Rare to find such a welcoming and enjoyable spot to hang downtown. Impeccable spot, staff, owner and drinks are all stellar.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
D S
just do it - #1 smashburger
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Samantha Remulla
Such a cool space with very friendly staff! Sincerely wish the best for this place, and will be back for sure.
Valerie Kim
Thank you, Drew! The Muse (espresso & lime soda) was so, so refreshing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Matt Upwood
Great vibes. Delicious coffee and small bite to eat. The owner is really nice!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Emily Grandstaff
Very unique spot! Good for working. The owner was very pleasant and friendly to talk to. Will be back!
anissa Pfannenstiel
Groovy place with amazing offerings. Perfect place to meet up with friends and have a coffee or drink. Amazing vibes.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Chef Augee
will take you to a chill, relax ambience and will detached you to the bustling and hassling city. Recommended for people who love to meet new people and enjoy the game board and billiards, have a cool beer and wine and light fare foods.
Atmosphere: 5
Emmelie Dhuyvetter
Very nice place to relax after a day strolling through NY. The people are really nice and welcoming.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ash Nealis
After a long day skating at LES skatepark, I stumbled into The Monroe and couldn’t have picked a better spot to unwind. The Guinness was perfectly poured, the mushroom cheddar quiche hit the spot, and the chill vibes made it easy to relax. There’s a pool table if you’re looking to hang a bit longer, and the owner, Drew, is friendly and welcoming — makes you feel right at home. I’ll definitely be back soon.
I ran in to meet a friend and take a meeting, and I think it’s such a great space and atmosphere. It’s spacious, there’s a lot of cool activities and seating, and the bartender is super friendly. He was very attentive and bantered with me and i felt very welcome.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
wenting g
Tucked beneath the Manhattan Bridge where Chinatown meets the Lower East Side, The Monroe strikes a rare balance: understated, inviting, and quietly intentional. A coffee shop, bar, and kitchen in one, it offers a space that feels lived-in without trying too hard.
Right across from the well-known skate park under the bridge and a short walk from Pier 35 by the East River, it’s remarkably calm for this stretch of the city. No crowds, no chaos—just well-made drinks, solid bites, and an atmosphere that’s easy to settle into, whether you’re flying solo or meeting up.
The vibe is naturally diverse and open—a little tucked away, but not unapproachable. I did hesitate writing this, part of me wants to keep it under the radar. But more than that, I hope The Monroe stays and thrives. It deserves to.
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 5
Geli Santa
The bar/cafe is such a cute spot to chill, chat, and over all just vibe. The atmosphere is great as it provides a pool table, some board games, and other entertainment! The owner is super helpful, friendly, and knowledgable in the media industry, and he helped me and my friend in our project as he was generous enough to let us use the space! Will defiantly be back in the future!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
oswin pena
Drew is one of the coolest bar owners I have ever met and the attention to detail for the overall decor is just phenomenal. From the hanging motorcycle on the entrance to the perfectly crafted drinks you can see a real passion that was put into this place. Coffee came out piping hot and the cheese pull from the sandwiches was amazing. They also got a cool pool table and a lot of seating
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kaylyn Mok
Vibes are elite in this place! Very unsuspecting cafe, came in for some shelter from the rain and turned out to be the best ever. Barista is awesome, customers awesome too, had a lovely chat with them. Music is straight vibes too.
A little out of the way, but perfect chill spot with great coffee :)
Rare to find such a welcoming and enjoyable spot to hang downtown. Impeccable spot, staff, owner and drinks are all stellar.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
just do it - #1 smashburger
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Such a cool space with very friendly staff! Sincerely wish the best for this place, and will be back for sure.
Thank you, Drew! The Muse (espresso & lime soda) was so, so refreshing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great vibes. Delicious coffee and small bite to eat. The owner is really nice!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very unique spot! Good for working. The owner was very pleasant and friendly to talk to. Will be back!
Groovy place with amazing offerings. Perfect place to meet up with friends and have a coffee or drink. Amazing vibes.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
will take you to a chill, relax ambience and will detached you to the bustling and hassling city. Recommended for people who love to meet new people and enjoy the game board and billiards, have a cool beer and wine and light fare foods.
Atmosphere: 5
Very nice place to relax after a day strolling through NY. The people are really nice and welcoming.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
After a long day skating at LES skatepark, I stumbled into The Monroe and couldn’t have picked a better spot to unwind. The Guinness was perfectly poured, the mushroom cheddar quiche hit the spot, and the chill vibes made it easy to relax. There’s a pool table if you’re looking to hang a bit longer, and the owner, Drew, is friendly and welcoming — makes you feel right at home. I’ll definitely be back soon.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
I ran in to meet a friend and take a meeting, and I think it’s such a great space and atmosphere. It’s spacious, there’s a lot of cool activities and seating, and the bartender is super friendly. He was very attentive and bantered with me and i felt very welcome.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Tucked beneath the Manhattan Bridge where Chinatown meets the Lower East Side, The Monroe strikes a rare balance: understated, inviting, and quietly intentional. A coffee shop, bar, and kitchen in one, it offers a space that feels lived-in without trying too hard.
Right across from the well-known skate park under the bridge and a short walk from Pier 35 by the East River, it’s remarkably calm for this stretch of the city. No crowds, no chaos—just well-made drinks, solid bites, and an atmosphere that’s easy to settle into, whether you’re flying solo or meeting up.
The vibe is naturally diverse and open—a little tucked away, but not unapproachable. I did hesitate writing this, part of me wants to keep it under the radar. But more than that, I hope The Monroe stays and thrives. It deserves to.
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 5
The bar/cafe is such a cute spot to chill, chat, and over all just vibe. The atmosphere is great as it provides a pool table, some board games, and other entertainment! The owner is super helpful, friendly, and knowledgable in the media industry, and he helped me and my friend in our project as he was generous enough to let us use the space! Will defiantly be back in the future!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Drew is one of the coolest bar owners I have ever met and the attention to detail for the overall decor is just phenomenal. From the hanging motorcycle on the entrance to the perfectly crafted drinks you can see a real passion that was put into this place. Coffee came out piping hot and the cheese pull from the sandwiches was amazing. They also got a cool pool table and a lot of seating
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Vibes are elite in this place! Very unsuspecting cafe, came in for some shelter from the rain and turned out to be the best ever. Barista is awesome, customers awesome too, had a lovely chat with them. Music is straight vibes too.
A little out of the way, but perfect chill spot with great coffee :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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