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    Café Leon Dore

    4.0 (104 reviews)
    InexpensiveCoffee & Tea, Cafes
    Open 9:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Classy
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Megan W.

    Came in at around 11:30 on a Sunday. I was the first in the outside line, probably took around 8 minutes to actually get my drink. Personally I found the drink to be average. Probably wouldn't come back but it was very cute inside.

    Vanilla Latte and outside seating
    Edgar H.

    Let's talk about Café Leon dore! So I visited this place while I was on a trip to New York City. Well, getting here consist of taking trains. There is some small amount of parking available. If you know where to look. Now Let's talk about the coffee. I ordered a vanilla latte and got to sit outside in one of their two seaters. Taste of the coffee was great. It was strong, rich and really got you going. The vanilla syrup was settled, but you can still feel it. The price was adequate for a drink of that type. The space is very small for the café, so don't expect to sit inside at all but what you will find is a curated menu. Great staff and a great selection of accessories. Such a small cups which go very fast, so make sure you ask for them if available.

    Hot chocolate
    Shuba S.

    The hot chocolate here is probably one of the best drinks I have had. The chocolate chip cookie was delicious as well. Well worth the wait. The perfect drink to have on a cold winter evening.

    Interior
    Alexis S.

    I popped in here the other night as I was in the area, and looking to warm up. The space itself is very cozy and cute, with lots of wood accents. Just as a note, there isn't anyplace to sit, so if you're looking to sit down, this spot might not be a good choice. The menu had a good selection of coffees and teas, and also had some pastries. The service was great and shout out to Alex, as he was lovely to chat with for a few minutes.

    Harrison C.

    This is an absolute, beautiful café! it is small, but feels like you were walking into a four star hotel. I got a vanilla latte and it tasted so very fresh. The staff was friendly and great at making coffee. There is no indoor seating, but a few tables outside.

    Evonne H.

    Got the Freddo cappuccino and it was pretty good! ..Very Fluffy & Not too sweet which is perfect for me.. I don't like too sweet coffee drinks...

    Fred Cappuccino
    Peter P.

    Stopped by Café Leon Dore and ordered the Fred Cappuccino, and it was exactly what I needed--a nice, strong cup of coffee with bold flavor. It's definitely not sweet, so if you're someone who's into origin-focused coffee and more pure espresso taste, this one's for you.

    delicious chocolate chip
    Kimberly T.

    Beautiful little cafe giving off Nolita/Soho vibes. They have repainted the shop to black this year (from white) which still looked good and gave it a fresher look. We went as soon as they opened but that also meant the outdoor chairs were not yet in place and available. oh well. so inside was cute (like in both looks and size lol). There wasnt any seating so we just did a grab-and-go. There are some merchandise for sale and I was so tempted to get an espresso cup. The pastries looked great and so far Ive tried their hazelnut croissant which was so good! the chocolate chip was very yummy too! I hope i could try more soon as all looked really fresh and delicious. and since we're here, we had to try their Freddo Cappuccino of course. I added simple syrup to mine and it was perfect! I didnt really expect to enjoy it so much but I did! Line isnt as long now compared to before. Yay!

    Chai and matcha
    Nikita K.

    I got the chai latte here at Cafe Leon and didn't really like it much. The pastries and sweets were pretty but pricey. I got the large chocolate chip cookie, the chocolate pieces were a little too big/strong flavored. Service is good and it wasn't too busy when I went in the afternoon.

    Brooke C.

    We only popped into the little coffee door, but it was our favorite latte of the weekend by far.

    Coffee
    Ikos I.

    A small, charming place with a very unique presentation. I ordered a cold coffee; the service was a bit slow, but it was a good experience and left me with a nice memory.

    Freddo Cappuccino
    Cindy N.

    Super cute, but small cafe! I love the overall aesthetic of the brand, and of course had to stop by the Aime Leon Dore store right next door! 'Freddo Cappuccino': I loved how thick the cream foam top was! The coffee itself was not too strong, but a bit on the acidic side.. Staff were nice, and drinks came out pretty quickly. There's a few outdoor tables in front of the storefront, and I thought it was so cute how they had the checkerboard pattern on the table!

    Keanna B.

    Aimé Leon Dore was fully booked, so decided to at least stop by the café. honestly didnt expect much, but my latte (asked for it to be sweetened) ended up being really good with a strong taste in espresso. it is an intimate space, once ~5 people are lined up inside it basically becomes full, so this is for sure a grab-and-go situation

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    Yes, visiting april 2023 and it's not there anymore. Boarded up and the corner of the street is under construction.

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