When JPMorgan Chase opens its gleaming new global headquarters at 270 Park Avenue in Manhattan, it won’t just be offering prime office space for 14,000 employees it’s unveiling a carefully curated culinary ecosystem designed to keep Wall Street’s workforce energized from dawn to midnight.
The move comes as CEO Jamie Dimon continues to champion a five-day in-office policy, arguing that true apprenticeship and collaboration cannot be learned “from your basement.” With that push has come one clear message: if employees must return to the office, JPMorgan will make sure they’re well-fed, well-caffeinated, and maybe even spoiled.
Coffee on Every Floor
Forget a single café in the lobby. According to internal documents shared with staff, work cafés will be located on every floor of the 60-story tower. Dozens of coffee bars including a Monday to Friday Starbucks on the 14th floor and The Corner, a chic artisanal coffee house with locally sourced treats ensure no employee is ever more than a few steps away from their caffeine fix.
Perhaps the most ambitious feature: Park Avenue Express, a proprietary JPMorgan concept, promises 24/7 service for bankers who need a bite or a latte at 2 a.m.
Michelin-Starred Vegan and More
The centerpiece of the new food experience is The Exchange, a social hub spread across the 13th to 16th floors, which will feature around 15 dining options. Among the highlights:
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Sweetgreen – Fresh, customizable salads for health-minded bankers.
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Umami – Flavor-packed dishes blending global cuisines.
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Little Dirt Candy – A spinoff of the Michelin-starred vegan restaurant Dirt Candy in Lower Manhattan, offering plant-based dining at a fine-dining standard.
These options signal JPMorgan’s intent to make in-office life as palatable as possible, offering variety and quality beyond the typical Wall Street cafeteria.
A Pint at Morgan’s Pub
JPMorgan isn’t stopping at salads and lattes. Its internal portal recently introduced employees to Morgan’s, an Irish-style pub located inside the building.
“Meet a friend. Grab a bite. Catch the game,” the communications read. Reservations will be required, underscoring that this is not your typical office lounge but a genuine after-work social spot.
Competing With Other Wall Street Towers
JPMorgan’s food and beverage rollout comes amid a broader return-to-office battle on Wall Street. Goldman Sachs and Bank of America also expect employees back five days a week, while Citi maintains a hybrid two-days-from-home policy.
But JPMorgan’s new headquarters stands out for its effort to blend office life with lifestyle perks. From Michelin-starred meals to round-the-clock snacks and pub nights with colleagues, the menu is a subtle but powerful incentive to make returning to the office more appealing.
As Dimon bluntly put it earlier this year: “Those who push back can get a job elsewhere.” With this tower, JPMorgan is betting that good food, better coffee, and a pint after hours might make that ultimatum a little easier to swallow.
