The cream puffs didn't look anything special, but they turned out amazing. The black sesame and…read morematcha both had deep flavors. If you eat it fresh, it is nice and cold like biting into ice cream with a waffle cone. It exceeded my expectations and can't wait to come back!

Small seating area, fast service, tasty treats. I got the cute Totoro macaron and an iced matcha…read morejasmine latte. The macaron was good and sweet but I wasn't a fan of the latte. Forgot to take a photo of the latte. It was more jasmine tea with a hint of matcha or maybe that's how it's suppose to taste. But I prefer matcha to taste like matcha. That was my fault. Con's: tables could have been cleaned.

Culture Espresso on 38th & 6th packs BIG flavor into this little NYC coffee shop! The space is…read morelimited and the service is quick, with smiles to greet you as you step inside. Stop in for an espresso made with care, or grab a dozen of their flavor-packed cookies for the office, which are sure to impress clients and coworkers alike. I've always been a sucker for their gooey Chocolate Chunk Cookie, but today a coworker brought back the Korn Cookie, and I think I've found my new favorite! Crispy on the outside, simple, buttery and perfectly sugary on the inside. It's the kind of cookie that looks unassuming but delivers BIG on flavor. If you're in Midtown, Culture Espresso is absolutely worth the visit. (Barely remembered to snap a photo of my cookies before they were devoured!)

The chocolate chip cookie is amazing. Get it. It won't disappointment. I split one with my…read morefamily as it was big. My daughter loved the soft center. I love the crisp edges. The espresso was good but not my favorite. They do make their own homemade vanilla syrup. I would come back if around here but also willing to try another spot as well.

Such a cozy and unique tea experience in the west village! They offer dine-in afternoon tea and you…read morecan also get a freshly brewed cup to-go. There is a wide and interesting selection of blends to choose from and the vintage displays are such a charming touch! Staff is super friendly and knowledgeable about the different flavor profiles as well. I highly recommend the Scarlet and Peach Fruit teas but you can't go wrong with any of their options! Definitely will be revisiting Paquita the next time I'm in NYC.

My friend recommended this spot to me, and I did not know that New York had a place like this!…read moreLocated in the west side, this shop offers a wide selection of unique teas and some small bites. The interior itself is antique, quaint, and there's minimal (but some!) seating for you to enjoy your tea at. One of my favorite parts of this shop is that their tea menu is all around the shop, right on their walls. So, you walk around the shop, look at the different teas (organized by type, caffinated/non-caffinated), smell them, and read the labels. I had a lot of fun doing this! Their prices are good and their teas are amazing. Definitely a cool experience!

Very very high value, huge portions compared to the price :)…read more I really appreciate the bagel sandwhich customization choices, I was so pleasantly surprised to get to still try the blueberry bagel even though I was getting the savory bagel breakfast sandwhich.

Every time I visit New York, going to a new bagel shop is always on my to-do list! We decided to…read moretry out Best Bagel & Coffee after looking up recommendations online. - SERVICE/ENVIRONMENT - We actually placed an online order prior to walking over as we were afraid of long lines and waiting. When we got there, although there was a line, it looked like it was moving fairly quick! Still, our order was ready for us at the pick-up station so we walked in and found a corner spot. It's pretty snug inside, and although there are a few tables and some standing areas, most people got their food and left. There are also some tables outside if you're lucky to snag one! - FOOD - Salmon on Everything Bagel: Nicely toasted bagel, yet still has a nice chew on the inside. Huge portion of Salmon! I wish I could've tried a flavored cream cheese, but didn't want too many flavors mixing at once. Vanilla Iced Latte: Just OK coffee - nothing to write home about but it was a solid cup of caffeine. - OVERALL - Definitely a great way to start your day in NYC!

Stopped by Ten Thousand and tried the Green Tangerine Matcha Ade. As someone who doesn't drink…read morecoffee; however, loves tea, this immediately caught my attention. I really enjoyed it! The matcha flavor came through nicely, while the green tangerine added a bright, citrusy flavor that made the drink incredibly refreshing. It was lightly sweet with a little fizz, and the dried citrus garnish was a nice touch. The customer service was also great. I had a few questions about the drinks, and they were enthusiastically answered, which I really appreciated. I'm always happy when a coffee shop has interesting options for us non-coffee drinkers, and this one definitely delivered. I'll be back and would absolutely order the Green Tangerine Matcha Ade again.

