Oddly enough, I've never gone here, even though the café--formerly called "Beansville" and run by an Algerian woman named Ines--has been here a few years. Yesterday I walked in and stood looking at the cookies and the barista behind the counter asked, "Can I help you?" "Do you have anything vegan?" I asked. "No," he replied. That's all I need to know. I can make my salads at home. read more

B Cup Cafe & Eatery - Sandwiches Near Me - New York, New York

B Cup Cafe makes me wish I were still in school or worked freelance. With a great corner location that is both close enough to the L and 6 trains yet also far away enough from the chaos of St. Marks/Astor Place, this cafe offers ample space, a great music selection to read or study by, soup bowl-sized coffee cups, and a nice selection of bakery items as well as more savory menu items such as egg dishes, sandwiches, and salads. I passed a very pleasant few hours in here reading my book over a giant decaf cappuccino with perfectly steamed, foamed, and heart-shaped vanilla soy milk and a "giant oreo," while mellow music flowed. read more

B Cup Cafe & Eatery - Giant Oreo and Decaf Cappucino with Vanilla Soy Milk - Sandwiches Near Me - New York, New York

Thank you thank you thank you yelp for bringing me here! I've been an East Villager on Ave B for over a year now and have yet to check this place out. In fact, I've never walked by it as it is never on my daily trajectory for work. However, in an effort to stray from my usual EV coffee spots, I stumbled upon B Cup. This place must always be filled on a Saturday morning because the hum of Saturday morning brunchers and hustle and bustle of the staff seemed natural in the colorful space. While the menu is VAST and has a variety of sandwiches, salads, and pastries - I opted for a soy latte and vegan molasses cookie ($8 for both - $4.50 for the latte because I added soy, $4 regularly). The cookie didn't taste vegan (whatever that tastes like) and the latte was creamy and had the perfect espresso silkiness. Only bummer was how hard it was to find a seat, but that's no fault of the place. Next time I'm going to try one of the yummy sandwiches. I'll be back for sure!! read more

B Cup Cafe & Eatery - Soy latte and Vegan molasses cookie :) so good - Sandwiches Near Me - New York, New York

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I'm neighbors with B Cup and they're great! The staff and owner are friendly, and they offer a wide set of pastries alone - many gluten-free and/or vegan. I suggest starting out with the hugely popular big Oreo or the peanut butter cookies for about a buck each. B Cup is cash only, which is sometimes limiting, but they have an ATM inside. The space is pretty big and homey, with an assortment of tables, sofas, chairs, bar stools and counters, so plenty of space to sit down with your laptop or a book. There are also permanent benches outside. I definitely recommend going to this cafe if you're in the area to pick up a coffee! read more

Bad coffee, It sucked!!! Better to go to Starbucks!!! The muffins were stale!!! Don't waste your time at this coffee place!!! read more

Despite the cheap joke of a name, B Cup is a cute neighborhood coffee shop with plenty to offer. To wit: free wireless, comfy cushioned seating, friendly service, big mugs of caffeine, and a decent lunch. The smoked salmon salad is pretty good, even if it does leave you tasting red onion all day. I'm happy to have this little spot in my hood. In the most ridiculously rainy June I have ever seen, it's a nice cozy getaway that's only a step or two removed from sitting on my couch. That step or two are a shower and some pants, both of which are often good things. read more

I decided to paint my living room today, and needed a place to chill while it dried. It was the most amazing day outside, so I tried to find something with outdoor seating. I walked into B cup for a coffee and saw the bench. I can't believe I hadn't thought of this earlier. I have been to B cup a few times now and should have Yelped it months ago. The servers are so attractive and friendly, and the atmosphere is peaceful. It almost seemed too good to be true for a coffee shop. I guess I'm used to the Starbucks crowd who are so hyped up on caffeine the place sounds like a concert at Hammerstein. B cup was the perfect choice. They have wifi, delicious sandwiches, a killer spiced latte, and provide an inviting experience to any and everyone who walks in. read more

Lovely little cafe tucked in the corner of ABC village. The decor, signage, menu, and everything about this cafe screams hip, quirky, loving, and welcoming. They have tables reserved for non-laptop using diners/patrons which is really nice! The menu is extensive and there is something for everyone. The windows are great for people watching--there's a lot that goes on on the corner of streets. Pastries are all handmade by the owner/barista and they're very popular! Highly recommend. read more

