Picky Barista, you have found a picky coffee-ista, ha!…read more I had been looking for a warm & cozy café to catch up on work in this neighborhood, and at last, I found it! The wood, blues, yellows and even the tacky but endearing hat wall fit right into my comfy, cozy snobby café obsession. The WNUA 95.5 vibes up in here are awesome. Trying the pistachio mocha latte and strawberry iced matcha. Very, very good. The no bathroom is why it's 4 stars...cus, why??

a great place to remote work & to drain your wallet - there…read morewere a bunch of tables of people happily typing away on their computers or reading a book. it's a very light and sunny indoor area that's decorated while maintaining a clean ambience. - I ordered an iced Americano with a splash of almond milk. the espresso was perfect! not burnt, too dark or watery. the almond milk was (thank goodness) not from a silk or grocery store cheap brand - my prob is that there was an up-charge from the 12 ounce to 16 ounce despite having the same amount of espresso. the very lovely worker informed me it's 2 shots in each, so I'm paying extra for 4 ounces of water?!? - my friend got a small iced vanilla latte, which was not too sweet, which was tasty but almost 8 dollars.

My first visit to sit inside and order something…read more Yes, definitely visit here for a delicious beverage. And nice various food offerings; It will be worth your time. INDICO COFFEE CO, located on First Ave at the southeast corner of East 59th Street. You can stop here before you do your shopping at Trader Joe's. It's across the street on East 59th St. I HAD ONE OF THE MOST DELIGHTFUL and DELICIOUS CHAI LATTE. I ordered the "regular " size, and I requested almond milk. My regular size chai latte was $5.99, plus an additional charge of $.85, for my requested almond milk. I understand that. Things are up in price pretty much all around. It is May 2026. SBUX used to charge extra for almond milk, but now they don't. Maybe eventually that will happen here. But, either way, this chai latte was made fresh, right before everyone's eyes. They have a very large, professional coffee steaming thing machine-see my photos. Fantastic beverage!! Each beverage is made once you order. The huge shiny professional coffee-steamer machine reminds me of Italy, and places that take their time to make you one of the BEST BEVERAGES EVER!! So, my fellow New Yorkers, don't be in a hurry too much when you order your beverage. IT IS WORTH THE WAIT!! The woman at the front counter was very kind and it made my visit a pleasure. See my photos of the menus. And interior/exterior shots. After I tasted my Yummy CHAI LATTE, and discovered how great it was, I decided to take a chance and order the fresh pastry "CHEESE POCKET". It is round, and apparently calling my name LOL. I had to try it, Partly for educational purposes, as well as sustenance. I asked about the type of cheese inside, silently wondering if it was sweet or savory, and secretly hoping it would be close to the cheese danishes made in the 1960's. So I am not talking about cream cheese, no sir, I'm talking about the yummy sweet cheese that was more in the farmer and cottage cheese family; that's the closest to a description of what I was hoping for. Baby Boomers who grew up in the NYC area may recall. Well, this FRESH PASTRY was delicious. It was like a combination of the type of cheese I was hoping for, along with a tiny, smooth blend of cream cheese. A well mixed, smooth, yummy light cheese on the bottom inside this fresh, round, light-as-air pastry. It was $5.99. AND I TOTALLY ENJOYED IT!! I really like it here. I love the deep, dark, blue velveteen comfortable sofas, as if you are in someone's home. There are also round tables and blue velveteen chairs at the tables. There is self-serve cold water with slices of lemon in a nice size clear container with an open/close spout. Plastic clear cups and napkins nearby. This is a lovely place. It's spacious, too. Please be patient once you place your order. You are not the only one here. The service is NOT slow, it is service aiming to be the best in making your beverage as delicious as can be. Greatness takes time!! People are working hard to provide the best to you. You can see it . Be patient. Be kind to yourself, and allow yourself the luxury of time, okay? Enjoy!! Cool place, and I look forward to trying some of the other beverages and food, too. I see some creative matcha combinations. This is a lovely place. Treasure it and enjoy it.

Ambiance (5/5): plenty of space, welcoming decor, and it's half open for the natural airflow. The…read morespace allows for people to sit and dine or even work on laptops. Service: Little interaction, no wait. Latte (3/5): The coffee did not have a forward flavor, almost diluted in taste. Chocolate chip croissant (1/5): You can't call this a croissant when it has a bread-like consistency... It was so dry that without my coffee I would've started coughing. I had less than half of it before I threw it out. I asked the staff if they baked it in-house and they confirmed yes. It was 9am so expected this to be fresh so I can't imagine how it'd taste by the afternoon...

Such a cute little coffee shop with good vibes! They serve all the cold beverages in a reusable bag…read morewhich is cute Not too much seating inside but there's some extra tables outside You do have to walk down a couple steps to get into the shop

Horchata cappuccino was a bit sweet but overall delicious. It was over priced though. Service was…read moregood. Cafe is small but cute. There was a decent outdoor seating.

