Are You a True New Yorker?

There’s one way to tell if you’re a true New Yorker: look down at your hand. If you’re holding a blue-and-white Anthora cup, you’re part of a proud tradition that has fueled this city for generations. The Anthora isn’t just a paper cup—it’s a badge of belonging, a morning ritual wrapped in Greek-inspired design and crowned with the words “We Are Happy to Serve You.” Born in 1963, it became the city’s unofficial symbol of hustle, resilience, and caffeine-fueled ambition. Whether you’re braving the subway, dashing across Fifth Avenue, or stealing a moment on a park bench, that cup is more than a vessel—it’s a companion in the great New York story.

For true New Yorkers, coffee isn’t just a beverage; it’s a lifeline, an act of love disguised as a daily necessity. It’s the early-morning comfort before the chaos, the mid-afternoon jolt that keeps dreams alive. The Anthora cup embodies this devotion—simple, disposable, yet somehow eternal. Even as sleek cafés and reusable tumblers have taken over, the sight of that humble paper cup still stirs something unmistakable: the taste of the city itself. Because being a true New Yorker isn’t about where you live—it’s about how you take your coffee, and where it takes you.

Dedicated to preserving the legacy of the iconic Anthora coffee cup – a true symbol of New York City’s street culture, corner delis, and daily rituals – NY Coffee Cup celebrates its enduring design, cultural significance, and place in coffee history, both in NYC and beyond.