The coffee at Baruir is delicious! They roast their own coffee beans, so the flavors are strong, and their shop smells especially amazing. For those purchasing beans, they have options for different flavor profiles. The drip they served in-store when I went was the French Roasted Colombia. I loved it! The coffee had a nice rich flavor. As a small business, the service felt very personal. They were kind and answered questions about their beans, flavors and when they were roasted. We also bought the Indonesia Sumatra beans, and can't wait to try it. I would definitely return when I'm in town! read more

I guess my experience was pretty much "what you see is what you get." It was fine but I wasn't really expecting much anyways. Just always been curious to see if this coffee shop is any way comparable to the dozen other ones in the neighborhood. I got a seasonal latte that was a little weak so I wasn't impressed. But I like that they have a big roaster right inside the front, so you know the coffee is fresh at least! It's also nice that they sell apparel and pantry items too. Sure why not! read more

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My new favorite matcha shop! Went apartment hunting in the area and came across this hidden gem, love to support small businesses, plus the matcha was delicious. read more

Baruir Coffee Shop - matcha latte - Grocery Near Me - Sunnyside, New York

Excellent. They roast the beans right on premises. It does not get any better than this. Great coffee. Great selection. Thanks Baruir read more

In hood with as many diverse offerings as Sunnyside, few get better than Baruir's, which serves some of the best coffee in the neighborhood. It took me years to become a coffee lover, and I credit them with helping me truly appreciate all things coffee. I've only grown fonder since my initial review (which still rings true) nearly a decade ago, so I'm upping the rating to 5 stars. The sweet owner, Mr. Nersesian, has held the fort for decades and is among one of many Romanian owners in the area. It is a family operated business and whether it's him or his wife, or his hilarious son, they serve all their customers with care. I once mentioned how much I appreciated the coffee ice cubes and his response was: "I'm not selling you water, I'm here to sell you coffee." It is the truth. They still freshly roast their beans every day and the smell is truly intoxicating. They also sell the beans to grind at home as well as regional variations from Latin America to Europe. What goes unmentioned is that they also sell a small variety of snacks and treats, much of it of the eastern euro / middle eastern variety. They've been a part of the borough for over 50 years at this point. Here's hoping for 50 more and beyond. read more

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This is my first time in Sunnyside and as I was going to dinner with a group at a local pizza place, I saw a specialty store serving European/Middle Eastern goods and it happened to be this gem. After smelling some very good coffee, I got some of their pistachio Turkish Delight/Lokum which was very cheap for the size of the piece. The staff was nice. The lokum was a bit different than most other places which flavor theirs with rosewater. Instead of said floral flavor, I tasted a stronger mastic flavor so in short, it wasn't as sweet. There was a refreshing aftertaste thanks to said ingredient. The texture was also nice; tasting fresh even though I bought it quite late in the day. I overall liked it a lot. Minireview as I didn't get much but of what I tried, I liked it a lot. I'll be back for an iced coffee when I'm back in the area. Nice local place. read more

Baruir Coffee Shop - Lokum-pistachio - Grocery Near Me - Sunnyside, New York

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I've been buying here since 2009. Both beans and ground. Delicious! Best ever! Service is always quick and and efficient.

One of the best coffee store and only store in Sunnyside to buy coffee. Every week when they roast their coffee beans you will know it I live a couple of blocks away and when I wake up sometimes, and smell their coffee beans being roasted.... I am in heaven, what a way to wake up. I would crave their coffee. I am a coffee lover!! Their iced coffee is amazingly delicious and strong. Its better than any of the watered down coffee offered in Sunnyside's chain coffee places. Their ice coffee is quite unique. I always get their large ice coffee with 1/2 spoon of sugar and milk in the summer. Their ice cubes are made of coffee, plus they pour cold coffee. How much better can that be? In the warmer weather I do buy their hot coffee. They make a perfect cup of coffee every time. They are always very consistent. What really sucks is that they do not open early in the morning to accommodate morning commuters. I can only get it after work. If you want a coffee press or coffee pot go to Macy's or bed bath and beyond. If you want great coffee come to Baruir's Coffee. Their prices are very competitive which is reasonable to me. I also buy their coffee beans from there and they grind it to the coffee machine that I am going to make it in. I usually get their mixed blend. I have never had a bad batch. Always on point. They have the coffee beans pre-packaged ready to grind because they sell out pretty fast. If you are a coffee lover this is the place to go. Just the aroma when walking into their store is so deliciously inviting. read more

