Stars Debuts Weekend Morning Hours and a New Coffee Program

Known for its extensive cellar and intimate interior, the East Village wine bar is now opening its doors at 10 a.m. on weekends with coffee, tea, pastries, and wine.

Written by Grace Bernard

Photo by Walker Perry

Since opening in late 2025, Stars has quickly become one of New York’s most sought-after wine bars, known for its exceptionally deep cellar, intimate horseshoe-shaped bar, and fan-favorite 88 bottles under $88 program. Starting Saturday, June 27, Stars loyalists will have the chance, should they choose, to spend morning through night at the East Village wine bar.

Every Saturday and Sunday, Stars will now open at 10 a.m. with newly introduced sidewalk seating, weather permitting, and an expanded beverage program that includes espresso, tea, specialty coffee drinks, and, for the first time, half-bottle options.

Photo credit: Karissa Ong

“We see this as an extension and expansion of our wine bar,” says Stars owner Chase Sinzer. “We’re constantly working on ways to offer more delicious things to drink. We like the idea of someone getting to start their day with us as well as hanging out late at night.”

As for the half-bottle options, Sinzer hopes it will encourage guests to sample a wider range of producers. “The beauty of a spot like Stars is that we’re very keen on trying to find ways to offer wine drinkers any entry point into their desired style and price," he says.

The Stars team tapped Los Angeles-based roastery Maru, who also developed custom drip blends at Stars sister properties Penny and Claud, to create an exclusive bean blend for espresso that is 25% Ethiopia, 75% Colombia and Guatemala. The flavor aims to channel the richness of classical Italian roasts and a brightness that reflects more current taste profiles.

Those who take their espresso seriously may also be impressed by the choice of a Slayer 2 Group espresso machine. “We love our machine,” says Sinzer “We messed around with traditional machines but this one spoke to the intentionality present in the space from an aesthetic standpoint as well on a performance level. It was an investment, but one we are very proud of.”

Tea fans also need not worry: Stars will be offering a selection developed by Kettl, a specialty purveyor with shops on both coasts focusing on Japanese varieties. The additions will be complemented by several house-made menu items, including an egg custard tart and a lemon cake.

With a walk-ins-only policy and just 12 seats, plus a touch of standing room, snagging a seat at the bar can be a game of luck at best. However, its extensive wine selection and daily specials have earned it a devoted following among casual consumers and industry professionals. The cellar contains a growing collection of more than 4,000 bottles across 1,200 references. That range is exactly what supports Stars’ exemplary rotating selection of 88 bottles for under $88. Other recent additions to the menu include low-ABV options like a sake-based espresso martini and spritzes. The new weekend hours add to the wine bar’s schedule, which currently runs seven days a week from 4 p.m. to midnight.

Sinzer’s vision moves well beyond beverages and seating options. The updates bring Stars closer to an all-day café and bar, where guests can linger. As he envisions it, “Maybe you come by with plans for a standing coffee before deciding on a whim to sit with a bottle of Chablis and a ham sandwich.”