Looking for coffee shops in NY

I’m looking for great local coffee shops in New York, specifically around Manhattan.

Desired features:

  • Good coffee.
  • Good people watching.
  • Not a Starbucks or other chain, please.
  • A place that says “I’m a local New York coffee shop.”
  • Not literally though.
  • Talking buildings freak me out.

Please post a comment if you have any suggestions, thanks!