Staffed coffee cart rental
Coffee Cart Rental in NYC
Rent a fully staffed coffee and matcha cart — espresso machine, expert baristas and a custom menu — for your event anywhere in Manhattan, Brooklyn and Queens.
Serving Manhattan, Brooklyn & Queens
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three easy steps
Get coffee cart rental pricing
Takes less than a minute
- 1Tell us your date, guest count and location
- 2Get custom pricing for your event
- 3Lock in your date — we handle the rest
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Coffee cart rental, staffed — not dropped off
When you rent a coffee cart from Melu's Cafe, you're not renting an empty cart. Our baristas come with it, set it up, handcraft every drink and stay through the last pour, so you never have to run anything.
The cart carries a La Marzocco espresso machine, single-origin Colombian coffee and ceremonial-grade matcha. Guests choose from lattes, cappuccinos, flat whites, mochas, hot chocolate and tea, plus specialty drinks like the Biscoff latte, mango matcha and ube latte.
Pick a look that fits the event — a white cart under a fringed umbrella, a cart dressed in greenery, or a full wrap with your logo — then tell us your date, guest count and location in NYC for custom pricing.
What comes with your coffee cart rental
The cart + espresso machine
A mobile espresso cart with a La Marzocco machine, set up where your guests are.
Expert baristas
Professional, personable baristas who make every drink to order.
Coffee and matcha
Single-origin Colombian espresso drinks and ceremonial-grade matcha.
Your custom menu
Signature drinks, syrups and milk options tailored to your event.
Styled your way
Fringed umbrella, florals and greenery, or a full branded cart wrap.
Easy venue needs
One 120V outlet, a 6' x 5' space and no water hookup for espresso.
our story
Colombian coffee, served with the warmth of home
Melu's Cafe was started by barista Melissa Sanchez from a love for Colombian specialty coffee — and the belief that a beautiful cup, served from a mobile coffee bar, can brighten any moment.
As a Colombian-owned business, we focus on intentional brewing, meticulous quality and sustainable choices. Every drink is soft, simple and elevated, made to give you and your guests a gentle pause in the day.
with love,
the Melu's Cafe team
kind words
5.0 stars across 28 Google reviews
What hosts, planners and guests say after the cart packs up — in their own words.
We had Melu’s Mobile Cafe at our event staff event and they were absolutely fantastic. They were incredibly accommodating with last-minute changes, showed up right on time, and were so personable and easy to work with throughout the entire process. The coffees and matchas were delicious, our guests couldn’t stop talking about them! Everything ran smoothly, and they truly helped elevate the experience of our event. Highly recommend, and I’ll definitely be booking them again!
We had Melu’s Café at my sister’s bridal shower, and it was such a great experience! She was incredibly sweet, so easy to work with, and made the whole process stress-free from start to finish. The drinks were delicious, the setup was beautiful, and everything matched our theme perfectly. Our guests loved it and kept asking for her information. I would highly recommend her for any special event! ☕✨
We couldn’t have asked for a better coffee station for our wedding! From start to finish, Melissa was absolutely amazing — incredibly responsible, professional, and so warm and friendly. She did everything with a genuine smile and made sure every detail was taken care of. But the coffee itself was truly the star! Our guests could not stop talking about how delicious the coffee was. We heard so many compliments throughout the evening, and everyone was raving about the incredible taste and quality of the drinks. Melissa brought such a wonderful energy to our wedding, and her service was just as impressive as the coffee. She went above and beyond to make everything perfect, and we are so grateful. If you’re looking for a coffee station for your wedding or special event, we highly, highly recommend Melissa! Amazing coffee, amazing service, and an amazing person. She was a beautiful addition to our special day! ❤️☕️
I cannot say enough good things about Melu’s cart and the service provided at our event. They were communicative before and came right on time to set up before our event. The actual drinks at our event were amazing and the lines were so long as every guest lined up for drinks throughout the night. Would highly recommend for anyone looking to make sure their event is memorable and give a unique experience
Must hire for your next event! Professional, amazing customer service, great coffee!! From the beginning Melissa made sure I was satisfied with everything! She was so kind and professional. Everyone loved the service and coffee at my baby shower! What an amazing addition. Thank you for everything!!!!
Love their Biscoff latte!! The service is excellent, they’re very attentive and kind. The cart itself is also super cute, clean, and well organized. They also have a nice mix of classic and specialty drinks to choose from. Would definitely order from them again!
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where we pour
Coffee carts across Manhattan, Brooklyn and Queens
We're based in Forest Hills, Queens. The cart rolls into offices, showrooms, lofts, venues and homes in Midtown, SoHo, Tribeca, Flatiron, Chelsea, Williamsburg and DUMBO.
questions?
Good things to know
Is it a rental or full-service catering?
Full service. The cart never shows up on its own — our baristas set it up, make every drink and serve your guests through the last pour.
How much does a coffee cart cost in NYC?
Every event is quoted on its own — pricing depends on your guest count, how long you want service, your menu and any custom branding. Share your date, location and guest count in the form on this page and we'll send your custom pricing.
What do you need from the venue?
One dedicated standard 120V outlet, a smooth flat surface and a space of at least 6' x 5' for the cart and barista. We don't need onsite water for espresso service, and the cart fits through standard doorways and elevators.
What drinks are on the menu?
Our base menu has espresso, flat whites, cappuccinos, americanos, vanilla, caramel and mocha lattes, hot chocolate and tea — every drink hot or iced. Specialty drinks include the matcha latte, Biscoff latte, strawberry, mango, raspberry, ube and jasmine tea matcha, matcha coconut cloud and ube latte.
Can you customize the menu?
Yes. We tailor syrups, milk options and signature drinks to your event, so the menu can match your theme, your brand or the two of you.
Do you serve NYC?
Yes. We're based in Forest Hills, Queens. We bring the cart to Midtown, SoHo, Tribeca, Flatiron, Chelsea, Williamsburg and DUMBO and everywhere else in Manhattan, Brooklyn and Queens, and we also travel across all five boroughs, Long Island, New Jersey, Upstate New York and Stamford, CT.
Rent the coffee cart your guests will talk about
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