The Sunday air was warm and inviting—the kind of weather that tempts you to wander with no particular plan. After a lovely afternoon out, a friend and I found ourselves stepping into Birch Coffee on 7th Avenue, hoping for a quiet close to the day.
We kept our order simple: an iced latte, an Americano, and a lemon poppy scone to share.
But unfortunately, this stop didn’t quite live up to the ease of the afternoon. The coffee fell flat—both cups lacked the depth or brightness you hope for, especially from a place with Birch’s reputation. The scone was serviceable, neither disappointing nor memorable.
What truly cast a shadow over the visit, though, was the service. It wasn’t overtly rude, but there was a distinct sharpness to the interaction—rigid, impatient, and far from warm. In a space that should offer pause and comfort, that energy was hard to overlook.
All in all, Birch Coffee felt like a missed opportunity. In a city full of exceptional cafés, the experience here—both in cup and in spirit—simply didn’t leave much to come back for.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 2
İbrahim Sava
I continue my coffee discovery. The coffee here is also delicious and easy to drink. Thank you birch coffee team.
Tony Wang
Best flat white I had in nyc
Eshita Nandini
Their homemade almond milk is chef’s kiss
Ellen
Strong flat white and a bit more spacious than their other locations. Great coffee!
Jonah Olsson
One of my favorite Birch locations. Friendly, quiet and consistent quality shots.
Vania Samoilenko
I loved that cappuccino.
Michael Wooff
Super friendly baristas, calm, cozy vibe, and the nu milk (oat and almond) is absolutely bonkers good!
Gregor J. Rothfuss
The savory croissant is great.
Cal R.
A bit small, however it’s cozy enough to sit and unwind with your favorite brew and some mellow music. Their baristas are friendly and certainly makes you feel welcomed.
It is a small place, the seating and tables are limited. The coffee was good. The staffs are nice & friendly.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Winnie QU
cappuccino with oat is so warm and healing
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
ふじわらたくみ
Decent coffee.
Sunny Dulay
Latte was mostly milk and a pretty bad pour. The barista was too busy enforcing the dog policy and messed up my $6 latte
Anna K
I like coming here before my work starts. I always get myself matcha or latte to stay. They macha taste very good, and so their coffee. It's a small, cozy place, music is not loud, it's perfect. They also have pastry like croissant, muffins, scones etc. Definitely recommend.
The Sunday air was warm and inviting—the kind of weather that tempts you to wander with no particular plan. After a lovely afternoon out, a friend and I found ourselves stepping into Birch Coffee on 7th Avenue, hoping for a quiet close to the day.
We kept our order simple: an iced latte, an Americano, and a lemon poppy scone to share.
But unfortunately, this stop didn’t quite live up to the ease of the afternoon. The coffee fell flat—both cups lacked the depth or brightness you hope for, especially from a place with Birch’s reputation. The scone was serviceable, neither disappointing nor memorable.
What truly cast a shadow over the visit, though, was the service. It wasn’t overtly rude, but there was a distinct sharpness to the interaction—rigid, impatient, and far from warm. In a space that should offer pause and comfort, that energy was hard to overlook.
All in all, Birch Coffee felt like a missed opportunity. In a city full of exceptional cafés, the experience here—both in cup and in spirit—simply didn’t leave much to come back for.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 2
I continue my coffee discovery. The coffee here is also delicious and easy to drink. Thank you birch coffee team.
Best flat white I had in nyc
Their homemade almond milk is chef’s kiss
Strong flat white and a bit more spacious than their other locations. Great coffee!
One of my favorite Birch locations. Friendly, quiet and consistent quality shots.
I loved that cappuccino.
Super friendly baristas, calm, cozy vibe, and the nu milk (oat and almond) is absolutely bonkers good!
The savory croissant is great.
A bit small, however it’s cozy enough to sit and unwind with your favorite brew and some mellow music. Their baristas are friendly and certainly makes you feel welcomed.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
It is a small place, the seating and tables are limited. The coffee was good. The staffs are nice & friendly.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
cappuccino with oat is so warm and healing
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Decent coffee.
Latte was mostly milk and a pretty bad pour. The barista was too busy enforcing the dog policy and messed up my $6 latte
I like coming here before my work starts. I always get myself matcha or latte to stay. They macha taste very good, and so their coffee. It's a small, cozy place, music is not loud, it's perfect. They also have pastry like croissant, muffins, scones etc. Definitely recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Muffin, Iced Latte, Brew
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