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

SCA Certified

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.

Barista Skills Brewing Sensory Skills Latte Art
21-10 51st Ave, LIC View classes

Brooklyn

Procreate Coffee

Barista Training Studio — Sunset Park

Certificate

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.

Barista Basics — $195 Latte Art — $130 30-hr Certificate — $1,200
158 27th St, Brooklyn View courses

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

Certificate

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).

1-Day Barista — $595 2-Day Barista — $995 3-Day Business — $2,195
720 Monroe St, Hoboken View courses

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.

Ready to start your barista career in NYC?