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    Cafe Joah

    4.2 (56 reviews)
    InexpensiveCoffee & Tea, Cafes, Korean
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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating

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    pandan coconut latte
    Connie G.

    I really wanted to drop by this cafe for their fun specialty drinks (I've tried their strawberry matcha and pandan coconut latte) and their fun store logo (I'm a sucker for cute branding). The cafe is a tiny - there are a few bar seats by the window so it's mostly a to-go place. Although the drink concepts are fun, I remember thinking the strawberry matcha was just ok, and the pandan coconut latte tasted a bit off to me and was a little too sweet (I prefer the pandan latte at Le Phin). Baristas are nice though and let me grab a spare tiger sticker to go!

    Ryna D.

    Another excellent café! I'm so glad NYC is seeing an increase in Asian inspired cafe's. I just love the innovative drinks they offer and we have so many of them here in LA but when I used to live in NY, there weren't any! I really enjoyed the strawberry matcha here.

    Kailey N.

    Came to Joah because I was on my way to Stuytown and it was so close! It's a cute little coffee shop with two bar seats and tasty coffee. They have coffee and matcha options and even though it's a small shop, service was still great! My barista was super nice and friendly. I was picking up a drink for my sister and the barista was patient with me as I checked with my sister on what drink she wanted. Excited to come back again some time!

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    Ceci C.

    Cafe Joah is a cute spot nestled inside east village, where you can grab a quick drink! The shop decor is cute and modern, and the shelf doubling as a door to their actual bar/restaurant was a cool idea. I visited during the day time though, so aside from the 2 seats by the window and a bench, seating was pretty limited. It's still a cute space though! I got the strawberry matcha, and it was the perfect drink for a hot day. The matcha was nice and strong, and they actually whisk it in-store too. They also have some cookies and pastries for sale that they get from a local bakery that looked tasty too! All in all, I would pop by again! I want to try their specialty drinks, like the pandan latte and blueberry matcha. Definitely worth a try if you're in the area!

    Jollypong latte
    Anthony P.

    7.2/10 Came here for the JollyPong latte that I see everywhere online. Love an asian-inspired menu, and love a coffee shop. Did not get to try the speakeasy this place turns into so this is just for the coffee portion. JOLLYPONG LATTE Has a nice roasty, not too sweet flavor to the latte itself, and grabbing a spoon to eat the jollypong on top was a nice little treat. Def didn't feel overwhelming and certainly felt that the flavors complemented each other. Would come back to try their other drinks but def recommend and hope they stick around. The actual coffee itself is nothing to write home about but their creative drinks are super cool and worth checking out. Would def come back - wishing them all the luck! Also need to try their speaeasy! Service was really nice, and it's a small charming place.

    black sesame latte
    Angelina L.

    i got the decaf black sesame latte! the black sesame flavor was pleasantly strong & not too sweet, and the selection of drinks, especially the pandan coconut matcha, makes me want to come back. lovely service & space, albeit limited seating. fun fact: it's also connected to a speakeasy!

    Hannah H.

    REAL TALK: I've been wanting to try out Cafe Joah for a minute, as I loved their super cute tiger logo! They have coffee, espresso, tea, cold coffee, and their specialty drinks. We stopped by while in the area, and we tried the Jollypong Latte - this was an espresso latte with Jollypong cereal on top. This was just okay- not too sweet, but I think it was just hard to drink this with the cereal on top; you'd have to kind of wait until it got soggy to get more of the Jollypong sweetness to the latte; not something you could drink with a straw. I was also a little disappointed, as when I saw some of their business photos, there was merchandise that you could have purchased, but when we got there, there were only packaged coffee beans. I would have to loved to purchase a bag or a shirt, if they had those! Staff were super friendly, and the cafe, while small, was bright and inviting. There were some counter seating available as well as some tables outside, but most seem to get their orders to go. +friendly service +limited seating

    Wings and Bao Buns, hit the spot.
    Anre G.

    And behind that unsuspecting book shelf which actually doubles as the doorway to a cool speakeasy/bar/restaurant in the back. It's a small space as most speakeasys are with tables and sofa for lounging and eats. Invited for a private event, it was actually very good. Friendly bar and wait staff, with good drinks and excellent bar food. We opted for the wings and bao buns, which both hit the spot. Not sure of the hours, but by the time we left, the place was humming. Looking for an off the beaten path speakeasy, think you'll be pleasantly surprised.

    Iced vanilla latte
    Judy H.