For me, the Baruir store is selling the best coffee for Turkish coffee. I'm using this coffee for almost 40 years . Few years ago I moved from Queens in Long Island and I continue to go there to buy this coffee. read more

"Our coffee is SO good that we can use generic soda cups for our Iced Coffees, close on Sundays, and not open until 9:00am daily, and STILL not have any pretentiousness about us." That is what I think about Baruir's! A true Queens/ New York City experience. It's more like a small Euro grocery store with good coffee. A majority of the store has shelves of produce, their own packaged bulgur wheat, dried apricots, currants, nuts, and turkish delights. Their small batched of coffee are only behind the counter. There's a teeny selection of baklavah and other pastries. Their roasting machine is pretty cool to look at, surprisingly the didn't smell of coffee when I went on a warm Saturday afternoon. The girl behind the counter knew her beans well and said that the Java blend was the strongest. I'm also told that Swiss Water Decaf blend that they have, is the preferred way to make Decaf, instead of that other way..that I've vaguely heard of, that doesn't leave the decaf coffee tasting very good. A half pound of whole bean Java and a small Iced Coffee (they have Soymilk! No Almond though. & yes it was with those infamous coffee ice cubes) cost me around $7. It was strange that the didn't offer any other drinks at the time (they have espresso, cappucino etc. listed on their teeny menu stuck on the counter. 4:00pm- I was told that they only had regular coffee- it was very good though). There's a nice grey cat there! There's also a tiny table in the back, behind the produce, under a TV, with 2 chairs. read more

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Located on Queens Blvd its so easy to pass this place and not realize it. However thanks to yelp, I was able to actually stop here. It's a very nice spot full with coffee favorites. The have a good selection of coffee to buy. You can get the beans or grind. They also have middle eastern pastries. But what attracted me here is the iced coffee. They make the ice cubes out of the cold coffee they serve. I think is genius!!!! Means while you're drinking your coffee you will never have that watery flavor. On the contrary your coffee will keep on going!!!! Yes!!! Extra caffeine please! So I love, love, love this idea and their iced coffee is a must. Staff is nice and again, support our local businesses!!! read more

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So I stumbled on this place a few years ago before it became online famous. I knew it was popular in the neighborhood because of the clientele so I went in. As other reviewers mentioned, the brew coffee is a bit lacking. I suspect it is the way the make it in a coffee marker versus a french press or something else. So the brew coffee is meh. Not for me personally. I have tried it a few times both ice and hot. I would not recommend it if you are a coffee snob/connoisseur. But if you are like my mom and swing maxwell house or think starbucks is too much, then you might like their brew coffee. It is super cheap too, so that is a selling point. But the real value is their roasted coffee. They roast their beans on site and you can sometimes see them roasted it. They have all kinds of coffee beans and they sell it by the half of pound or pound. I brought some of their breakfast blend and was a bit concern as it did not smell great and the coffee I had in store was lacking. But I grind it up and used a french press, BOY was I wrong. The coffee was amazing, it even reheats well (I know I am the devil for doing this but I am student). I would recommend talking to the old guy if here is there, he might be the owner or have a connection. Tell him what you are looking for and buy some beans. Maybe pick up some Russians treats along the way. read more

Superior coffee and nuts. I am housesitting in Woodside and the house supplies have all kinds of labels from Baruir's.

