Yay a cute little asian coffee shop/bakery in UES! I stopped by in the morning and got a gochujang scone, which I thought was amazing! I've never seen anything like this before. It was chewy, and I liked how it wasn't try like a lot of scones I've had before. I also liked how it was a salty flavor and that they included scallions! I also tried their mango matcha latte with oat milk and while I really enjoyed it, I couldn't justify the price ($9.75). Almost $10 for a matcha?! It was perfectly sweetened though. I want to come back to try their other pastries -- they had some unique combos! They also had ample seating inside, and I saw some people doing some work on their laptops! read more

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Had a great black sesame cookie here with excellent chew and crispy edges, but really the star of the show for me was the space. I love when businesses can benefit from each other, so seeing that this is a coffee shop in the mornings and turns into a restaurant in evenings feels like the best of both worlds. Because it's a restaurant there is plenty of seating for you to do work or catch up with friends, and the combinations on this coffee menu are so intriguing! I can't wait to come back and try one of their drinks! read more

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A little overpriced for what you get and can take a while to make but overall it's good. It's cute in there and they have designated tables for laptops and not. The staff is nice and it looks like they also have some tasty baked goods. read more

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FOR NEW LOCATION in WEST VILLAGE!!! I stumbled upon Asano on its second day open! It's a cafe located inside The Noortwyck, which normally only opens after 5 PM, so seeing it bustling in the morning was a surprise. A girl out front--Haley, I believe (sorry if I'm spelling that wrong!)--was incredibly sweet and welcoming. She was doing an amazing job bringing people in. She offered samples of the banoffee latte and the miso morning bun, and both were so good they literally stopped me in my tracks. I was on my way to the gym and had no plans to grab a coffee or pastry, but I had to turn around and get one after tasting them. They have a great selection of Asian-inspired drinks and pastries. I'm definitely going back to try the black sesame croissant. I ended up getting the Asano, a miso-coconut latte--something I didn't expect to love, but the salty, nutty flavors were phenomenal. This might become part of my daily routine! I think their hours are around 8-2 PM. Definitely stop by if you get the chance! read more

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Wish this cafe had better hours and maybe it would be easier for me to visit since I don't live in the area. Absolutely loved the miso coconut latte. The sesame coconut croissant was yummy and so flakey but personally didn't love the flavor combination that much. Service was friendly and they have pretty good and big seating inside. read more

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Adorable cafe, amazing service, & a great cappuccino! Rae, the barista who took my order, was so lovely & sweet & great to talk to :) You can tell they really love what they do! Highly recommend their seasonal Ginger Snap Cappuccino. I got it with skim milk & it was so silky & smooth & perfect for the chilly weather. Such a cool concept for a cafe, as well! Also has wifi & plenty of seating to work from home! read more

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Stopped by Asano a couple of times to check out their Asian-influenced drinks and pastries. While their execution misses the mark sometimes, it is a solid neighborhood coffee/matcha place that I can see myself visiting frequently!! Drinks: -Iced matcha latte is solid, not too creamy nor watery with a good matcha flavor -Asano latte reminded me more of a miso caramel than miso coconut. I can certainly taste the miso aftertaste but didn't get any coconut flavors. It was still good overall and not too sweet! -Cold brew - definitely better the second time with the dilution ratio Pastries/baked goods: -Matcha cookie was chewy and featured a strong matcha taste with a good ratio of white chocolate. It is very thin/almost crumbles upon touch and wish it was more chunky. -Gochujang scone has a nice spice kick towards the end. Love the cheese flavors and amount of scallions! -Miso morning bun is tasty with the sugar crystals and chewy interior -Black sesame coconut crossiant was yummy for sure! But it tasted more like coconut pineapple? Coconut flavors were prominent and perhaps it was the sugar in the coconut flake filling that gave it an additional fruity flavor (like pineapple or fig in my mind). The black sesame filling was tasty by itself but overpowered by the coconut. The croissant itself was flaky and chewy after a gentle toast. I absolutely love the space!! If you're looking for a quiet cafe to get some work done, this is it!!! I think this place use to be a restaurant so there are lots of tables with good lighting. Laptops definitely welcomed on weekdays (not sure about weekends tho). Staff are super nice and friendly!! Drinks come out at a reasonable pace (most drinks have to be picked up in the back). Unfortunately they cannot reheat the pastries on site. read more

