downstairs coffee shop has such cozy vibes and great coffee and food
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Charly Godwin
Very cute cafe, but way too hot. They have their AC on the lowest setting or something. Good way to keep people from hanging out too long I guess!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Anna Poel
Absolutely lovely little spot! Incredible food, really kind and helpful staff, wonderful atmosphere—I would come here every day if I could
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Leonardo Torres
The Cortado had a pleasant bitterness. The place is located in the basement and only accessible by the stairs.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Sarah Whitmore
Most perfect plate of breakfast food I’ve ever had. Perfectly scrambled eggs, pastrami smoked salmon, bright herby salad, tomato jam, perfectly ripe avocado and buttery toasty sourdough…. Simple perfection. It does not get better than this.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
G G
Lovely little cafe! The barista Maggie was so friendly and made me an awesome cortado. I love their hand-painted signs too!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wei Huang
This is a vintage-style café ☕️ tucked away underground in New York’s West Village. If you walk by without paying attention to the small sign, you might miss it.
The words “food for the soul” at the entrance caught my attention. I wondered if this place might have something that really fits my taste.
The name “Ad Hoc” is also interesting. In the IT world, it usually means something temporary, but here it feels more like something that belongs to the present moment. I can imagine the space changing over time, which gives it a relaxed and flexible feeling.
When I walked in, I saw four staff members 👨👨👩👩 working. The space felt like a private study or reading room, filled with sofas 🛋️, old tables and chairs, books 📚, magazines, and newspapers 📰. The atmosphere was warm and comfortable.
The coffee beans they were using today were called Eclipse, from a well-known brand called Onyx Coffee Lab. The flavor notes were baker’s chocolate 🍫, burnt sugar, and smoked vanilla bean.
I ordered a hot oat milk latte because I wanted to see what kind of latte art they would make. It came in a thick white ceramic cup, and the top had a neat leaf-shaped pattern. I believe the powder on top was a mix of cocoa and chocolate, because I could really taste the rich chocolate flavor and smell the cocoa. The sweetness was just right. The drink cost $7.62 with tax, and I think it was well worth it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mollie Yarsike
Horrible matcha latte. Tastes like milk with a drop of grass. No flavor whatsoever. Ordered a Macadamia nut matcha latte for eight dollars. Took two sips and threw out. Not the most friendly staff. I said use the milk you recommend- they couldn’t provide an answer. Cute spot and I’m sure the coffee is good but don’t come here for matcha
Haley Popovich
Fantastic coffee!! The barista made me a delicious dark roast cortado and the espresso was dialed in perfectly! He was also very knowledgeable about the history of coffee and shared some interesting facts with me. He recommended the burrata and apricot plate to my boyfriend, it was divine! Such a charming cafe. Thank you, Kamryn!
Great vibes, no public WiFi and no laptop during weekend just FYI
Andre
Cool spot to check out. Not sure about quality of pastries or food though (I didn’t order anything after seeing the pastry options so I can’t really speak for it)…coffee was good.
Lena Grundhoefer
best hot chocolate of my life. Thanks Cameron
Sonali Khandwala
We've been coming here pre-pandemic, and they've changed their seating, drink menu, etc. I like that there is more space to walk around, but I do miss the coziness of the old seating. I also miss the rose latte they used to have. The drinks are more stream-lined now and I feel like what I used to go to the village for (unique drinks and a quaint coffee place to catch up) has now turned into someplace I can find close to home in HK. Regardless, AdHoc is still charming and the staff is still just as lovely and I love breaking out of the normal routine to catch up with friends here every now-and-then. It has a small little staircase to come down, so unless you're a local, you'll probably miss it, but local or not, definitely check it out!
downstairs coffee shop has such cozy vibes and great coffee and food
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very cute cafe, but way too hot. They have their AC on the lowest setting or something. Good way to keep people from hanging out too long I guess!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Absolutely lovely little spot! Incredible food, really kind and helpful staff, wonderful atmosphere—I would come here every day if I could
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The Cortado had a pleasant bitterness. The place is located in the basement and only accessible by the stairs.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Most perfect plate of breakfast food I’ve ever had. Perfectly scrambled eggs, pastrami smoked salmon, bright herby salad, tomato jam, perfectly ripe avocado and buttery toasty sourdough…. Simple perfection. It does not get better than this.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lovely little cafe! The barista Maggie was so friendly and made me an awesome cortado. I love their hand-painted signs too!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This is a vintage-style café ☕️ tucked away underground in New York’s West Village. If you walk by without paying attention to the small sign, you might miss it.
The words “food for the soul” at the entrance caught my attention. I wondered if this place might have something that really fits my taste.
The name “Ad Hoc” is also interesting. In the IT world, it usually means something temporary, but here it feels more like something that belongs to the present moment. I can imagine the space changing over time, which gives it a relaxed and flexible feeling.
When I walked in, I saw four staff members 👨👨👩👩 working. The space felt like a private study or reading room, filled with sofas 🛋️, old tables and chairs, books 📚, magazines, and newspapers 📰. The atmosphere was warm and comfortable.
The coffee beans they were using today were called Eclipse, from a well-known brand called Onyx Coffee Lab. The flavor notes were baker’s chocolate 🍫, burnt sugar, and smoked vanilla bean.
I ordered a hot oat milk latte because I wanted to see what kind of latte art they would make. It came in a thick white ceramic cup, and the top had a neat leaf-shaped pattern. I believe the powder on top was a mix of cocoa and chocolate, because I could really taste the rich chocolate flavor and smell the cocoa. The sweetness was just right. The drink cost $7.62 with tax, and I think it was well worth it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Horrible matcha latte. Tastes like milk with a drop of grass. No flavor whatsoever. Ordered a Macadamia nut matcha latte for eight dollars. Took two sips and threw out. Not the most friendly staff. I said use the milk you recommend- they couldn’t provide an answer. Cute spot and I’m sure the coffee is good but don’t come here for matcha
Fantastic coffee!! The barista made me a delicious dark roast cortado and the espresso was dialed in perfectly! He was also very knowledgeable about the history
of coffee and shared some interesting facts with me. He recommended the burrata and apricot plate to my boyfriend, it was divine! Such a charming cafe. Thank you, Kamryn!
Absolute gem
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Amazing 💕❤️
Great vibes, no public WiFi and no laptop during weekend just FYI
Cool spot to check out. Not sure about quality of pastries or food though (I didn’t order anything after seeing the pastry options so I can’t really speak for it)…coffee was good.
best hot chocolate of my life. Thanks Cameron
We've been coming here pre-pandemic, and they've changed their seating, drink menu, etc. I like that there is more space to walk around, but I do miss the coziness of the old seating. I also miss the rose latte they used to have. The drinks are more stream-lined now and I feel like what I used to go to the village for (unique drinks and a quaint coffee place to catch up) has now turned into someplace I can find close to home in HK. Regardless, AdHoc is still charming and the staff is still just as lovely and I love breaking out of the normal routine to catch up with friends here every now-and-then. It has a small little staircase to come down, so unless you're a local, you'll probably miss it, but local or not, definitely check it out!
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