Ten Thousand is a Korean chain (three spots in Manhattan now, plus outposts in Taipei and LA) and…read moreeveryone comes for the einspanner. I don't drink coffee. So I went in for the Green Tangerine Matcha Ade, which is the drink they should be talking about more. The green tangerine is the Jeju cheonggyul thing, the unripe fruit picked before it sweetens, so you get a sharper, almost yuzu-adjacent bitterness instead of orange juice sweetness. That's the right call against matcha. Grassy tea, tart citrus, light sugar, actual carbonation that hadn't gone flat by the time I got to the bottom. The matcha stayed suspended too, which is harder than it sounds in soda water. Dried citrus wheel on top is a real garnish, not a sad afterthought. Staff were genuinely into it. I asked what grade of matcha they use and how it's built, and got straight answers with zero eye-rolling. Rare at a counter-service spot at 1410 Broadway, where most places are just moving the garment district lunch crowd through. It's eight bucks for a fizzy tea. That's steep, and the room is basically a lobby cafe with very little seating, so this is a grab-and-walk-to-Bryant-Park situation, not a linger. Still, if you're a tea person stuck in a coffee city, this is one of the better cold matcha drinks in Midtown right now. Better balanced than Kijitora's peach fizz, which leans sweet. Order it, skip the seating, don't expect quiet.

What a great coffee shop! The decor is tropical and urban. The staff is friendly and helpful. They…read moreanswered my questions. I ordered the regular latte with their regular beans and horchata latte with their cinnamon flavored beans, as well as a chocolate chip cookie.

Walking the streets close to my hotel I stumbled across a big PuertoRican flag infront of a…read morebusiness and I knew I wanted to check out what it was. It happened to be 787 Coffee which I have visited plenty of times on the island and enjoy. With excitement and in Spanish I tell the cashier that I was happy to come across this place as I have tried them out in PR. How is it that this "jibara" apparently from Maricao, spoke to me in broken English while I am talking to her in our native language, total fail. Anyhow, I ordered the coquito hot latte with an extra shot of rum and oat milk, fine, I paid $11 for a very small coffee. Now what I can't believe is that the quesito pastry was $8. I really wanted it but it was not until I paid that I then noticed the price. I sat to eat it while I waited for my name to be called as mentioned by the cashier. I walked around looking at everything, the music very loud and hard for people sitting to have conversations, the place is very colorful and with many PR sayings, however the place also feels very Americanized with the music and layout. I still awaited my name to be called minutes later, but nothing. I approached the cashier, who was just standing there, to ask about my coffee and she wasn't able to tell me so she asked the barista steps away from her. He pointed to a cofre sitting on their counter, it had my name, and when I pointed out that I was waiting for my name to be called, she shrugged her shoulders and smiled like she didn't care. The coffee by now was not all that hot, I never tasted any rum or coquito flavor and felt I wasted my time at this place. What's more upsetting is that I left a nice tip for a service that was not provided. They couldn't even bring the coffee ti my table once they realized it was sitting there and they forgot to call my name. You can find better service elsewhere.

Some things are good. Some things are not. I do not care for the sweet croissant. I prefer…read moreclassic croissant. Pain au chocolat needs to be flakier. Carrot cake, just no. I will never get that again. Frosting was pasty, thick and tasted too fake/processed. Too much frosting ratio to cake and there is room for improvement in the cake. Bombolonis are good. Stuffed croissants did not settle well on my stomach and actually too much filling.

Truly a bakery style donut. Freshly made, great fillings, with a beautifully fried raised donut…read moreshell. One donut is definitely plenty. They also served a variety of French pastry as well.

Had the best belated Birthday dinner tonight It was…read moredelicious Had the artichoke arugula and parmesan salad to start followed by filet mignon that melted in your mouth Dessert was their signature orange cake for 90 years ! Loved the whole dining experience

I went here with my husband and father a couple weeks ago, because we were walking around the city,…read morewere tired and hungry, and needed a place to eat. Italian food sounded great. When I saw the menu prices I was shocked, but we decided to stay and have a special family dinner-- we committed, assuming the food would be out of this world great. But it was not. Truly, it was utterly average Italian food. It was solid, but there was nothing special about it. The service was decent, but nothing great. One of the wines cost $38 for a glass!!!!! They tried to charge me an extra $15 for mozzarella on my chicken. Would never go back here. If they cut the prices in half, it would be great. More about ambience and the "vibe" of Madison Avenue than anything truly truly special.

10/10 and very reasonable prices relative to what's going on in this city…read more The oat cap was excellent! There's decent seating area and real good music Service is great

Pretty crappy coffee shop. Not too many choices, no flavored coffee, no matcha. Even the AC was not…read morerunning on a 100F day in NYC. Blah

I've visited Frisson Espresso a few times now and it is really wonderful…read more Both the hot and iced lattes are well made and the espresso itself is bold and strong without being bitter. It has a wonderful flavor. The space is simple and there is some seating to enjoy your coffee in house. The walls are adorned with some famous clientele that has visited. If you're a coffee fan, Frisson Espresso is a must try.

cortado (~$6) - strong smooth and fragrant…read more - usually it would be too strong or sour but i liked this roast; not watery at all rating: 4/5 - tucked away in hell's kitchen; honestly a good hidden gem - space is small but could sit up to 8 people? Has plenty of outlets too and tables for you to work - standard service; ambiance is alright; not a place id stay long IG: @nom.noms.only