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4.1 (40 reviews)
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Spanish Latte
Elizabeth F.

So good. So much better than Starbucks. I'm going to be craving the Spanish latte for a long time.

Nafisa H.

Everything about this space reminded me of an Apple Store. It took a long time to get my drinks but I did get 4 drinks to go. It was late afternoon ish when I dropped by and it was already crowded with minimal seating. One thing that surprised me was that they didn't have any decaf beans so I couldn't get a decaf anything. Overall the kyoto latte was really smooth and just has a hint of sweetness which is nice.

$6.50 everything croissant with feta. Skip
Kseniya K.

The smell of coffee wafts down the block, enticing all the addicts, making you guess that this will be a more superior cup of joe. The interior design is very sleek and modern--all futuristic curves and pristine wood paneling. If you want to escape the hustle and bustle of the busy reality, this can be your cocoon to unwind and find a moment of tranqulity. Some seating space available to rest your bum. But no tables--this isn't your work-on-your-laptop-Starbucks with wi-fi and music. No restroom on premises despite the high end interior, so use the public museum across the street. Staff are courteous and drinks are prepared quickly. Inquired about the matcha and was told that it is very well reviewed. Didn't really care for it--yes, it was probably top quality green powder, but the taste was nonexistent. This matcha isn't sweetened [which was a plus]. But the lack of flavor would not make me return. Very slim selection of pastries, which are really an after thouht in this place. I'd skip and go to a bakery if you're craving a bite. Just a few types of croissants available. At 12:15pm, they only had one of each left [what was in the display case]. I got the $6.50 everything croissant with feta cheese and it was just okay. Not good, not bad. It'll hold you over if you're feeling the stir of hunger, but I wouldn't spend money here on pastries, and would much rather go to a place that specializes in baked goods. Everyone seemed getting the specialty drinks with condensced milk and that's what I would try next time, as people seemed to enjoy them more than I did my matcha.

Spanish latter, espresso machiato, and an iced dark latte
Thuha N.

It's an obsession of mine to go to a %Arabica wherever we travel (please come to Boca!) I tried the Spanish latte for the first time and really enjoyed it, as it's not as sweet. My little one still says Kyoto is her favorite.

Coffee Bar
Angelica L.

Rating: 3.4/5 This % Arabica location is beautifully designed, with a unique seating setup alongside the coffee bar in the center. As for the coffee, I think % Arabica caters to a very specific audience--those who prefer simpler, less sweet drinks. That's not really my style, so I didn't enjoy it as much. I tried my friend's Spanish Latte, which is made with condensed milk and is supposed to be sweet, but it still tasted pretty mild. Even the coffee wasn't strong enough for me. Their coffee feels more like a tasting experience where it's meant to be sipped slowly so you can appreciate each note. While I like the concept, the coffee here is just not for me.

Interior
Kevin C.

Coffee shop with a uniquely yellow tubular appearance. Drinks here are nice and of good quality. Just still taken aback by the avant garde choice of yellow rounded seating that lines the length of both walls. Relaxed and calm vibe here, low foot traffic of people coming in and sitting. Staff here are nice and efficient with orders.

Spanish latte
Natalia A.

My favorite coffee to get when I'm in New York. The Spanish latte is elite and my daughter loves their matcha. A nice place to stop in while shopping or taking in the sights. Great service as well, highly recommend.

Matcha Latte, Kyoto Latte
Amber D.

The first coffee I had when I visited New York for the first time, and it was definitely a hit! Went here in the early morning for a coffee and tried their Kyoto Latte--it was so fragrant and the taste was strong and full. I'm not much of a coffee drinker, but let's just say this latte turned me into one! That's how good it was. Also tried the matcha latte, which they use matcha from Japan I'm pretty sure, and it was amazing. Strong matcha flavor, not too sweet, a solid matcha latte that I would definitely get again. I also love the interior of the whole shop. The seats are a comfy bench style that wraps around the cafe, which makes it really comfortable to spend the morning there was a friend or partner. The cashier was also very amicable and recommended some drinks to try as a first time go'er. Drinks came out fast and despite the constant flow of traffic, it never got crazy busy in the morning. One of my top cafe's seriously!

Fenny C.

First time we tried this %arabica coffee. Just want to know and comparing to camel and others. Service is not friendly at all, kinda stuck up people. Very likely not coming back again. We ordered: Sparking lemonade Kyoto latte iced with oat milk Matcha latte The lemonade is nothing special. The kyoto latte is just ok and same with the matcha. The seating area is kinda nice, modern setting. Otherwise, I still like others better. They sell their coffee beans and merchandise too.

