About Coffee

Everyone was recommending Banh so I finally went. That pesto tofu banh mi was everything I wanted…read morein a banh mi + more. So delicious, so filling. Service was fast, pricing reasonable, restaurant was packed but we didn't have to wait super long to get our food. Very satisfied and will be back.

The food was delicious through and through. There were so many things on the menu I wanted to…read moretry!!! The service and vibe was nice but okay! I think I would do takeout whenever I crave the food in the future.

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Xôi Kem Dừa - coconut ice cream with pandan sticky rice, served in a coconut

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Inside of Bánh Tiêu ($13.95) - savory stuffed Vietnamese donut with sticky rice, sausage, quail egg, pork floss, patê, sc

Plowshares Coffee Roasters

3.8(206 reviews)

1.2 mi•Manhattan Valley

Great coffee (prob the best espresso in the area), always really nice people working here and it…read moreseems like they know the regulars well. Really good pastries too (but the best ones go fast). No outlets or public WIFI but that's fine because it's on the smaller side + only about a dozen seats. So not really a work laptop cafe but a really nice vibe to chat or read in.

Decent coffee spot. Came on a Friday afternoon and was able to get a table inside. I was catching…read moreup with a friend, but there were other tables working as well, so this is a place where you can linger a bit with your coffee. The iced matcha latte was good (and not too milky).

1.5 mi•Morningside Heights

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Hungarian Pastry Shop

3.9(964 reviews)

Yummmmmmmm. Spinach…read morefeta pastry. Perfectly hefty amount of spinach with flaky dough. Hit the spot. Cherry danish. The bread itself was soft and pillowy and the cherrys were sweet and tart. Baklava. Stacked TALL. Not many layers but each nut layer was 1inch thick. If you're looking for crispy multi layered baklava, this ain't it. If you're looking for nutty goodness, this is. Did takeout, so can't say for ambiance or service. Lots of tables free at 9 on a Sunday but the line was out the door.

This place is delectable! I'm leaving UWS and so sad I didn't find this sooner! We got a poppyseed…read morepastry that I thought was chocolate and I loved it!!! The cheese bread was so tasty too. The flavors are fresh and so fun! I will be back!

Counter and menu

Poppy Seed Strudel - left with a bitter aftertaste. Not a fan.

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Flourless Chocolate Cake

Super Nice Coffee and Bakery

4.2(72 reviews)

1.3 mi•Manhattan Valley

Fast service and the best donuts in the city. I challenge anyone to find a better glazed donut.read more

Dulce de leche iced latte and a cinnamon sugar donut. Need I say more?…read more Place is a bit pricey but not overpriced to NY standards. Lattes and matchas are good and donuts taste fresh even after 2pm. Great spot to hit in UWS before some shopping or HGWing

Apple butter latte

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Cinnamon Roll

Picky Barista

4.0(112 reviews)

1.1 mi•Manhattan Valley

It's a fine experience but there's no bathroom so it lacks this feeling where you can hang out…read morebecause when the coffee hits it feels like you're being forced to go somewhere else.

Right across the street. Way too expensive 5.99 for a medium latte. Women serving sneezed onto the…read moreback of her hand not into her elbow and did not wash her hands yet continued to make my drink. No tip for me. Nowhere to sit, so had to sit outside on a bench with a unhoused guy.

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Village Creperie Amsterdam

3.8(18 reviews)

1.2 mi•Manhattan Valley

What a great find. The coffee is excellent. The crepes are delicious. I'm having a Brie and Apricot…read moreJam crepe right now and it is wonderful. My husband loves his lattes. The music playing is soothing bossa nova and the waitstaff are amazing. The Village Creperie on Amsterdam and 106th Street is a great find.

This is a nice cosy spot to eat. I brought a vegan friend here - Chris proclaimed that the sandwich…read morehe got was the "best sandwich" he's ever eaten! BUT: several times the cafe has been closed from 12-2? WTF? Twice we went back there and both times they were closed at lunchtime! So I'm taking off two stars for the inconvenience.

1.6 mi•Morningside Heights

Yay for gluten free crepes!

Iced hibiscus tea with strawberry jam crepe with strawberry

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Qahwah House

4.4(27 reviews)

Fantastic coffee! A refreshing change from standard blends that we get in the neighborhood. Their…read moreSanani coffee is fantastic if you like cardamom. Yes, it is expensive - $7.90 for a medium cup, but totally worth it. You can sip it the entire day or share! Plenty of seating, background music, and friendly staff.

My friends and I popped in for a quick snack and coffee before an event nearby. We got the Spanish…read moreice coffee, which was delicious. My friend wanted to try the Khaliat Nahl or Honeycomb Bread. It was the perfect snack to share for 3 people. Service was friendly and vibes were cool - elevated coffee shop vibes with an amazing case of sweets and pastries as well.