I have ordered food from here for a few years now. It is delicious! And quick delivery. Always fresh. Consistently good. I literally love all of their sandwiches. Their desserts are also excellent. I could eat their food for every meal. Highly recommend B Cup Cafe! read more

It's no doubt a pretty good study spot since it's quiet and the servers are real friendly. They serve food and have some tables and couches available for studying. I don't care much for the coffee, but I had to say that my caramel latte was lukewarm...i really have a thing when they can't steam my milk hot enough.. furthermore I couldn't taste the Caramel and I paid 4.60 for a latte ( they only offer the LARGE size for eat-in patrons) , which is quite alot in my book. ... my studying went pretty well so i assume ill come back if i cant find anything. If you know of any good study spots in the east village area let me know !!! thanks! read more

Good Israeli breakfast, but my daughter ordered a bagel with jam and it was put on an everything bagel. Not pleased.

Great food and drinks. You can't really go wrong with coming for a bite to eat here. I deducted a star because it doesn't have very good insulation for the winter (not surprised given it's size, but still). I went there once in January and literally died a little every time someone opened the door to go in/leave. I also got food delivered once and noticed they don't give you the salad with the sandwich like they give you when you eat at the store (they're not ripping you off since it was never stated that you get a side salad though - just something to keep in mind). Oh, and remember to bring cash! read more

B Cup Cafe & Eatery - Vegetarian hummus with avocado. - Sandwiches Near Me - New York, New York

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Free wi-fi, lots of seating and delicious studying food. I'm a big fan. The daytime barista is very friendly and has a great selection of music on his Ipod for studying. So even though it gets busy in here, I can go headphone-less. It gets pretty busy in here but you can stay for awhile and no one bothers you to buy stuff. There are outlets on the back wall near the bar, so when you see a lot of laptops at the tables, most are likely taken. Lots of delicious treats and sandwiches that others seem to rave about. I generally take a break from studying and grab a pizza slice deals (2.75 for 2 slices and a drink?!) anywhere down the street. read more

B Cup Cafe & Eatery - Sandwiches Near Me - New York, New York

Spent a very relaxing Sunday afternoon here! Nice little place with a fun, welcoming vibe and fantastic sandwiches. You can make a sandwich with just about anything you could possibly want. They have a large set of base sandwiches (10-15); you select one and then can customize it by choosing the bread and add-ons from a huge list of choices: proteins, cheeses, and lots of veggies. They're pretty hefty, and also come with a nice little salad. They have some other exciting selections too, like shakshuka. My sandwich turned out so delicious that I feel I should share my recipe with the world. I got: goat cheese, carrots, sundried tomatoes, and crushed walnuts on whole wheat bread with pesto sauce. So if you if you find yourself overwhelmed by the choices, just go with that. I also got a plain cup of coffee, which was pretty good and came in HUGE mug. Probably more coffee than I needed, but I'm not complaining. It can get a little claustrophobic, especially around all the little tables, which are in front of the counter. They didn't seem like a very nice place to sit since there's tons of people standing around ordering their food. I was able to get a seat at the counter looking out the window, which was lovely. The music selection was.. highly variable. It started out pretty bad (in my humble opinion), then changed abruptly (clearly, someone else took charge) and became fantastic. read more

B Cup Cafe & Eatery - Sandwiches Near Me - New York, New York

The B Cup Cafe is a great spot to grab coffee, breakfast, or lunch. They have good wifi and plenty of outlets, definitely a great place to work or study. Most recently I got a the mozzarella sandwich that comes with pesto, sundried tomatoes, and basil, and I also added chicken. You also have your choice of bread, so I chose the delicious rosemary ciabatta. The meal also comes with a small side salad. While I was at the cafe a few people ordered smoothies that also looked delicious. Next time I return I would love to try the banana date smoothie. Overall, I like the homey feel of B Cup Cafe and their variety of food and drink. It's a cozy place that is perfect for hanging out or working in. Tips: B Cup Cafe is cash only Seating can fill up, so I suggest arriving early to grab your spot. read more

B Cup Cafe & Eatery - Amazing mozzarella sandwich from B Cup Cafe! - Sandwiches Near Me - New York, New York