Huong N.

When I went there was only one barista so don't expect it to be somewhere you can just pop in and grab a coffee and head out. Besides that, the coffee was rich, smooth, and strong. I got the ice latte. The ambiance was a little futuristic with all of the bright lights and mirrors but warm because of the color pallet. Cute spot. Couches along the wall but no tables

Raneem R.

Such delicious coffee. I ordered the Kyoto latte and it was the perfect amount of sweetness when I added a little bit of simple syrup. The staff was really nice and welcoming and the inside has plenty of bench type seating. There's also a bathroom for customers which is very convenient at this location.

Matcha Latte and Kyoto Latte
Nikole D.

Service: Convenient for those who are indecisive as the place has a small set of options. Fast and casual for those who need a quick drink. Approachable service workers that make others feel welcomed. Drinks: Party Ordered a Matcha Latte and a Kyoto Latte. In comparison to other drinks, the Kyoto Latte is similar to a Vanilla Latte whereas the Matcha Latte was more bland and provided little taste (had to add some sweetener) Environment: Casual and Friendly as its small and provides seating on the sides of the place. Can accommodate a small group of people but it may be best for those who are taking a break and need a place to relax in the middle of their day.

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Solid service and a delicious, balanced coffee. I got the Kyoto latte and loved it. I'd go back anytime.

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Service was great, very friendly employees, and the matcha was prepared perfectly! Highly recommend!

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9 out of 10 times our group orders are wrong. Remember to ask for the stamp card, once you get 10 stamps you can redeem a drink.

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Kyoto latte is something special and the barista is charming and very pleasant. Neat atmosphere.

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Mika’s Direction

4.5(110 reviews)
0.9 miMidtown East
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Note: Rating is for the area and price per quality. In terms of flavor/complexity, I'd put it at a…read moresimilar level as Kettl, but below Sorate and Setsugekka. I was at this quaint tea shop east of Koreatown earlier in the evening before going to a meal at the excellent new Thai place, Wanglang. The staff was very friendly, and they specialize in matcha, along with having hojicha, genmaicha, black tea, and sencha. Along with more traditional drinks, they also have fruit options as well as black sugar jelly (I presume kuromitsu) and a Japanese citrus that's not seen much here, hyuganatsu. Along with the citrus, this place is rather unique as they had three different matcha options in terms of variety. As I tend to prefer teas pure and without add-ons, I ordered the Matcha Americano, which is simply matcha and water. I went with the 12-oz version for $6 + tax and ordered the Hajime, though I would likely get the Fuku No Midori next time based on descriptions online. The matcha was solid and had a mild sweetness and a light earthiness. However, it lacked some of the mouth coating found in very high-quality drinks from Sorate or Setsugekka, while being similar in price. Still, that is comparing to some of the best, and this was still very tasty and a lot better than 90% of the places in the city, being more comparable to Kettl. I wouldn't mind going back and ordering the other matcha varietal to see whether that is a better comparison. Outside of this, I enjoyed my drink, and the staff was friendly. I hope they do well.

Updating my review -…read more I work nearby and come here three to four times a week at this point. It's become part of my routine and honestly a must. I get my custom half matcha, half strawberry order, and the staff is always so accommodating about it. Everyone is genuinely so sweet, Mika is incredible. The matcha is a 10/10. So good. I'm just really grateful this place exists near my office because it makes my week better every time.

