Birch Coffee really hit the spot on a rainy day. The ambiance was exactly what I was hoping for, with plenty of cozy little nooks to settle into and get some work done. I went with the raspberry latte, and while it leaned on the sweeter side, I was pleasantly surprised by how well the flavor paired with the espresso. It is not often you see that balance done right. I would definitely come back. read more

First time there., ordered a Match Latte NO FOAM.., still got foam. Seating area's are great for laptop working or student studying. Ambiance = 8.5 Service = 9.8 very welcoming smiles., and service. Coffee = 7.6 Food = 6.0 mostly offer pastries. Music = mostly 90's music.., I guess depending on staff. read more

The chai latte here was decent - nothing too crazy to talk about. They have good wfh vibes here and a lot of seating for people and groups. Definitely also an easy grab and go spot. read more

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Service was so nice. The matcha was fine I probably should've tried the coffee. I liked the blackberry flavor. read more

Birch Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York

Definitely my go to coffee shop on the UWS, less than 0.03 miles. Birch foodie pastries does compliment their delicious array of coffee flavors. Along with their staff who I must pay homage too, as they truly enjoy serving us customers with kindness, genuine smiles and excellent service. read more

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Walked in and ordered a drink, planning to sit and check some emails. As soon as I sat down and pulled out my laptop the woman who had sold me the drink came over and told me they were closing. I asked why she hadn't told me when I ordered my drink, as it is the only reason I was there. Her answer was "oh". No accountability or even an apology. Her coworker had the nerve to tell me that it's written on the door, as if I'd check to see if they were staying open after 4pm. Ridiculous lack of accountability and customer service. read more

Got the brown sugar cappuccino- very good!!!! Chai was also good. Not the most favorite but definitely gooooood and a staple of living in the area for daily coffee read more

I decided to stop by Birch Coffee after a meeting. I wasn't sure what I wanted until I saw that rosemary honey butter biscuit and a small cup of coffee.... OMWorddddddddd that biscuit was EVERYTHING. I originally wanted it warm however, they did not have a microwave, it was DELICIOUS. Staff was very friendly.The atmosphere is very comfortable. There are a few areas to charge your phone.. read more

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Such a cute little spot for delicious coffee! They have a special birch spiced latte which tasted like winter time cozy vibes in a cup. Definitely a must visit for a hot cup of coffee to keep you warm this winter season. read more

Birch Coffee - Vanilla latte and spiced birch latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York

Friendly baristas and great seasonal drinks. The little library in the coffee shop is great. Sometimes there can be a bit of a line.

Stopped to get a cup of coffee prior to heading to JFK Nice fast customer service and great iced mocha. Lovely lively ambiance location for all New Yorkers to visit. read more

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Friendly service. I came on a weekend afternoon, so it was busy, and hard to get a table. You got some people on laptops, reading, and some chitchatting. I suppose if you wanna pop a squat here, you have to get here early or on non-rush hours. Get the iced blueberry matcha latte . I haven't tasted a matcha that made me go "wow". The blueberry flavor pairs perfectly with the matcha and is sweetened perfectly. Chef's kiss. 10/10. Do it. read more

This place is dirty cute set up but filthy. The latte tasted like milk and a overpowered Carmel taste. Won't go back again!

I asked them nicely to put only 1/3 of milk in my coffee, somehow.... They just don't understand..sigh..

Great start to the morning with some good coffee! Everyone working here was so kind and informative! There were a lot of places to sit and visit, including outside. Would definitely come back! read more

The baristas were very friendly. Ordered a dirty chai which was delicious. Also tried their rosemary honey biscuit, which was also good (warm it up, add butter). read more

Came here on a Trader Joe's run - I went ahead and tried the Birch Latte with oat milk. It was balanced - not too sweet, with clear distinct fall spice but not bitter or overwhelming. The person who was taking my order likened it to a drink version of a spice cake and less sweet than a pumpkin spice latte, and I agree. I can see myself trying the iced version if in the area. Also got 20% off which made it affordable. We noted the cozy bookshelf decor and the unique beans and mugs available to purchase. I did notice that the lid didn't fit the cup well, so note to commuters if you haven't yet tried Birch Coffee the latte spilled slightly around the edges as I was holding it. I also didn't try anything else other than the drink, so I'd be mindful of other reviews who mention they have tried the baked goods and other offerings if you want to try too. Also noticed someone said there was no wifi - weird because I saw multiple people studying here... I think this is a chain coffee place unique to New York, and they're opening a location in Seoul soon. Service was standard for this location specifically. read more

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The coffee here is wonderful!! It is freshly brewed. The last time I visited, I had a chai tea latte. It was great. The service was fast and friendly. The ambiance is cozy with an outdoor seating area. read more

Quick service on a Sunday morning. The chai latte was unexpectedly amazing. Good amount of seating at this location. You can take your coffee to go and walk around West side park or Central Park! read more

