While the coffee was good, they had no decaffeinated coffee options. (Very unusual in NYC, especially since they have many alternative milks for medical and moral dietary restrictions.) They had their old summer seasonal menu up on the wall near the door, but that menu was out of date —it is early/mid September when I am writing this— and when we tried to order and we were told they had moved on to a fall menu which is only visible at the front of the line. The employee had quite a short tone i.e. when we mistakenly tried to order something off the summer menu, they seemed annoyed even though we were all smiles and we quickly pivoted our choices past the decaf and the summer menu hiccups. Maybe they were having a bad day 🤷♀️. Off the current menu we tried the Hot Chocolate, the (seasonal) Osmanthus Latte iced, a blueberry danish, and a ham and cheese croissant. The pastries looked better than they tasted, (and there was no oven to reheat them, at least not that was offered) Though I will note it was ≈1:30pm, so it is possible they had been in the case for a long time. That being said they were still dryer than I think is reasonable to serve. We ate the danish there and we brought the croissant home to reheat. After being reheated, it was slightly flakier than the danish and much moister. For the drinks: The coffee was quite good. I’d never had anything osmanthus flavored and it was not very bold. I couldn’t tell you what it reminded me of. The hot chocolate was also good. I will note, for a cafe in the middle of Chinatown it felt like we had been transported to Wilumsburg when we stepped inside. Both with the actual cafe and the patrons of it. I was hoping for an Asian influence on the menu and there wasn’t really one, (aside from maybe matcha and i didn’t ask what teas they had but maybe they have some Asian tea.) It was a fine place to grab a cup of coffee. I would go down the street and get some rice rolls at Sun Hing Lung instead of getting a pastry if you are hungry (and you have cash on hand).
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 3
Rebekah Matthews
I work close by and love swinging by about once a week for a tasty breakfast sandwich and an oat milk cappuccino. The staff is always incredibly friendly and quick, which makes my mornings brighter! The sandwich is consistently delicious and comes out fast, too. It might be a tad pricey for a daily treat, but it’s my little indulgence that I look forward to. Plus, the line moves quickly in the mornings, which is a bonus! I highly recommend it for a quality quick bite!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
jenny k
came here three times and loved it every single visit! service was quick and their menu is very reasonably priced. barista was also super friendly and the place was well decorated. matcha latte had a great blend of milk and matcha with the consistency being not too milky. great place for a quick grab and wished I came here earlier.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
johndoe
Good pastries and a good upper from the coke and dream
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Michael Moreland
Great little place on a not so busy street with a really nice outdoor sitting area
Brooke Hoover
Probably the best iced matcha (with macadamia nut milk) I've ever had. Small digs but super cute and some outdoor seating too.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sergio Butron
Wonderful café! The ambiance is excellent, the pastries are delicious, and the service is stellar! I recommend taking some time out of the day to come by this lovely coffee shop for a break and snack. The service is also lovely and welcoming––Cheyenne was so helpful and kind and made my day brighter! There are outlets to charge up, a cocktail hour to satiate Friday eve jitters, and tables to have conversations or to get work done. Everyone here has great vibes and sweet kindness that brings you joy. Highly highly recommend!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Engin Tanis
Cute little place, good coffee, great staff!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
LJ With no K
Love the coffee here, it's always solid. The lavender honey latte and maple oat milk latte were great and I don't usually order anything outside of a cappuccino
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Maple Oatmilk Latte, Lavender Honey
Federico Pizzuto
Lovely place and a nice espresso. It was a pleasant surprise since I have never seen it before.
While the coffee was good, they had no decaffeinated coffee options. (Very unusual in NYC, especially since they have many alternative milks for medical and moral dietary restrictions.) They had their old summer seasonal menu up on the wall near the door, but that menu was out of date —it is early/mid September when I am writing this— and when we tried to order and we were told they had moved on to a fall menu which is only visible at the front of the line. The employee had quite a short tone i.e. when we mistakenly tried to order something off the summer menu, they seemed annoyed even though we were all smiles and we quickly pivoted our choices past the decaf and the summer menu hiccups. Maybe they were having a bad day 🤷♀️.
Off the current menu we tried the Hot Chocolate, the (seasonal) Osmanthus Latte iced, a blueberry danish, and a ham and cheese croissant.
The pastries looked better than they tasted, (and there was no oven to reheat them, at least not that was offered) Though I will note it was ≈1:30pm, so it is possible they had been in the case for a long time. That being said they were still dryer than I think is reasonable to serve. We ate the danish there and we brought the croissant home to reheat. After being reheated, it was slightly flakier than the danish and much moister.
For the drinks: The coffee was quite good. I’d never had anything osmanthus flavored and it was not very bold. I couldn’t tell you what it reminded me of. The hot chocolate was also good.
I will note, for a cafe in the middle of Chinatown it felt like we had been transported to Wilumsburg when we stepped inside. Both with the actual cafe and the patrons of it. I was hoping for an Asian influence on the menu and there wasn’t really one, (aside from maybe matcha and i didn’t ask what teas they had but maybe they have some Asian tea.) It was a fine place to grab a cup of coffee. I would go down the street and get some rice rolls at Sun Hing Lung instead of getting a pastry if you are hungry (and you have cash on hand).
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 3
I work close by and love swinging by about once a week for a tasty breakfast sandwich and an oat milk cappuccino. The staff is always incredibly friendly and quick, which makes my mornings brighter! The sandwich is consistently delicious and comes out fast, too. It might be a tad pricey for a daily treat, but it’s my little indulgence that I look forward to. Plus, the line moves quickly in the mornings, which is a bonus! I highly recommend it for a quality quick bite!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
came here three times and loved it every single visit! service was quick and their menu is very reasonably priced. barista was also super friendly and the place was well decorated. matcha latte had a great blend of milk and matcha with the consistency being not too milky. great place for a quick grab and wished I came here earlier.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Good pastries and a good upper from the coke and dream
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great little place on a not so busy street with a really nice outdoor sitting area
Probably the best iced matcha (with macadamia nut milk) I've ever had. Small digs but super cute and some outdoor seating too.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wonderful café! The ambiance is excellent, the pastries are delicious, and the service is stellar! I recommend taking some time out of the day to come by this lovely coffee shop for a break and snack. The service is also lovely and welcoming––Cheyenne was so helpful and kind and made my day brighter! There are outlets to charge up, a cocktail hour to satiate Friday eve jitters, and tables to have conversations or to get work done. Everyone here has great vibes and sweet kindness that brings you joy. Highly highly recommend!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cute little place, good coffee, great staff!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Love the coffee here, it's always solid. The lavender honey latte and maple oat milk latte were great and I don't usually order anything outside of a cappuccino
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Maple Oatmilk Latte, Lavender Honey
Lovely place and a nice espresso. It was a pleasant surprise since I have never seen it before.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Restaurantji Recommends
Some of the best coffee in New York City. The atmosphere is also an experience on its own.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The best macadamia iced latte. The baristas are kind & welcoming.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This place lit
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
In my top 2 of coffee spots in NY.
Honey and Oat latte is not to be missed!!
My top 1 coffee now
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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