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Prince Tea House

4.2(229 reviews)
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I am a frequent Prince Tea House goer, but I've never been to the KTown location which has always…read morebeen on my bucket list because of the nice wall decors! And I commonly see the upstairs for private events like baby showers, bridal showers, or birthday parties on social media. After dinner with my friends, I was looking for dessert and I was glad to see this location closes relatively late on a weekday night at 11 pm. Upon walking in, I was greeted by a waiter who led us to one of the purple velvet chair booths that was perfect for two people and another waiter brought us a pitcher of water almost immediately. The menu is on a QR code already on the table and we were given ample of time to decide. My friend and I both already knew what we wanted to order. I got the purple Yam Souffle which takes 25 minutes to make and my friend got the fried squid tails. We also got a signature Rose Green Milk Tea to share. The waitress who took our order has great memory and recalled all of our items without writing it down. She also reminded me that I could adjust the ice and sugar levels of my drink which I had completely forgotten and would have got annoyed if my drink came out 100% sweetness. Another thing is that my drink order frequently comes out wrong at other locations so I was glad she got it right! Green tea instead of black tea and with milk instead of without milk. The purple Yam Souffle is just like the other locations. Hot, soft cakey texture balanced with an ice cold red bean Ice-Cream. So delicious! The squid tails on the other hand was not what we expected. It came out burnt and hard. The outer batter was not crispy either. We informed one of the waiters and he brought it back to inform the kitchen staff. We received a new batch that was not as burnt and had more flavoring this time around. However, the squid was still hard and not like the ones we get from other locations with smaller crispier pieces. Overall, it was still a good experience and I love the decorations at this location! This might be my second favorite location after the Flushing one. Would love to come back for brunch or hi-tea. Or regular food options when I have not already eaten dinner. My usual go-tos are the twister fries, Santa Fe chicken rolls, fried salted crispy chicken, and the trio dessert combo. However, this location has a lot more variety! FYI - there are two unisex restrooms in the rear for customers to use with really cute wallpapers too.

This is always my favorite spot to go for desserts and hangout. The interior decor is very modern,…read moresophisticated and stylish. We ordered potted rose milk tea to share, Dubai affogato and Brown Sugar Boba Mille Crêpes Cake. We came on a Friday around 4pm. Originally I wanted to try the strawberry matchamisu, however, was told that it sold out. What a bummer. The rose milk tea came with a themed pot and cups which is really cute. The rose fragrant smelled so good and the milk tea also tasted good and has a hint of rose taste. The cake was good, the boba was well cooked, chewy and flavorful! This time there was an unpleasant experience. At first when the Dubai affogato was served, we did not realize that the amount of the coffee was little until we saw another customer's dish that the volume of their coffee looked significantly more than ours. My friend brought it to the waitress attention but the waitress brushed it off and did not acknowledge our concern. When we finished and were about to leave, the same waitress came over and showed us that the container of the coffee was different and hence the volume of the coffee looked different. At this point, we did not care for it anymore. We would have been fine if the staff acknowledged our concern. We thought that maybe using standardized containers for the coffee would avoid this problem. Other than that, the food and drinks were good.

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Bear Donut

4.5(227 reviews)
0.9 miKoreatown, Midtown West

The Dubai Chewy Brionut is one of the best & most unique donuts I've ever had. The outer layer is…read morelike biting into a soft tiramisu mochi pillow. Then the sweet brioche layer. Finally, the kataifi & pistachio center. The crunchy sweetness of this beloved flavor combo is undefeated. The friendly staff deserve their flowers for this deliciously incomparable treat. Get your Brionut whenever you're near K-Town. This cozy & quiet donut shop also has a smaller cookie cousin (Dubai Chewy Cookie) to the Brionut. I pity the fool who doesn't get both.

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Got a crossiant filled with Nutella it was so good…read more The cashier asked if I wanted it for here or to go and I said to go and asked if he could warm it up. He warned me that it might be messy if I took it to go but I didn't mind. Honestly, the chocolate croissant was so good. It was warm and gooey and melted in my mouth. I love it. Ambiance in the bakery was chill.

During my time in New York City, I stopped by Paris Baguette on W 32nd St twice and absolutely…read moreenjoyed the cozy French bakery café vibe and fresh baked pastries. Paris Baguette is a neighborhood bakery café, bringing expertly crafted baked and brewed goods to the community. Their bakers, cakers, and baristas serve up handcrafted cakes, freshly baked pastries and breads, delicious Lavazza coffee, and more. One thing that really stood out is their PB Rewards program. It's super easy to join via their app, and you earn 1 point per $1 spent toward free pastries, drinks, cake slices, and more and i even got a free pastry just for signing up. I ordered a chai latte and my free strawberry croissant pastry filled with soft custard cream and strawberries, dusted with powdered sugar. The strawberry croissant had fresh strawberries and cream and it was the perfect breakfast after a run in Central Park. The second visit was to take advantage of their BOGO cake slice deal through the rewards app. It's a fun way to explore their cake selection without paying full price. I ordered the Blueberry chiffon cake slice filled with soft cream, topped with blueberry yogurt soft cream and blueberries and the strawberry soft cream cake slice, a vanilla cake filled with soft cream and fresh strawberries, topped with more berries. Service was friendly and the line moved quickly. Prices are typical for midtown NYC, but all the reward app perks make it more reasonable. I will definitely be back to earn more rewards and try more of their pastries.

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