Birch Coffee - Chai Almond Latter - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York

I love Birch! It's my favorite coffee shop in the city. They make their own oat milk and it's the best. I usually get the iced vanilla oat latte but today I tried the new oat cold foam and it was delicious. Birch also has propagations you can stop for and a library system where you can take or leave books. They are LGBTQ + friendly and they give a teacher discount which is greatly appreciated. I love the vibes! read more

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Stopped by for coffee after a hearty lunch. We were surprised to see a line, but then thought maybe it was evidence that the coffee must be good. The line went quickly enough. There are tables and seating inside. We opted for one of the tables outside. There are also benches with tables. The inside is done tastefully and has books lining a back wall. They also sell cool looking t-shirts...ones that I thought I could actually wear. Ordered my usual hot Americano. Husband got his usual coffee with oat milk. My son got the iced Americano. My Americano was surprisingly smooth. It had a nice rounded out flavor. At first I thought it was the combination of the scone and coffee together. But after continuing to just drink the Americano, I was very pleased with the flavor. Not a hint of bitterness or sourness. My husband liked his coffee with oat milk, but I thought the taste was average. My son's Americano was good; not watered down. It still retained good enough flavor. Always looking for a good chocolate chip cookie, I searched their dessert section. No chocolate chip cookies, but they had a pre-packaged "cookies and cream" cookie that I purchased. I also bought a chocolate scone to satisfy my chocolate chip craving. Unfortunately, the cookies and cream cookie tasted only of sugar. I only ate one piece and abandoned it. The scone was good, but nothing spectacular. Impressed with their Americano, I'll keep this on my list of coffee shops to return to. read more

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Birch Coffee was the first coffee place I saw when I walked to the West Side of Manhattan today. I saw lots of empty seats outside so I went in for my usual small drip coffee. I was warmly greeted by a really nice barista behind the counter. He also had a co-worker keeping things moving quickly. The coffee was perfect in both taste and price. The size is 8oz but I get a good buzz from 8oz so I don't mind. The bathroom was clean and everything inside and outside looks great. I'm highly recommending this Birch Coffee location. It's the nicest one I've been to. read more

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This is a pretty typical café near Central Park. I dropped by here and ordered a matcha latte. The drink was great - smooth and not too sweet. When I went, it was quite busy (no seats), but the service was fast and efficient. There is also one bathroom here. Overall, a good place to grab a drink to go. read more

This place has some of the best coffee you can find .. you can really smell the roast of their coffee grinds as soon as you walk in. Not too far from where I work, I stop here to grab a cup when I have time to spare before work. read more

It's great for certain things and the rest is just limited selection that is overpriced. Cold brew is good, cappuccino is good but overpriced for the tiny cup. Some coffees are well made. Baked goods are not the best, yogurt and juice is insanely overpriced. read more

In a neighborhood with a dearth of options to sit and read or do work, I came to Birch. It's spacious, with plenty of seating and outlets for your devices, the music is low enough to concentrate, and people are friendly enough. I had a cappuccino, which was good, maybe a bit bitter for my taste. I also treated myself to a blueberry muffin. My waistline was grateful that it's on the smaller side. There was something floral in there that I couldn't quite place, maybe lilac or lavender? The line moves quickly, the service is efficient if tepid, and there's a wait for the single bathroom, which can get messy. They have a frequent customer card and a library of take one, leave one books, which is nice. read more

Birch Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York

Great little place. I love that they have big tables that can be shared (as opposed to four tops that one person can monopolize with a big coat and a laptop! The coffee was excellent, the service was great and it had a nice vibe. This is a great little place to stop for QUALITY coffee and tea. I wish we had more time---we will be back! read more

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I'll always love Birch's coffee. Their drip coffee is very strong, the lattes are very smooth, and the hot chocolate is not too rich and super foamy. However, this location is routinely out of almond milk, so keep that in mind if that's what you're after. They do offer oat, soy, and hemp, FYI. They're also low on outlets, unless you're sitting by the bathroom in the back. It's a small cafe, but they do have one long table that can seat a bunch of people, along with a bunch of tables to the left. Birch is very popular, so you're likely gonna wait for a seat. I had to make like a predator for about 25 minutes to grab a seat. Also, it's loud, so keep in mind if you're coming here to do work. read more

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Birch Coffee has a relaxed neighborhood vibe in the Upper West Side. I've gotten coffee (americanos, cappuccinos, flat whites) here 30+ times now, and the quality is always consistent. They also have punchcards and student/teacher discounts. Service is always super friendly! There's also a few cubicle-style areas to do work, in addition to the large communal tables throughout the cafe. read more

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Im always on the lookout for new coffee places to try around the UWS area and came across Birch Coffee. The service was very pleasant. There is plenty of outdoor seating, making it a perfect slot for a crisp call day. I got the drip coffee and blueberry muffin. The drip coffee was strong (in a good way) and the blueberry muffin was absolutely delicious and I've had my fur share of blueberry muffins! Overall, solid spot to get some work done or read a book! read more

Birch Coffee - Blueberry muffin and drip coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York

Great coffee service ambiance. I enjoyed this coffee so much. Will return at least 2 a week. read more

Birch Coffee - Best Cappuccino in the upper WestSide myself - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York

Nice atmosphere, great coffee at reasonable prices and friendly, helpful staff. Love the aroma of their freshly-ground, light-roast coffee!