I wouldn't have noticed this place if it wasn't for Yelp! I got the iced coffee, sunflower seeds and some green olives. The owner is extremely friendly. Definitely check it out! read more

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I am impressed, Baruir's Coffee was simply remarkable. The atmosphere is really fun and the staff is excellent. These guys have a wonderful menu as well. Staff are extremely nice and service is very fast. Overall, had a lovely experience at Baruir's Coffee and I am looking forward to returning. read more

Rude service and subpar coffee. Grew up in the area and remember when Baruir's Coffee was larger and had that amazing aromatic smell when you came through the door. Baruir and workers were always friendly and helpful. Sadly, during a recent return to the store, I was saddened to see the store half the former size but more shocked at the decline in the quality of the coffee and even more disappointed by the rude service. I first walked into a heated (at best) exchange between a younger man and I believe the daughter. Perhaps it was an unintended spill over of that argument, but I and two others before me were rudely ignored for minutes until the woman barked at him to attend to us. When it finally came to the turn of my party, mid way in preparation of our drinks, he stopped to flirt with a woman that came in and served instead of finishing with our order, attended to her. Adding insult to injury, the coffee was stale and the experience of that man only added to the bitterness of that day. Perhaps this was a fluke day that we came in on, but it was a far cry form Baruir's former days of charm, quality, and courtesy. Five-stars for nostalgia though. But two-stars otherwise. read more

I grew up down the block from this store. I would remember waking up as a child and the first thing I would smell out the door of our apartment was the smell of coffee. These guys roast their coffee every other week, and that smell is absolutely delightful. When I seriously got into the habit of drinking coffee (in my college years) I gravitated towards exotic pour overs and $10 lattes. When I eventually moved back to Queens, this store stood waiting for me with its intense coffee roasting odor. Who knew that this gem of a shop from my childhood would offer me the deals of a lifetime. The owners understand what it means to be a picky coffee drinker and they have selections for all types of flavors. My favorites have so far been the Colombian and the Kenyan beans that they have (though these change seasonally). Give this place a shot if you're looking for decent coffee at reasonable prices. read more

Thanks to Pulse New York, I traveled all the way from Manhattan to Queens for this place only because they alleged that Baruir has one of the best ice coffee in the city. Okay, I am here, chanting for a great ice coffee experience. Location: it 's in Sunnyside where you can take 7 train and get off at 40th street. And it's not far from the subway station at all. 1 min here, you are here. Ice coffee: What i love about ice coffee is its quality, the intense of the coffee bean and its high tech to cool off the coffee in order to get the essence of coffee beans. However, I could not taste any thing from their ice coffee, except the fact that I can taste that their beans are burnt while roasting. Any, the so called ice coffee ice lol is nothing fancy at all. Anyway the best part is that the place is cheap. But I'd rather pay more to have a good ice coffee Overall: I don't get it so i won't be back read more

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When the beans are fresh the strong house blend makes my favorite cup of coffee - especially compared to some of the more eclectic, expensive, but less flavorful options I have tried from other shops in Manhattan. I use a burr grinder and either a french press or a decent drip machine and it comes out great either way 90% of the time. You should get it ground for you if you are going to consume it within the next day or so. Honestly even 5 day old ground Baruir's house blend is better than a freshly ground bean that has no flavor or wasn't roasted recently. Of course that is the benefit of Baruir's - if you live as close as I do you can smell them roasting the coffee. I just hope people give them the business they deserve so they can keep going after all these years. If you put more than 10 grams of coffee per cup like I do I would describe the strong house blend like I would a good cheese - it is intensely packed with flavor just to the point of almost being too much. It can make your day. read more

Baruir's Coffee was really good and quite affordable. I also love the location. Every single thing I've tried until now is really good. Staff is really friendly and definitely will help you with anything. Baruir's Coffee - You guys are awesome! read more

Best coffee in New York City and right down the block from me! This establishment has been in business for over 50 years and for good reason. The quality of the coffee is excellent and it's family run with good service. Skip the Starbucks and head here for freshly ground, in-house roasted beans and delish coffee. I love the iced coffee, with coffee ice cubes, and their house blend I always take a pound to go. Plus Armenian and European groceries. read more

This place is a treasure. Great selection of coffee beans and accoutrements, as well as fried fruits and confections. I've never had a cup of coffee here, but it's my go-to for beans. The coffee bean quality is some of the best I've had in the city, and this includes locals like Parrot and Porto Rico's locations in BK and Manhattan. Stopping by when the roaster on is also pretty interesting (and smells incredible). The house medium/bold blend is excellent. I've used both a press and and a chemex and have always gotten great results. Can't say enough good things - please support this local business! read more

Grab a pound of coffee a week at the very least. The ice coffee is great. If you enjoy Turkish coffee this place is for you.

