Coffee & Connections 005
☕ What We Do
We bring together small groups of coffee lovers, designers, and business-minds to NYC’s best independent cafes. Each event mixes 20 strangers into a warm, welcoming space to share real conversations, swap ideas, and build meaningful connections. Sometimes we split into smaller circles, sometimes we keep it organic. But we always leave with new friends.
Just coffee, conversation, and the magic that happens when thoughtful people meet IRL.
🌍 What We Believe
Great cafes are more than coffee stops, they’re community hubs, the third spaces that make city life special.
Our mission? Reclaim those spaces, one meetup at a time.
🏙️ What to Expect
This time, we’re hosting at Cha & in the Lower East Side. Your ticket includes entry to our private morning gathering, plus a complimentary coffee or non-alcoholic drink.
We’ll start just after 10AM with quick introductions, then move into lightly guided small group conversations. Expect thoughtful prompts and easy icebreakers that make connecting simple.
By the end you'll leave with a few new friends and some fresh inspiration. We’ll regroup at the end to share final thoughts, then let the room open up for you to roam free.
📖 Our Story
A few years back, Baron was living in Northern Italy when he found Café Pigafetta, a spot where people didn’t just sip coffee, they lived in it. That turned into a passion for cafe culture and now a growing NYC community.
See you out there,
Baron
Founder, Third Wave Coffee