The place is nice and confortable with free wifi and possible to charge phone or computer but the "barman" is not really smiling. Chocolate with chantilly around 5$ normal, not really tasty. read more

B Cup Cafe & Eatery - Sandwiches Near Me - New York, New York

Very friendly and blissfully "remote" WiFi cave with couches (big ups). Plug in your headphones if you're here to write/study and don't need to hear 20something girls chattering about rent-job-boys. The guys behind the counter (Israeli, I think) are very nice and I wish I would have tried the Israeli breakfast, which seemed appetizing. The coffee was just OK, but the elevated prices are more than reasonable accounting for couch time. Their Internet connection, shared with just a few people instead of dozens, is far superior to Tea Lounge in Brooklyn. read more

A cute little place in Alphabet City. The cafe is slightly cramped and it can get quite busy, so get there early! At 10AM on a Sunday morning, almost every seat in the cafe was taken except for at the counter - but mostly because it was bathed in direct sunlight. I was able to swoop in on a table right after I ordered, but I ended up being stuck between a radiator and a table. :( It got quite stuffy and hot because the circulation in the cafe wasn't great, especially with the door shut. After 2 hours in the cafe, I walked out smelling like I'd spent the morning bathing in kitchen grease. Yuck. If you get your drinks to stay (which I said I wanted, but they must have misheard), it comes in a milk bottle vase, which is super cute and totally instagram-able! I can't wait to come back here to order a smoothie or a mint lemonade in said glasses. :3 Food looks delicious and fresh as well, so I will definitely need to try something off of their menu at some point. There is free wifi (just get the password from the cashier), and a restroom on the premises for customers, which makes it a great place to hunker down and study for a few hours. Plus the coffee is nice and strong so it will definitely keep you fueled up for the duration of your visit. They are cash only (!!!!), so it's great that they are partnered with the Cups app, because you can still get a cup of coffee even if you forget to grab a few bills on the way in! read more

Love this spot. Quick service, employees are super friendly, and everything is so fresh. The sauces/pickled onions are also fantastic. Recommend this for when you want a healthy snack/smaller meal to keep you going throughout the day. I would come back to just do some work there, cute atmosphere. read more

I absolutely adore this place! I am a frequent, at least weekly, delivery customer. I love their great selection of delicious food and their wonderfully hyperattentive and diligent service. If they get something wrong they are proactive and do their best to address it. One of my favorite spots! read more

I have visited B cup several times since my last review. I hoped that the environment and service would improve. It certainly has! The vibe is once again welcoming and relaxed; the food (as always) is fantastic. Over my visits I've taken many iced beverages to go, eaten in two breakfasts and one lunch, and enjoyed great service and food each time. Thank you, owners of B cup for working hard to revive and maintain the peaceful, local, "alphabet" vibe I experienced when you initially opened! read more

The food is good. Staff is friendly. There is a lot of seating and it's a good place to work but... Hang on cuz this review is about to get real bougie... Their mistake is in regards to the matcha latte. For the plebes out there-Matcha is green tea powder; it has 10x the caffeine as ordinary green tea but because it contains the amino acid L-theanine it has a different affect on the central nervous system than coffee. It's calming. Zen. Anyway I've order the matcha there a couple times. The first time I sent it back because it was clumpy. The second time was today. It tasted awful and I only had two sips because soon after I was nauseated. The employees do not know how to prepare matcha. Allow me to enlighten you, B-Cup and yelp philistines not refined in the art of matcha. 1) don't use culinary grade matcha; 2) use a teaspoon of powder at most unless you really know how to balance the flavor; and 3) for the love of buddha sift the cot damn matcha before you whisk it! B-Cup I really appreciate the time you've taken to read this absurdly long yelp review and lesson in matcha preparation. I look forward to getting a good matcha drink there soon. P.S. Cash only is lame. read more

My absolute favorite cafe. All the employees are so nice. The lattes are amazing. The menu is huge so you can basically get something great for breakfast and lunch. I just discovered this place and ended up going 3 days in a row. I definitely recommend and iced latte with almond milk! read more

B Cup Cafe & Eatery - Italian Salami Sandwich on ciabatta - Sandwiches Near Me - New York, New York

