My friend told me to meet her at the Bibliotheque, and so I did, not knowing what I am walking into…read more(no googling before hand). Wow, what a beautiful space! When you enter there is a bar you can sit at and two large high top tables next to it. As you walk further in there is a lounge with couches and various sizes tables. The whole space is surrounded by books! Heaven! We ordered a chai, matcha and a ginger cookie. Shout out to the woman taking my order for comping me my drink for my birthday! Everyone from the staff was friendly - I really enjoyed being there. The only thing I would say is someone should come by to check on the tables more often as I had to return other people's abandoned drinks. But you know what first world problems, am I right? Maybe they can have a sign or mention to customers to return their own cups before leaving. I sort of can't imagine why people don't... It is quite popular spot so you need to be very patient and strategic if you want to grab a table, as well as sprinkled with a little bit of luck. We unfortunately got there a little late. I went there at 3pm and hunted for a table and my friend got there by 330pm. By the time we ordered and started drinking our coffees - we were informed the lounge area will be closed at 4pm to prepare for the evening wine bar. Oh right this cafe turns into a wine bar in the evenings! How cool! At 4pm we thankfully grabbed one of the high tables - sharing it with another couple but it was large enough for the 4 of us. The lights dimmed and the atmosphere changed to more intimate. We unfortunately had to leave at 5pm, but I imagined picking up a James Baldwin book, ordering some white wine and enjoying both.... Mmm definitely next time. Maybe sometimes after work - sounds like a great wind down.

there is a reason this cafe/wine bar tops every "best places to work remote from" list I've found…read more - this the most gorgeous bookstore and cafe that slowly turns into a wine bar. the walls are covered in beautiful books with sections for weird female protagonists and banned books. large couches, tables, spinning plushy chairs, truly a range of seating options until 4pm when it turns over for dinner service (beware 90 min wifi limit!!) - the coffee is reasonably priced ($5 americano with almond milk) and the service is very fast at the counter. the food menu is minimal until dinner, so I went with the one sandwich option with meat. - the prosciutto Gruyère was delicious. the bread has a crispy crunch while the inside had the perfect amount of butter to soften the inside further. cheese was sharp and meat was salty, a classic combination done well. - I loved it here and will certainly come back when I have hotspot data or downloaded materials to work on after the 90 min wifi limit

Vibe/ambiance: classic aussie brunch Service: standard…read moreReservation: not available; ~30 min wait for brunch Items ordered: chorizo breakfast burrito: 9/10: great burrito crisp, balanced fillings, and solid green salsa

I had high hopes considering how good the reviews are, but honestly it was just okay! We came on a…read moreSunday around noon and were told the wait would be 30-40 minutes. It was way too hot and crowded inside for us to wait, so they told us we could just come back in 20 minutes to check on our spot. I wish they had a call list or a texting service to let us know when we were up. We came back at the 20 minute mark and thankfully were seated pretty quickly after that. Thankfully the dining area was cooler than the waiting area. For food I got The Smash and added a poached egg. My bf got the breakfast burrito (he would have gotten the eggs Benedict, but it didn't look like they had Cholula). I had read reviews that this was the best avocado toast in NY, but it was maybe my least favorite of the few I tried! Could just be me, but it had more of an acidic flavor than I like. My last bite was also a mouthful of feta which I had thought was egg lol, it was honestly hard for me to get down. My bf's breakfast burrito was maybe the smallest he's ever had, but it tasted decent. 5/5 for service, and the ambiance (though hot) was cute. I'd be tempted to give them another try because of how good the reviews are, but I wouldn't get their avocado toast again.

Awesome cafe! Loved…read morebeing welcomed by the beautiful flowers and Amy! Had the pleasure of meeting her while visiting family and thrilled to try this spot. The pistachio cream latte was DELICIOUS! Paired it with a pasty - perfection. Great music, customer care, the right blend of flavors, and overall vibe. Can't wait to come back!

I came here, thinking this was the bigger location with the balcony seating. That was my mistake,…read morebut it's a cute cafe nonetheless: wood tables, bouquets of flowers everywhere, it's a nice place to sit and work. To no one's surprise, I ordered the berry matcha latte, and while it was presented in the most darling way possible, it looked better than it tasted. While it was sweet and not bitter, it was rather milky. Not a hint of matcha could be detected. I was disappointed. If I were to rate this café on Matcha alone, I would give it a three out of five stars. However, I will give it four for the overall experience. I can't speak for the rest of the items on the menu. They could be delicious, and it could be that Matcha is not their strong suit. Still, I wouldn't return here and would rather try the bigger location on 29th street.