Simply the best latte in all of the upper west side and possibly all of New York City. This coffee shop is worth seeking out - it is that good. The baristas are always fast but they take care to pull their shots properly. Smoothest latte ever. You will not be disappointed. They also have a fantastic hot cocoa. Just saying... read more

Birch Coffee - Damn good latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York

1. Dead roach on the windowsill (pictured) 2. No wifi available to customers 3. trans-exclusive author prominently on display (details below) 4. abruptly closed at 4 and evicted current customers with no warning. And all for these prices! 1 is self-explanatory. I can only hope that the sanitation expectations behind the counter are substantially higher, but this sight made me too mistrustful to order anything. 2 Despite ample seating suggesting that customers are welcome to linger and work, there is no wifi available. Many people (when I came on Saturday, at least) decided to stay anyway (and read or use personal hotspots), so if the goal is to avoid customers sitting for long stretches of time, it doesn't work. 3 Amid their bookcase is a copy of Germaine Greer's The Female Eunuch. In recent years, Germaine Greer has become the poster child of trans-exclusive radical feminism in academy-adjacent spaces. In one interview with BBC, she said, "Just because you lop off your d**k and then wear a dress doesn't make you a f**king woman. I've asked my doctor to give me long ears and liver spots and I'm going to wear a brown coat but that won't turn me into a fucking cocker spaniel..." source: https://www.glaad.org/gap/germaine-greer Given what a loathsome and obvious icon of transphobia Germaine Greer is, it's hard for me not to see the display of this book as some kind of dogwhistle to transphobic customers (yes, even if some of Greer's earlier work is commendable). It doesn't feel different, to me, than if a copy of Richard Spencer's book was on the table. It was enough to make me not want to support this business. 4 (no pun intended, given that they close at 4p). When the clock struck 4, a barista emerged from the counter and announced "excuse me everyone, we are now closed. If you are waiting for a drink you can remain, but the rest of you please exit". This was pretty abrupt and clumsy. It would have been better (and more typical) to come around and gently nudge everyone at 3:45, informing them that the place closes at 4, so we had more time to gather up our things and conclude our work. read more

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Really nice cafe. Great mixed coffee drinks done right. Feels right. The courteous staff are always on point and are eager to make your visit a nice experience. Couldn't say more. read more

Had the hot cocoa, vanilla latte, chocolate croissant, and cheddar scallion scone. All of them were pretty tasty. Nice variety of pastries to choose from. I wish our pastries were warmed up though. read more

Birch Coffee - Chocolate croissant - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York

BE AWARE: there is no Wi-fi here. This is a great cafe with great staff, coffee, & ambience. I actually like having no wifi because I can focus on my reading & writing. I just wish that the place was more laptop-friendly (=more outlets!). read more

Birch Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York

My first coffee stop in this area, and one I'd go back to. Staff were friendly, menu had good variety, and their fresh-baked treats were appealing- we went with a lemon poppy seed donut that was huge, cakey, and unique! The latte and Americano we tried were both solid- no burned taste, alternative milks available. Heard good things about their cold brew, too. Shop has more space than others, with several tables and a book nook in the back by the bathrooms. Dog-friendly, too! read more

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A fun, hipster-style coffee shop with solid brews and yummy donuts. The maple waffle donut paired very nicely with their standard cup of joe. There is a huge communal table when you walk in which reminds you that these are places for connecting with people not for hogging a two person table for yourself & your laptop. Needless to say, this is not where I'd head to work but to meet up with an old friend or meet a new acquaintance. The food here is a bit pricey, but makes sense when you think about the rent they must pay and the effort they put into the vibe of the place. I would definitely come back again if ever in the neighborhood, but I wouldn't go out if my way to frequent this spot. The coffee is good, but not that amazing on its own. Come for a nice place to sit by a window and chat for hours on how art and spirituality are essential to life or some other philosophical endeavor. read more

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I was in total disbelief that this place did not have WiFi available for their customers to use at a coffee shop. What kind of a coffee shop doesn't have WiFi access? Well apparently this one. So if you're trying to get work done that requires WiFi access, you better find another place to do it. Besides that, the coffee is pretty good. I got the Chai Latte here and it's not bad for a fair $4.25. read more