Great working spot if you can score a seat, staff is very friendly and quick. Love the different community events they host in the evenings.
Mo Rusydan
Strong and delicious cold brew. Love the vibes too.
Laura Martinelli
Extremely cute and hip. Usually hard to get a seat.
Geraldine Marin Luna
Good matcha! I’ll be back to try the hazelnut matcha! And the other drinks…. And the food! Place seemed pretty popular, lots of people on their computers.
Alana W.D
I come here for the atmosphere & the activities. The drink flavors are adventurous yet simple enough that someone who doesn’t like change can still enjoy.
All summer I enjoyed the strawberry matcha latte, but this time around the barista was gladly able to make a matcha & hot chocolate mic for me. We also tried the Rosemary Maple latte, we really enjoyed. Thank you Nook!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Drip Coffee
Margaret Costello
Amazing coffee shop with great food and drinks, great service, and great vibes. My favorite thing about Nook is there are tons of events that are not only free, but also reach a number of different communities. It is a place where all are welcome.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jamie Diamond
Great coffee shop with nice menu, pretty interior, and awesome community events
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Justin Von Den Steinen
I really want to love this place, but there’s a few glaring issues that just make it not a positive experience most of the times I stop in.
The biggest issue is the quality of ‘some’ of the staff (not throwing everyone under the bus of course).
I understand that pretentious barista is a bit of a cliché, but a few members (and at least one keyholder/manager) always leave me feeling bad after every interaction with them, like I don’t belong here.
I am a generous tipper, patient and deferential, and yet I still get negative vibes, lack of eye contact, sighing when taking my order, not acknowledging basic friendly salutations like “thank you so much” or “have a great day” etc. (I know this is new york city, but manners still count here). I was once even denied food because they were “closing soon” (it was an hour and 15 min before close).
The other issue (and not as much the fault of staff/ownership), is the popularity/crowdedness of the spot. I get this is a workspace for a lot of people, but buying a cup of coffee isn’t a ticket to take up a seat for 8 hours. Sey, an incredible roaster 8 min away, does it right with non-laptop seating specifically for customers who come to spend money while enjoying coffee and conversation. The food at nook is great, and the coffee is pretty good, but I always have to decide if its worth risking zero seating (especially in bad weather).
Honestly the simplest explanation is that Nook had become a victim of it’s own success. Because of the popularity, it no longer needs to accommodate the individual, and staff can drive off customers because there’s enough left over that it doesn’t impact sales in a way that gets management’s attention.
I don’t think I’ll be going here anymore, and it’s a shame because it really has all the ingredients for an amazing community space. I think a staff shakeup and some regulations on seating like making the back nooks laptop free would go a LONG way towards sustainability.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 2
Recommended dishes: Special Sandwich, Drip Coffee, Avocado Toast, Pretzel Bites
Baird Erb
Great food, great atmosphere, and a thriving community! Great for working on projeccts, meeting friends, or just reading
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Iqra Sheikh
Perfect place to meet people. Food and beverages are great. The overall atmosphere is welcoming and comforting. Baristas play great music as well. Price is affordable considering the area and the amount of tourist attraction. I hope it stays this way. It’s like your go to indie cafe you see in movies. There are actual people who go there. Thanks for the good times
Super cozy spot to read, study, or catch up with friends with a solid playlist. Lots of seating indoor and outdoor and free wifi. My lavender oat matcha was a creamy, dreamy sweet treat 💜💚
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Y P
This neighborhood staple is always busy with lots of weekday events including Tuesday chess club. They alternate tournaments and casual play so great for players of all levels!
Atmosphere: 5
Bryon Miller
Great cafe to hang out. Good drinks and food and chill atmosphere. They host fun themed evenings like chess night or art night. Check them out!
Great working spot if you can score a seat, staff is very friendly and quick. Love the different community events they host in the evenings.
Strong and delicious cold brew. Love the vibes too.
Extremely cute and hip. Usually hard to get a seat.
Good matcha! I’ll be back to try the hazelnut matcha! And the other drinks…. And the food! Place seemed pretty popular, lots of people on their computers.
I come here for the atmosphere & the activities. The drink flavors are adventurous yet simple enough that someone who doesn’t like change can still enjoy.
All summer I enjoyed the strawberry matcha latte, but this time around the barista was gladly able to make a matcha & hot chocolate mic for me. We also tried the Rosemary Maple latte, we really enjoyed. Thank you Nook!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Drip Coffee
Amazing coffee shop with great food and drinks, great service, and great vibes. My favorite thing about Nook is there are tons of events that are not only free, but also reach a number of different communities. It is a place where all are welcome.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great coffee shop with nice menu, pretty interior, and awesome community events
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I really want to love this place, but there’s a few glaring issues that just make it not a positive experience most of the times I stop in.
The biggest issue is the quality of ‘some’ of the staff (not throwing everyone under the bus of course).
I understand that pretentious barista is a bit of a cliché, but a few members (and at least one keyholder/manager) always leave me feeling bad after every interaction with them, like I don’t belong here.
I am a generous tipper, patient and deferential, and yet I still get negative vibes, lack of eye contact, sighing when taking my order, not acknowledging basic friendly salutations like “thank you so much” or “have a great day” etc. (I know this is new york city, but manners still count here). I was once even denied food because they were “closing soon” (it was an hour and 15 min before close).
The other issue (and not as much the fault of staff/ownership), is the popularity/crowdedness of the spot. I get this is a workspace for a lot of people, but buying a cup of coffee isn’t a ticket to take up a seat for 8 hours. Sey, an incredible roaster 8 min away, does it right with non-laptop seating specifically for customers who come to spend money while enjoying coffee and conversation. The food at nook is great, and the coffee is pretty good, but I always have to decide if its worth risking zero seating (especially in bad weather).
Honestly the simplest explanation is that Nook had become a victim of it’s own success. Because of the popularity, it no longer needs to accommodate the individual, and staff can drive off customers because there’s enough left over that it doesn’t impact sales in a way that gets management’s attention.
I don’t think I’ll be going here anymore, and it’s a shame because it really has all the ingredients for an amazing community space. I think a staff shakeup and some regulations on seating like making the back nooks laptop free would go a LONG way towards sustainability.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 2
Recommended dishes: Special Sandwich, Drip Coffee, Avocado Toast, Pretzel Bites
Great food, great atmosphere, and a thriving community! Great for working on projeccts, meeting friends, or just reading
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Perfect place to meet people. Food and beverages are great. The overall atmosphere is welcoming and comforting. Baristas play great music as well. Price is affordable considering the area and the amount of tourist attraction. I hope it stays this way. It’s like your go to indie cafe you see in movies. There are actual people who go there. Thanks for the good times
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Super cozy spot to read, study, or catch up with friends with a solid playlist. Lots of seating indoor and outdoor and free wifi. My lavender oat matcha was a creamy, dreamy sweet treat 💜💚
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
This neighborhood staple is always busy with lots of weekday events including Tuesday chess club. They alternate tournaments and casual play so great for players of all levels!
Atmosphere: 5
Great cafe to hang out. Good drinks and food and chill atmosphere. They host fun themed evenings like chess night or art night. Check them out!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Drip Coffee, Pretzel Bites
My favorite place to be Tuesday nights 🫶🏽😏
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Love this place! Very cozy & great coffee
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