First & foremost the Matto Espresso tops all espresso shops on the UWS. Its deeply penetrating…read moreflavors, amazing staff, delicious danishes, and in demand espresso beans can't "FOOL" anyone; why a larger store is so not needed! It was also a message for me to see their sinage...my new beginnings after a job lost in 11/2025 (3 in 5 years). Yes it sucks, when you're a resident in CraCra NYC and not working? It's pure insanity. The great news is that I literally launched two (2) viable and needed service companies. But, what caught my attention, was Matto Espresso store sinage. Because, I have a Matto miniature metal charm from Birthdate Co. an online candle shop. And inside some of their candles are Tarot charms & I was shocked me when I received The FOOL ("0" number). Of course I did get defensive but checked myself. Mic drop for sure. If you are aware of Tarot Card symbols, "Matto (The Fool) is the "0" or unnumbered card in the Major Arcana, representing new beginnings, infinite potential, spontaneity, and a "leap of faith" into the unknown. It portrays a free spirit often on a journey, symbolizing innocence, taking risks, and navigating life's major archetypes." - Wikipedia Matto Espresso Shop, symbolizes NYC spontaneous energy, infinite potential of being great New Yorkers, definitely our FREE SPIRITS, and being one of the countless coffee, espresso & tea shops...check out Matto Espresso on the UWS (530 Columbus Ave), check out the sinage, smile & get that delectable morning espresso, danish and more...

Came for the $2 iced americano! Matto never disappoints. Between the prices and variety, it's…read morealways my fave coffee spot.

*This review is in general of Birch Coffee since I went to the Upper East Side location at 1501 1st…read moreAvenue but they don't have an official Yelp page* I like to start my morning with a croissant and coffee but at Birch Coffee, I started my morning with an everything croissant that was quite filling paired with a maple latte (added oat milk) that was just the right amount of sweetness. This coffee shop is your classic coffee shop for a quick pick me up or chill with friends while sipping your drinks and eating your pastries. But it's the attention to detail that I appreciate, which enhanced my experience. The cups have my name but a take on the name tag with the "Hello, My Name Is ..." and napkins have lines like a notebook that can be used for quick notes. These are the type of details that make a coffee shop memorable and want to come back with my punch card. In addition, the cashiers are super kind and friendly as well as remember their regulars. I usually order a different item from time to time but they remember me and engage in light hearted conversation. Do visit any Birch Coffee location and try some of their limited edition drinks. It is currently their Maple Latte, which is absolute perfection for the Fall Season

Context - wife and I came into city to enjoy the vibe (we are from West New York). Found this place…read moreon upper east side. Needed to do some work, and also enjoy a drink - or two in this case. Immediately thoughts - amazing vibe. Staff: Forget the young ladies name, but her attitude and smile was the antithesis of some larger chains I have been in. Felt no pressure to be in a hurry, and answered any questions my wife (Matche latte with oatmilk) had with a smile, scratch that a Genuine Smile. The rest of the staff including the gentlemen washing the door was cordial, apologizing as I took a break outside and went back in. He was doing his job, and he apologized - when I was the one to say "my apologize, kindly excuse me" That is customer service 15/10. Yell can we have 6 star - outlier rating system? Drinks: I got the organic green tea. Added just a little sweetener. Simply amazing & .... oRgaaaaaNicc would buy again but then I would not have been able to focus and would have needed to go Bio My wife loved her matche latte with oatmilk as well. We thought about a desert, but decided not too. Immediately regretted after leaving. Everything looked fresh and super tasty and the sentiments shared by those who passsed through and bought them echoes this. Vibe: There is outdoor seating with WiFi. Indoor is packed, but I like to call it snuggle. Even with the sun breathing on our back, felt like there was no one from the staff pushing us to leave as we sat inside to do the work. Barista was very friendly as well. Just.... I think it really comes down to this - Staff, staff, staff, drinks, vibe, atmosphere In a time where we need more of this I applaud Birch coffee and will 100% come back here again, maybe after work (I work in Manhattan, live near Hudson in West New York NJ Side) Must go. Birch Coffee - I tip my hat off to you. Last note - help Small businesses. Especially ones who deserve it, and Birch Coffee deserves it in spades

World class coffee. Espresso is top notch. Seating is limited and other customers are quite grouchy…read more- but that didn't stop us from enjoying our morning hang out at Variety. Thank you team for a great morning!

I really enjoyed stopping here for a coffee on a cold winter day! They have ample seating, strong…read moredrinks, and lots of window space! The menu is quite simple, with both drip coffee and espresso based drinks, as well as a few tea options. One unique thing I noticed is that you do all of the sweetening yourself at a separate bar, where there is also dairy and alternative milk available.

I loved this café. My chai latte was very good. Superior to many that I've had. It has great…read moreworkspace and Wi-Fi. It is clean and nicely decorated. The coffee is a bit expensive but that's normal for New York and worth it if you're going to stay and do work. Will definitely be back and recommend.

Horrible food. Stopped for breakfast sandwich and overnight oats. Couldn't eat either of them…read more Please don't eat here.

Ordered the ice coffee which was good. I ordered an egg and…read morecheese on a biscuit. I was never told I cannot remove the sausage. I paid and tipped. Was given the sandwich with sausage, when I asked about it I was told to just remove the sausage. I ended up just throwing it out. Didn't look too appetizing either way.

I want to recommend this place to everyone - the coffee is delicious not burnt like other places,…read moreand the service is amazing and they always remember my order - truly excellent- thank you