Mango And Cheesecake Bingsu…read more Milk shaved ice, fresh mango, rice cake, cereal, vanilla ice cream, cheesecake, condensed milk. I'd say one of the top Bingsu places outside of Korea. Fun festive youthful guests, staff is professional but the star is what I consider one of the best desserts on the planet, especially in July (did December too and it was just as good!) Cute little shop and a great.place.to relax and treat yourself.to a nice afternoon

I haven't been here in a hot second (I'm talking years) and finally decided to come for some shaved…read moreice on a warm day. There's plenty of tables to sit at and there's also a restroom. We tried the melon shaved ice $22 for the large which was a bit pricy but it was quite delicious. We were worried that the large might be too much for two people but honestly we were able to finish it without a problem. The melon pieces were sweet, the ice is milk based so it was creamy and flavorful on its own. We barely used the condensed milk that it came with (and we loved how they put it on the side for us instead). At the bottom of the shaved ice was cereal pieces and mochi which gave a nice different texture. We also tried their drinks specifically their blue lemonade and mango-ade which I thought was just ok. The highlight is definitely their shaved ice. Definitely go for the large as the small seemed much smaller and for double the price, you can get almost 2-3x more. Overall: it's a great place to grab a shaved ice and relax . The atmosphere is chill and you can stay without feeling rushed.

Super cute vibe! Able to work as it's fairly quiet. We came during World Cup so currently watching…read moresemi-finals. We ordered couple cold lattes: Pistachio and Miso Salted caramel. They were both refreshing and mild in flavor and sweetness which I enjoyed. Staff members were kind and patient as we came in with our toddler. Part of the place is a restaurant/ cafe and the other sells stationary items/ grocery items like spices, wines, rice etc. They have a few kids pouches also.

Cute and comfortable atmosphere close to the DUMBO waterfront with lots of natural light. Seating…read moreis limited and it's quite expensive even considering NYC prices. Lovely rose and cinnamon chai, subtle and fragrant- tiny portion for the price. Good for grab-and-go in the morning if you're passing by, fast service and no queue. Also I hope they update their Google listing, as their hours are incorrect and my whole team waited in front but they don't open at 7:30am as listed.

No more cafe really did for us a group . We all where…read morelooking for a quite night out and heard about this great place back in Dublin ! The service the vibe and especially the drinks really leave feeling very happy and elated ! We were a group of 5 .. 3 non drinkers and 2 serious bar hoppers ! We all enjoyed the ambiance and the food but what really helped us have a nice night was comfortable vibe ! As i said before service was amazing and the staff were lovely . Missed out on music night which we heard is very cool . Wonderful night out!! We will be back with more friends !!!

Unmatched FOOD, SERVICE, ATMOSPHERE, the whole VIBE!…read more Leaving this review to say that this place is THE BEST in the neighborhood for dropping in or for booking your events. Unmatched in terms of style of anywhere in NYC. The owners don't take their reviews that seriously. If there is ever some reason for you to leave a review because your service wasn't ideal then just go direct to the owner or message them and they'll amend anything. LOVE THIS PLACE ‍ #iykyk

First try. My new favorite coffee shop. Wish it has more locations…read more We tried the Spanish latte and was marvelously impressed with its taste. There are more to try. Can't wait to try. The wait on this location is crazy. Price moderately.

%Arabica Dumbo is a minimalist coffee shop known for its clean design, high quality espresso…read moredrinks, and large windows that look directly out toward the Brooklyn Bridge and Manhattan skyline. The interior is compact and bright, keeping the focus on the coffee and the view rather than any heavy décor or extended seating experience. Inside, the layout is tight with limited seating. Most of the attention naturally pulls toward the corner windows facing the bridge. I ordered quickly and the process felt straightforward. The menu focuses on drinks like Kyoto lattes, Spanish lattes, matcha lattes, and espresso based coffees. I tried a Kyoto latte, which stood out for its smooth, balanced flavor. Other drinks lean either slightly sweet or more intense depending on what you order. The experience inside felt shaped as much by the crowd as the coffee itself. I watched people rotate in and out quickly, with some lingering near the best view seats for photos. The Brooklyn Bridge view is clearly the main highlight of the space.

My kid made fun of me for taking a picture of my tea and made the patrons laugh but no shame in my…read morecamera eating / drinking first. Ha. This is a GREAT chai cafe. Before moving to NYC my chai experience was limited to Starbucks and Panera. But now I know better. Can't wait to bring visiting friends here. The masala is worth the wait. The matcha bread is delicious. Good seating. Quiet and calm vibe. Nice service. Can't wait to return.

A solid choice of cafe in the area. My saffron drink was a bit underwhelming lacking the notes of…read morecardamom it mentions. I might ask for a stronger preparation in the future. Ample seating and interesting baked goods. On this occasion I stopped in to try Shompa's cookies but they appeared to be sold out.