New Coffee Shop Moves Into UWS Storefront, Replacing Gertrude

UPPER WEST SIDE, NY — The Upper West Side offers plenty of choices for coffee lovers, but a new shop is making its mark by bringing its signature drinks to a storefront on 96th Street.

Green Lane Coffee has opened its newest cafe at 204 West 96th Street between Broadway and Amsterdam Avenue, making it the second location in Manhattan.

Green Lane has a location on the Upper East Side and previously had its inaugural shop in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, which opened in September 2020 and closed down last February.

Opening its doors last week, Green Lane has taken over the small storefront that was previously occupied by Gertrude, an Australian cafe that shuttered in April, roughly four years after opening, Patch previously reported.

"The time has come to close the doors at Gertrude," the coffee shop said. "We are looking forward to celebrating this journey with you til the end."

Operated by Dmitry Miroshnichenko, Green Lane Coffee specializes in a variety of espresso drinks crafted from Parlor Coffee beans, complemented by a range of teas and pastries.

Green Lane Coffee is renowned for its signature drink, the Espresso and Soda, which features Saratoga Springs sparkling water, a hint of fresh lemon juice and a touch of honey.

Green Lane Coffee operates from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, and from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.