barista training studio offering everything from single-day workshops to a 30-hour professional certificate program. Practical, hands-on approach with bundle discounts and an alumni Barista Network for job connections.
Devoción
Colombian Roaster — Brooklyn Training Lab
Latte art classes at their Brooklyn training lab. Learn to steam silky milk and pour hearts and tulips with confidence, taught by experienced baristas from one of NYC's most respected roasters.
Partners Coffee Brew School
Roaster — Williamsburg
Classes at their Williamsburg Cupping Lab covering latte art, milk science, and brew methods. Learn to craft hearts, tulips, and rosettas from a well-known Brooklyn roaster.
Cafe Grumpy
Coffee Shop — Greenpoint
Beginner-friendly latte art classes at their Greenpoint location. Small group format, 1.5 hours. Classes sell out quickly — check for new dates regularly.
Manhattan
CCNY Barista Intensive Training
City College of New York — Harlem
Two-day intensive program through the Charles B. Rangel Infrastructure Workforce Initiative. Covers espresso preparation, milk frothing, and drink presentation. Affordable CUNY pricing with certificate upon completion.
Joe Coffee Company
Coffee Shop — Multiple Manhattan locations
Two-hour latte art class covering milk texturing, temperature control, and free-pour technique. You'll leave knowing how to pour a heart. Great for beginners.
Near NYC
New Jersey Coffee School
Coffee School — Hoboken, NJ (PATH accessible)
Dedicated coffee school just across the Hudson. Professional barista training from 1-day to 3-day programs, plus a business class for aspiring shop owners. Group discounts available (30–35% off).
ClassBento & Eventbrite Workshops
Various locations across NYC
One-off barista workshops, latte art classes, and coffee tasting events across all boroughs. Good for trying before committing to a full course.
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