Sweet and savory food options + loose-leaf teas

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Exquisite carved mural

Moka & Co

4.2(41 reviews)

0.6 mi•Upper West Side

Such a spacious and cozy find on a rainy Saturday! Great hospitality, music, ambiance, and various…read moretypes of seating. Will definitely look forward to trying more refreshers and pastries. Also has a restroom, water station, and wifi.

I want to love this place, it's spacious and has lots of light, very laptop-friendly, and has a…read morebathroom. I don't have high standards for coffee, and theirs seems fine. I wish they had some more non-sugar, non-milk drinks - like just plain herbal tea etc - but you can't have everything. But there are always some issues. They're always out of napkins; the bathroom lock situation is tenuous; the hand dryer is broken (and there are no towels); and so on. If this place was better at maintaining a comfortable environment, it would be amazing. I hope it gets better at the basics of running a coffee shop, but I'm on the search for other places nearby.

Moka Spice Latte - Specialty

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Iced Pistachio Matcha Latte

Moge Tee

3.8(16 reviews)

1.3 mi•Manhattan Valley

Been to the locations in the Bay Area and Dallas, and I think I prefer them over the NYC locations…read more They're cheaper and larger. There's maybe 3 tables for 2 people each, and a small bar seating area for about 4 people. Not good for more than about 12 people to hang out in total. The staff is pretty fast and the kiosks make things run quicker too. Downside is that they do charge $.25 for a cup of water. I don't really like their signature milk tea, but their grape slush is pretty good. Everything is about $7-10, so expect to pay a bit more for your drinks.

Still my favorite boba/fruit tea chain. Service is fast, ambiance is casual…read more - watermelon tea slush: 100/10 - strawberry tea slush: 100/10 - grapefruit tea slush: 100/10 - lychee tea: 8/10 (too sweet even with 30% sugar) - superfruit green tea: 10/10 - lemon green tea: 10/10

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Birch Coffee

3.8(374 reviews)

0.8 mi•Manhattan Valley

Birch Coffee really hit the spot on a rainy day. The ambiance was exactly what I was hoping for,…read morewith plenty of cozy little nooks to settle into and get some work done. I went with the raspberry latte, and while it leaned on the sweeter side, I was pleasantly surprised by how well the flavor paired with the espresso. It is not often you see that balance done right. I would definitely come back.

First time there., ordered a Match Latte NO FOAM.., still got foam…read more Seating area's are great for laptop working or student studying. Ambiance = 8.5 Service = 9.8 very welcoming smiles., and service. Coffee = 7.6 Food = 6.0 mostly offer pastries. Music = mostly 90's music.., I guess depending on staff.

Chai Latte

Work space

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Tee P.

516

7 years ago

Coffee is always on point and it's a very nice place to work or have meetings. It's huge inside and they play nice music. People are are nice too and I love the area read more

Elizabeth B.

7 years ago

Love this place...very cozy ambience.will come back and recommend to friends ...amazing flavor great service great location great place...

Mustafa Y.

7 years ago

If you really want a good coffee this is the best spot to get it. Very cozy inside as well and super friendly people. Love it! read more

Emily N.

107

4 years ago

No bathroom so beware! Besides that it's fine. Good amount of seating. But they should have a bathroom

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Green Lane Coffee is yet another one of these neighborhood favorites, with locals lining up during…read morepeak hours on the weekend. This small space is certainly a stop-and-go hub for a quick cup. In the warmer seasons, two tables are set up outside for those who want to sip their Joe en plein air. I come here for the strawberry matcha latte, which I would rate a 10/10. The strawberry flavor comes through strongly, and I do appreciate that the drink isn't oversaturated with milk. It's not bitter either and perfectly sweet. I don't drink coffee, but my husband does often remark how delicious their black pours are.

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I love Afficionado, it's my favorite coffee shop in the city! Their espresso drinks are delicious:…read moreif you like flavored lattes you must try their "Daddy latte" which is vanilla and cinnamon powder. Not sure why it's named that but it's fun to order lol. The pastries are addictive: their carrot cake muffin is top notch. The baristas are always kind and friendly. Ambiance is a vibe but not trying too hard; it's nice for working on your laptop or reading a book. Idk if I'd take a friend here to have a catch-up unless you're fine with everyone hearing your convo (it's a small space!). Their outdoor tables are nice too and are surrounded by potted trees which really feels like a gem for the 11th Ave area!

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Actually really liked the Alyssa latte a lot. Coffee flavor was good and the service was good as…read morewell.

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