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Came to Asano during their pop up with Mehreen Karim and tried the malted Jaggery latte and shichimi hot chocolate cookie. The latte was pretty good and sweet, but the jaggery seemed very subtle and could have been more prominent. The space inside is great for working. Lots of tables and outlets which is nice. I'd love to come back and try their menu items properly! read more

Asano - Jaggery latte - part of the pop up with Mehreen Karim - Cafes Near Me - New York, New York

Big fan of this space and Asian-inspired drinks and pastries! Restaurant turned coffee shop during the day with plenty of seating, light and wifi. Music is a bit loud so may not be the best place for important meetings. Tried their asano latte (subtle miso flavor), gingersnap matcha and black sesame coconut croissant (crunchy, heavy coconut and subtle black sesame flavor). Will be back for the space and to try their morning bun! read more

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This is a great place to work. I don't love the matcha but the strawberry matcha is really good. There is a good amount of space, a few tables outside. The service is great too. Defiantly a great place to work in the neighborhood. read more

Stopped in just to taste their matcha. The place is tiny but so cute! Matcha was delicious and the staff was very friendly and helpful! read more

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This is an Italian restaurant that is turned into a coffee shop in the mornings. There is plenty of seating in the back and great place to catch up with friends and also to do work from. When I was there everyone was on their laptops and phones. I had an Iced latte decaf it was ok nothing special. The barista/ guy working there was very nice. read more

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New Pop Up Coffee shop on the UES. Open M-F until 2:30 right on 86tg St! Just had to try it. Asian inspired - two latte flavors - I went with the miso one. Pretty good. Had the matcha loaf as I went about 15 mins before closing and that was the only thing left. It was good as well. Service was alright - you do have to go all the way to the back to get your latte. Nice little wfh cafe spot as there were a few people with their laptops. read more

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They're open on Saturday's now!!! What a game changer. I love all of their drinks, matcha drinks are solid - but that Asano Latte is really the best thing they've got. The black sesame coconut croissant is as good as it sounds - I would get it again and again if I could. read more

It took a while to give Asano a try because of their limited hours. However, I'm glad I did. Their drinks and their pastries are also limited in variety, but they are delicious. There is plenty of seating as well. read more

I enjoyed the miso caramel bun a lot! The matcha loaf was a bit dry and the strawberry matcha was a bit too milky read more

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Barely any place to sit. Charged me $10 for the wrong coffee. When I asked the guy making the drinks if this was the right drink, he refused to acknowledge me. Rude staff. read more

Cute place, lots of seating! Helpful staff, pretty decent prices! Has free wifi and they don't kick people out if you have been here a while

Lovely place! a great idea to use the space in the morning. Friendly staff and great menu but they're always out of things that I want to try. Each of the 3 times that I went to try a special featured drink or pastry, they were already out and it was quite early. read more

!! Get the mango matcha latte - best matcha I've had in the city. Plus great spot to get some wifi and work in. The black pepper twist was also delicious. read more

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Brilliant idea. This didn't "used to be a restaurant." It is a current restaurant by night. Asano uses the space for their coffee shop til 2 pm. Don't know why more businesses don't join forces like this. My cappuccino was delicious and the space is great. Spacious and serene. Service is low key and pleasant. read more

Great coffee & matcha and ample seating for doing work / hanging out. The staff are friendly and the miso caramel morning bun is out of this world. So happy to have this new spot in the neighborhood! read more

I've been a regular here for a while, but after today, I won't be coming back. I ordered the only muffin they had displayed, a pumpkin cardamom one, for $7. Instead, I was handed a banana nut muffin, which I'm allergic to. There was no sign for the banana nut muffin, and it wasn't even on display. When I politely asked for an exchange, the staff was incredibly rude and refused to make it right. For a place that charges premium prices, the lack of care and basic decency is disappointing. read more

Great little cafe, excellent coffee drinks, tasty pastries. Plenty of space and tables to work in the back too.

Excellent. A+. Ordered a matcha latte. Happy to have in the neighborhood. Great selection of pastries.