A great place to snag free wireless with a mighty leaf tea. I indulged in a giant oreo cookie the last time I was there--fantastic and it made me feel like a midget. So, enjoy, just don't take my seat. I'll be bringing my c cups back to b cup again soon. (Sorry, had to go there.) read more

B Cup Cafe & Eatery - Tea + Giant Oreo + Laptop = B Cup Awesomeness - Sandwiches Near Me - New York, New York

After searching for a wifi cafe in the neighborhood that wasn't too packed or filled with MacBooks (I am a netbook type of girl) I discovered this coffee shop which met all my needs. It was a cozy place in the East Village to get some work done. They have free wi-fi and delicious iced coffee. It's served in a large pint glass vase. I actually always find a spot to sit that is not overly crowded, plus an outlet - SCORE! Great atmosphere to get work done and people watch and yummy sandwiches! This is definitely my new go to coffee shop in the area. read more

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This place is just great. My first time and its made it into my bookmarks. I needed a cafe to waste an hour in and this one was nearby so I popped in. The place is decently sized with lotsa tables and couches an comfy seats, which is always a favorite of mine in cafe. There is free wifi (the one time I forget my laptop! Drat!). And the menu is pretty extensive with drink options, cold and hot, and yummy sounding sandwiches. Also lotsa cookies and some desserts. I had a mint mocha and a prosciutto and mozzarella croissant. Both were very delicious. The croissant especially was pressed and golden crispy. Made me happy this snowy morning. The server was really nice too! Overall a 5 experience. Will be back. read more

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Friend flew in from CA and her cousin suggested this location for coffee. I'm not a coffee drinker, but I hear it was good. The breakfast sandwiches were amazing! Staff was polite! Location is fairly small. We sat in the very back on benches for about 3 hours and not once was anyone rude about us leaving and they weren't pushy about our orders. Highly recommend specifically for their breakfast sandwiches. read more

Hey!!! Really enjoyed sitting by the window early in the AM on a Sunday! Lots of food for your buck! Enjoy Ave B, this place is a find.

The specials are delicious. The shakshuka I ordered was presented in a charming steel pan and came with half a beautifully crusty baguette that sopped up all the saucy eggs perfectly and had me wanting more. Their OJ is also fresh squeezed and refreshing and the lattes around me seemed great. Wish the seating in the back was a bit more comfortable and better suited for eating ie. Coffee table height vs bench height. We ended up there because we had a larger group of 4 and most of the tables had filled up on a busy Saturday afternoon. read more

B Cup Cafe & Eatery - Sandwiches Near Me - New York, New York

Thumbs up to free wireless internet in a convenient, kind of cute cafe to communally hit up the interwebs Thumbs down to the heaps of people who scrunch into every spare space, chair, desk and couch corner, making it hard to secure a seat. read more

I want to like you... I really do. Your coffee is em, pricey and not all that great. I've gotten your sandwiches a couples times and they've been lacking flavor. Fresh ingredients, but they are barely present -- it's just pressed bread. The place is super cute and has a nice atmosphere. Unfortunately, it's overpriced and not that great. Staff has always been more than friendly. Such a shame... read more

A nice corner cafe in the lower east side. The atmosphere is cozy and they always have a lot of people in and out. We ordered the Greek salad and added chicken and avocado to it. Simply ..... Amazing!!!!! It was one of the best salads I have had In a long time. This is def a cafe worth 5 stars and even though I grew up in ny..... I still feel that it was a little too pricey read more

B Cup Cafe & Eatery - Greek Salad with grilled chicken and avocado - Sandwiches Near Me - New York, New York

Came here on Saturday around 1PM and had no problem finding a spot to study. Loved the ambience - music was not too loud and it wasn't crowded. I ordered an iced coffee and avocado salad with tuna. Portions were good! Overall a great place to study. Can't wait to come back! read more

B Cup Cafe & Eatery - Sandwiches Near Me - New York, New York

Cute little cafe - corner of East 13 st. Down in Lower East Village - funky vibe and felt like a local. Free WiFi, open 7 Days a week 730 am to 7 pm. Cafe with local baked goods and staff recommended Peppermint Latte in which I did not refuse - had it with almond milk. Quick and friendly service. Space to sit in front of cafe - bar like are with couches and then working space with tables. Since the place was full, we opted for "to- go" cups and walked around the village and towards the waterfront. Latte stayed hot and yummy. Will go back and try the sandwiches and other baked goods. Love supporting local ! read more