I do not own one of those fancy internet, does everything a computer can cellphones. BUT if i did you'd see 300 Check-In stars I love this place. I dont even live near here, but I find myself driving to this neighborhood all too often and just HAVE to go in Yes, everyone raves over the coffee ice cubes. Brilliant, yes. BUT did you know the wife of the store owner is Colombian and the husband is Armenian? hence, awesome coffee with awesome dried goods to sell. -- oh, and btw- this isnt really a coffee shop as its a store. theres only one seat, so don't bring your laptop thinking you're going to sip a cup o joe and pleasantly work on your excel doc, cuz it aint that sort of place. buy your coffee and go read more

I have been a long time regular at Bariur now, but I always forget to write a review. Well, here it is. Their coffee is great, and I love that they use coffee ice cubes. This way, it doesn't dilute your coffee! I also buy their medium/strong house blend coffee to leave at work. 1lb is 8.99, which is really reasonable. On the side note, they have a very cute cat that hangs out here. He is very friendly and cuddly. This makes me want to visit them more. read more

My friend goes here to buy coffee beans. I don't drink coffee, so I have no emotional reaction to our trip here. But when I get inside, I find a large selection of dried fruit. Who doesn't love a large selection of dried fruit? I bought reasonably priced dried apples and dried bananas. Yum. Cute, convenient, friendly store. I like! read more

5 stars and a big ass HIGH FIVE for one of the best iced coffees in the city. I live right by this place and go several times a week. Great selection. As Christine C said, COFFEE ICE CUBES! Why isn't everyone doing this? It never waters down! It's the gift that keeps on giving! read more

My initial reaction to Baruir's was not one of instant fandom. After a local suggested I try the iced coffee with cream instead of milk, I am now a devout follower of the Baruir cult. And the iced coffee cubes are a nice touch. Baruir makes my morning sprint to work just a little bit brighter. Sure, their hours are awkward and the staff isn't always outwardly amicable, but Baruir's rings of old world charm in an up-and-coming neighborhood. And their kitty is really cute :) read more

Baruir's is a great little secret in my neighborhood which is definitely lacking in places to eat. It's a small little coffee shop that's been open since 1966 that also carries middle eastern and European foods. In the summer you can get iced coffee which is served with ice cubes made of coffee, and that means no diluting, just coffee taste. The coffee is really good, perfectly roasted. its nice when you have other options besides Dunkin Donuts and Starbucks. read more

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Just stopped by here for the first time as I've seen this place on my way home from work many times. Got a simple iced coffee, which came out super fast. The coffee was delicious, the guy knew the exact perfect amount of cream to put in, and the ice cubes were coffee ice cubes. Perfect cup, so glad I tried it. They also have a wide range of coffee beans at the store, and this place will definitely be my go to coffee stop. If you are lucky enough to be wandering by as they are open, check this place out for sure! The people working there were also very friendly, so 10/10 would drink again. read more

I heard good comments about this place. I've never been here, because they open LATE and close EARLY... weird. I leave at 8 am and get home around 7pm.. always close! Please, if you sell coffee, you must to be open at 7am. read more

Yeah, this place is old school alright. Great if you want a cup to go, because with no seating, that's the only option. Unless... wait, there's one small table with three chairs. But alas, the owner will not allow any customers to sit there ( even though it's empty). Apparent that's his special table? Um, no, I think not. Dear Mr. Old School: people won't always remember what you say, but they won't forget their first impression. There's equally good neighborhood coffee within a block; try stopping by to see what hospitality looks like. read more

Staying with friends close by, I asked for recommendations for someplace local to get a good cappuccino and their word was Baruir. So I got up the next morning, walked over and was surprised that Baruir doesn't really even have a proper espresso machine--just a cheap consumer model. But, whatever, I'm used to lots of different styles of coffee and they had cappuccino on the menu, so I ordered one. Their method of making a cappuccino consisted of pouring brewed coffee (not espresso) into cold milk, and then frothing the whole lot. It made for an okay cup of coffee with milk, but not a cappuccino, and not even a cup of coffee I would rush back for. But they were roasting beans fresh when I went in and the aroma was to-die-for, so maybe Baruir is more of a beans place. I would definitely return to try some of their other coffee drinks--I have a feeling that italian coffee isn't really in their wheelhouse and I probably ordered the wrong thing. read more