    Cafe Joah is a clean minimalistic coffee shop that offers classic coffees amongst other unique blends and flavors of coffee. I tried a general ice vanilla latte and the coffee felt filling, sweet, and perfectly brewed. My friend got the red ginseng latte (hot) and it was the perfect temperature to drink (warm and not scalding) with an earthy taste. The customer service was so nice, and they offer pastries as well. There are two stool seats by the window and one small bench, definitely a place where it may be difficult to sit and chat with 3+ people. Will definitely come back to try the other drinks.

    jolly pong latte, strawberry matcha
    Joanna P.

    This korean-inspired coffee shop is one of the cutest places i've been to with the most aesthetic drinks but sadly the looks did not live up to the taste. We got the two more popular drinks-- the jolly pong latte and strawberry matcha latte-- but both were disappointing. The jolly pong latte (while absolutely beautiful) had very little flavor and was very watery. The cereal is a cute gimmick but not practical at all because once you start drinking/mixing, the cereal gets really soggy and has a really weird texture when you sip through the straw. It also doesn't add any sweetness so I felt like the presence of it didn't do anything for the drink. The strawberry matcha latte was also very beautiful but was very very watery. It didn't even taste like milky matcha... just watery matcha which was odd. The drinks are pretty expensive and while I would recommend them for a picture, the overall experience is just meh. I can't speak for their other drinks or pastries but at least for these two drinks I would pass

    Strawberry matcha latte
    Hana K.

    The cafe is really adorable and well-decorated. The staff was super nice as well and recommended some milk mixes that taste good! My strawberry matcha was SO good. It's sweet but not overwhelmingly so. The strawberry flavor is not artificial. I recommend it with pistachio milk. YUM!

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    Michelle B.

    I came upon this cute dainty Korean cafe in East Village. Upon coming in, it's small but big enough for a small crowd. Fit with some seating by the window and this cute mirror, great for Instagram photos. They have macarons for purchase ($4) and some pastries that are freshly picked up from a bakery every 2 days. Although I didn't get any, they all looked so good! Upon checking in the Yelp app, I was able to add a complimentary CBD drop in a drink purchase. I feel like I came at the right time because for a limited amount of time, they were giving out complimentary CBD full bottles. (I've always wanted to try) I'm so glad I came today! I've purchased the iced strawberry matcha latte with almond milk and it's delicious. They add strawberry purée on the bottom, milk then topped it off with the matcha. It was a good balance. I would definitely come back here again. And the barista is type good looking c:

    Iced chai latte
    Mary N.

    Cute little coffee shop in East Village. I'm not too picky, so most coffee shops feel the same to me.. but I've been meaning to come to cafe Joah for a while just because of how cute the tiger logo is. The interior is cozy: there's a small merchandise wall, a few seats along the window, and the counter where you order. It's feels quite clean and inviting. Not really a space to hang out with your friends since it's a little small. For now, there's complimentary CBD oil that you can add to your drink. I had an iced masala chai, which was satisfying and not too sweet. I'd really like to try the cereal latte next time - didn't realize it was topped with actual cereal until I saw yelp pictures!

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    Matcha is amazing, and Ivy is the sweetest, kindest person ever! She helped create the whole menu herself and it's delicious!

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    Delicious strawberry matcha ! And cute speakeasy in the back. Great service! Good milk variety

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    Amazing service by the barista on Sunday. Great strawberry matcha latte and jollypong latte was unique and yum. Definitely recommend!

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    I had a wonderful experience dining at Moono for restaurant week. The interior was beautifully…read moredesigned with immaculate vibes. The service was attentive without being overbearing, and our waiter was ready to provide recommendations. The food was amazing for the price, but I liked some items more than others. I found the wings to be on the lighter side - it's not greasy, but it would not hit the spot if you are craving korean fried chicken. The shrimp pancakes were on the fluffier side, a bit bland, but I prefer flatter and crisper seafood pancakes. The yukhoe was alright, but I'm glad I gave it a try. I would recommend getting the acorn jelly, asparagus japchae, and/or hoe muchim for apps. I kept going back to them. The bossam was very yummy and fresh, and I very much enjoyed the cold noodles. Both of these items I would highly recommend getting. What really stole my heart was the burdock desert. It was not too sweet, perfectly creamy, and absolutely one of my top desert bites I've had in the city. I might go back just to order this again. Overall, the dining experience was fantastic would highly recommend giving Moono a try.

    Tried this spot for Restaurant Week and had a great experience. The $60 three course menu is a…read morereally good value. You get to choose three appetizers, two mains, and one dessert, so it's a great way to try a variety of dishes, especially if you're sharing. The service was friendly and attentive, even though the restaurant was pretty busy. We did have to wait about 20 minutes past our reservation before being seated, but everything went smoothly after that. The restaurant is beautiful inside- liked the interior design choices a lot! My favorite dishes were the asparagus japchae, lotus root gangjeong, and the Korean melon dessert. Overall really enjoyed the meal and would definitely come back to try the regular menu.

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