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Scene: LES hipster, small, college scene, comfy, super colorful Pros: Free Wi-fi, awesome coffee house muzak, not too loud, lots of windows and light Cons: Only outlets are in the back, pricey Ordered: Caffe Latte Paid: ~$4 Came upon this cafe while exploring alphabet city and was drawn to it by the bright array of colors outside. Relatively small on the inside and the cafe is L shaped. Super bright in the front with couches and lots of tables. It was kind of annoying that outlets are only located in the back where it's slightly darker. Mostly occupied by college kids but my friend was really into the pop/rock? hits they had going on. Good place to study because noise level is just right. Coffee was getting a bit on the expensive side. Anytime I have to pay overly for a regular latte, the more wary I am. However they do come in huge cups with cute designs on top. Their food also looks delicious and will definitely try next time! read more

B Cup Cafe & Eatery - Latte to stay - Sandwiches Near Me - New York, New York

3.5 Stars really. PROS: - Solid free wifi. - Pretty good iced coffees that come in carafes. - Dog friendly. CONS: - Music is often too loud, and I use the term music generously, the selection included Dido, Matchbox 20, Dave Matthews Band, and Eagle-Eye Cherry?? The ambiance can also be described by my coffee companion's words, "What is this? It's like listening to some douchebag college student's playlist." Yeah, someone who went to college in the late 90's. - Needs more AC. - I ordered a latte and dude gave me a LARGE even though I didn't ask for it. $4.50? ...F! read more

B Cup Cafe & Eatery - Sitting area near front of shop. - Sandwiches Near Me - New York, New York

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I had very high hopes for B Cup Cafe, but like there sandwiches, they were off. The price point and idea of each sandwich was great! With a small sab which, 8.5 isn't bad. I had two different ones on different breads. The avocado was tasty but there was 3 times more bread than filling. I, shockingly, thought there was too much bread! My carb loving self has never really had that problem before. I ended up finishing the bread, cause I have a low resistance to bread taunting me to be eaten. I had the same problem with the goat cheese sand which on honey/wheat bread. The bread, this time, was good but became oily from pesto, and again, had little filling. The biggest disappointment, though, was the big 'Oreo' cookie. It was not hard but not soft. The inside was more like frosting, and was very sweet. I didn't like it, and I LOVE Oreos. In theory, B cup should be great. It has a great ambiance, a place for a bite to eat or do some work; comfy and casual. However, it didn't meet my expectations. read more

B Cup Cafe & Eatery - Huge Oreo! - Sandwiches Near Me - New York, New York

Great little coffee shop. I wish I lived a little closer. The coffee was delicious and even though I didn't order any food it smelled great. I really enjoyed the music they played. It was mellow like Norah Jones, Eagles, Jason Mraz, Death Cab for Cutie, Semisonic, etc. I also liked how easy it was to find a plug for my computer and the Wi-Fi was reliable. The tables are pretty close together, but it didn't bother me that much. My friend and I stayed there for 3.5 hours and ordered 2 drinks each. I don't think the staff minded, but we didn't want to stay tooo long and left after we finished our second drink. Don't forget to bring CASH, but if you do they have an ATM inside. read more

B Cup Cafe & Eatery - Ice tea - Sandwiches Near Me - New York, New York

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I don't remember the name of the sandwich I had, but it had egg and arugula inside a croissant and was delicious. The mocha was yummy as well. My boyfriend got a different egg sandwich on a ciabatta and liked that. This would be a cute cafe to spend an afternoon reading (they have couches in the back) or working (although some desks say no laptops, I'm not sure if you could work here). read more

B Cup Cafe & Eatery - Egg and arugula croissant (I forgot the name of the sandwich), mocha, a different egg sandwich on ciabatta, and black coffee. - Sandwiches Near Me - New York, New York

I just moved to the neighborhood just 2 weeks ago and have been here at least 7 times already. The vibes are always chill and calm and I love meeting my girlfriends here for a quick ice coffee before I head to work. The menu is also so amazing and full of options. I love love the Prosciutto sandwich with mozzarella, pesto and arugula... honest everything on the menu is amazing They also have so many health options for shakes and smoothies. Definitely my new go to coffee shop. read more