I've visited Driftaway on several occasions. One at a yelp event, two at their birthday event, and…read morenow a casual weekend visit. It was busy but we were able to find some seats for two. Can't remember the exact name but we ordered an espresso spritz with kiwi notes. Super lovely and great to sip slowly as we enjoyed our Saturday morning.

**Weekends only**…read more Driftaway is a roaster and cafe located right next to Brooklyn Steel. They are known for their coffee tasting experience (bookable in advance), but they also operate as a coffee shop for walk-ins. My boyfriend and I visited on a Sunday afternoon and it wasn't busy. I tried the cardamom cloud cortado, which was alright in terms of flavor - maybe I just don't love cortados - but it was well made. My boyfriend liked his pink bourbon washed pourover a lot. I would try the miso butterscotch latte next time!

We stopped by Maru Cafe's Williamsburg location on a rainy day, so we were lucky to avoid the usual…read moreline. The café has a unique vibe, the drinks are reasonably priced, and we can definitely see why it's so popular. We ordered the Mocha and the Iced Breve Macchiato, and both were well made and enjoyable. The menu has a lot of interesting espresso drinks, signature beverages, and combinations that we'd love to come back and try. That said, while the coffee was very good, we personally wouldn't wait more than 10 minutes in line for it. Overall, we'd definitely recommend Maru Cafe if you can visit during a quieter time. Great coffee, fair prices, and a fun menu make it worth checking out, just try to avoid the peak-hour crowds.

The iced breve macchiato is pretty good! Comes in a 8oz, creamy topped espresso. The Ethiopia…read morepour over tasted quite watered down though. Couldn't finish the cup. Cute place, well decorated. A little bit of a short line in a sunday afternoon.

Food/drinks: delish! Got the coconut coffee and it was very strong!…read more Atmosphere: really stunning atmosphere with high ceiling, art, and huge windows Has couch seating inside and small tables outside Service: friendly and quick! Price: $8 which is to be expected in NY lol

Vibe/ambiance: clean, modern Service: standard…read more Items ordered: matcha latte: milky blackberry matcha: way too sweet

Vibe/ambiance: casual coffee shop, line was 5-10 mins…read moreService: standard Items ordered: iced matcha latte: so milky and slighty grassy

Y'all, I'm literally STILL thinking about my Coconut Matcha Latte!! This spot has been on my list…read moreto visit! We came at around 4pm, so it was unfortunately too late for me to try their Viet Iced Coffee options (bc it'll literally keep you up for the next 12 hrs...iykyk), so I opted for a less-caffeinated option. The drink altogether was $9.25 (base price + tax), WHEW! Highly rec leaving the sweetener level as is to fully taste the coconut flavor. It was DELISH!! The coconut doesn't taste artificial whatsoever and the condensed milk adds a lovely creamy taste. I almost inhaled my bev! Some seating inside, with additional seats outside. Le Gaz is also attached to a concept store (similar to Rhythm Zero/Bandit Running). Staff is overall super friendly. While the drink was on the pricier side, I will be back when I feel like treating myself!!

What a cute, small coffee shop this is. It has some fun art all around on the walls too. They have…read moresome interesting coffee drinks as well. I got the banana bread Iced latte. I do not think I have ever had one of these before. Also, the cup that it comes in are very cute. The barista was very nice and helped me choose what would be the best coffee drink for me to try. If you are in this area I highly recommend stoping in.

Literally THE CUTEST place…read more I was very intrigued by the unusual caffeinated offerings of this place so this won our patronage the Sunday morning of our stay in the LES. I saw somewhere that the pandan vanilla latte was worth getting even though I have no idea what that is. That was my plan until GF made that her plan and I had to pivot. Black sesame latte seemed interesting so I attempted to order that but they were out. Whomp whomp. I pivoted again and ordered the banana bread latte. They serve them in those famous ny-affiliated coffee cups I've seen so much but have never had before so I can check that off the box. The banana bread latte was absolutely incredible. Idk how they do it but it tastes exactly like banana bread in coffee form. The pandan vanilla latte was disappointing, I should probably look up what that actually is before complaining. I will say that it was not aggressively sweetened like probably every other flavored latte sold. Such a cute little place I would love to try their matcha shit also.

