Picky Barista

1220 Lexington Ave, New York
(646) 684-3037

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Greg Jarmiolowski

I love this place. Warm and inviting space. You must try the burek.

Senada Bektesevic

Very cozy place with great food. The barista was super sweet and accommodating.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Zarko Kozlina

This is it. The platonic ideal of a neighborhood coffee shop. Tucked away on a charming side street of the Upper East Side, Picky delivers on its name with flawless execution. In a city full of options, this is a gem where the coffee is as exceptional as the pastries.
The croissants here are truly a marvel. Perfectly golden and crispy on the outside, they shatter with a satisfying crackle to reveal a soft, airy, and buttery interior. It's a flaky, layered work of art that feels authentically Parisian. Beyond the classic, their chocolate croissant is decadent and rich without being overwhelmingly sweet.
As for the coffee, treats it with the same reverence as their baked goods. The espresso is robust and expertly pulled, delivering a perfectly balanced cappuccino. If you prefer a simpler brew, their drip coffee is flavorful and never bitter. The baristas are not only friendly but also skilled in their craft, happy to provide recommendations.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Tom Johnson

Iced matcha had clumps at the bottom and wasn't stirred very well. Interior decor is intriguing but thematically inconsistent -- the peaky blinders and picky barista themes seemingly don't have anything to do with each other other than use the same pb initials. Drip coffee decent. Beans used are Stumptown coffee beans

S.B Goldshmidt

Rude staff, mediocre coffee, served only in carton cup (the machine is broken today), and still cost 4$. Avoid.

Angie

coming from europe their iced latte was kinda strong (felt like a triple shot but also good), not the coziest area or environment though but good for takeaways ☕️

Sheryl Vi

My hubby and I stumbled upon this cozy barista is so enchanting, with excellent service. The Chai Latte is to die for.

Joshua Skootsky

Great coffee and atmosphere.

Assma Lhl

Great !

ZIGIS 4YOU

Nice coffee and cakes

Dr. Mabuse

Nice coffee. And no oppressive music loop constantly playing. I appreciate both.

Jolinda Koorts

Best coffee in the area!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Bei Zhang

They ran out of everything at 4pm… ended up getting a regular Americano.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 4

Chloe Lee

Cold brew is bad. Watered down so much and taste is not good

Shanara Sadeque

Cute little store with great staff and coffee!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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