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    Cafe Diem

    4.3 (23 reviews)
    InexpensiveCoffee & Tea, Cafes
    Closed 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    Latte
    Zuobin T.

    On a sunny afternoon before I walked across the Manhattan Bridge, my family and I stopped by Cafe Diem for a latte to fuel my walk. The barista was friendly and crafted a smooth and balanced latte that I savored throughout my walk. The barista also whipped up another latte off his secret menu that was creamy and had a taste of coconut that matched harmoniously with the espresso. With Cafe Diem, you have a solid place to order your coffee in the neighborhood. You can easily get a great cup of Joe to go or to stay in this comfortable space with high ceiling.

    love how they have a lot of outlets
    Van D.

    Café Diem NYC is located in Chinatown. If I'm being honest, we mainly stopped here because we needed to use the restroom and could not track down any clean public ones nearby. My boyfriend had an iced Mix Green Tea ($3.25) and I had an iced Chamomile Tea ($3.25). The facilities was still new and very clean and inviting. Love that they have a lot of outlets along the walls for us to recharge our devices and rest up a bit. As for the teas, I found mine to be very light and faint in flavor. A bit watered down to begin with. My boyfriend's green tea had a mint taste to it, which we weren't expecting or wanting. Nice comfortable pit stop, but I would come here for the atmosphere, more so than the products. It served its' intended purposes.

    Matcha latte
    Roxanne O.

    Matcha latte with oat milk came out to be almost $8. The steaming was okay, not great, but matcha quality was okay. Service could be friendlier.

    Hot Matcha latte (medium)
    Jeannie T.

    New spot on Bowery, just steps from the gates to Confucius Plaza. Soft Grand Opening happening now, March 15 & 16, 2025. Love the play on the name so kudos for creativity. Beautiful interior decor and high ceilings give this place a warm yet open vibe. Ample seating, both high tops and cafe style tables available. Fresh flowers in a small vase present at each table. For drinks: Menu features Parlor roasters coffee (black and white options), assorted teas, and lattes of many varieties (think brown sugar lattes, matcha, and Chai). The Cortado and the flat white caught my eye. This visit I opted for a hot matcha latte, no sugar -- I wanted to see how smooth it was and what the flavor profile would be. I enjoyed it a lot. It wasn't heavy and it was definitely smooth. My companions ordered an Iced mocha and a regular hot latte. All gave a thumbs up. For food: Menu features Balthazar baked goods and they are displayed in a glass case at the counter. We opted to just buy drinks this visit but those looked delectable. By reputation, I'm sure they would be delish. Note, there's a cash price and a credit card price posted on the menus, so know the difference when paying. Cash is always cheaper.

    Mari T.

    This is a newly opened cafe. It's located on Bowery Street, right in the heart of Chinatown. It's a cozy spot where you can relax, read a book, work, or study. Though the café isn't big, it gives off a comfortable atmosphere. The cafe is very clean, and the service is excellent. While I didn't try any pastries, I ordered a hot Earl Grey tea since it was cold outside. One of the baristas even kindly helped secure the lid on my cup and reminded me to be cautious, as it was very hot. Overall, I'm happy to see this new cafe. It's different since there are a couple of bubble teas open up in the community at the moment. Wish them a great success. I will come back and visit.

    Rose L.

    I always stop by when walking to Chinatown for an iced tea or coffee. They have a great deal with their lava moon cake rn that I love n hope they keep for a while. Great, clean facility n they take Apple Pay

    Albert K.

    Great coffee shop. Clean inside and new. Great iced oat latte. Comfortable seating and WiFi.

    Caramel Macchiato
    Melody B.

    Omg quite literally the best latte EVER! We needed a pick me up from walking and shopping and came across this cute coffee shop. The staff was so nice and truly made us the best coffee ever. We hung out in this cute trendy modern yet cozy coffee shop while we enjoyed our caffeine break. It was so clean, comfortable and the perfect spot to rest. Truly whether you're a tourist or a local, you must stop and try their coffee!

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    Amy F.

    The atmosphere was soothing and there were enough seating for singles and groups of 2-3. The cashier was pleasant and would ask clarifying questions if she didn't hear something that I said. My hot caramel macchiato with coconut milk substitute was...healthy tasting? Not necessarily bad, but just not as yummy as sweeter versions I've had elsewhere. Am willing to return though to sample a few more menu items though.

    Jessica L.

    New spot near Confucius plaza area. Staff is nice. I've been here a couple times. First time the coffee wasn't timed that well and super sour/acidic but the other times I've been back. The espresso was perfectly pulled. My new local spot to drop by. Their beans you can taste the flavor and balance more. Most of the places around the neighborhood either coffee is too light and has no flavor or is too acidic since they aren't timed well. I am big on the flavor balance of beans in a coffee.

    Cappuccino and cortado
    Brent W.

    Comfortable seating, clean bathroom, friendly, and they know how to prepare proper espresso drinks.

    Suzy W.

    This place just keeps getting better and better!! Plus look that those super cute pineapple cakes. Absolutely my fave coffee shop on Chinatown.

    Ze W.

    Very quiet and nicely decorated cafe. A nice spot to study or have a conversation. The coffee here is pretty good. I like the decorated cups they have. The service is pretty fast. Overall nice spot to go on a relaxing day.

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    11 months ago

    Great addition to the neighborhood. I really enjoyed my chai latte here. Great staff and very nice ambience to hang out in.

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    Really top notch coffee shop. They even have real little flowers in the vase. Coffee is delicious too!

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