These are some of the best cafe drinks I think I've ever had!…read more We got the double matcha and black sesame coffee, and the flavors of both were so delicious. The matcha was the perfect matcha flavor without being too grassy or bitter or too sweet. It was also just the right texture! I also LOVED the black sesame coffee, which was creamy and full of black sesame and espresso flavor. If I lived near here I'd be here like every day. They have cute seating inside too, but not too much of it.

I came here the other day (on a weekday afternoon) as I happened to be in the area, and there was a…read moreshort line, so I figured I would take advantage of that. The drink menu is quite extensive with both duo drinks (cream tops) and more traditional matcha and coffee drinks. I got the earl gray matcha and it was absolutely delicious with the matcha flavor coming through. The service was excellent and friendly, but I'm docking a star because the space itself is pretty small with only a handful of tables. I could see this place getting beyond crowded which would make me claustrophobic if I was sitting at one of the tables with someone hovering over me. I would definitely come back to try more of their matcha drinks though.

Yummy matcha drink!…read more When you walk in you are in a cozy whimsical cafe with cafe inspired interior. There's some seating available , perfect for catching up with friends. Even though they are known for their matcha drinks, I decided to get their seasonal drink instead: Matcha Peach Fizz. Not too bubbly nor sour , there is a good amount of matcha and a touch of peach with every sip. Quick service even though it is busy af.

Yummy yummy matcha…read more I got the strawberry matcha and my friends got the mango matcha.

While in Chinatown, Manhattan, NYC during my professional duties all day which my desiderium was…read morebubble tea, but precious time prevented me to travel beyond the vicinity range. Yelp mobile application takes me to Cafe Diem that is adjacent to Confucius Plaza and the outskirt peripherals of Chinatown. While scanning the menu, I could not decide but inquired if any drinks were offered cold or chilled rather than hot beverage. My goal is to battle NYC's summer plaguing heat and humidity to stay hydrated with the added stress of carrying a large heavy bag all day for my professional duties. Further adding implication to the situation, NYC became victim of Canada's wildfire smoke impacting air quality which I was also battling amid wearing a face mask. Customer service is average. I did inquire if there were any teas served cold or chilled. Background music was boisterously loud that I was befuddled unable to hear the server/cashier for clarity of a better understanding. A small selection of breakfast pastries are available. There were no chocolate chip cookie, unfortunately to no avail. There is a condiment station where milk, sweetener, sugar and cup sleeve holders are available self-serve. Napkins are abundantly available for grabs. The cup sleeve holders are pretty decorated with a blue floral pattern. There is indoor seating with small tables with small white flowers are available of high chairs. I admire how the tables contain a small white flower as decoration which does not occupy the entire table. For a fleeting moment of phlegmatic disposition I did achieve equanimity state in a air conditioning atmospheric environment. Sustainable paper straws are available which tasted disgusting for an undesirable cardboard-like flavor totally impair enjoyment of my drink. Oolong cold tea, small $4.00 The ice was very minimal of minuscule pieces which melted entirely during my professional duties return. As a consequence the tea became room temperature and tasted awful. The tea was mediocre. Price is realistic and reasonable especially for small size. It foot the budget for my wallet. Nota Bene: Cafe Diem offers 9% cash discount for payment. Yes, cash is still widely accepted as a valid form of legal tender payment.

Service: 3.8/5 Drink: 4.5/5…read morePrice: $5-$10 Small coffee shop at one end of Confucius Plaza, slightly away from the center of Chinatown. Pretty quiet during the weekday with conveniently placed outlets amongst the limited seating, which makes it good for getting work done. What I Ordered: - Cafe Diem: not as strong as i'm used to for viet coffee, slightly acidic