Friendly owner. Tongue in cheek made fun of my Cafe Bene coffee before showing me what REAL iced coffee is (with you know..ice blocks made of coffee). Have me some simple pointers when I told him I'm new to brewing my own coffee at home. He then sent me off with a half pound of their house blend. I might not know coffee (yet), but I sure know friendly service! read more

Great local roaster, sells tasty beans at a good price. read more

Baruir Coffee Shop - Grocery Near Me - Sunnyside, New York

This place is the best for affordable coffee. They have a wide selection of freshly roasted beans to buy whole or freshly ground. I love the Mocha-Java. In the summer, come here for the ice coffee. Their ice cubes are made of coffee! The owners and staff are incredibly nice and helpful. This is also a good spot to find specialty goods like canned foul mudammas and candied fruits. read more

Coffee is fantastic but the staff can be rude. The owner is unappreciative and gruff, and it rubs off on his staff. I guess they figure the coffee is so good, customer service isn't important. read more

This place is a bit of a walk for me. Actually, I have to go past two different Dunkin' Donuts on my way to Baruir's. But I heard it was good, so I decided it was worth the trek to check it out. It's a really cool little store. I've spent the summer alternating between making my own coffee at home using their whole beans (which are reasonably priced and you can see the roasting machine they use sitting right there, so you know it's super fresh) and walking over there to get the iced coffee with coffee ice cubes when I'm feeling really indulgent. They have an assortment of other neat-o things in there which I haven't fully explored yet, so even if you don't like coffee, there's sure to be something that interests you. But here's why I'm really writing this review. Today is my last day of summer break, so I decided that warranted something special. I was like, "Treat yo self, girl! You deserve those coffee ice cubes." I went to the grocery store first, then walked to Baruir's. Unfortunately, I timed it a little wrong and arrived around 8:52am even though they don't start business until 9am. Oops. However, the owner was there already, opening things up. I apologized for being early and he kindly brushed it off, saying it was fine, when really he could've been a jerk about it or made me wait outside for another 10 minutes. He got a couple things out on the counter while I petted the sweet little kitty that resides there. After getting my iced coffee, I told him to keep the change and he said, "No! There are quarters! Those are good, you should take them." Then we chatted for a few minutes about how today was a holiday, the last real day of summer, when the best time to take vacations is, etc. He was so nice and I feel like it set such a positive tone for the rest of my day (when I otherwise might be moping about having to go back to work tomorrow). I guess when you've been in business for 49 years, you develop really good skills for bonding with the folks in the neighborhood. : ) Even if you have to walk past multiple DDs to get here, it's totally worth the effort. Trust me, I know from personal experience. read more

This was the first coffee shop (beside Starbucks) that I visited upon moving to Sunnyside recently. And it was so delicious that I even called my family and friends at home in Chicago to tell them about it. I was happy upon walking in to see the beautiful arrangement of coffee dispensers along the wall, and was even more delighted to see the cat hanging around inside--it made the place seem really welcoming and laid-back! I'm now reading the other reviews on here, saying that people wish they would've known to bring cash, but the prices were so low that if you have a few bucks on you, you'll surely be able to get something. Even if you're usually not one to carry cash around. I do wish, however, that the sizes were a little bigger: I ordered a "medium", and it was a very small cup. Alas, I cannot expect every business to know which customers are new every single time, so I should have asked. That's my only complaint, though! The place was awesome and I'll definitely come back again. read more

I love this place. Very authentic, old school place. Excellent quality coffee, great service, friendly family run owners. It's a real gem. Only downside is the set up. No place to sit an enjoy your beverage. And despite some obvious efforts to dress the place up, it doesn't feel so much old world as just plain old. Still, having a roaster in the neighborhood is *amazing*. I love coming by when I need a delicious cuppa joe on the run. read more